v2 – tagSnapper

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Snap Expired Tags, Protect California.

Join a community fighting pollution, supporting law enforcement, and safeguarding state funding.

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Problem & Solution

Millions of vehicles

with expired tags in California pollute the air, threaten safety and drain state resources.

Law enforcement can’t tackle it alone.

tagSnapper empowers

everyday citizens to report
expired tags through a moble app.

Your snaps help clean the air, protect
communities and earn rewards.

Why it Matters

PROBLEM

CONTRIBUTOR

IMPACT

PROBLEM

CONTRIBUTOR

IMPACT

Beyond Health & Air Pollution

See how the Uninsured, the Law, Fairness and Money further impact the problem.

UNINSURED

Expired tags often mean uninsured vehicles. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 1 in 6 drivers lack insurance in California. Uninsured drivers are twice as likely to be involved in hit-and-run accidents. These accidents, fueled by a lack of accountability, leave innocent Californians injured and communities heartbroken.

When uninsured drivers cause accidents, you could be left paying the bills. Uninsured vehicles are more likely to be poorly maintained, spewing harmful pollutants into the air we breathe. Uninsured drivers are more likely to skip car maintenance and repairs, leading to unsafe vehicles on the road. This puts everyone on the road at risk. In 2023 alone, California saw over 2,000 accidents involving uninsured drivers, resulting in hundreds of injuries and tragic losses.

By taking action against expired tags, you’re contributing to safer roads and stronger communities.

tagSnapping helps identify these vehicles.

LAW

California law mandates current registration tags: California Vehicle Code (CVC) § 5204(a) requires all vehicles on state highways or parked off-street to display valid registration tags. This includes both the month and year stickers. Driving with expired or missing tags is not optional; it's a legal violation.

Source: Vehicle Code 5204 (a)

Enforcement challenges and AB 256's impact: While millions of vehicles on California roads violate this law, realistically, citing every offender isn't practical for law enforcement. However, new legislation like AB 256 raises concerns about further limiting enforcement capabilities, potentially detrimentally impacting public safety and road regulations.

Source: AB-256 Vehicles: registration

FAIRNESS

Expired tags means drivers are dodging their fair share and aren’t contributing to maintaining our roads and vital infrastructure like highways and bridges.

This financial burden falls on responsible drivers creating an unfair system. Reporting expired tags helps ensure everyone pays their dues. By holding others accountable, you’re not just snapping a tag, you’re investing in a more equitable California for all.

MONEY

The DMV mails nearly 33 million vehicle registration renewal notices to Californians every year. Approximately 3.73 million of these vehicle registration accounts, worth an estimated $425 million, become delinquent.

That means more than one in ten vehicles.

Source: Steve Sims CA Tax Controversy Specialist

CITIZEN SENTINEL

Be the Citizen Sentinel you were meant to be: Join our community of everyday heroes making a difference.

With every snap, you're protecting the environment, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring everyone plays by the rules. It's a small action with a big impact.

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Why tagSnapper, the Benefits

Environmental:

Cleaner Air
Reduced Health Risks
Improved Quality of Life

Safety:

Reduced risk of accidents from

uninsured &
poorly maintained vehicles

Community:

Make a positve impact on California.

Financial:

Earn rewards for reporting expired tags.

More Than Just Snapping Tags:

Be a part of the Solution

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How it Works

Snapping for Change:

It’s Easy & Rewarding

SPOT

an expired tag

SNAP & SEND

in 4 seconds using the
tagSnapper app.

EARN

rewards protecting
California

Mix-n-Match

Three Flexible Approaches to Suit Your Schedule.

You choose how much time to dedicate.

Passive

Passive

Eyes peeled while on the move: Spot an expired tag during your errands or gigs? Snap it in seconds and keep rolling. No detour needed.
Active

Active

Park & Scan: Make your walk to the destination productive. Eyes peeled for expired tags along the way. Snap, snap, and you're there.
Proactive

Proactive

Parking lot blitz: Make expired tags your target! Hit multiple parking lots, snap away, and rack up those reports. It's a focused hunt for hidden rewards..

Make a Difference

Earn Rewards