Why it Matters
Making a Difference, One Tag at a Time
Every expired registration tag represents an opportunity to improve safety, air quality, and community funding in California.
Here’s why your contribution matters.
The Scale of the Challenge
California’s Vehicle Crisis by the Numbers
Total Vehicles
There are 33 million
vehicles on
California roads
Delinquent
Registrations
3.73 million vehicles
have delinquent
registration
That’s equivalent to every resident in Los Angeles and San Diego combined driving with expired tags
Lost
Funding
$425 million in lost
annual funding for
community services
Daily
Loss
That’s $1.16 million lost
every day due to
registration issues
Triple Impact: Safety, Health, and Community
The Hidden Danger of Uninsured Drivers
of California drivers are uninsured
UNINSURED DRIVERS
Source: Insurance Information Institute
An alarming 17% of drivers in California are uninsured. This means that if you're involved in an accident, there's a significant chance the other driver won't be able to cover your medical expenses or vehicle repairs.
cars you pass every day
DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA
is risky enough
Who wants their loved ones to play Ruassian roulette anytime they're out?
Unregistered vehicles are 3x more likely to be uninsured
UNREGISTERED
vehicles
The problem is even worse with unregistered vehicles. These vehicles are 3 times more likeley to be uninsured, making them a greater risk on the road.
The Real Cost of Uninsured Accidents
Medical Expenses
Lost Wages
Vehicle Repair Costs
Legal Complications
Long-term Disability
California’s Air Quality Challenge
- Most polluted air in the nation
- Vehicle emissions are the largest pollution source
- Brown haze (ground-level ozone) visible in major cities
Health Impact Statistics
Respiratory Health
- 25 million Americans have asthma
- 42% higher COPD risk near high-traffic areas
- 20% reduced lung function from long-term exposure
Cardiovascular Impact
- 17% increased heart attack risk on high pollution days
- 34% higher stroke risk in high-pollution areas
- Immediate blood pressure elevation from traffic pollution
Children at Risk
- 14 million school days missed annually due to asthma
- 29% higher asthma risk near major roads
- 6.1 million children affected by vehicle-related air quality
Brain Health Concerns
- 10% cognitive function decrease in high pollution areas
- 29% higher dementia risk near major roads
- Measurable memory performance reduction in children
Where Registration Fees Go
- Road maintenance and safety improvements
- Emergency services funding
- Air quality monitoring and improvement
- Public transportation development
- Community health programs
The Cost of Non-Compliance
- $425 million annual funding gap
- Reduced services in vulnerable communities
- Higher costs for compliant drivers
- Delayed infrastructure improvements
- Postponed environmental initiatives
Your Role in the Solution
Every Tag Matters Because:
It helps ensure one more uninsured driver
It contributes to cleaner air
It supports community funding
It encourages compliance through awareness
It protects vulnerable populations
Join the Movement
Your contributions matters. In just 4 seconds, you can help create:
Safer roads
Cleaner air
Stronger communities
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