[nmnita]

I think it is time for a visit to the DMV. It appears she must register her car but does not have to have a license, whatever, the law seems a little confusing. The best thing for her, is to talk to them directly, it looks like we are have confusing ideas as to what is really meant.
BTW, I don't know if you can really call it hassling grandma, sounds to me like the cop was just doing his job as he saw it, right or wrong.

[tortoise]

Originally Posted by nmnita

sounds to me like the cop was just doing his job

Las Vegas Township Constable . . Fair Share Vehicle Registration Program

[lvmensch]

One point. The law is also reasonably clear that she could not be approached by the police over the registration. This violation is only given when the motorist is stopped for something else.

A resident can be approached on the registration alone but a non-resident can be cited only if stopped for some other offense.

I would think the only way she could be cited on the 30 day rule is if she admitted it...which she should not.

It is fascinating. Got to be a thousand snow birds in just the Sun Cities who never change their plates.

[Croce]

Call Johnny Bonaventura at 702-455-3404. He's a nice guy. Explain the situation and he will tell you what to do.

[gvc8]

Originally Posted by PJ1252

I think that's very sad they she is trying to help her son with children that are not well. I think she should call Nevada DMV and explain why she is there for these periods of time. Most DMV's allow a student attending college not to register there car in that state as long as they are a student actively attending school. You would think there would be something similar in the event of family illness. Must be nice to know in what regard your neighbors think of you.

she said the people at dmv were very rude and had "not my problem" attitude.
she will be back for her court date in July. she will need to explain to whoever what the situation is and maybe they will allow for the circumstances for more than 30 days. The law would make more sense if it stated 30 consecutive days rather than annually.

here is the direct link to dmv residency rules:
Nevada Vehicle Registration

[gvc8]

Originally Posted by NLVgal

I think they have exemptions for "snowbird" types.

and also for "tourists"

[gvc8]

Originally Posted by lvmensch

One point. The law is also reasonably clear that she could not be approached by the police over the registration. This violation is only given when the motorist is stopped for something else.

A resident can be approached on the registration alone but a non-resident can be cited only if stopped for some other offense.

I would think the only way she could be cited on the 30 day rule is if she admitted it...which she should not.

It is fascinating. Got to be a thousand snow birds in just the Sun Cities who never change their plates.

actually, they came to the house to issue the citation. she is very honest and explained she was here visiting her son on a regular basis throughout the year and stayed a week to 3 weeks at a time.

[dynimagelv]

sounds like an axle neighbor ratted on her..... I woulod stand out in the yard and make really dirty faces at em......busybodies are usually paranoics also and it will keep em from sleepin

[LV2ndHome]

Originally Posted by gvc8

actually, they came to the house to issue the citation. she is very honest and explained she was here visiting her son on a regular basis throughout the year and stayed a week to 3 weeks at a time.

I realize it's too late now and hindsight is always 20/20, but this was a big mistake. She had no obligation to answer any questions about her vehicle use and should have refused to have done so (5th amendment right). Note that I am not saying she should have lied, I am simply saying she should have refused to answer.

The burden of proof is on the law enforcement agency. I'd guess most likely a neighbor complained and simply reported something like "I see that vehicle over there all the time". I would think it is very doubtful that the neighbor kept a log of exact days/times the car was there, it's still potentially an unwinnable he said/she said situation even if they did, and there was probably not any other hard evidence. But the LEO took a shot at a voluntary confession and got it.

I agree with others that 30 consecutive days would make a lot more sense. In my mind this is nothing more than an unethical money grab by the state of NV from enacting and enforcing unreasonable restrictions.

Unless there is a special exemption for this type of business that I didn't see, I bet there are a ton of violations by the rental car companies that local authorities ignore. A high percentage of their cars have out of state tags, and I suspect many of them are used over 30 days in LV as many tourists fly in, use the car locally, turn it back in locally, and fly home.

[Bruin Rick]

Originally Posted by LV2ndHome

I realize it's too late now and hindsight is always 20/20, but this was a big mistake. She had no obligation to answer any questions about her vehicle use and should have refused to have done so (5th amendment right). Note that I am not saying she should have lied, I am simply saying she should have refused to answer.

The burden of proof is on the law enforcement agency. I'd guess most likely a neighbor complained and simply reported something like "I see that vehicle over there all the time". I would think it is very doubtful that the neighbor kept a log of exact days/times the car was there, it's still potentially an unwinnable he said/she said situation even if they did, and there was probably not any other hard evidence. But the LEO took a shot at a voluntary confession and got it.

I agree with others that 30 consecutive days would make a lot more sense. In my mind this is nothing more than an unethical money grab by the state of NV from enacting and enforcing unreasonable restrictions.

Unless there is a special exemption for this type of business that I didn't see, I bet there are a ton of violations by the rental car companies that local authorities ignore. A high percentage of their cars have out of state tags, and I suspect many of them are used over 30 days in LV as many tourists fly in, use the car locally, turn it back in locally, and fly home.

I agree. Never ever tell the police anything. When they come snooping around, it can never end up good for you. Hand the cop your attorney's name and number and tell him "if you got questions, call him".