Driving In Nevada With Expired Plates Or Insurance? Beware

Author Shawn Tempesta

August 29th 12:03 PM

If you've made a habit of driving in Nevada with expired, well frankly anything, beware. They are coming for you.

It is a phenomenon that you don’t often see in other states, but here in the Silver State it is common place. People driving in Nevada with expired plates, temporary dealer tags or no tags at all. Well those people, along with the uninsured and unlicensed, are in the crosshairs of the Nevada DMV.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division is promising a crackdown on people that are flouting the state’s driving laws. There are a ton of different violations that seem to happen again and again and put fellow drivers at risk.

Driving In Nevada With Expired Or Non-Existent License Or Insurance Is A Big Issue

One of the biggest scourges we see time and again are people driving in Nevada with expired licensed (or no license at all) and expired insurance (or no insurance at all).Well, don’t think that the DMV doesn’t notice.

The Nevada DMV Enforcement Division has nearly 30 patrol officers statewide that are on the hunt for people flouting the law. While they tell News 3 that the number isn’t enough to address the problem fully. Thankfully, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and other local law enforcement help with the issue by running plates during traffic stops.

It is estimated that around 10 percent of the state is driving uninsured and one accident without the proper coverage can ruin a lot of days. So the fewer of those drivers that are in the state, the better.

Don’t Think You Got Away With Something, New Residents With Old Plates

While driving in Nevada with expired plates is lame, so too is moving to Nevada but keeping your old (see: California) license plates. That is a big no-no that has gone loosely enforced that the DMV Enforcement Division says they are doubling down on.

The rule is clear: once you live here for 30 days, you should have your plates swapped out.

Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

Naming Your Car Means You Love It: 10 Popular And Fun Car Names

The “Electric Blue Bomb.” That was what I named my first car.

Naming Your Car Is Very Personal And Also Very Fun

The Electric Blue Bomb. It was a used 1972 electric blue Mustang 2 Hatchback, with manual transmission. No AC, but it did have an 8-track player. I had to keep a matchbook in it for it to work, of course, but it was great. Very high tech!

I taught dozens of people how to drive a “stick” in my Electric Blue Bomb. To this day those old high school pals remind of this whenever we get together. It’s a fun memory that I will truly cherish forever. And yes – I can still drive a manual transmission, and still teach anyone.

I would also pile people in the hatchback to go to lunch, the drive-in – a party at Julie’s house – wherever we needed to be.

What To Consider When Picking Out A Name For Your Car

Does your car not have a name? Why? It’s apparently a sign of love. A poll literally found that people who love their car are more likely to name it

49% of people who have a car they love have given it a name. That’s compared to 20% of people who just kind of “like” their car, and 14% who really don’t like their car.

The poll found the #1 thing we consider when naming our car is its “personality.” Make and model is next, followed by how it performs.

1. Personality: What is the feel of your car, and the essence of that ride.

2. Make and model: Someone named their Kia Forte “Will”- after Will Forte.

3. How it performs. Is it fast? Perhaps Zippy,” or “Bolt,” or “Jet.”

Need some ideas on what to name your car? Men and women have different favorites, but there’s definitely a name for every car- just like kids.

Here are some of the most popular, and fun car names for 2024. Although, all of them could probably also work for baby names.

1. Shadow
If you have a black, or charcoal car, this seems to be a popular name.
2. Snowball
Yes, the complete opposite of “Shadow.” I have a white car. I love “Snowball,” but I went with “Betty White.”
3. Ruby
Do you have a red car? “Ruby” is a perfect name. I had a friend back in college who named her red car “rhubarb.” Cute and catchy for a little red VW bug.
4. Betsy
Still driving that old, reliable station wagon from back in the day? Or maybe that Land Cruiser is still getting you around town. “Betsy” is a great name for that old, reliable vehicle. Rusty and Trusty also work.
5. Gizmo
Is your car filled with high tech? Self-driving? Self-parking? Then “Gizmo” might be the name for your car. Although I think I would go with “Jetson” or “Rosie.” Cartoon kids get it.
6. Tank
“TANK!” The name pretty much says it all. Durable, indestructible, and can withstand a whole lot.
7. Sir Honksalot
Just a fun name. And if your car is a fun car, you have to go with a fun name.
8. Speedy McSpeedface
This one might be taken wrong. however, it’s another fun name for a fun car.
9. Gassy Gus
Do you have a gas guzzler – or an SUV? Then this might be the car name for you! If so, I’m sorry…
10, Aurora
The Roman goddess of dawn. A beautiful name for a car that’s a joy to get into, and drive, each and everyday! Or – just “Joy.”