Red Flags
Red flags are the latest technique for "CONTROL" to include if you are behind in your taxes. From the DMV web site.
Registration - Vehicle Flags
Some of the more common reasons why a flag may be placed include:
Insurance compliance violation – the MVA’s vehicle insurance records indicate a problem. See Insurance Requirements for Maryland Vehicles for information about insurance requirements;
Returned check – you may have submitted a check to the MVA that was not processed by your bank;
Red light camera violation – your vehicle was captured in a photograph showing that it ran a red light;
Parking violation – your vehicle received a parking citation;
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) violation – the MVA’s records on your vehicle’s emissions inspections indicate a problem. See Vehicle Emissions for more information;
Safety Equipment Repair Order (SERO) violation – you may not have returned proof that your vehicle was repaired after being stopped for a safety-related problem (e.g., headlight was burned out). See the infoMVA process description entitled Safety Equipment Repair Order (SERO) for more information.
Law enforcement agency referral – a law enforcement agency requested the placement of a flag for a variety of reasons;
Abandoned vehicle violation – a law enforcement agency identified your vehicle as abandoned;
Title violation – a problem may exist in connection with the titling of your vehicle;
Salvage vehicle violation – a problem may exist in connection with your salvaged vehicle;
Public Service Commission violation - your vehicle is not in compliance with the PSC.
Toll facilities violation- your vehicle was captured in a photograph when the required toll was not paid.
Comptroller violation - the Comptroller's office has recorded a violation due to an individual or business owing undisputed taxes. For additional information individuals may call 855-213-6669 and businesses may call 410-649-0633. You may also contact the Comptroller's office by logging onto
mvahold@comp.state.md.us.
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) violation - the DLLR has recorded a violation due to an individual or business owing undisputed unemployment insurance contributions. For additional information you may contact DLLR at 410-767-2699 or e-mail DLLR at
licnrelease@dllr.state.md.us.
Speed camera violation – your vehicle was captured in a photograph showing it exceeded the posted speed limit.
Administrative fee owed – the MVA places an additional, administrative fee flag if the original flag was placed as a result of a red light camera violation, parking violation, speed camera violation, or toll facilities violation. For more information about this flag, see the question below about paying the administrative fee
Hope all is well with you, too. 