Question -- Couldn't a 'civilian' get access to plate information via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?

 

From what I understand, yes - but there is an incredible amount of red tape to cut through to do it.

 

And you have to have a real reason. You cant just waltz in and demand to know who owns a vehicle. lol.

 

That is standard on all IMC Reg Programs, it's amazing how many people are driving around on Warrants, Suspended Lic,Reg, Etc!......

 

With FOIA, you need not present a reason. This totally negates the regulation. Who has the final say on if 'my reason' is good enough for them to present the information? That's the entire point of FOIA - remove the opinion and make it open to the public (after jumping through the necessary hoops).

 

I'd love to see a way to search plates online... for free... it's public information.

Oh wait.. it's another way to get more junk mail...

 

I guess the best way to do this is to "know somebody"! Thanks for the help all.

 

Don't get no info when you run my plate....It's secret...