After a flurry of publicity last week following a Dispatch story about late fees for deadline-missing Ohio motorists, the folks at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles placed a friendly reminder in the e-mail in-boxes of drivers Friday.
"In order to avoid a late fee, remember to complete renewals before the expiration date, either in person, by mail or online at http://www.oplates.com/," the message said. "(Please be aware that mail and online registrations may take additional time). Please remember that driver licenses and vehicle registrations typically expire on the motorist's birthday, as some mistakenly believe the end of the month."
State statistics show that nearly one in six motorists has been slapped with a $20 late fee for not renewing a driver's license on time, and one in 10 has been penalized for missing a deadline on vehicle registration. The fees went into effect in October.
Some state legislators have complained that the bureau didn't adequately notify motorists of the new fees.
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