Which of the following statements about temp tag expiration is true?

• A. Temp tag expiration has no effect on violations
• B. Temp tag expired 7 days or less is noncriminal, non moving violation
• C. Temp tag expired 7 days or less is a moving violation
• D. Temp tag expiration always results in a criminal penalty

Answer: (B)

Temp tag expiration is categorized by moving status and criminality, not just a simple citation. When a temporary tag has expired and the lapse is seven days or less, the violation is considered noncriminal and nonmoving. That means it’s treated as a civil or administrative issue rather than a crime or a driving-weapon-type offense, typically resulting in a fine rather than criminal charges or points for a moving violation. This distinction helps explain why a short grace period on a temp tag is handled more leniently than longer or more serious delays. The other statements aren’t accurate because an expired temp tag does involve a violation, it isn’t a moving violation within that seven-day window, and it isn’t automatically a criminal penalty.