Registration fees inhibit economy

Saturday, March 28, 2015 | 2 a.m.

A recent letter asked why vehicle registration in our state is so high (“Why is tax on vehicle registration so high?” Las Vegas Sun, March 18). I not only agree with the writer but suggest that because of the high fee, the state is losing revenue because people don’t register their cars on time after moving here. Further, I’m sure some people are inhibited from buying an expensive vehicle by the registration fee. Having consumers spending more money helps keep the economy growing.

I realize the state needs money to operate and the excessive registration fee is a way of obtaining it. But I suggest reducing the registration fee to an amount comparable to surrounding states and finding a way to recover the lost taxes elsewhere.

Jack Oliver, Las Vegas