What happens when a driver fails to secure display tags on their vehicle?

When a driver fails to secure display tags on their vehicle, the correct consequence is that the vehicle may be cited for improper display. Proper display of tags is crucial for enforcement agencies to easily identify valid parking permits and ensure compliance with local regulations. When tags are not displayed correctly, it creates confusion regarding the vehicle's authorization to park in designated areas.

Issuing a citation for improper display serves to hold the driver accountable and encourages compliance with parking laws. This process helps maintain order and accountability in parking management. If a vehicle is not displaying a valid permit or tag, it can lead to penalties or fines for the driver, reinforcing the importance of adhering to parking regulations.

While marking a vehicle as abandoned could happen under certain circumstances, it generally requires a longer duration without movement or contact with the owner, and is not the immediate consequence of simply not securing display tags. Similarly, parking prohibitions in certain areas exist independently of whether a vehicle is displaying tags properly. Therefore, the focus is primarily on citing the vehicle for improper display to uphold parking laws accurately.