Remember, moped owners: you’ve got to register that vehicle. #
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington’s 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
foursix and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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Will someone explain the logic behind the registration law? Other than another reason to waste time in line at city hall.
Maybe if the police weren’t so busy providing guard service for the Buckingham Branch railroad they could track down thieves without tools like registration.
How would the police know a moped was a stolen one if it is not registered?
Hoome:
If you register your bike, it’s easier to prove that it’s stolen, and easier to get it back to its rightful owner.
Also: what the hell are you talking about?
I for one would like to see an age restriction on moped owners who drive on our highways, have them be required to have a license, and above all have liability insurance.
I am tired of seeing young teens weaving in and out of traffic without regard to our traffic laws, placing themselves and the motoring public in danger.