For the second time in a year, the New York Times' Chris Jensen has dug into motor vehicle fraud crimes and exclaimed, "Eurkea, NMVTIS." 

Jensen has done his homework on this piece just as he did his previous articles. 

During the course of his research for this story, he spoke with me numerous times.  I can't even begin to tell you the number of emails we exchanged.  And all of his communication with me, and other affected parties, was, for nothing more, but the pursuit of the truth. 

In my opinion, he covered all the angles here and brought much-needed attention to a consumer protection system that motorists deserve. I am thrilled he continues looking to AAMVA for technical expertise in this arena.

As Jensen rightly pointed out, it was George H.W. Bush who signed the Anti-cat Theft Act into law. So let's hope the remaining states receive the support they need to fully-implement NMVTIS before someone gets the wise idea to introduce unnecessary legislation to create another motor vehicle title database like NMVTIS.

That would be tragic, when millions have already been spent to bring 60 percent of the U.S. vehicle population into the system.

Until next time, stay safe behind the wheel.

Jason D. King
VP, Public Relations and Info. Serv.
jking@aamva.org



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