Don't know about now but they ( DMV in NC ) used to go and look for expired tags or tags with no insurance. Maybe not now with all the computer systems, I don't know.
Switched ins once and DMV got a cancellation notice, called me and said they were going to come get my tag if I did not immediately bring it in. I was only about 1/2 mile from the guy and told him I was not bringing tag in but he could come and get it, but just remember I was going to expect him to bring it back when he found out it was a error. Never saw him....
