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Carfax, a vehicle history reporting service, estimates that roughly 10% of all drivers on Washington roads are operating with expired tabs. This translates to about 600,000 vehicles, a staggering figure that hints at systemic neglect or deliberate non-compliance. The financial implications are also notable; with the minimum renewal fee around $43, the potential revenue lost to the state could exceed $25 million—but the Department of Licensing admits they have no precise data on the actual number of unregistered vehicles.