[mommybain]

I see DMV officers with trucks pulled over on US 52 South of Winston-Salem quite frequently, usually on a ramp though. I've lived in this state for 16 years and have never quite figured out why there are 2 separate law enforcement agencies, DMV and Highway Patrol. Heck, I was baffled by the fact that I had to go to separate agencies to get a drivers license and tags for my car.

[Constitution Day]

I've lived in this state for 16 years and have never quite figured out why there are 2 separate law enforcement agencies, DMV and Highway Patrol.
Heck, I was baffled by the fact that I had to go to separate agencies to get a drivers license and tags for my car.

As to why there are 2 separate highway LE agencies, who knows?
There is an HP District Commander in a group I belong to; when I see him maybe he can explain it.

I believe that the DMV license offices are run by the state and the tag offices are run by private contractors.
Why, I'm not sure.

FRegards,
CD