Prince William County scraps auto decals to save money

Prince William County has tossed its auto decal on the scrap heap, though residents still must pay an annual $24 car tax.

Assistant Finance Director Steve Ferlotti estimated that the county would save about $135,000 in production and mailing costs by eliminating the decal, which had been required for vehicles in the county. The county would lose an estimated $105,000 in revenue from fines collected for not displaying the decal.