Riding on Dealer Plates

[mrsully74]

Picked up my car 11/14 and dealer still has not transferred the registration from the vehicle I traded in to the 4BW - claiming some sort of issue at the RMV. I live in Massachusetts and the car was bought and trade done at a dealer in Connecticut. Massachusetts allows a 7 day grace period when transferring a registration in a scenario like this - that period has passed. The dealers solution is to send me CT dealer plates to use until they can get my registration transferred. Does anyone know if this is a proper solution that would legally allow me to drive my car? Dealers response is "you should be OK". I have an email into my Insurance company and Mass RMV website doesn't give me a whole lot - I know every state is different. Thanks!

 

[Speed Racer 007]

7 days sounds like in-state transfer? Out of state transfers in NY has 30-day period.

See if you can apply for an extension in MA since you're dealing with an out-of-state transfer? I wouldn't use the dealer plate as that spell's sketchy to me.

 

[Badillac]

Not Sure about Mass but I got temp plates from dealer in MI that had 30 day expiration. However, when I went tor register my car in CA on day #22, the DMV here charged me a $1,200 fee for not registering my car within 20 days!!!! $1,200 fine!!! WTF?! My plates were still good by CA requires registration w/in 20 days.

 

[mrsully74]

Not Sure about Mass but I got temp plates from dealer in MI that had 30 day expiration. However, when I went tor register my car in CA on day #22, the DMV here charged me a $1,200 fee for not registering my car within 20 days!!!! $1,200 fine!!! WTF?! My plates were still good by CA requires registration w/in 20 days.

WTF that's insane! Each state has their own regulations which makes this tough. I've bought cars in Connecticut before and never had an issue - transfer plates and done. Massachusetts does not accept temp plates but I don't know if a dealer plate is considered a "temp" plate. The Backwing is in the hangar until the registration shows up - not worth the risk.

 

[shbox]

Not Sure about Mass but I got temp plates from dealer in MI that had 30 day expiration. However, when I went tor register my car in CA on day #22, the DMV here charged me a $1,200 fee for not registering my car within 20 days!!!! $1,200 fine!!! WTF?! My plates were still good by CA requires registration w/in 20 days.

In my state, you can sign an affidavit saying you did not drive the car after the expiration date and get no fine. Of course, everyone lies and uses it as a get out of jail free card. The fine is not any $1200, though.

 

[mrsully74]

7 days sounds like in-state transfer? Out of state transfers in NY has 30-day period.

See if you can apply for an extension in MA since you're dealing with an out-of-state transfer? I wouldn't use the dealer plate as that spell's sketchy to me.

Unfortunately Mass is 7 days regardless of in or out of state - not a very flexible Commonwealth I live in. I've decided not to use the dealer plates.

 

[Speed Racer 007]

Unfortunately Mass is 7 days regardless of in or out of state - not a very flexible Commonwealth I live in. I've decided not to use the dealer plates.

That sucks, however good you're not taking a chance using those plates.

BTW it took a week for my DMV to receive my registration before I could order personalized plates. I can only assume it's snail mail and not electronic mail here in NY