No temp plate in Alabama, now what?

[bikesniffer]

Thanks for all the input from everyone. Yes, I agree that putting another plate on probably lowers the possibility of me being stopped at all (unless the leo figures out what AUWING is) but the risk of getting nailed for improper use of a plate is not worth it on the old risk / reward scale. I have already called the CT dmv but this being a holiday weekend they closed at 12 and don't open till Tuesday. I tried the automated telephone help and their website but nothing seems to fit.
The problem as I see it it I don't have any original docs to take to my dmv beforehand showing that it belongs to me (it doesn't at this point). If I knew about this earlier in the week I could have overnighted a check to them & they could have overnighted the docs to me. . . oh well. To answer one of the posters question, apparently Alabama has no temp plates. On the copy of the bill of sale they faxed me it says something about 20 days to register it. I'm hoping they have something to hang on the back that says "New Vehicle" or words to that effect. I'll carry all paperwork with me.

Hey I got my first farkle in so I can't be in anything but a good mood (stem nut mount for my gps).

Thanks again

which mount is it? I'm looking for one too...

 

[jjsC6]

AL does not issue temp plates
You have 10 days from time of purchase to register, no penalty.

Again... that only applies within AL.

Okay Fred, I've read both of your posts. What exactly is your advice if the state you are buying your bike in does not issue temp tags, and the state you live in does not issue them to individuals? (as was my case).

It's easy to give advice one what SHOULD be done. But sometimes what SHOULD be done is not an option, so you just have to take a calculated risks. Like I said, I've now driven two vehicles across a combined eight states with no problems. I feel pretty confident that as long as you have all the proper paperwork that ties the rider to the VIN number on the vehicle, and as long as you are not seriously breaking the law to an extent that the cop is looking for a reason to throw you UNDER the jail, you will be fine.

 

[jekirby]

Just my observations and in no way a suggestion of what to do: here in VA we do have temp plates, but I have seen plenty of vehicles from surrounding states (an assumption from dealer propaganda on rear) travel through with a piece of paper taped on the back window that reads "new vehicle" "lost plates" "plates applied for" "registration appied for". My first reaction is 'Yeah right" , but it does seem like a good attempt at letting LOE know that there is a reason for no hard plate on the vehicle and at least give him/her a chance to not pull you over.

 

[Bounce]

Next Friday I fly downfrom Connecticut to D&H to pick up my new FJR. I just found out that they do not have temporary plates. . . What have others done ???

came home from D&H to DFW with my DL, insurance verification card, and the sales documents. never got stopped but if i had that would have been plenty to prove ownership and within every state's window for getting a tag after new purchase.

ride without drawing attention to yourself and you'll be fine.

 

[shokdimn]

AL does not issue temp plates
You have 10 days from time of purchase to register, no penalty.

Again... that only applies within AL.

Okay Fred, I've read both of your posts. What exactly is your advice if the state you are buying your bike in does not issue temp tags, and the state you live in does not issue them to individuals? (as was my case).

It's easy to give advice one what SHOULD be done. But sometimes what SHOULD be done is not an option, so you just have to take a calculated risks. Like I said, I've now driven two vehicles across a combined eight states with no problems. I feel pretty confident that as long as you have all the proper paperwork that ties the rider to the VIN number on the vehicle, and as long as you are not seriously breaking the law to an extent that the cop is looking for a reason to throw you UNDER the jail, you will be fine.

I found these items as interesting :read: . Not offering any advice or suggesting anything, and certainly not disputing you Fencer :no: . Just found this stuff interesting and was wondering what some of ya’ll and the local AL folks thought or had to say about it?

"Whuts thu skinney on theez stuff"?

https://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas...1975/coatoc.htm

Title 32 Section 32-6-211

Title 40 Section 40-12-242

Title 40 Section 40-12-264

 

[ShawnKing]

which mount is it? I'm looking for one too...

Folks have recommended This one to me:

 

[Scab]

I found these items as interesting :read: . Not offering any advice or suggesting anything, and certainly not disputing you Fencer :no: . Just found this stuff interesting and was wondering what some of ya’ll and the local AL folks thought or had to say about it?

"Whuts thu skinney on theez stuff"?

https://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas...1975/coatoc.htm

Title 32 Section 32-6-211

Title 40 Section 40-12-242

Title 40 Section 40-12-264

Title 32: There may be an issue with what actually constitutes an "agent" as approved by the state. I do not personally know of any dealer that has temporary plates.

Title 40: The "dealer" tags referred to are a "hard-tag" that the dealer uses to transport vehicles on the road that will be temporarily in the dealers ownership. It is one tag that is kept and transferred from vehicle to vehicle without specific vehicle registration.

Ya'll have to remember that this is Alabama. There are actually quite a few things written on the books that never see fruition in reality. Temp tags are one of those things. You just don't see them around here. Fortunately, the cops act accordingly.

 

[ctfjr]

which mount is it? I'm looking for one too...

Sorry I missed your question. I got it from Radarbusters.com: https://www.radarbusters.com/motorcycle-rad...mentstemnut.cfm

model HGS007-1

 

[Big-B]

The typical temp tag in Alabama is a white tag with the dealer's name on it. I don't recall ever seeing a temp tag.

Requirements on license plates/tags vary so much from state to state. In AL and TX the tag goes with the car, the tag doesn't belong to the person. When buying a used bike in TX the tag is legal for the new owner until the registration runs out. It's completely legal to ride the bike back across country if you have your own insurance docs, if your state requires them.

Temp tags in PA are only for taking vehicles out of state. You can't get one to bring a bike back to the state.

PA is wierd with plates. We don't go to the DMV to get a new registration. For most stuff, we go to a notary and they file the required docs with the state, more often online nowadays. The notaries can look like some pretty shady businesses. The one good thing about this is I have never stood in line for over an hour for the same work from a DMV like in NY.

Anyway, I say ride home with no plate or some advertisement from D&H if you can't get the temp tag. The bike is definitely legal in Alabama that way.

Have a nice ride.

Brian