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Brad2thabone · 01-31-2009, 11:54 PM

Im looking to buy a truck about 25 miles from my home town. Does anyone know the laws about driving it back without tags, plates, etc. ?

big_al_71 · 01-31-2009, 11:56 PM

What I have done is drive it without plates but carrying the bill of sale and the title and only driving to its destination then making it legally mine asap.Have never had a problem.

newagecustom · 01-31-2009, 11:58 PM

I don't know about Michigan but here in AZ we can get 3 day temporary permits to drive stuff if it doesn't have a plate. Check your local DMV.

pumpgas · 02-01-2009, 12:03 AM

Indiana states if the title is dated you can drive for 30 days (same as dealer tag).

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2009, 12:09 AM

If I understood my state farm agent correctly, at least in SC, if you have full coverage on at least one vehicle, your insurance company covers any vehicle you buy for the 1st 30 days. You also have 45 days to get it registered/plates.

Check with your insurance agent and DMV.

Brad2thabone · 02-01-2009, 12:11 AM

alright thx guys, ill check the dmv and keep the title and such with me. Im gonna go pick it up tomorrow.

Its a 78 chevy Luv, it will make a good friend for my 67.

sjarrett71 · 02-01-2009, 12:47 AM

I've dealt with this a few times. If you do get pulled over, tell the officer you JUST bought it and show him proof. Make sure the title is filled out completely and correctly, in most states it's illegal to possess a title that is not filled in completely. Make sure if you drive the truck again, the same officer does not see you, it won't be good. Also, make sure you're going directly from point of purchase to point of residence. In Missouri, the only place your legally allowed to drive without some form of registration (temp tag or license plates) is to and from the inspection station. Good luck.

01-31-2009, 11:54 PM	#1
Brad2thabone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 42	Transporting a new purchase. help Im looking to buy a truck about 25 miles from my home town. Does anyone know the laws about driving it back without tags, plates, etc. ?

01-31-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Transporting a new purchase. help What I have done is drive it without plates but carrying the bill of sale and the title and only driving to its destination then making it legally mine asap.Have never had a problem. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-31-2009, 11:58 PM	#3
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: Transporting a new purchase. help I don't know about Michigan but here in AZ we can get 3 day temporary permits to drive stuff if it doesn't have a plate. Check your local DMV.

02-01-2009, 12:03 AM	#4
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	Re: Transporting a new purchase. help Indiana states if the title is dated you can drive for 30 days (same as dealer tag). __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it

02-01-2009, 12:09 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Transporting a new purchase. help If I understood my state farm agent correctly, at least in SC, if you have full coverage on at least one vehicle, your insurance company covers any vehicle you buy for the 1st 30 days. You also have 45 days to get it registered/plates. Check with your insurance agent and DMV. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-01-2009, 12:11 AM	#6
Brad2thabone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 42	Re: Transporting a new purchase. help alright thx guys, ill check the dmv and keep the title and such with me. Im gonna go pick it up tomorrow. Its a 78 chevy Luv, it will make a good friend for my 67.

02-01-2009, 12:47 AM	#7
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Transporting a new purchase. help I've dealt with this a few times. If you do get pulled over, tell the officer you JUST bought it and show him proof. Make sure the title is filled out completely and correctly, in most states it's illegal to possess a title that is not filled in completely. Make sure if you drive the truck again, the same officer does not see you, it won't be good. Also, make sure you're going directly from point of purchase to point of residence. In Missouri, the only place your legally allowed to drive without some form of registration (temp tag or license plates) is to and from the inspection station. Good luck.



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