41-3-501 - Special plates -- Dealers -- Dismantlers -- Manufacturers -- Remanufacturers -- Transporters -- Restrictions on use.
41-3-501. Special plates -- Dealers -- Dismantlers -- Manufacturers --Remanufacturers -- Transporters -- Restrictions on use.
(1) Except as provided under this chapter, a dealer may operate or move a motor vehicledisplaying a dealer plate issued by the division upon the highways without registering it underTitle 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, if the dealer owns or possesses the motor vehicle byconsignment for resale.
(2) A dismantler may operate or move a motor vehicle displaying a dismantler plateissued by the division without registering it as required under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor VehicleAct, upon the highways solely to transport the motor vehicle:
(a) from the place of purchase or legal acquisition to the place of business fordismantling; or
(b) to the place of business of a licensed crusher for disposal.
(3) A manufacturer or remanufacturer may operate or move a manufactured orremanufactured motor vehicle displaying a manufacturer plate issued by the division upon thehighways without registering it as required under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, solelyto:
(a) deliver the motor vehicle to a dealer; or
(b) demonstrate a motor vehicle to a dealer or prospective dealer.
(4) (a) A transporter may operate or move a motor vehicle displaying a transporter plateissued by the division upon the highways without registering it as required under Title 41,Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, solely:
(i) from the point of repossession to a financial institution or to the place of storage, sothat a financial institution may provide for operation of a repossessed motor vehicle by aprospective purchaser;
(ii) to and from a detail or repair shop for the purpose of detailing or repairing the motorvehicle; or
(iii) to a delivery point in, out, or through the state.
(b) This subsection does not include loaded motor vehicles subject to the gross ladenweight provision of Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act.
(5) Dealer plates may not be used:
(a) (i) on a motor vehicle leased or rented for compensation; or
(ii) in lieu of registration, on a motor vehicle sold by the dealer; or
(b) on a loaded motor vehicle over 12,000 pounds gross laden weight unless a specialloaded demonstration permit is obtained from the division.
Amended by Chapter 183, 1994 General Session