2005 Vermont Code - § 458. — Temporary plate on sold or exchanged vehicles

§ 458. Temporary plate on sold or exchanged vehicles

On the day of the sale or exchange of a motor vehicle, motorboat, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle which is to be registered in this state, a dealer may issue to the purchaser, for attachment to the motor vehicle, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle or to be carried in or on the motorboat, a number plate with temporary validation stickers, temporary number plate or decal, provided, that the purchaser deposits with such dealer, for transmission to the commissioner, a properly executed application for the registration of such motor vehicle, motorboat, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle and the required fee. The purchaser, if properly licensed, on attaching the number plate with temporary validation stickers, temporary plate or decal to the motor vehicle, motorboat, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle, may operate the same for a period not to exceed 60 consecutive days immediately following the purchase. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle, motorboat, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle with a number plate with temporary validation stickers, temporary number plate or decal attached thereto or carried except as provided in this section. (Amended 1967, No. 356 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1975, No. 68, § 3, eff. April 18, 1975; 1997, No. 39, § 4.)