Con you use temporary tags to drive a car from 1 spot to another after you buy it from someone & not a dealer?

Question

i am thinking about buying a car from a guy who lives across state and i need tags bc i am driving highway... can i use temp tags for that bc idk and i need help

Answer 1

Temporary tags are only issued by dealers.....so unless you have a friend that can get you one...you are out of luck. If the car has good tags..no problem. If it has no tags, then you have a problem. You could drive it home and hope you don't get stopped...and if you do...more than likely you will get a ticket, You can always get the judge to dismiss it if you get it registered right away.

There is always one other way. Take the tags off another car ( family members...not stolen ones ) ..put them on the car and drive it home. At least it will appear legal and your chances of getting stopped are a whole lot less.

Answer 2

yes you can, you have up until 30 days to purchase a new tag. if you get pulled over, she the cop your bill of sale, and he should let you go with no problem.