What is the rule when driving w/o tags, RI?

Question

Ijust bought a used vehicle, but i don't have tags for it yet, it's a holiday weekend and I will register it next week. So if i have a bill-of-sale and proof of insurance can i still use my vehicle until i get it registered and tags put on. Were talking about one weeks time.

Answer 1

what's wrong with tomorrow?  tags are required on vehicles.

Answer 2

legally, no. Probably yes, just make sure that if you are pulled over, and be very, and i mean very polite, more than likely you will have an opportunity to have the ticket waved after you can provide proof that you got your tags, usually within a week or so.

Answer 3

I don't know the law in your state, but I think you have a certain (like 10?) number of days to get a vehicle registered and get license plates in Indiana.  I would imagine that most states have similar laws.  Frankly, I would not be worried about driving with the bill-of-sale and proof of insurance.  But get the vehicle properly plated as soon as you can.  If it goes too long, they can tow the sucker & you wind up with a big bill!

Happy motoring!

Answer 4

It is not legal to operate a motor vehicle without tags. There is a very high chance of a ticket and/or impound if pulled over. And being a holiday week-end the police will be searching for violations.

The best bet is to keep it parked til you get tags.