Not to laugh at your situation, but I would be totally shocked if a LEO pulls you over and gives you a ticket for that. If you get pulled over for it, just explain what happened and say due to covid things are backed up at the dmv.
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Just hound them and blow up their emails. Tell them your situation about your family issues and work that you need your vehicle.
I did this on Friday and said if I can’t get to work I’ll be losing my job. That night they overnighted my temp tag and included my copies of the paperwork I signed.
You paid for the temp tag and they owe it to you also you have zero paperwork. Just stay on them. Be polite but firm.
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Just drive it. It is not like you are going to go do burnouts in the elementary school parking lot.
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If I was in your shoes I would drive it. There is no way I would pay your legal costs but I'd have no problem paying for my own if I was behind the wheel.
I don't think you're going to get pulled over. I think if you do get pulled over you'll have a friendly chat with the officer and be on your way.
We feel for your situation. It sounds like you have some very important things to do. Drive the car. Ask for forgiveness if it becomes an issue (it won't ).
If you're otherwise law abiding I suspect you'll have no concerns. If you have several felony warrants out and you're slinging drugs in your maverick then you might want to get some proper plates first.
Weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth...
1. Can you not take the license plate from another vehicle you own and use it until you complete the registration process. In my state, as long as the license plate is registered to your name and address, it can be transferred to a new vehicle. I sometimes see 20 year old license plates on brand new vehicles.
2. Surely you have something from the dealer that shows that you very recently purchased the truck. Even if you were stopped by law enforcement, having some documentation is a huge plus. Most people driving brand new vehicles are not out to violate any law regarding a license plate.
3. Why would you need a lawyer? You certainly seem articulate enough to explain the delay in completing registration without having a legal team.
4. Court costs? In my state, you would have an opportunity to explain the problem to a judge if it actually went that far. It's not like there would be a full blown trial.
5. You complain about too many "cops" in the area. If they're working a special detail due to a road project, they won't be concerned with your license plate.
6. Again, too many "cops" at a certain building. Perhaps a slight detour around the building would help calm some of your fears.
7. The joke or insult regarding law enforcement and Krispy Kreme was unnecessary.
It will all work out in the end. You'll get your license plate and live happily ever after!
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Plus if he gets into an accident the insurance company will have denied the claim because "legally" it is an unregistered vehicle. This is a tough spot for him, hopefully he gets it resolved quickly.
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You have to go into the DMV or dealership and bite someone’s head off.
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To clarify a few things, I could go to the DMV if I had the proper paperwork from the dealer to do so. They could also have sent it to the state in a timely fashion. They could have sent me what they were supposed to the first time. I could not have to burn PTO or lose money to handle sonething that they should have done. They are in violation of state law here.
No, I cannot take the old plate and just stick it on there; that is illegal. I could show the cops anything I want but it is still either going to be a ticket or a misdemeanor depending on how long it has been expired. If I do get hit with a misdemeanor I am not going in pro se; fool for a client, etc. There is no way to avoid that building as it would mean either an aerial approach or physically moving the building as I could throw a rock and hit it from my office.
I appreciate the advice but telling someone to just go ahead and break the law is not something you should be doing.
No, I cannot take the old plate and just stick it on there; that is illegal. I could show the cops anything I want but it is still either going to be a ticket or a misdemeanor depending on how long it has been expired. If I do get hit with a misdemeanor I am not going in pro se; fool for a client, etc. There is no way to avoid that building as it would mean either an aerial approach or physically moving the building as I could throw a rock and hit it from my office.
I appreciate the advice but telling someone to just go ahead and break the law is not something you should be doing.
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My dealer in florida (jarrett jordan ford) had dmv authority and issued new plate same day (saturday ) . The plate was on truck and registration in my pocket when I drove off the lot . Also applied for title at the same time and received the title 3 weeks later . I was pleased with their service . Sorry others having trouble getting registration and titles . I guess the dealer /organization makes a big difference . Unfortunately the dealer I bought the truck from is an hour away and the dealer close to me (for warranty)is questionable . Canceled my maverick order with them because they were not responsive to my inquiries .
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Okay, maybe I’m just odd, but I see no issues driving. Not a single cop in my neck of the woods would cite me driving a new vehicle sans registration or plates.
In Houston, people just print out their own fake temp tags. It hasn't been enforced in a decade. In some neighborhoods, virtually no vehicles have real license plates. So hear you'd be totally fine. None of them have registration, insurance, inspection, and go through all the toll booths free.
IDk how it works in other states, but in Connecticut the new car dealer has all the titles to their unsold cars right there at the dealership. When they sell a car, they register the car right at the dealership and even have metal plates right there if you need a new registration, or they can transfer your old plates onto your new car. Then they send the title to the state, who either retitles it in your name or sends it to the bank if there is a loan. No temporary tags at all.
Out of state registrations typically get handled by a company called RegUSA, which basically has people to go to the DMV in different states to get this stuff done.
The problem with this is the dealer. They should have the title right there from Ford. They should have sent this out long ago
Out of state registrations typically get handled by a company called RegUSA, which basically has people to go to the DMV in different states to get this stuff done.
The problem with this is the dealer. They should have the title right there from Ford. They should have sent this out long ago
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