Current through August 31, 2023
Section 39.02.60.153 - VEHICLE DEALER TRANSPORTER REGISTRATION AND PLATE01.Purpose. Utility and boat trailers that weigh under two thousand (2,000) pounds unladen may be moved by a manufacturer, dealer, or an employee of either, or by a transporter service contracted by the vehicle's manufacturer or dealer upon registration and payment of an annual fifteen dollar ($15) transporter plate fee to the department, or by purchase of a single trip permit. These plates may be used only on boat trailers and utility trailers for demonstration purposes, and may be used while laden for demonstration purposes. (3-21-22)02.Numbering of Plates. Transporter plates will be numbered from PA1 TO PZ9999. Transporter plates are to be displayed on the rear of the trailer. (3-21-22)03.Renewal of Plates. The transporter registration and plate are valid for one (1) year from January 1 through December 31 and may be renewed by use of a registration sticker showing the year of validation. (3-21-22)04.Use of Plates. Transporter plates may be moved by registrants from one (1) utility or boat trailer weighing under two thousand (2,000) pounds unladen to another trailer meeting this criteria during the current registration period. Vehicles towing a laden trailer displaying a transporter plate are to be registered within the appropriate gross vehicle weight category for the combined load. (3-21-22)05.Possession of Registration. When transporting a vehicle displaying a transporter plate, the operator of a towing vehicle will carry the transporter registration in the towing vehicle at all times. (3-21-22)06.Violations. Violations of this section include: (3-21-22)a. Display of a transporter plate on any vehicle not required to be registered under this Section; and (3-21-22)b. Display of a transporter plate on a vehicle not lawfully under the control of the registration holder. (3-21-22)07.Penalties: (3-21-22) a. Violation of this section will be a misdemeanor as provided for by Section 49-236, Idaho Code; and (3-21-22)b. The plate and registration of anyone who displays a transporter plate other than provided for by this section may be canceled. (3-21-22)Idaho Admin. Code r. 39.02.60.153