Use of Dealer Plates

Question 1

A dealer is not required to purchase dealer license plates. However, if the dealer
chooses to use such plates, the following apply:

Answer 1

 The number of plates available for a dealer to purchase is determined by total
sales, with up to 4 plates per licensed salesperson employed by the dealer.
 Dealers selling fewer than 25 vehicles per year are allowed no more than 2 dealer
plates.

Question 2

What is the process for replacing a lost or stolen dealer license plate?

Answer 2

 Notify the local police department.

 Request a replacement from the MVDB

Question 3

Who, under the Code of Virginia, has unlimited use of a dealer plate?

Answer 3

 Dealer.
 Dealer spouse.
 Salesperson working 25 or more hours

Question 4

Dealers may rent tags and office space to a licensed salesperson provided the proper MVDB form is completed. (T/F)

Answer 4

 False.

Question 5

Dealer tags may NOT be used on the following:

Answer 5

 Dealer owned wreckers and rollbacks.
 Vehicles on consignment from a consumer.
 Service and parts delivery vehicles.

Question 6

Dealer plates may be used on a vehicle owned by the dealer when the vehicle is being driven by a customer and the customer’s car is in the dealer’s repair shop. (T/F)

Answer 6

 True.

Question 7

Dealer plates may be used by a customer on a dealer’s car for up to five days if the
dealer believes the customer is a bona fide prospective purchaser. (T/F)

Answer 7

 True.

Question 8

The dealer-operator’s children may drive on dealer plates provided the child is under the age of 21 and lives in the same house as the dealer-operator. (T/F)

Answer 8

 False.

Question 9

A salesperson’s spouse may not drive on dealer tags. (T/F)

Answer 9

 True.