Submitted by [deleted] t3_z4mt5c in massachusetts
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixrvpcg wrote
You can take your current registration and current plates and put them on the new vehicle. Anyone saying you can't do this or the only way is it tow it are incorrect.
Or, if your insurance agent is open at the time, call them and give them the VIN number, and they can take care of it over the phone. I've done this several times.
I was stopped once, it was a Friday night, I explained to the officer I just picked up the car, (I had a dated bill of sale, not required in MA but good to have), and told him I was going to my insurnace in the morning when they open. It was around 7pm at the time. He said okay and let me go.
You're insurnace agent should know this too.
DBLJ33 t1_ixsgmsj wrote
No you can’t. You have to have lost possession of the previous car.
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixsgsep wrote
So actually, what you're saying is I'm correct as long as I don't have the other vehicle? Okay, so I'm correct. Thanks!
DBLJ33 t1_ixsh9cx wrote
No. The way you worded it has you taking your current registration and current plates and putting them on the new car. Nowhere does it say you disposed of the previous car. Thanks for playing.
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixshhja wrote
Because you don't have to "dispose of the previous car." You just can't have both registered at the same time with the same plates, obviously. I've done this, multiple times. I've swapped plates from project cars to new dailies while still having the other car. Nothing is stopping you from still owning the old car.
DBLJ33 t1_ixshsuh wrote
You do actually.
“Massachusetts allows a grace period of 7 calendar days from the date you dispose of your previous vehicle to register your newly acquired vehicle.” https://www.mass.gov/how-to/transfer-your-registration-to-a-vehicle-or-trailer-purchased-from-a-dealer
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixsi59s wrote
Okay, can you link the statute that says the previous vehicle must be disposed of? Edit: I'm only asking because the link you shared doesn't say the vehicle must be disposed of.
Also, can you link the source about who is checking and how they verify that?
Also, can you explain to me how I and several others have been able to swap plates while minting possession of the previous vehicle?
DBLJ33 t1_ixsiu61 wrote
Here’s the mgl. https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
As for your other drivel, ask the state. It’s in black and white for you. You must lose possession of the previous vehicle.
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixsj7ll wrote
That link also doesn't say anywhere the previous vehicle must be disposed of. You're wrong.
DBLJ33 t1_ixskjl7 wrote
Go fight the registry.
“Massachusetts allows a grace period of 7 calendar days from the date you dispose of your previous vehicle to register your newly acquired vehicle.” https://www.mass.gov/how-to/transfer-your-registration-to-a-vehicle-or-trailer-purchased-from-a-dealer
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixsleci wrote
Again, it doesn't say anywhere that the previous vehicle must be disposed of or can't be in your possession. You're wrong.
DBLJ33 t1_ixslli4 wrote
From the registry website, you know the people in charge of vehicle registrations. Kind of hard to argue that it doesn’t say it anywhere when it’s directly from their website in plain English.
“Massachusetts allows a grace period of 7 calendar days from the date you dispose of your previous vehicle to register your newly acquired vehicle.” https://www.mass.gov/how-to/transfer-your-registration-to-a-vehicle-or-trailer-purchased-from-a-dealer
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixslrag wrote
The registry website is run independently and is a for profit website.
Read the quote. Read the laws you linked. No where does it say that the vehicle must be disposed of or that it can no longer be in your possession.
DBLJ33 t1_ixsm2ro wrote
Here it is again if you missed it.
“Massachusetts allows a grace period of 7 calendar days from the date you dispose of your previous vehicle to register your newly acquired vehicle.” https://www.mass.gov/how-to/transfer-your-registration-to-a-vehicle-or-trailer-purchased-from-a-dealer
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixsmh3e wrote
The registry website is run independently and is a for profit website.
Read the quote. Here:
>“Massachusetts allows a grace period of 7 calendar days from the date you dispose of your previous vehicle to register your newly acquired vehicle.”
Read the laws you linked. No where does it say that the vehicle must be disposed of or that it can no longer be in your possession.
I actually added emphasis for you. It seems words are really difficult for you, so I'm gonna stop, because this is really stupid.
Have a good night, buddy.
DBLJ33 t1_ixso1gn wrote
Go fight the registry. They make the rules which are clearly spelled out on their website.
“Massachusetts allows a grace period of 7 calendar days from the date you dispose of your previous vehicle to register your newly acquired vehicle.” https://www.mass.gov/how-to/transfer-your-registration-to-a-vehicle-or-trailer-purchased-from-a-dealer
mini4x t1_ixucrvt wrote
Part you are missing is you cannot no matter what drive an uninsured vehicle in MA. It's technically even illegal to drive an uninsured out of state vehicle (like NH that it's not mandatory) in MA.
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixufxas wrote
If you do what i said in the other comment, the insunrace policy on the previous vehicle will cover the new one, for up to seven days.
mini4x t1_ixug8c1 wrote
No it doesn't.
Only applies to registeration.
You flat out cannot legally drive in MA without insurance.
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixugs5a wrote
I've done this several times. My insurnace agent says it's okay, cops, etc. The liability insurance policy follows the driver, this why people can drive other people's cars. So yes, if you do what I say, the active insurnace policy will cover the driver if anything happens, for liability only. This means if you hit a tree, you're fucked, but if you hit someone else, you're policy will still cover the damages to their vehicle, and not yours.
Do none of you know how your insurance policy works? The only mandatory insurance is liability, and that policy follows the driver. This is why it's so important when teenagers get their license that are added to their parents' policy as a driver, and why any decent insurance agent will tell you that anyone in your household needs to be listed as a driver on your policy. Liability insurance follows the driver.
mini4x t1_ixuh6bl wrote
Try reading the laws.
You need a completed RMV1, which means you need insurance.
Daily_the_Project21 t1_ixuhkc9 wrote
Yeah, someone else kept linking the registry site yesterday, too. Unfortunately, again, it doesn't say what you need it to say. It's just telling you the paperwork you need when you go the registry.
If you can show me the law that says liability insurance doesn't follow the driver and drivers in MA can only drive if they have insurance that covers the current car they are driving, I'll gladly admit I'm wrong.
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