Colorado Car Sales Practice Test

Which vehicles may NOT use dealer in-transit plates?

1. Delivery vehicles

2. Prospective buyer vehicles without a dealer present

3. Towed vehicles

4. Vehicles moving to a new dealer location

The correct answer is: Prospective buyer vehicles without a dealer present

In the context of dealer in-transit plates, these plates are primarily intended for vehicles that are moving from one location to another under the care of a dealer, often for purposes such as transporting inventory or demo vehicles. The regulation regarding who or what can utilize these plates generally aims to ensure that there is appropriate oversight and control over the use of dealership resources. Prospective buyer vehicles without a dealer present are not eligible for dealer in-transit plates because these plates are meant for vehicles actively being managed by a dealer. A prospective buyer is typically inquiring about purchasing a vehicle but does not have the dealer's supervision during transport. This can lead to issues regarding accountability and tracking, which is why such vehicles must usually display standard license plates rather than dealer in-transit plates. Delivery vehicles, towed vehicles, and vehicles moving to a new dealer location operate under specific guidelines that allow for the use of dealer in-transit plates, as they fall under transactions or movements that are dealer-controlled and necessary for business operations.