Inspection Manual (Motorcycle & Moped) - Vermont Department of ...

SECTION 1 – REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE
The first step in the inspection of a vehicle should be a short review of the registration,
plate and insurance certificate.
Agreement Among Papers:
Procedure:
Inspect registration certificate, license plate, vehicle description and vehicle
identification number or numbers. Compare to determine if there is proper
agreement among them.
Reject vehicle if:
1. Vehicle description or identification number is not in agreement with registration
certificate.
2. Numbers on license plate are not in agreement with numbers on registration
certificate.
3. Registration certificate is lost or missing.
Note: Vehicle registrations obtained via the Vermont DMV website are valid
for a period of 10 days from the date of issue and serve as temporary
registrations. These are permissible for inspection purposes.
Plate Mounting and Condition:
Procedure:
1. Inspect license plate to see that it is securely mounted and are clean and clearly
visible.
2. Ensure license plate is mounted horizontally.
3. Plate must be mounted in required position in order to be illuminated by plate
light.
4. Ensure plate is clearly visible.
5. Ensure validation sticker is unobstructed and affixed in the lower right corner of
the license plate.
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