11/27/11

Wyoming

FULL USE

Full use:  One of two types of dealer plates, this type is used by dealers for their full use of the vehicle, including personal driving.  The other type, demo, is for demonstration purposes only at the dealership, such as test driving by prospective buyers, and may be found by clicking on the "Wyoming - demo" link.  I am appreciative to Mark Pitts for providing me the legal code section explaining the demo, full use, and manufacturer plates found below.

2000 Devil's Tower base:  This design began in 2000 and completely replaced the previous design for everyone.  The design features the Devil's Tower, a natural rock formation.  To the left of the bucking bronco is the county code number (see Wyoming county codes) with two-digit county numbers stacked.  The plate number to the right uses a "00YA" format, the second letter progressing when the number hits "99".  There are three types for this base as follows:

Type I:  plate number and bucking bronco embossed
Type II:  fully flat plate, bucking bronco silhouette cartoonish (most notable looking
     at the horse's round hooves)
Type III:  same as type II, but the bucking bronco more well defined and realistic

Type III:

ns (black/reflective multicolored) Sweetwater County m $5.00 "4 37YE" (14382)
ns (black/reflective multicolored) Sweetwater County m $5.00 "4 38YE" (14383)
ns (black/reflective multicolored) Sweetwater County m $5.00 "4 39YE" (14384)
ns (black/reflective multicolored) Sweetwater County m $5.00 "4 40YE" (14385)
ns (black/reflective multicolored) Sweetwater County m $5.00 "4 41YE" (14386)
ns (black/reflective multicolored) Sweetwater County m $5.00 "4 42YE" (14387)

(a) All dealers and Wyoming-based manufacturers shall provide proof of liability insurance, as required by W.S. 31-4-103, to the county treasurer in each county where the dealer or Wyoming-based manufacturer purchases demo, full use, or manufacturer license plates.

(b) Demo plates may be used on vehicles operated to or from an auto auction provided:

(i) The demo plate displayed shall be registered to the Wyoming-licensed dealer transporting the vehicle to, or from, an auto auction.
(ii) Each vehicle displaying a demo plate shall be included in the dealer’s inventory before a demo plate can be displayed.
(iii) A demo plate shall not be displayed on a vehicle being operated by a dealership employee after normal business hours. Normal business hours are the declared business hours defined in Section 2(d) of these rules and regulations.
(c) Demo plates may be operated by a prospective customer after normal business hours provided this demonstration does not exceed 7 calendar days and meets all the other requirements of W.S. 31-16-126.

(d) Full use plates may be used on vehicles operated to or from an auto auction provided:

(i) The full use plate shall be registered to the Wyoming-licensed dealer transporting the vehicle to, or from, an auto auction.

(ii) Each vehicle displaying a full use plate shall be included in the dealer’s inventory before a full use plate can be displayed.

(e) Upon showing a substantial increase in the dealer’s business or for other good cause shown, a dealer may request to purchase additional demo license plates. A dealer shall make the request by forwarding a written explanation of why the additional demo plates are required to the Licensing and Titling Section of the department. Upon approving the written request, the department may authorize the dealer to purchase a number of demo plates in addition to the number authorized by W.S. 31-16-125(b). The fee for the additional requested demo plate(s) shall be as prescribed by W.S. 31-3-102.

(f) A dealer requesting to display demo license plates for any purpose other than prescribed by W.S. 31-16-126 may do so for good cause shown. A dealer shall forward a written request to the Wyoming Department of Transportation Licensing and Titling Section for authorization for this type of display. The written request shall include:

(i) The make(s), model(s), year(s), and vehicle identification number(s) of the vehicle(s) that will display the demo license plates, along with the number of vehicles requiring demo plates;

(ii) The nature of the event requiring the use of demo plates;

(iii) The date(s) and time(s) of day the dealer will display the demo plate(s) authorized by the department for this purpose.

(g) The dealer shall return any additional authorized demo license plates upon completing the special event for which the plates are requested. The department shall not refund the license fee.

(h) The department may require any additional information it deems necessary from a dealer for any request under this section.

(i) A licensed dealer who sells fewer than 12 vehicles per year is entitled to purchase 1 one demo plate and no full use plates.

(j) A licensed dealer who sells 12 or more vehicles per year and is allowed demo plates by W.S. 31-16-125(b) shall be authorized to purchase a number of full use plates not to exceed 50 percent of the allotted demo plate number.

(k) Lost or stolen demo, full use, and manufacturer license plates shall be reported to the respective county sheriff, county treasurer, and the department immediately.