045-5 Wyo. Code R. §§ 5-8 - Demo, Full Use, and Manufacturer License Plates

(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 if:

(i) The demo plate displayed is registered to the Wyoming-licensed dealer transporting the vehicle to or from an auto auction;

(ii) Each vehicle displaying a demo plate is included in the dealer's inventory before being displayed; and

(iii) The demo plate is not displayed on a vehicle 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.

(c) A prospective customer may use demo plates anytime if the demonstration does not exceed seven 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 if:

(i) The full use plate is registered to the Wyoming-licensed dealer transporting the vehicle to or from an auto auction; and

(ii) Each vehicle displaying a full use plate is included in the dealer's inventory before being 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.

(i) A dealer shall make the request by forwarding a written explanation of why the additional demo plates are required to the department's Licensing and Titling Section.

(ii) Upon approving the written request, the department may authorize dealer purchase of a number of demo plates in addition to the number authorized by W.S. 31-16-125(b).

(iii) The fee for the additional requested demo plate(s) shall be as prescribed by W.S. 31-3-102(a)(v).

(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 department's Licensing and Titling Section to authorize 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 vehicle requiring demo plates;

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

(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 were requested. The department shall retain the license fee.

(h) The department may require 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 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 immediately to the respective county sheriff and county treasurer, as well as to the department.

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045-5 Wyo. Code R. §§ 5-8

Amended, Eff. 12/6/2024.