Calling all RECENT New York registrants

[Wayne M.]

I'm moving to a new truck (1st gen for sale) and was wondering how/ if the DMV was dealing with the modified cap law for pick-ups over 5000#? I know I need a cap, but is there anything else? Do I need to bring pictures etc? I gotta have pas. plates- too many parkways around here!

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Never did understand that whole dibaccle with a cap.

 

[Wayne M.]

Tim, basically the law says if your truck is under 5000 lbs (curb) weight you can get the same reggie as a regular car. If not (and I know we are not) you have to sign a statement saying you won't use it for business (no advertisments or lettering etc) and you have to modify class from commercial to passenger. I know that to be a permanant cap, and some camping equipment and there lies the gray area. I was looking for NYers who got by the DMV.



I met a dealer already in NY that will not even go there and will only issue commercial plates- then it's your problem. I want to keep the existing plates I already have.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

AHa gotcha. What about some other truck cap dealers in your area? I loked up a few and I am willing to betcha that somehow someone may be able to help. It sounds crazy but does New york have a fit if you register out of state? Some insurance companies do not care "where is the vehicle garaged" clause and if that is the case you may be golden?

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

AHA Got what you mean now! Hmmm Seems like it wouldn't be too bad ???? WOW!

DMV registration categories



Passenger Class Registration for Pick-up Trucks

Can I get a passenger class registration for my pick-up truck and drive the truck on parkways?



You can get passenger class plates for a light-duty pick-up truck that has an unladen weight of 5,500 lbs. or less.



See form MV-114 (Information For Pick-Up Truck Owners) to get more information.



The agency that controls a parkway decides if pick-up trucks with passenger class plates are allowed on the parkway. To make sure you can drive your pick-up truck on a parkway, contact the agency that manages the parkway. Some parking regulations and traffic regulations in New York City depend on the type of vehicle plates on your vehicle. Passenger class plates on your pick-up truck can change how NYC regulations affect you. Contact New York City about their regulations.



What pick-up trucks qualify for passenger class plates?



A pick up truck that is not changed and has an open bed can qualify for passenger class plates if the truck:



is used only for non-commercial purposes, and

has an unladen weight of 5,500 lbs. or less (the unladen weight of your pick-up truck is listed on the title certificate and on the door sticker), and

does not have any business advertisements on the truck.

How to apply



You are not required to apply for passenger class plates for your pick-up truck. You can continue to use commercial plates on your pick-up truck.



The unladen weight of your pick-up truck is stamped on a metal plate and located on the door of your vehicle. The unladen weight is also listed on your title certificate. The unladen weight is different from the maximum gross weight (MGW) listed on your registration documents. Before you apply, make sure that the unladen weight of the truck is 5,500 lbs. or less.



Passenger class plates on a pick-up truck do not change the MGW listed on the registration documents or the unladen weight listed on the title certificate. Passenger class plates on a pick-up truck do not change the registration fees. The DMV requests the unladen weight to verify that your pick-up truck is eligible for passenger class plates. The DMV does not change the unladen weight or the MGW.



You must apply in person at a DMV office. You cannot apply by mail, by phone, over the Internet, or by e-mail. Complete form MV-82 (Vehicle Registration / Title Application). Make sure to complete section 6, question 4. You must bring your title certificate and proofs of identity and date of birth, and surrender your commercial plates. The fee is $16. 00.



The registrant of a pick-up truck that is leased or rented must submit a form provided by the leasing company or owner of the pick-up truck. The form must certify that the vehicle will not be used for commercial purposes.



The DMV office will issue new registration documents and standard passenger plates with anew number. If you had custom plates or personalized plates, your new registration documents will list the numbers from your custom plates or personalized plates and the standard series plates. The DMV will send new passenger custom or personalized plates by mail.



If your registration will expire in less than 60 days, you can renew your registration at a DMV office and change to passenger class plates when you renew.



You can also get passenger plates with no additional fee when you register a pick-up truck for the first time.



Pick-up trucks that weigh more than 5,500 pounds:



If you have a pick-up truck that has an unladen weight of 5,501 lbs. or more, you cannot apply for passenger class plates through the process described above. You must modify the truck to qualify for a passenger class registration and passenger class plates. Learn more about vehicle modifications for registration class changes.





Vehicle Modifications and Registration Class





Pick-up Trucks (Part 106. 6 (c)). You can register a pick-up truck in the passenger class if the pick-up truck complies with all of these requirements :



The unladen weight of the pick-up truck is 5,000 lbs. or less.

The pick-up truck is used for non-commercial purposes.

The pick-up truck does not have any business advertisements.

A permanent camper top completely encloses the truck bed, and which has one or more side windows.

The pick-up truck has seats, seat fittings, or permanent camping equipment that are installed in the truck bed. "Camping equipment" indicates that you have a permanent bed, a permanent stove, or a permanent refrigerator in the vehicle. If this equipment is removed and you use the pick-up truck, you must register the pick-up truck as a commercial vehicle.

The DMV cannot examine your vehicle to determine the correct registration class. You must determine the correct registration class for your vehicle.

 

[Wayne M.]

Tim, I've been down this road before (I have my cruuent truck reggied as a PAS veh. ) I was just snooping around hoping to see if the DMV has changed anything in the last 7 years, as far as enforcing at point of registration etc. . I also have this thread posted @ the 3rd gen area, and reply there so far says they have not. So I am good so far, business as usual. Thanks for the research. How are things run in Ct. ?

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Well roland , and three other mayors are in jail. CT emmissions testing is a complete scham and is now defunkt , our State police seem unable to count AXLES and I need more taxes applied to everything i own.







Other than that..... ehhh it all can be worked around.