Am I allowed to ride???

caphilli · November 19th, 2011, 01:22 PM

Hey.

Ok, so here's the deal...

I got my bike 2 weekends ago and took the paperwork to the DMV a day or so after I got it. I paid all the fees and everything and the lady at the counter said that the person forgot to sign a part of the paperwork and that I had to go get it signed and bring it back. So she gave me a printout of what I paid and what needed to be done. I have since gotten the signatures but haven't been able to go to the DMV because I was out of town. I'd really like to ride today but don't know if it is legal for me to. I have the bike insured and all the paperwork signed and money paid to the DMV. It doesn't have plates, but that's because the DMV lady said to take them off. Does anyone know if it is legal for me to ride around? I'd really like to go for a cruise later. Thanks!!

alex.s · November 19th, 2011, 01:53 PM

not legal

NDspd · November 19th, 2011, 02:59 PM

Yeah not legal man, have a friend give you a ride to the BMV. But if you have no plates they will take your license or suspend it if they catch you. So, be safe and take care of everything else before riding.

Ride safe man!

DarC · November 20th, 2011, 06:04 AM

No plates= illegal.

sombo · November 20th, 2011, 08:58 AM

Well from what he said, it sounds like he has the plates, but had to physically take them off the bike because the DMV lady told him to.

Ok, so you had everything you needed except for a few signatures on some paperwork that you were told to go get, right? Did you also have to bring that paperwork back to the DMV in order to get a card or stamp on the paperwork to make it 100% official? That would be the part that would make it legal or illegal to ride. The plates can always just be slapped right back on, but if you're driving privileges aren't 100% legal yet then I would not suggest doing that.

alex.s · November 20th, 2011, 09:54 AM

hey man just don't get caught right? they can't give you a ticket if they can't find you, right? you saw that video of the guy running from the cops in LA on a 250.... it was TL;DW but i can only assume he got away scot-free

blink · November 20th, 2011, 10:57 AM

in order to ride you need

license (temporary is fine)
and plates,

no exceptions if you get pulled over, no matter what anyone said.

caphilli · November 20th, 2011, 02:18 PM

Ok, so I made an appointment at the DMV for tomorrow afternoon, so I'll be able to ride whenever the weather clears up.

I have my license, so I'm fine there. I also have the plates for the bike, but the lady at the DMV said to take them off so that the person who's bike it was, if he happened to remember the license plate number, doesn't see it and mess with it. Whatever. So I physically have the plates, but was told to take them off and turn them into the DMV. Also, I now have all the paperwork finished. Signatures where needed and insurance (had that the day I got the bike). I have paid the outrageous DMV fees and have all the paperwork with me and a DMV paper showing I paid, showing the registration process in my name and my license number, and just a paper telling me what signatures I need.

But that doesn't really matter now because it's pouring rain out here in So Cal and I'm going to the DMV after class tomorrow. So, all should be good!

Thanks for the replies everyone!!

sombo · November 20th, 2011, 02:23 PM

It's always better to play it safe especially when you're not sure. As the saying goes: better to error on the side of caution.

EthioKnight · November 20th, 2011, 03:28 PM

So I guess I was pushing my luck when I spent the past week zipping through traffic with my 50cc's plate attached to my bike. I'm still waiting for my ebay seller to send over the title (He had it under his company's name, he buys and sells used bikes, so he's having to change that to his name and THEN send it over to me to get it under my name...whew). Sometimes I think paying $2150 for my (799 miles) 09 was not worth the trouble I'm facing now. (no plate = no insurance = a hefty fine and possible suspension of license upon discovery).

pilotgeorge747 · November 20th, 2011, 07:54 PM

Sounds like my story with buying my bike on eBay. Seller was very difficult for shipping company to contact. Bike was finally picked up without the title. I called the guy and said he would send the title. After a week he said he's wife shredded the title when they moved. He went to the DMV finally and they told him they had to send it out (10 business days) because the title was registered at his old address or something. I finally received the title over a month after the bike was delivered. It wasnt fun having a bike sitting outside not able to be used on the street for that long. Best of luck in getting your bike street legal.

caphilli · November 22nd, 2011, 02:24 AM

Alright, who else hates the DMV?!!?

SO.. After getting the signatures and the milage from the odometer written in I go to take the paperwork to the DMV this morning. Now, I made an appointment for 2pm but decided since my last class of the day was canceled, I'd save some time in the afternoon to study and just go in the morning when I'd usually be in class. I get there and get my number and take a seat.

15 minutes passes....

30 minutes passes....
(baby in stroller in the front row has been screaming now for at least 10 minutes)
45 minutes passes....

Finally an hour and a half later I get called. Go up to the window, give them the paperwork and expect to be handed my final registration and new plate. NOPE of course there's an issue.. Guy tells me that because the person who filled out the paperwork made a little mistake and scribbled out a number to correct it, that now the document is invalid and they can't accept it. At this point I put my head on the counter... looked up and said are you effin kidding me?! He said "that's the rule, sorry" Handed me a new form and said to go get it filled out. Pi**ed off, i told him the truth... the place i got it from is a good 70miles from where I live.. He again said that I had to redo the form and when I bring it back it won't take long.

So I leave and go back to my dorm. Luckily I have a friend who had to go out that way for an errand and was kind enough to take the paperwork out to the place where I got the bike and get the proper signatures. (He got a nice lunch) He returns around 1:15 and I figure hey what the heck I might as well go back and take my 2:00 appointment. Head over there, get my number, get called in less than a minute, give them the paperwork, get a new license plate, my registration and was outta there! All go to go for a ride tomorrow as soon as I get back to my house!

**End Rant**

haha So now I ask... Anyone else hate the DMV?? I'd love to hear your stories!

November 19th, 2011, 01:22 PM	#1
caphilli ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Valencia Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250r Posts: 80	Am I allowed to ride??? Hey. Ok, so here's the deal... I got my bike 2 weekends ago and took the paperwork to the DMV a day or so after I got it. I paid all the fees and everything and the lady at the counter said that the person forgot to sign a part of the paperwork and that I had to go get it signed and bring it back. So she gave me a printout of what I paid and what needed to be done. I have since gotten the signatures but haven't been able to go to the DMV because I was out of town. I'd really like to ride today but don't know if it is legal for me to. I have the bike insured and all the paperwork signed and money paid to the DMV. It doesn't have plates, but that's because the DMV lady said to take them off. Does anyone know if it is legal for me to ride around? I'd really like to go for a cruise later. Thanks!!

November 19th, 2011, 01:53 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	not legal __________________________________________________

November 20th, 2011, 06:04 AM	#4
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	No plates= illegal. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

November 20th, 2011, 09:54 AM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	hey man just don't get caught right? they can't give you a ticket if they can't find you, right? you saw that video of the guy running from the cops in LA on a 250.... it was TL;DW but i can only assume he got away scot-free __________________________________________________

November 20th, 2011, 10:57 AM	#7
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	in order to ride you need license (temporary is fine) and plates, no exceptions if you get pulled over, no matter what anyone said. __________________________________________________ blink-182

November 19th, 2011, 02:59 PM	#3
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Yeah not legal man, have a friend give you a ride to the BMV. But if you have no plates they will take your license or suspend it if they catch you. So, be safe and take care of everything else before riding. Ride safe man!

November 20th, 2011, 08:58 AM	#5
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Well from what he said, it sounds like he has the plates, but had to physically take them off the bike because the DMV lady told him to. Ok, so you had everything you needed except for a few signatures on some paperwork that you were told to go get, right? Did you also have to bring that paperwork back to the DMV in order to get a card or stamp on the paperwork to make it 100% official? That would be the part that would make it legal or illegal to ride. The plates can always just be slapped right back on, but if you're driving privileges aren't 100% legal yet then I would not suggest doing that.

November 20th, 2011, 02:18 PM	#8
caphilli ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Valencia Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250r Posts: 80	Ok, so I made an appointment at the DMV for tomorrow afternoon, so I'll be able to ride whenever the weather clears up. I have my license, so I'm fine there. I also have the plates for the bike, but the lady at the DMV said to take them off so that the person who's bike it was, if he happened to remember the license plate number, doesn't see it and mess with it. Whatever. So I physically have the plates, but was told to take them off and turn them into the DMV. Also, I now have all the paperwork finished. Signatures where needed and insurance (had that the day I got the bike). I have paid the outrageous DMV fees and have all the paperwork with me and a DMV paper showing I paid, showing the registration process in my name and my license number, and just a paper telling me what signatures I need. But that doesn't really matter now because it's pouring rain out here in So Cal and I'm going to the DMV after class tomorrow. So, all should be good! Thanks for the replies everyone!!

November 20th, 2011, 02:23 PM	#9
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	It's always better to play it safe especially when you're not sure. As the saying goes: better to error on the side of caution.

November 20th, 2011, 03:28 PM	#10
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	So I guess I was pushing my luck when I spent the past week zipping through traffic with my 50cc's plate attached to my bike. I'm still waiting for my ebay seller to send over the title (He had it under his company's name, he buys and sells used bikes, so he's having to change that to his name and THEN send it over to me to get it under my name...whew). Sometimes I think paying $2150 for my (799 miles) 09 was not worth the trouble I'm facing now. (no plate = no insurance = a hefty fine and possible suspension of license upon discovery).

November 20th, 2011, 07:54 PM	#11
pilotgeorge747 ninjette.org guru Name: George Location: Florida Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r 03 Yamaha R6 (Project bike) Posts: 271	Sounds like my story with buying my bike on eBay. Seller was very difficult for shipping company to contact. Bike was finally picked up without the title. I called the guy and said he would send the title. After a week he said he's wife shredded the title when they moved. He went to the DMV finally and they told him they had to send it out (10 business days) because the title was registered at his old address or something. I finally received the title over a month after the bike was delivered. It wasnt fun having a bike sitting outside not able to be used on the street for that long. Best of luck in getting your bike street legal.

November 22nd, 2011, 02:24 AM	#12
caphilli ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Valencia Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250r Posts: 80	Alright, who else hates the DMV?!!? SO.. After getting the signatures and the milage from the odometer written in I go to take the paperwork to the DMV this morning. Now, I made an appointment for 2pm but decided since my last class of the day was canceled, I'd save some time in the afternoon to study and just go in the morning when I'd usually be in class. I get there and get my number and take a seat. 15 minutes passes.... 30 minutes passes.... (baby in stroller in the front row has been screaming now for at least 10 minutes) 45 minutes passes.... Finally an hour and a half later I get called. Go up to the window, give them the paperwork and expect to be handed my final registration and new plate. NOPE of course there's an issue.. Guy tells me that because the person who filled out the paperwork made a little mistake and scribbled out a number to correct it, that now the document is invalid and they can't accept it. At this point I put my head on the counter... looked up and said are you effin kidding me?! He said "that's the rule, sorry" Handed me a new form and said to go get it filled out. Pied off, i told him the truth... the place i got it from is a good 70miles from where I live.. He again said that I had to redo the form and when I bring it back it won't take long. So I leave and go back to my dorm. Luckily I have a friend who had to go out that way for an errand and was kind enough to take the paperwork out to the place where I got the bike and get the proper signatures. (He got a nice lunch) He returns around 1:15 and I figure hey what the heck I might as well go back and take my 2:00 appointment. Head over there, get my number, get called in less than a minute, give them the paperwork, get a new license plate, my registration and was outta there! All go to go for a ride tomorrow as soon as I get back to my house! End Rant** haha So now I ask... Anyone else hate the DMV?? I'd love to hear your stories!

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