Temporary transit plate
 

Hi.
I'm buying a bike in Virginia and want to register it in Vermont. How do I get temporary transit plate or permit to get the bike to Vermont?
Can I get this online or must I travel back to Vermont and return again to Virginia.
It's been suggested that I just go without plates. That can't be a good idea.
Cheers

I'm not really sure what you're asking re "travel back to Vermont and return again to Virginia." I do know that riding a bike without plates is a bad idea, although who know? You might get away with it.

You don't say whether you're buying new or used, from a dealer or privately. The reason this matters is because dealers can print temporary documents (apparently) in Virginia. You also don't say whether you're a resident of Virginia or of elsewhere in the US. A dealer would know whether you are even able to register a vehicle in Virginia--assuming you're not a resident. This may be possible or not.

If not a resident and buying privately, I'd call the DMV in Virginia and ask them. Their website gives hints, but no solid indication whether a non-resident can register in their state, whether permanent or temporary.

Vermont is another story. I'm not going to bother looking into that part, but I assume you've already done so.

Hope that's helpful. Filling in some details about who you are and what you're trying to do might attract a more reliable, applicable answer.

Mark

Is there any reason why you can't ride the bike to Vermont on Virginia plates? As long as you have insurance and the contract of sale, and the papers for the bike, I can't imagine there would be a problem...