In what situation is it acceptable for a dealer to issue a temporary transport tag?

A temporary transport tag is typically issued to facilitate the legal movement of a vehicle that is not yet registered or properly licensed. The correct scenario for issuing a temporary transport tag involves the transfer from one dealer to another. This situation allows for the legal transport of a vehicle between dealerships, ensuring that it can be driven on public roads while the registration process is being finalized. This is essential for maintaining compliance with state laws regarding vehicle operation and registration.

The reasoning behind this is that dealer-to-dealer transfers often require vehicles to be moved for various business needs, such as inventory management, sales, or service, all of which necessitate ensuring the vehicle can be operated legally without being fully registered at that moment. Other contexts, such as a customer simply requesting one, do not adequately reflect the regulatory requirements governing the issuance of these tags. Similarly, situations involving a vehicle being repaired or a pending registration for a sale might not align with the specific legal framework guiding temporary transport tag issuances.