Chapter 9. Dealer Plate Advisory Proper Use by a Dealer RMV Regulations at 540 CMR 18.04 (3)(a) 1 state: " A dealer, manufacturer, dealer in boats and boat trailers or a dealer in recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle trailers, who has received a general registration number plate may operate or tow a motor vehicle or trailer which is owned by the dealer or manufacturer and is operated principally for demonstration or sale related purposes. " * A dealer may also remove snow from the business property using a dealer-owned vehicle displaying the assigned Dealer Plate. * Although not specifically spelling out the Regulations, the Registrar has determined that a dealer can use a Dealer Plate on vehicles the dealer buys or sells and transports to or from auction, to or from other dealers lots and during delivery to a buyer. * A dealer can loan one of its motor vehicles or trailers with the Dealer Plate attached for the use of a customer for sale or demonstration purposes but, by law, it cannot do so for more than five (5) consecutive days. (Any attempt to extend the period of use by re-loaning the vehicle for an additional period may subject the dealer's action to review by the Registrar and result in disciplinary action against the dealer by the RMV). When a dealer has signed a Purchase and Sales Agreement for a vehicle, the buyer can no longer operate the vehicle with the Dealer Plate. 10/17