LICENSE STATE to STATE

[SPYD3R]

QUESTION: if you come from a State that doesn't require a MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT on your DRIVERS LICENSE, and are ryding in another, will the other States honor the fact that your home State doesn't require it...???? :lecturef_smilie:

i asked my State Senator, and he say: "not to worry, if they'll allow you to drive with only a back plate on your car, in States that require both front and back, then you should have no problems"... sounds good, but it just didn't fill my cup....
does anyone know for certain...???? opcorn:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

No matter what state you travel in you are under your home state rules for endorsements. But you still are under the rules of the state you are in for items such as equipment, helmets, glasses, etc.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Red angel]

It is governed by your drivers license for example Ca does not require an endorsement even though our Spyders are registered in Wa.

 

[Tierhog]

It's somewhat of a grey area, although the states are "supposed" to honor the license holders state laws. The mindset is this: If Johnny was riding from California to Spyderfest, would he have to apply for a M endorsement through each state? The answer of course is no. It must be noted however that every state has a time limit. Most are never more than 30 days, majority are 15.

The argument will also be raised as to proving how long you have been there in the first place.
If I felt like making the taxpayers angry, I'd follow the Spyder rider, pull him over for something petty, write him, and then follow up with a second citation in 31 days, stacking the VC infractions to include invalid reg AND lack of endorsement. It's dirty, but legal.

In reality, they can still write you. Any judge worth his salt would toss it though. So in conclusion, passing through...generally no problem. Moved and never got around to it? That's different.

I'm not an attorney or judge. My experiences are limited to California and Washington state only.

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

I remember searching this same info a while back, Came to the same conclusion, some places accept your documents and some will question ? I decided to go for it with vigor. I think as long as you are riding legally with all documentation and licensing, you should not have any issues. In my travels have not had any issues, at all. For the most part , the enforcement agency,s have been kind and helpful. There was a time in northern ontario, thought the cop was above and beyond the call of being a DICK, however he did stop to see if we were ok. Hope this helps.

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree: with all those that say the regulations of your state should be honored by the state you are traveling through. As long as you are legal in the state that you reside in. Also agree with those that state equipment rules should be followed in the state you are driving in. Example Helmets/helmet laws. Following the obvious local rules may also help you from getting pulled over for deeper scrutiny.

 

[Tierhog]

Couldn't help myself...
12.020 Nonresident Privileges/Reciprocity
20 days in California. Your home state laws are golden.

 

[SPYD3R]

FANTASTIC

FANTASTIC, THX EVERYONE

:bowdown: all you people are the greatest... :firstplace:

 

[spyderpoop]

a trailer plate

so your saying in the case like S.C does not require a trailer plate on anything under 2500 lbs you can travel across state lines and they will honor the No plate required as if your still in SC ??? very interesting thanks Rich

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THE PLATE THING

so your saying in the case like S.C does not require a trailer plate on anything under 2500 lbs you can travel across state lines and they will honor the No plate required as if your still in SC ??? very interesting thanks Rich

I'm a former LEO and if your State doesn't issue a plate then you can't possibly have one ..Right !...And you are LEGAL to operate in the USA ...And it's the LEO's responsibility to verify that information if he thinks a ticket is justified.......Buuuuuuuuut if I were you I would get a Photo copy from your DMV that states that NO PLATE IS AVAILABLE this may save you some time and headaches.....Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

As long as you're following the rules of your State, you'll be fine... :thumbup:
That's not to say that somebody won't stop you and ask about what sort of deal you've got going on... :shocked:
It wouldn't hurt to carry some documentation about your State's licensing or registration laws if you think that you'll run into questions.

 

[MouthPiece]

The legal term used for sister states honoring the "licensing requirements" of another sister state is called comity. Note that I used the term licensing requirements.

Consequently, if you are complying with the licensing laws of your home state, then the "sister state" or the state in which you may be riding will honor by way of comity your home state's requirements.

Hope this helps.

Chris

 

[NancysToy]

I'm a former LEO and if your State doesn't issue a plate then you can't possibly have one ..Right !...And you are LEGAL to operate in the USA ...And it's the LEO's responsibility to verify that information if he thinks a ticket is justified.......Buuuuuuuuut if I were you I get a Photo copy from your DMV that states that NO PLATE IS AVAILABLE this may save you some time and headaches.....Mike :thumbup:

:agree: Please also note that this applies to driver and vehicle licensing requirements only. Equipment must meet the standards of the state being traveled in. Some states require trailer brakes for trailers with lower gross trailer weights than other states, for instance. Same thing applies to auxiliary lighting. What is legal in some jurisdictions is not in another. Having a copy of the home state rules for those things can often save you a ticket, though, if you have an understanding LEO.

 

[jerpinoy]

When I was active in the military, my CA. license was honored from all states and countries I've been and never expired for more than 20 years until I came back. Cops are nicer if they know you served this great country of ours.

 

[MouthPiece]

When I was active in the military, my CA. license was honored from all states and countries I've been and never expired for more than 20 years until I came back. Cops are nicer if they know you served this great country of ours.

Thank you very much for your service to our country.

Chris

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO SERVE

Thank you very much for your service to our country.

Chris

:agree: ....Mike...:thumbup: