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Use of HOV sticker registered for another car

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Nettie, May 9, 2006.

  1. Nettie

    Nettie New Member

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    Has anyone experience with using a sticker that was originally purchased for another Prius (lets say you get one from another person who doesn't use them because they are ugly..) ?
    Is that illegal ? I don't want to risk a ticket ....
     
    #1 Nettie, May 9, 2006
  2. Rancid13

    Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius

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    I'm pretty sure the HOV stickers are tied in to the VIN and license plate # of the vehicle itself. So long as you let the DMV know of the change of ownership, you should be able to use the stickers with no problem. Did the prior owner also give you the HOV sticker paperwork with the certificate #??
     
    #2 Rancid13, May 9, 2006
  3. Drift Motion

    Drift Motion RMS13

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    ur suppose 2 carry this big white paper, that shows ur model, year, and licence plate number, forgot if theres vin number on it, but i definitely fill it out when applyin for one
     
    #3 Drift Motion, May 9, 2006
  4. mgmb

    mgmb Junior Member

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    The stickers are tied to the VIN number of your car. You are required to keep the white card that comes with the stickers in your car and "present it to any peace office upon demand".
     
    #4 mgmb, May 9, 2006
  5. J.Wilkie

    J.Wilkie 80 Mile Daily Commute

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    Yeah you could get a citation. They are serialized just like the year stickers on your plates....
     
    #5 J.Wilkie, May 10, 2006
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