1. (a) Dealer temporary tags may be displayed only on the type of vehicle for which the general distinguishing number is issued and for which a dealer is licensed to sell.

2. (b) Dealer temporary tags may be used by the dealer only to:

   1. (1) demonstrate the vehicle or cause the vehicle to be demonstrated to a prospective buyer for sale purposes only;

   2. (2) convey or cause the vehicle to be conveyed:

      1. (A) from one of the dealer's places of business in this state to another of the dealer's places of business in this state;
      2. (B) from the dealer's place of business to a place where the vehicle is to be repaired, reconditioned, or serviced;
      3. (C) from the state line or a location in this state where the vehicle is unloaded to the dealer's place of business;
      4. (D) from the dealer's place of business to a place of business of another dealer;
      5. (E) from the point of purchase by the dealer to the dealer's place of business;
      6. (F) to road test the vehicle;
   3. (3) use the vehicle for or allow its use by a charitable organization or use the vehicle or allow its use in parades; or
   4. (4) permit a customer to temporarily operate a vehicle while the customer's vehicle is being repaired. A vehicle-specific type dealer temporary tag shall be used for this purpose.
3. (c) A vehicle being conveyed under this section is exempt from the inspection requirements of Transportation Code, Chapter 548.
4. (d) A dealer who holds a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number may display its dealer temporary tags on any vehicles that are transported to or from the licensed auction location by a bona fide employee or agent of the auction.
5. (e) When an unregistered vehicle is sold to another dealer, the selling dealer shall remove its dealer temporary tag. The purchasing dealer may display its dealer temporary tag or its metal dealer plate on the vehicle. If a vehicle is consigned from one dealer to another, the vehicle must display the temporary tag of the dealer to which that vehicle was consigned.

6. (f) Dealer temporary tags may not be displayed on laden commercial vehicles being operated or moved upon the public streets or highways or on the dealer's service or work vehicles.

   1. (1) Examples of vehicles considered as service or work vehicles for purposes of this subsection are:

      1. (A) a vehicle used for towing or transporting other vehicles;
      2. (B) a vehicle, including a light truck used in connection with the operation of the dealer's shops or parts department;
      3. (C) a courtesy car on which a courtesy car sign is displayed;
      4. (D) a rental or lease vehicle; and
      5. (E) any boat trailer owned by a dealer or manufacturer that is used to transport more than one boat.

   2. (2) A light truck is not considered to be a laden commercial vehicle when it is:

      1. (A) mounted with a camper unit; or
      2. (B) towing a trailer for recreational purposes.

   3. (3) A vehicle bearing a dealer's temporary tag is not considered to be a laden commercial vehicle when it is:

      1. (A) towing another vehicle bearing the same dealer's temporary tags, and
      2. (B) both vehicles are being conveyed from the dealer's place of business to a licensed wholesale auto auction or from a licensed wholesale auto auction to the dealer's place of business.
   4. (4) As used in this subsection, "light truck" has the same meaning assigned by Transportation Code, §541.201.
7. (g) A dealer temporary tag may not be used to operate a vehicle for the personal use of a dealer or a dealer's employee.
8. (h) A dealer temporary tag must show its expiration date which may not exceed 60 days after its date of issuance.
9. (i) A dealer temporary tag may be issued by a dealer to a specific vehicle or to a dealer's agent who is authorized to operate a motor vehicle owned by the dealer.

10. (j) A dealer who issues a dealer temporary tag to a specific vehicle must ensure that the following information is placed on the tag:

    1. (1) the vehicle-specific number from database;
    2. (2) the year and make of vehicle;
    3. (3) the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle; and
    4. (4) the month, day, and year of the tag's expiration.

11. (k) A dealer who issues a dealer temporary tag to an agent must ensure that the following information is placed on the tag:

    1. (1) the agent-specific number from the database; and
    2. (2) the month, day, and year of the tag's expiration.

Source Note:The provisions of this §215.154 adopted to be effective February 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 883.