Maine Trailer Registration

[kenmac]

Mine is rated at 14k (trailer doesn"t weigh that) no inspection or title required .Only BOS

 

[tractchores]

I have 2 and so far no issues. I believe some states play a game where they don't recognize the weight capacity on the me registration so you get a over capacity ticket vs no plate. Thatvmay only be commercial though.

 

[dave1949]

I have 2 and so far no issues. I believe some states play a game where they don't recognize the weight capacity on the me registration so you get a over capacity ticket vs no plate. Thatvmay only be commercial though.

The registry in Maine will never cross-check it. We don't have to show proof of an up-to-date inspection to renew a registration here. Have to have a current insurance card for a motor vehicle though. You can be cited here for having non-commercial truck plates when the combined vehicle plus trailer gross weight is over 26K - I think is the limit.

 

[TimberXX]

I read that Mass does not permit residents to use Maine plates, does anyone else know state that dont permit residents to use Maine plates?

 

[JJZ 109]

Thanks for the money guys, we need it I should write the governor, he's always looking for business.

I think trailers over 10k gross need an annual, or biennial safety inspection in Maine. I know my 12K used to, and I think the limit is 10K. Yours seem to be under that limit, so shouldn't be an issue.

You're very welcome Dave! Instead of spending $375 per trailer for 5 years of trailer registration, I'm spending $99. And that's if the rates stay the same over that period. The money that I save every year is much better in my pocket than baby Cuomo's. :laughing:
Also, I believe that Maine trailers have to be inspected yearly if they're 7,001 or above in gross or actual weight. Up to 7k you're OK unless using it in inter or intra state commerce. http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/vehicle...hure103007.doc

 

[tractchores]

I read that Mass does not permit residents to use Maine plates, does anyone else know state that dont permit residents to use Maine plates?

Its actually very fuzzy in ma. If the trailer is kept here ts suppossed to be registered, but if it only visits its unclear. In my case my trailer stays at a friends house except for the few times a year i use it.

 

[PeterK]

Think that I paid $42 to DMV for a 5-year plate here for my utility trailer. The 5-year plate is really meant for big (commercial) trailers but the woman at DMV told me there are no restrictions. They also welcome the income from out of state. If you're illegal in your home state, then that's your business.

Buying the 5-year plate saved me more than half compared to the 2-year plates from the local town office (who sent me to DMV for the 5-year.)

 

[clemsonfor]

ill say again but here in SC we don't register trailers nor inspect them.

 

[TimberXX]

I bought my trailer in Paulies Island SC. I was shocked there are no trailer plates. I was surprised that I didn't get pulled over driving it home.

 

[Tomtint]

Its actually very fuzzy in ma. If the trailer is kept here ts suppossed to be registered, but if it only visits its unclear. In my case my trailer stays at a friends house except for the few times a year i use it.

My 3 also stay there!