Overhaulin' - If I buy a used car from an individual in New York won't I get a ticket for driving home with no plates?

If I buy a used car from an individual in New York won't I get a ticket for driving home with no plates?

Can I use the plates from my old car and just transfer them at the DMV? Is there a grace period after buying a car before you get a ticket for not having plates?

Public Comments

I'm not sure. In alot of states there's a 2 week - 30 day grace period. Just have your reciept and title on you to show the cop it's a recent buy if you get pulled over. I used an 'In Transit' sign i put up on my back window for about 3 days when i bought my last car.
well even if you did have a grace period how would police know that? just hope you don't get pulled over. i gues just switch the plates before you drive it. good luck!
Try the in transit sign, but have you paper work with you
In my state, you have either 10 days or 2 weeks to drive it without a tag provided you have your bill of sale with you. However, they could ticket you for lack of insurance if you dont have proof of that.