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| I bought a boat in WI and would like to know what the laws are in WI as far as if you have to put plates on your boat trailer in that state I have been told two things from two people one said you do and one said you don't, I would like to figure out what or who is right! |
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Location: new richmond, wi. & isle, mn | It's dependent on the gross weight of trailer. Not sure what the weight is. Probably can find it on the dmvwebsite. |
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Location: Madison, WI | >=3000lbs, you need plates in WI
My understanding is that other states do NOT have to respect this. So, if you are in another state that requires plates, they can nail you for not having them. |
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Location: MN | dcorfman - 10/16/2013 9:02 PM
>=3000lbs, you need plates in WI
My understanding is that other states do NOT have to respect this. So, if you are in another state that requires plates, they can nail you for not having them.
However, what is the likelihood of that happening? Not saying you shouldn't follow the law, I just don't think it be worth getting plates if you had to travel through a state that required them. |
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Location: new richmond, wi. & isle, mn | Never heard anyone from Wisconsin being hassled in Minnesota. |
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Location: Grand Marais, MN | jchiggins - 10/16/2013 9:37 PM
Never heard anyone from Wisconsin being hassled in Minnesota.
I wouldn't go through Illinois tho...
also double10, regardless of what wisconsin requires or does not require, it sounds like you are not a wisconsin resident? (forgive me if im wrong, but you said "in that state" referring to wisconsin) So i'd just plan on putting plates on her when u get back home
Edited by bigfoot 10/16/2013 10:05 PM
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Location: new richmond, wi. & isle, mn | Why don't I find that hard to believe=-O |
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Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan! | "Never heard anyone from Wisconsin being hassled in Minnesota."
Wish the Minnesota guys could say the same....just sayin' |
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Location: Mayville, WI | dcorfman - 10/16/2013 9:02 PM
>=3000lbs, you need plates in WI
My understanding is that other states do NOT have to respect this. So, if you are in another state that requires plates, they can nail you for not having them.
They cannot nail you for being legal in your state of residence. The trailer must comply with the regulations in the state it is kept. If you're legal in WI, you cannot be ticketed in IL, MN, IN, AK, ME, or wherever you may roam.
This also means that if you reside in WI, but keep your boat/trailer in MN it must follow MN regulations (and vice versa - same thing for boats which is why there are a bunch of IL owned boats w/ WI registration stickers).
Here's a link to trailer registration fees (under 3000lb is optional on the chart)
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/docs/bvs507-c.pdf |
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Location: Aurora IL | Correct, also keep in mind that you will need title to the trailer if you need to get plates in your home state or you will have to do a create a title and then pay taxes on the trailer again to get plates (Illinois). Bill |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | jakejusa - 10/17/2013 7:43 AM
"Never heard anyone from Wisconsin being hassled in Minnesota."
Wish the Minnesota guys could say the same....just sayin'
Minnesota guys are hassled in Minnesota? |
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