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Boat Trailer Plates

bajarich - 4-12-2006 at 09:34 AM

In Utah, we are not required to register a lightweight single axle boat trailer. I have previously tagged mine just for the purpose of driving in Baja without hassle, but I lost it on the last trip and am debating whether to register it again or just go without. To take it down next year I would not only have to pay for a new plate, but I would have to pay 2 years taxes on it as I didn't make the trip this winter and didn't register it. The only reason for registering it would be the trip to Baja. I have the boat registered as required.

Has anyone had any problems hauling a a boat or utility trailer into Baja without license plates?

bajalou - 4-12-2006 at 09:44 AM

The most trouble might be between Utan and Baja

I have had the guys at San Ysidro

Hook - 4-12-2006 at 09:53 AM

compare my registration to my boat plates more than once.

jerry - 4-12-2006 at 10:06 AM

oregon is simular as far as light trailers so i never gave it a thought untill i got stopped in calif no ticket but a hastel
then again between t and ensanada the cop wanted $20 i just kept saying tj?? ensenada?? tj?? ensanada he didnt give up that he knew englishtill he finally said in perfect english no no no just get out of here
its a good idea or be readdy for a shake down
have a good one jerry

Cypress - 4-12-2006 at 10:54 AM

Got plates on my boat trailer. You'd laugh, it's a car top boat, but easier to handle with a trailer. Haven't figured-out why, just obeying the law. Got to keep tabs on those boat trailers I guess.

Bruce R Leech - 4-12-2006 at 06:07 PM

my last trip south from the border I was stoped by a federal policeman for not having a plate on my trailer. if I had not had a spacial permission from the police here in Mulege I would have lost my trailer and probably most of the continence. I own 2 trailers here in Baja sur and I keep both registered.