BajaNomad

crossing the border with a "freshly" purchased truck ?

cj5orion - 9-7-2011 at 05:52 PM

jus bought this truck,here in "kalifornia",san diego.

It has texas plates so I expect registration issues,(jus cause "kalifornia" is what it is.

question....got a chance to go Gonzaga for a short trip.
IF....I get a "temp tag " from AAA,(along with mex insurance).

Do ya think I'll have" issues" with our glorious border patrol coming back across ????????????????????????

comitan - 9-7-2011 at 06:08 PM

The border patrol does not police Kalifornias Vehicle laws.

woody with a view - 9-7-2011 at 06:12 PM

you will have ZERO problems as long as you have the temp reg taped to your window, just like in the US. actually, AAA should give you new plates on the spot.

just go.

Marc - 9-7-2011 at 06:24 PM

NO

cj5orion - 9-7-2011 at 06:30 PM

Thanx Gents:
going to AAA ,probably after work tomorrow ?

Von - 9-7-2011 at 06:33 PM

No prob. Your temp registration is your reg. Ived work for Big dealerships the past 10yrs. FORD, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru and Hyundai. Bought a new truck once in the morning and was in San Felipe that night ;D

David K - 9-8-2011 at 08:19 AM

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Originally posted by Von
No prob. Your temp registration is your reg. Ived work for Big dealerships the past 10yrs. FORD, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru and Hyundai. Bought a new truck once in the morning and was in San Felipe that night ;D


Exactly... The same afternoon I got my new 2005 Tacoma, I picked up the modified insurance policy at Discover Baja, and went to El Rosario. My 2010 Tacoma went to San Felipe before it had plates as well... it was 3 weeks old.

Photo on La Bocana beach, El Rosario... Truck is less than 24 hours old.

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J.P. - 9-8-2011 at 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by comitan
The border patrol does not police Kalifornias Vehicle laws.





Thats true, but a temporary reg. is almost a guranteed trip to secondary going either way. they run the # aginst the hotsheet at a minum.:wow::wow:

David K - 9-8-2011 at 09:58 AM

Guess I was lucky... both times?

DENNIS - 9-8-2011 at 10:01 AM

I think the new owner has to personally deal with the DMV for re-registration. There are SMOG issues to be dealt with as well.

David K - 9-8-2011 at 10:05 AM

Sure, if it is a used car...

DENNIS - 9-8-2011 at 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Sure, if it is a used car...


Well...he said it had Texas plates, so I assume it's used.
I think we need Skeet for a real interpretation. :biggrin:

David K - 9-8-2011 at 10:22 AM

Yes, you are correct about that!

Dave - 9-8-2011 at 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by comitan
The border patrol does not police Kalifornias Vehicle laws.


They absolutely, positively, most certainly can.

And on occasion, do. ;D

David K - 9-8-2011 at 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by Dave
Quote:
Originally posted by comitan
The border patrol does not police Kalifornias Vehicle laws.


They absolutely, positively, most certainly can.

And on occasion, do. ;D


Just like they enforce the California booze limit rule that doesn't apply to non-Californians.

Dave - 9-8-2011 at 10:55 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Just like they enforce the California booze limit rule that doesn't apply to non-Californians.


You have to know and prove your position. You can't just show up with an out-of-state tag and expect an exemption. I know of folks who have done this.