2 Del. Admin. Code § 2262-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 2262-1.0 - Special Plates

Pursuant to 21 Del.C. § 302 and 21Del.C. §92310, this Policy Regulation is adopted for implementation, effective January 1, 1979.

1.1 The Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit, acting as an agent of the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, will issue the Special Plates for all motor vehicles and semi trailers.

1.2 The Special Assigned VIN Plate will be made of aluminum and will measure 3 5/8" x 1 3/4". The plate will have a blue background and a silver portion where the information is to be embossed.

1.3 The information on the Special VIN Plate will include the Delaware title number, the date of issue, the code number, the year, the make, the model, the type of vehicle, the plate number, and the originally assigned manufacturer's vehicle identification number. If the original manufacturer's number cannot be determined, then a special assigned number will be issued.

1.4 The Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit will issue assigned special numbers to vehicles where no serial number has been assigned by the manufacturer. This serial number will consist of a combination of letters and digits, such as (ASNOOOOIDEL) A log of the Assigned Special Number Plates issued will be controlled and maintained by the DSP Auto Theft Unit.

1.5 Instructions and locations relative to the placement of this Special Number Plate will be as follows:

1.5.1 On all motor vehicles, where feasible, the plate will be attached to the driver's side door post where it can be read clearly by any police officer or inspector of the Division of Motor Vehicles.

1.5.2 On semi trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, and other vehicles, the special number or plate will be either die stamped or attached to the left front or side of the vehicle on a permanent component part.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2262-1.0