Chapter 4-14 Issued by Branch: Limited Use Plates (LUV) Passenger Special Plates A. Definition: A limited use vehicle is any motor vehicle that... • Has 2 or more wheels • Has a certificate of origin • Has a 17 character VIN • Has been certified by the manufacturer to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for that particular class of vehicle (e.g. passenger, motorcycle, truck, etc), and • Whose speed on a paved level surface can exceed 30 miles per hour but is not capable of exceeding 40 miles per hour. How To Register a Limited Use Vehicle 1. Determine whether the vehicle should be issued limited use plates. Keep in mind that if the Certificate of Origin or previous title says “motorcycle” or “motor driven cycle” then the vehicle is most likely a motorcycle and therefore cannot be registered as a moped. Such a vehicle should be issued motorcycle or limited use plates, depending on the maximum speed. 2. If the vehicle is new a Certificate of Origin is required. If used, the previous title or the previous registration or bill of sale for vehicles that were previously exempt are required. Note: In most instances the maximum speed of the vehicle will not be on the Certificate of Origin. It will be up to the dealer, insurance agent and the customer to ensure the vehicle is properly registered. ALARS maintains the plate number preceded by the code “LUV” 4:86