Driving without a registration certificate: is that allowed?
The registration certificate is a crucial document that proves that a vehicle is officially registered and meets the legal requirements. But what happens if you drive without this certificate? For example, are you allowed to drive without a registration certificate? In this blog we will answer that question.
What is the registration certificate?
The RDW issues a registration certificate for each registration number. This contains information such as the registration number and the vehicle details. You will also find the date on which the registration number was issued and the date on which the vehicle was registered. You can also find out here whether your car has a trailer may tow. A registration certificate is a plastic card the size of a credit card and a registration code. Before 1 January 2014, the registration certificate consisted of a paper document consisting of three parts: the vehicle registration certificate (Part IA), registration certificate (Part IB) and the transfer certificate (Part II).
Can you drive without a registration certificate?
When you go out with your car, you must always be in possession of a valid registration certificate. If you do not have it with you and you are stopped by the police, you will receive a fine of approximately €50. Whether you have a card as registration certificate or the paper registration cards from before 1 January 2014, you must be able to show this when requested.
Where do you keep your registration certificate safe?
A registration certificate is therefore important, but where can you keep it safely, so that you do not lose it and always have it with you? Many people choose to keep the card or the paper registration certificates in the car. However, this is not advisable, because if your car is stolen, you will also immediately lose the registration certificate. Especially the registration certificates of today, which are as big as a credit card, are better kept in your wallet or a card holder.
How long can you drive without a registration certificate?
Shortly after transferring your car, you will not immediately have your registration certificate in your pocket. Since the new registration card is sent by post, this can also take some time. In such cases, you may drive your car for up to two weeks without your registration certificate. This only applies to domestic journeys, because in the abroad then you will get a fine.
Do you need to be able to show your registration code or transfer certificate?
With your registration certificate you will always receive a unique code, better known as the registration code. You do not need to carry this code with you at all times. With the paper registration certificates you received a transfer certificate. You do not need to carry this with you either. You only need both the transfer certificate and the registration code when selling your vehicle or in the event of suspension, export or scrapping.
Can you drive without a license plate?
Even without a license plate, you are not allowed on the road. If you do drive on the road without a license plate, you run the risk of a fine. Whether your plate is stolen or you have lost it, it does not matter. If you drive with a license plate or without a license plate, you will pay a fine of approximately €140. A license plate must be visible at all times, which means that damaged or poorly readable license plates are also punished. License plate registration can be found everywhere these days, so there's a good chance you'll get caught if you try to give it a try.
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