HB20-1339: Motor Vehicle Dealer Demonstration Plates

• Authorizes motor vehicle dealers to use demonstration plates on vehicles offered for sale on the dealer's property without full registration.

• Permits prospective buyers to drive vehicles with demonstration plates during normal business hours or outside normal business hours if the buyer has a written authorization letter from the dealer.

• Requires authorization letters for after-hours demonstration drives to include the buyer's name and address, plate number, demonstration drive date, vehicle make, model, and vehicle identification number.

• Allows dealer employees to use demonstration plates during normal business hours for legitimate dealership business, but excludes tow vehicles, parts delivery vehicles, courtesy shuttles, rental vehicles, haulers, and vehicles bearing dealer advertising (except small rear badges and license plate holders).

• Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.