I changed my cars color, do I have to update registration?

[ZEEM3R]

Like the title says, anyone know if I have to do this? According to my service advisor, his friend, who is a state trooper, said that if he were to pull over a car that was a different color than what the registration said, he would have the car towed....

I looked up what the DMV says on their website but could not find an answer. Anyone know?

[husks002]

No. Just because you wrapped or plasti-dipped your car doesn't mean your paint is actually a different color. The registration color is based off what your car came from the factory paint with. You are fine.

[tommy94gt]

Yes, I had been pulled out of a car by undercover detectives at gun point after I painted one of my cars. Interesting experience if you are into the sort of thing, if not just take the trip to the DMV.

[LucWerkz]

Originally Posted by ZEEM3R

Like the title says, anyone know if I have to do this? According to my service advisor, his friend, who is a state trooper, said that if he were to pull over a car that was a different color than what the registration said, he would have the car towed....

I looked up what the DMV says on their website but could not find an answer. Anyone know?

I don't know about NY but VA has a VEHICLE INFORMATION/REGISTRATION CHANGE form. I had to do it three times because my car was wrapped twice and had to change it back to gray when I traded it in. Huge pain in the ass.

[Craigy]

Originally Posted by husks002

No. Just because you wrapped or plasti-dipped your car doesn't mean your paint is actually a different color. The registration color is based off what your car came from the factory paint with. You are fine.

For what it's worth, typically the registration states the color of the car, not the color of the paint (or a particular layer of paint, or paint that used to be there).

That said, if I drive down a shell road, do I have to update my registration to "white" until I wash it? Probably not.

[ZEEM3R]

Originally Posted by tommy94gt

Yes, I had been pulled out of a car by undercover detectives at gun point after I painted one of my cars. Interesting experience if you are into the sort of thing, if not just take the trip to the DMV.

that seems kinda harsh... Ill probably get the registration changed just to play it safe. I always pass by at least 4-5 cops on my way home.

[tico1028]

Originally Posted by Craigy

For what it's worth, typically the registration states the color of the car, not the color of the paint (or a particular layer of paint, or paint that used to be there).

That said, if I drive down a shell road, do I have to update my registration to "white" until I wash it? Probably not.

I understand the comparison, but that really isn't a workable analogy. Really different from OP's case. Water alone won't take off a wrap.

[Bx Tpr]

Originally Posted by ZEEM3R

Like the title says, anyone know if I have to do this? According to my service advisor, his friend, who is a state trooper, said that if he were to pull over a car that was a different color than what the registration said, he would have the car towed....

I looked up what the DMV says on their website but could not find an answer. Anyone know?

It is illegal to have your car painted/dipped in a color that isn't on the vehicles registration. Not because you changed the vehicles color but because your registration is wrong and/or not updated. If they run your plate and it comes back to a white M3 and your driving a red M3 you are going to get the car towed because then technically your car isn't properly registered (wrong color). If it isn't properly registered you are not allowed to drive the car on any roadway in the state of NY.

[ZEEM3R]

Originally Posted by Bx Tpr

It is illegal to have your car painted/dipped in a color that isn't on the vehicles registration. Not because you changed the vehicles color but because your registration is wrong and/or not updated. If they run your plate and it comes back to a white M3 and your driving a red M3 you are going to get the car towed because then technically your car isn't properly registered (wrong color). If it isn't properly registered you are not allowed to drive the car on any roadway in the state of NY.

Thanks for the info. Will deff get it taken care of.

[Craigy]

Originally Posted by tico1028

I understand the comparison, but that really isn't a workable analogy. Really different from OP's case. Water alone won't take off a wrap.

Lol yeah just playing devil's advocate...

Interesting to hear the NY laws though.

[ZEEM3R]

Originally Posted by Craigy

Lol yeah just playing devil's advocate...

Interesting to hear the NY laws though.

Our DMVs are very interesting places too. And the form they make you fill out to update the registration is even more fun smh...

[Bx Tpr]

Originally Posted by ZEEM3R

Our DMVs are very interesting places too. And the form they make you fill out to update the registration is even more fun smh...

I think the actual title of the vehicle needs to be changed to show the new color as well. If I'm not mistaken the registration has to reflect what is on the title. Lol.

[e92ben]

So are you actually painted or wrapped??

[ZEEM3R]

Originally Posted by Bx Tpr

I think the actual title of the vehicle needs to be changed to show the new color as well. If I'm not mistaken the registration has to reflect what is on the title. Lol.

Thats lovely lol. I think Ill just do the registration for now since my only fear is getting pulled over and having a non updated registration.

Originally Posted by e92ben

So are you actually painted or wrapped??

Plastidiped so I guess painted lol.

[BMW Fanatik]

Why not just call your local authority and ask them? Lol.

As for the guy that got pulled over at gun point...that probably happened because in the early 2000's gangsters were notoriously known for wrapping cars, painting them in different colours and registering them under other people's names as to not have 'heat' on their asses.

[ZEEM3R]

Originally Posted by BMW Fanatik

Why not just call your local authority and ask them? Lol.

As for the guy that got pulled over at gun point...that probably happened because in the early 2000's gangsters were notoriously known for wrapping cars, painting them in different colours and registering them under other people's names as to not have 'heat' on their asses.

Considering I was told indirectly by a state Trooper he'd have my car towed, I think I got my answer lmao

[nullrouted]

This thread basically illustrates what is wrong with America. The fact that we have to register our cars at all is ridiculous. We have the title, we keep it in a safe place, therefore we own the vehicle -- what business is it of the state what color it is? Oh I know, that old myth about driving being a 'privilege' bestowed by the state.

Anyway, I would never update my registration unless I repainted the car, and even then, maybe not. They can fight it out with my lawyer, and if some douchebag cops decide to pull me out of the car at gunpoint (you know, because cars clearly DONT have VINs that can be easily checked against ANY registration of that vehicle, amirite?), they'll hear from him too, so will the city, and I'd buy an ESS kit with the proceeds =)

[ZEEM3R]

Originally Posted by nullrouted

This thread basically illustrates what is wrong with America. The fact that we have to register our cars at all is ridiculous. We have the title, we keep it in a safe place, therefore we own the vehicle -- what business is it of the state? Oh I know, that old myth about driving being a 'privilege' bestowed by the state.

Anyway, I would never update my registration unless I repainted the car. They can fight it out with my lawyer, and if some douchebag cops decide to pull me out of the car at gunpoint (you know, because cars have VINs that can be easily checked against ANY registration of that vehicle, amirite?), they'll hear from him too, so will the city, and I'd buy an ESS kit with the proceeds =)

If I had to guess, I'd say one word: money. Anything that can be slapped with a bill to increase revenue most likely will be. Take for example these red light cameras, they're all over my town now and Iv lived here for 20+ years. I have probably seen less than 10 accidents in that time frame at these intersections but the town claims they're needed for "safety."

[nullrouted]

Originally Posted by ZEEM3R

If I had to guess, I'd say one word: money. Anything that can be slapped with a bill to increase revenue most likely will be. Take for example these red light cameras, they're all over my town now and Iv lived here for 20+ years. I have probably seen less than 10 accidents in that time frame at these intersections but the town claims they're needed for "safety."

Yeah, funny you bring up red light cameras, they've been shown to -increase- accidents because people are stopping so short at yellows to avoid them. Safety my ass...

http://www.motorists.org/red-light-c...ease-accidents

You're right though, it all comes back to money/power for any state actor. They want your money, and they want a way to coerce you into giving to them at gunpoint.

Shout out to LI though -- I grew up there, in Islip. Moved to FL about 7 years ago for school and never went back, I like the weather better here =)

[DopeM3]

Originally Posted by nullrouted

This thread basically illustrates what is wrong with America. The fact that we have to register our cars at all is ridiculous. We have the title, we keep it in a safe place, therefore we own the vehicle -- what business is it of the state what color it is? Oh I know, that old myth about driving being a 'privilege' bestowed by the state.

Anyway, I would never update my registration unless I repainted the car, and even then, maybe not. They can fight it out with my lawyer, and if some douchebag cops decide to pull me out of the car at gunpoint (you know, because cars clearly DONT have VINs that can be easily checked against ANY registration of that vehicle, amirite?), they'll hear from him too, so will the city, and I'd buy an ESS kit with the proceeds =)

+1

[Bx Tpr]

Originally Posted by ZEEM3R

Considering I was told indirectly by a state Trooper he'd have my car towed, I think I got my answer lmao

A friend of mine had his E92M plastidipped and was only given a ticket. He drove the car home. It is unfortunate that it depends on the cops personality and yours whether your car gets impounded or not. Most in my experience won't even bother with a tow and would much rather give a ticket.

[nullrouted]

I just checked into FL's laws on the subject because this thread got me thinking about it.

Turns out things are better down here, not only do you not have to update the color of your car on the registration -- There is case law that has shown that the color of the vehicle not matching the registration is not even grounds for a STOP

So yeah, definitely going to stick with my plan from above


Ref:
http://floridacriminallawreport.com/...ds-for-a-stop/