41 C.F.R. Subpart B—Identifying and Registering Motor Vehicles
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
All motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government must display motor vehicle identification unless exempted under §102–34.180, §102–34.195, or §102–34.200. Unless exempted under sections §102–34.180, §102–34.195 or §102–34.200, motor vehicles must display the following identification: (a) “For Official Use Only”, (b) “U.S. Government”, and (c) Identification that readily identifies the agency owning the vehicle. [71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006] The following must appear on DOD purchased or leased motor vehicles: (a) “For Official Use Only;” (b) An appropriate title for the DOD component; and (c) The DOD code and registration number assigned by the DOD component accountable for the motor vehicle. (a) For most motor vehicles, the location in preferred order is as follows: (1) On the official U.S. Government license plate. (2) On a decal in the rear window, or centered on both front doors if the vehicle is without a rear window or where identification on the rear window would not be easily seen. (b) On trailers. Centered on both sides of the front quarter of the trailer in a conspicuous location. Note to §102–34.120: Each agency or activity that uses decals to identify its motor vehicles is responsible for acquiring its own decals and for replacing them when necessary due to damage or wear. [64 FR 59593, Nov. 2, 1999, as amended at 71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006] You must remove all motor vehicle identification before you transfer the title or deliver the motor vehicle.
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 102–34—MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
Subpart B—Identifying and Registering Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Identification
§ 102-34.105 What motor vehicles require motor vehicle identification?
§ 102-34.110 What motor vehicle identification must we put on motor vehicles we purchase or lease?
§ 102-34.115 What motor vehicle identification must the Department of Defense (DOD) put on motor vehicles it purchases or leases?
§ 102-34.120 Where is motor vehicle identification placed on purchased and leased motor vehicles?
§ 102-34.125 Before we sell a motor vehicle, what motor vehicle identification or markings must we remove?
License Plates
§ 102-34.130 Must our motor vehicles use Government license plates?
Yes you must use Government license plates, with the exception of motor vehicles exempted under §102–34.180, §102–34.195, and §102–34.200.
§ 102-34.131 Can official U.S. Government license plates be used on motor vehicles not owned or leased by the Government?
No, official U.S. Government license plates may only be used on motor vehicles that are owned or leased by the Government.
[71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006]
§ 102-34.135 Do we need to register motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government?
If the vehicles display U.S. Government license plates and motor vehicle identification, you do not need to register motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government in the jurisdiction where the vehicle is operated. However, motor vehicles exempted under §102–34.180, §102–34.195, or §102–34.200 of this part must be registered and inspected in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the motor vehicle is regularly operated.
[71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006]
§ 102-34.140 Where may we obtain U.S. Government license plates?
You may obtain U.S. Government license plates—
(a) For motor vehicles operated in any State, Commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States, and the District of Columbia by contacting: U.S. Department of Justice, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., 400 First Street, NW., Room 6010, Washington, DC 20534.
(b) For all other motor vehicles by contacting the following office for assistance: General Services Administration, ATTN: MT, Washington, DC 20405, Email: [email protected].
Note to §102–34.140: The General Services Administration (GSA) has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on behalf of all Federal agencies with Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) for the procurement of official U.S. Government license plates. Each agency must execute an addendum to this MOU providing plate design and specific ordering and payment information before ordering license plates. Agency field activities should contact their national level Agency Fleet Manager for assistance.
[71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006]
§ 102-34.145 How do we display license plates on motor vehicles?
(a) Display official U.S. Government license plates on the front and rear of all motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government. The exception is two-wheeled motor vehicles, which require rear license plates only.
(b) You must display U.S. Government license plates on the motor vehicle to which the license plates were assigned.
(c) Display the U.S. Government license plates until the motor vehicle is removed from Government service or is transferred, or until the plates are damaged and require replacement.
(d) For motor vehicles owned or leased by DOD, follow DOD regulations.
§ 102-34.150 What do we do about a lost or stolen license plate?
You should report the loss or theft of license plates as follows:
(a) U.S. Government license plates. Tell your local security office (or equivalent) and local police.
(b) District of Columbia or State license plates. Tell your local security office (or equivalent) and either the District of Columbia, Department of Transportation, or the State agency, as appropriate.
§ 102-34.155 What records do we need to keep on U.S. Government license plates?
You must keep a central record of all U.S. Government license plates for your agency's motor vehicle purchases and motor vehicle leases. The GSA Fleet must keep such a record for GSA Fleet vehicles. The record must identify:
(a) The motor vehicle to which each set of plates is assigned.
(b) The complete history of any reassigned plates.
(c) A list of destroyed or voided license plate numbers.
§ 102-34.160 How are U.S. Government license plates coded and numbered?
U.S. Government license plates will be numbered serially for each executive agency, beginning with “101”, and preceded by a letter code that designates the owning agency for the motor vehicle. The agency letter codes are listed in GSA Bulletin FMR B–8 (FMR bulletins are located at www.gsa.gov/bulletin).
[71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006]
§ 102-34.165 How can we get a new license plate code designation?
To get a new license plate code designation, write to the: General Services Administration, Attn: MTV, Washington, DC 20405. Email: [email protected]
§ 102-34.170 [Reserved]
Identification Exemptions
§ 102-34.175 What types of exemptions are there?
(a) Limited exemption.
(b) Unlimited exemption.
(c) Special exemption.
§ 102-34.180 May we have a limited exemption from displaying U.S. Government license plates and other motor vehicle identification?
Yes. The head of your agency or designee may authorize a limited exemption to the display of U.S. Government license plates and motor vehicle identification upon written certification. (See §102–34.185.) For motor vehicles leased from the GSA Fleet, send an information copy of this certification to the: General Services Administration, Attn: FFF, Washington, DC 20406.
[64 FR 59593, Nov. 2, 1999, as amended at 71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006]
§ 102-34.185 What information must the certification contain?
The certification must state either:
(a) That the motor vehicle is used primarily for investigative, law enforcement or intelligence duties involving security activities and that identifying the motor vehicle would interfere with those duties; or
(b) That identifying the motor vehicle would endanger the security of the vehicle occupants.
§ 102-34.190 For how long is a limited exemption valid?
An exemption granted in accordance with §102–34.180 and §102–34.185 may last from one day up to one year. If the requirement for exemption still exists at the end of the year, your agency must re-certify the continued exemption. For a motor vehicle leased from the GSA Fleet, send a copy of the re-certification to the: General Services Administration, ATTN: FFF, Washington, DC 20406.
§ 102-34.195 What agencies have an unlimited exemption from displaying U.S. Government license plates and motor vehicle identification?
The Federal agencies, or activities within agencies, listed in FMR Bulletin B–12 (located at www.gsa.gov/bulletin) are granted an unlimited exemption for vehicles that meet the requirements in the bulletin.
[71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006]
§ 102-34.200 What agencies have a special exemption from displaying U.S. Government license plates and motor vehicle identification on some of their vehicles?
Motor vehicles assigned for the use of the President and the heads of executive departments specified in 5 U.S.C. 101 are exempt from the requirement to display motor vehicle identification. All motor vehicles, other than those assigned for the personal use of the President, will display official U.S. Government license plates.
Note to §102–34.200: The Executive departments are: The Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Energy, the Department of Education, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
[64 FR 59593, Nov. 2, 1999, as amended at 71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006]
§ 102-34.205 What license plates and motor vehicle identification do we use on motor vehicles that are exempt from motor vehicle identification and U.S. Government license plates?
Display the regular license plates of the State, Commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, where the motor vehicle is principally operated.
§ 102-34.210 What special requirements apply to exempted motor vehicles using District of Columbia or State license plates?
If your agency wants to use regular District of Columbia (DC) license plates or State license plates for motor vehicles exempt from displaying U.S. Government license plates and motor vehicle identification, your agency head must designate an official to authorize such use. Provide the name and facsimile signature of that official to the DC Department of Transportation annually, or to the equivalent State vehicle motor vehicle department, as required. Agencies must pay the DC and the States for these license plates in accordance with DC or state policy. Also, for motor vehicles leased from the GSA Fleet, send a list of the new plates to: General Services Administration, ATTN: FFF, Washington, DC 20406.
[71 FR 27638, May 12, 2006]
§ 102-34.215 Can GSA ask for a listing of exempted motor vehicles?
Yes. If asked, the head of each executive agency must submit a report concerning motor vehicles exempted under this subpart. This report, which has been assigned interagency report control number 1537–GSA-AR, should be submitted to the: General Services Administration, ATTN: MTV, Washington, DC 20405. Email: [email protected]
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