The appellant, an employee of a car dealership, was convicted of unauthorized use of a dealer plate after being stopped while driving to work.
The trial judge relied on the arresting officer's testimony that dealer plates could only be used by the owner, a family member, or for demonstration purposes.
On appeal, the court found the trial judge erred in law, as the regulation permits private use of a dealer plate by persons other than the owner and their family.
The appeal was allowed and a new trial ordered to determine if the vehicle was part of the dealer's inventory.
