R714-160-7. Registration

  (1) When reviewing vehicle registration papers, the inspector shall:

  (a) check the vehicle registration certificate, identification number on the vehicle, license plates, and vehicle description for agreement;

  (b) enter the manufacturer's vehicle identification number and license plate number into the online program or record on the safety inspection certificate if not using the online program;

  (c) advise the customer when paperwork disagreements are accidental or clerical in nature; and

  (d) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

  (i) the registration certificate, vehicle identification number, license plate, and vehicle description are not in agreement; or

  (ii) the vehicle identification number is missing or obscured.

  (2) The inspector shall examine the vehicle's license plates and complete the following requirements:

  (a) if the vehicle is registered, verify the license plates are securely mounted and clearly visible; and

  (b) advise the customer when:

  (i) a license plate is not securely fastened to the front and rear of the vehicle, in a horizontal position, not less than 12 inches from the ground when measured from the bottom of the license plate;

  (ii) a license plate is not located in a clearly visible position; or

  (iii) a license plate is covered with foreign material or otherwise not clearly legible.