R714-161-7. Registration

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

  (a) check the vehicle registration certificate, vehicle identification number, license plate, 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 plate and comply with the following requirements:

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

  (b) advise the customer when the license plate:

  (i) is not securely fastened to the 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) is not located in a clearly visible position; or

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