Exemptions

Upon obtaining a special permit from the Chief of Police, a person need not register a vehicle of a type required to be registered under this Title for the purpose of: (a) Moving or operating a vehicle not previously registered on arrival of the vehicle in Guam, from the port of entry to a dealer’s or distributor’s place of business to the owner’s residence or to the place for registration of the vehicle. (b) Moving or operating a vehicle not previously registered, from a dealer’s or distributor’s place of business to a place where essential parts of the vehicle are to be altered or supplied. (c) Transporting a vehicle upon a highway when no part of such vehicle is in contact with the highway. (d) Moving a vehicle, which has been disabled as the result of an accident, for the purpose of repairs. (e) Moving or operating a vehicle for the purpose of dismantling or wrecking it, and permanently removing it from the highways. (f) Moving or towing a vehicle which is not registered and is used off the highway or roadway for recreational purposes. SOURCE: GC § 23302, enacted by P.L. 1-088 (Nov. 29, 1952). Subsection (f) added by P.L. 14-106:7 (Feb. 24, 1978). 2025 NOTE: Reference to “Director of Public Safety” replaced with “Chief of Police” pursuant to P.L. 17-078:1 (Dec. 12, 1984), which repealed language in GC § 5102 that established the Department of Public Safety, and reenacted language to establish the Guam Police Department.