QQ switch - NJDMV

[rich67vw]

Not a question about a switch in the electrical system, but rather with NJDMV. The bug I may be getting is already registered and inspected as a "normal " NJ vehicle.  If I buy it, I'd like to switch it over to QQ status down at the Division of Moronic Villians to take advantage of a much lower insurance permium ( I hope).  Whats the process, and from what I gather, do I have to go through a vehicle inspection as well? Thx.

[Bugaru "JAY"]

You can go online or even call NJMVC and ask them for the form. They will mail it right out to ya, and tell you that your need two photos. One from the front and one from the side view. They didn't use to keep the photos but they do now. QQ tags are $44.00 for life renewable every three years, but no cost to renew. Your need to have your car insurance ID with you before going to trenton. If you go in person vers mailing the stuff to Trenton your in and out and on the road the sameday. If you have a title in your name be sure to bring it with you for verification and proof that you own the car. If you don't have the title in your name yet you can do that in a one shop stop at our wonderful State MVC dept. It is on the 2nd floor. By the way QQ tags should only be used during daylight hours, and going or coming from events. But how much are you going to use your Bug anyway. Your milage is dictated by the amount that your insurance company allows you. My insurance is a little over $400.00 a year for three QQ cars and that's with a very high replacement value, and Zero deductable, etc. My company is one of the Best ones out there and are A+ rated. Most including Hargerty etc do not carry a A+ ratting! I can even drive my car out of the area and leave it infront of a motel etc. If anything happens to it, it would be covered 100% find that in another policy, not many offers these type coverages.   s#r

[rich67vw]

Thanks for the helpful info, folks. Sounds like my steps are:

1: Go get the car and get it home in one piece with "borrowed plates"
2: Go over to local MV and transfer title to limit my time in Trenton
3: Call up insurance co ( I thought Hargerty but I defer to you all - Suggestion?) and get insurance
4: Get -on-line form, fill out , and snap two pics of Bug.
5: Bring money for the ride up to Trenton and go get plates.
6: Celebrate at Mastoris Diner at junction of 206 and 130. This diner is the closet thing to one of our own down here.

[njgt-1]

Celebrate at Mastoris Diner at junction of 206 and 130. This diner is the closet thing to one of our own down here.

one word......Cheese Rolls!..... (love

[scarecrow]

I swear by Hagerty's but just my  2CENTS

[Mikecoast]

I too have Haggerty and all seems to be well. It's only been a couple of months and I haven't needed to use the insurance ... knock wood!

*QQ tags and driving at night ... I asked friends & family that are police officers and got the same answer ... they aren't aware of any restriction about driving at night with QQ tags. So I would drive at your own risk and have your PBA/FOP card handy!

[Daverted]

I thought the restrictions were imposed by the Ins. Co not the State?? ??? ???

[Mikecoast]

So if I driving my QQ tags at night ... don't get into any kind of accident?

[njgt-1]

So if I driving my QQ tags at night ... don't get into any kind of accident?

na you can have all the accidents you want!  :wallbash:

I've never heard that one and I'd bet you can stand down at Fudruckers at sundown and never see anyone with a muscle car running home because its dark. I doubt if the police care very much and insurance companies well..., whats to say your not headed home from a "club event' ?

[scarecrow]

My uncle is a retired police Sargent. Generaly speaking police will not bother you unless you do something stupid or if they suspect that your QQ rig is realy a daily driver.

[Bugaru "JAY"]

The Magic word here is "attending" meaning going to or coming from a car show etc. The purpose of QQ tags are ment as entertainment edcational etc. So if you just so happen to be out after dark your either returning from an event or going to one. QQ Tags are also meant as limited usage vehicals, as long as they meet the DMV 25 year and older clearence you should be good to go. But think about it guys, your only paying $44.00 for life do you really think that this wonderful most expensive TAXed State would want any of us to get a free ride?  s#r

Reguardless I run QQ tages if and when I can. hell we need to get something back for our dollars. So in short if the State approves your car for QQ tags go for it Baby! and enjoy the  drive&&  just use some caution because in the event of a misshap etc your insurance company may not be there for you if and when you need them, as they too have stipulations etc on milage, and usage. 

[carfolite73Super]

I have found the restrictions are set by the insurance co..

[Yuma]

Hey you guy's live in the wrong part of the country  LAUGH@
My Arizona tags for two years ran $35.00  Dec 2007 to Dec 2009  P#3
They are regular tags & no restrictions, that included the transfer fee, inspection, 
new plate, and tags.  In Dec 09 to get the new tags for two years is $20.  BO** 
Go West young man go West  :icon_cheers:  But not to Calif.  m-d

Yuma

[Yuma]

To add insult to injury. My friend got stopped in southern Ca for no
front plate on his car. He asked the officer to call his shift sup,
when the sup arrived he informed the officer that Arizona only
issues one plate for the rear of the car  .///
As he drove away the boss was still yelling at the rookie  m-d   !fright!

Yuma

[njgt-1]

To add insult to injury. My friend got stopped in southern Ca for no
front plate on his car. He asked the officer to call his shift sup,
when the sup arrived he informed the officer that Arizona only
issues one plate for the rear of the car  fryingpan

they would have just shot em in New Jersey!  fig2

Everything here is crazy, my regular car insurance for my 94 dodge & wifies 2003 nissan
runs around $1350 a year and thats with no collision and basic liability. Calssic insurance is a real bargan here, my 72 super, Bradley kit car & 67 Corvair is just around $600.00 pr year but you really can't daily drive any of them as restrictions are all listed in the policy.