If a vehicle owned by a North Carolina dealership is inspected, what is entered for the license plate?

When a vehicle owned by a North Carolina dealership is inspected, the correct entry for the license plate is the dealer number, which typically ends with a 'D'. This is because dealership-owned vehicles do not have standard plates like privately owned vehicles; instead, they are identified with a specific dealer number. This system allows for proper tracking and management of vehicles that are owned by the dealerships rather than by private individuals.

The choice to enter a dealer number instead of a standard license plate format or a temporary license plate reflects the unique way in which the state manages dealership vehicles, ensuring they are properly accounted for during inspections. The option indicating that it can't be inspected is incorrect since dealership vehicles are subject to inspection just like any other vehicle on the road, provided certain conditions are met.