--- title: Tracking Your Dealer Plates Doesn't Have to Be a Hassle description: Learn how to take the headache out of managing dealer plates by storing them in a central location, controlling access, and holding employees accountable. image: https://blog.keytrak.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1594929770969.jpg --- [![keytrak](https://blog.keytrak.com/hs-fs/hubfs/unnamed-2.png?width=200&height=72&name=unnamed-2.png "keytrak")](https://blog.keytrak.com) - [Blog Home](https://blog.keytrak.com/) - [KeyTrak](https://www.keytrak.com/) - [Solutions](https://www.keytrak.com/solutions) - [Resources](https://www.keytrak.com/resources) - [Company](https://www.keytrak.com/company/about) ![Gold Bar](https://blog.keytrak.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gold%20bar%20(thin).jpg?width=3000&height=17&name=gold%20bar%20(thin).jpg "Gold Bar") ![License Plates \[87536532\]](https://blog.keytrak.com/hs-fs/hubfs/License%20Plates%20%5B87536532%5D.jpg?width=3000&height=606&name=License%20Plates%20%5B87536532%5D.jpg "License Plates [87536532]") # Tracking Your Dealer Plates Doesn't Have to Be a Hassle ![author icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/448674/icon%20user-022794-edited.png) By [KeyTrak](https://blog.keytrak.com/author/keytrak) ![tag icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/448674/icon%20tag-085511-edited.png) [employee accountability](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/employee-accountability), [electronic key control system](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/electronic-key-control-system), [KeyTrak](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/keytrak), [verifiable record](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/verifiable-record), [dealership security](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/dealership-security), [demo plates](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/demo-plates), [license plates](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/license-plates), [automotive](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/automotive), [dealer plates](https://blog.keytrak.com/topic/dealer-plates) Tracking Your Dealer Plates Doesn't Have to Be a Hassle 2:01 Managing dealer plates might not top your to-do list, but with the right process, it doesn’t have to be a hassle — or a liability. Failing to keep track of demo plates or using them improperly could [result in substantial fines](https://www.dealertraining.org/dealer-license-plates.html) from your state’s dealer license bureau. You could even have your dealer license suspended or revoked. To simplify dealer plate management, follow the tips below. ## 1. Store Dealer Plates in a Central Location When someone needs a plate for a test drive, save your salespeople some steps and store your license plates with your keys. Salespeople will be able to check out a key and a plate at the same time, allowing them to get prospects in vehicles faster. (And they’ll thank you for not having to keep track of a stack of demo plates in their desk drawers!) ## 2. Control Access Keeping keys and dealer plates in the same place is convenient, but make sure you can keep plates out of the wrong hands. Dealer plates are the [most commonly stolen type of license plate](https://www.dealertraining.org/dealer-license-plates.html), so it's important to keep them locked up when you're not using them. To secure your dealer plates, consider storing them in an [electronic key management system](http://keytrak.com/automotive) along with your keys. Only authorized employees will be able to access the system. ![KeyTrak system drawer for dealer plates and keys](https://blog.keytrak.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KeyTrak/KeyTrak%20Blog%20Graphics/Auto%20Combo%20Drawer.png?width=427&height=320&name=Auto%20Combo%20Drawer.png) ## 3. Hold Employees Accountable When an employee loses a plate, do you know about it? Another benefit of storing your plates in an electronic system is you’ll have a 100% verifiable record of dealer plate access. At any time, you can find out which salesperson has a specific plate. Having an audit trail also protects your business. If your state is cracking down on dealer plate fraud — like [Texas](https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/08/04/kprc-2-investigates-who-is-keeping-track-of-paper-tags-on-vehicles/) and [Arizona](https://www.dcourier.com/news/2021/jan/04/adot-targeting-dealer-plate-fraud-unauthorized-sal/) — you’ll want to have a record showing who used each plate and why. Managing your license plates doesn’t have to be a headache. Following the above tips will not only make tracking plates more convenient but more secure as well. 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