Replica DND Plate!!!

T. Alcorn · #1 26-06-10, 20:38

I worked with a guy in California to have reasonably priced DND plates made for my Iltis and M101CDN2 Trailer. This is the result:

The maker is MiniPl8s, contact James Taylor marketwizard1@cox.net

Plates are a 3 piece construction: the graphics printed on cardstock, a poly sheet on the back for rigidity, and a heavy duty clear plastic laminate to protect from water, UV, sunlight etc.

Cost for 3 full-sized plates was $59 with postage to USA.

Colorado passed a law allowing collectable military vehicles to not display the state issued plates, but require them to be kept in the vehicle unless required to be presented to law enforcement.

So I wanted a set of plates to allow my Itis to honor Canadian vets, whom the rest of the world don't realize, are fighting and dying in the GWOT, too.

Eric B · #2 04-07-10, 19:58

Hello

Not a bad reproduction. Original DND plates are getting harder to find and are becoming more expensive.

Just a reminder that DND plates (or reproduction) are not permitted to be used on any other than a currently registered DND vehicle being operated on a roadway. Regardless of what Country the vehicle is in.

This includes being displayed in addition to the proper Provincial or State licence plates.

I know of persons whom have been stopped on the roadway while driving with DND plates attached, by the Military Police as well other police agencies and have had the plates seized and charged.

I do have DND plates for my vehicle and use them strictly when the vehicle is in a parade (On a closed road) or as a static display. Ensuring that they are removed when i hit the road. Wing nuts work great for easy attachment and removal.

I know others who have them attached by magnets.

The other thing i have done is use a licence plate frame painted white with Canada on the top with Maple leafs, with the civilian plate. As long as the Province or State is not hidden this is permitted.

Thanks
Eric

T. Alcorn · #3 09-08-10, 04:25

Colorado just passed a law allowing collectable military vehicles to not display a state issued plate. Plates are issued but kept in the vehicle and presented to appropriate law enforcement officials as needed along with registration and proof of insurance.

I bought a set for my Skunque and one for my M101CDN2.

Jon Skagfeld · #4 09-08-10, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric B

Hello

Not a bad reproduction. Original DND plates are getting harder to find and are becoming more expensive.

Just a reminder that DND plates (or reproduction) are not permitted to be used on any other than a currently registered DND vehicle being operated on a roadway. Regardless of what Country the vehicle is in.

This includes being displayed in addition to the proper Provincial or State licence plates.

I know of persons whom have been stopped on the roadway while driving with DND plates attached, by the Military Police as well other police agencies and have had the plates seized and charged.

I do have DND plates for my vehicle and use them strictly when the vehicle is in a parade (On a closed road) or as a static display. Ensuring that they are removed when i hit the road. Wing nuts work great for easy attachment and removal.

I know others who have them attached by magnets.

The other thing i have done is use a licence plate frame painted white with Canada on the top with Maple leafs, with the civilian plate. As long as the Province or State is not hidden this is permitted.

Thanks
Eric

I live in Ontario and have a set of correct CFR plates on my M38A1CDN3. I also attach a provincial plate on the antenna mount with wing nuts (rear only) and carry the front plate in the glovebox.

I consulted with the local OPP detachment about this arrangement.

Bottom line: No problem and no reason to do a traffic stop.

Perhaps living in a small town helps, too.

Eric B · #5 12-08-10, 22:00

Hello Jon

Actually you were given the wrong advise. Yes must be a small town.

It is against the law in Ontario to display any plates on your vehicle other than those registered for it (Except for parades and displays) and in addition to the fine the plates could be seized.

Plus you must have both plates attached to your vehicle in a proper manner.

Therefore, there are two very good reason for a traffic stop.

In addition the Military police may stop you for having DND plates displayed.

I encourage MV collectors to follow the rules pertaining to plates within their own state, province etc. If the display plates get misused it will ruin it for all of the MV owners.

you can look up the law yourself on e-laws ontario.

Besides Provincial law i am sure there is a Federal law pertaining to the use of DND plates as well.

There are ways to get around the system, you can buy year of manufacture plates and have them registered for your vehicle,( these are original Ontario plates produced the year of your vehicle) or buy a vanity plate with your CFR number on it.

Yes this will cost you more money up front but it will save you and other MV owners some grief in the long haul.

thanks
Eric

Jon Skagfeld · #6 13-08-10, 09:11

Well, Eric, I can only go by what I was advised by the local PD.

I have the badge number, name and platoon number of the advising officer.

If she is misinformed, I wonder where I stand if a police car from a neighbouring jurisdiction takes a different point of view?

By no means am I trying to subvert any existing Provincial/Federal legislation.

By no means do I make any attempt to denigrate the family of Historic Vehicle owners.

I'm simply trying to display my 1971 M38A1CDN3 in the most appropriate manner possible, within the law, as interpreted to me by a police officer.

Shall I go on and describe how I stick a de-activated FN C1 into the rifle rack and tool about the town?

Alex Blair (RIP) · #7 13-08-10, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

Well, Eric, I can only go by what I was advised by the local PD.

I have the badge number, name and platoon number of the advising officer.

If she is misinformed, I wonder where I stand if a police car from a neighbouring jurisdiction takes a different point of view?

By no means am I trying to subvert any existing Provincial/Federal legislation.

By no means do I make any attempt to denigrate the family of Historic Vehicle owners.

I'm simply trying to display my 1971 M38A1CDN3 in the most appropriate manner possible, within the law, as interpreted to me by a police officer.

Shall I go on and describe how I stick a de-activated FN C1 into the rifle rack and tool about the town?

Jon...
When the jail door slams..keep your fingers in your pockets..
"She/he told me....."
"I thought..."
and all the other excuses you can come up with ,will get you no where..
But if you let us know where you are locked up ,I will stop in and visit you when we are in the Owen Sound area,,..
Eric,like any good cop, can be a pain in the ass when he is telling us stuff we don't want to hear..but he deals with this stuff day in and day out and I would stick with his recommendations ..he is one of us and very knowledgeable when it comes to our hobby of collecting Rusty Old Trucks..being a collector himself..

Get you red shirt on,it's Friday, and get out for a Timmys..