Replica DND Plate!!!

[Dean (Ajax)]

I work in film and there is a place in Toronto called U B Signs they make all the plates for cars we use in Movies..they can do any plate from any State or Country from any period.

They can make cheaper "flat" plates or better 3 dimentional plates.
I am sure they could make DND plates if you have a good photo of one to show them.

Dean

[Seatyger]

The technically correct answer is No. In Ontario, you are permitted to display the registration plates for the vehicle as provided by the issuing authority- Province, State, or Federal Authority. Examples being DND, Diplomatic Plates etc. However like everything else in the world, common sense and discretion can be a factor.

You would think that 'Confusing' the identity of the vehicle on a restored operational Military Vehicle would be a stretch if your regular plates are displayed correctly. You could argue validity, or Collector, historic status forever but the charge itself is pretty subjective and simple to prove in Court.

Operating your MV on an open Highway with a DND plate on its own is asking for trouble and could end up costing you an expensive Tow and Impound bill and fines.

In 26 years of law enforcement I have never seen a reason to remove the plate from a civilian owned MV that was mechanically sound and driven in a proper manner. And I have never encountered one that wasn't.

I will admit I have pulled over a few to admire the workmanship and shake the hand of the driver/owner who keeps the green alive!

The same issue arises with very old nostalgic cars which drive with original licence plates and current issue at the same time. Or European/Overseas country plates on an Ontario registered vehicle by a permanent resident.

Any enforcement officer who needs stats that bad.....................well, thats another story.

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Seatyger

...I will admit I have pulled over a few to admire the workmanship and shake the hand of the driver/owner who keeps the green alive!

I'll bet that pulling them over to admire the "green" really made their day...

[malcolm erik bogaert]

here in the UK we often afix the genuine plates to the vehicle but only in the show field...some owners do however afix them permanantly on the vehicle along side the new issued plate...never heard of any problems this side of the pond with Police or MP's...although there is at present an ongoing MOD operation whereas MP's are going around swap meets/military shows etc...and searching dealers who are selling new issue military kit...have heard of a couple of arrests...best regards malcolm

[Ewen B]

I realize my comments are dated.. I always find it interesting when people are quoting what they have been told by the "local Police". Not every peace office knows all the ins and outs of traffic legislation or Federal DND law. I also know that locals will sometime turn a blind eye for the sake of public relations for some mis-guided good intentions. I am fully aware that the guidance being given out here is from one who does know the ins and outs of all this legal mess, and only wishes the best for those who want to portray our vehicles in a legal and proper format. If people only knew "who" is at the other end of the keyboard sometimes, it would make some of these discussions very short. All I can say is follow the guidance given and regardless where you travel within that jurisdication you should have an enjoyable and hassle free ride, unless the cop pulling you over simply wants to ooh and ahh over the vehicle. I know what I am talking about as well, as have 31 years and more as a RCMP officer. I am also aware fully that other police officers were involved in this discussion thread.

enjoy your rides. Ewen

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Ewen B

...All I can say is follow the guidance given and regardless where you travel within that jurisdication you should have an enjoyable and hassle free ride, unless the cop pulling you over simply wants to ooh and ahh over the vehicle. Ewen:

This is twice that you mention pulling over someone to "ooh and ahh". Is this a common practice? If so then I am sure that the CPC would be interested in this BS.

[Barry Churcher]

I have been pulled over a couple of times when there has been no infraction. The first time was on the NY State Thruway and the trooper scared the crap out of me with all those pretty lights. I was driving my 55 Chev which I had just finished restoring and it turns out the trooper was in the process of restoring his. A half hour conversation later we parted ways, both richer by the meeting. He made my day by admiring my car and asking a lot of questions and I made his day by giving him a break from a pretty boring day on radar. The second stop was by the OPP, again with all those scary lights. I was driving my M1010 with the personalised plate "UGLY EH". When he approached the window I said I knew he wasn't stopping me for speeding!
He had seen the truck around and recognized the licence plate. It was a history lesson for him and a bit of an ego enhancer for me. Now he will be more understanding when he sees a CUCV screaming along the 401 at 80 KPH.
Barry