Ideas for tractor rear licence plate mount

[cranetruck]

What's a good place for the mounting, can the licence plate be mounted on the platform (dromedary) behind the cab?
...never mind, I think I found a spot below the air couplings...

 

[Rattlehead]

Do you know what your state laws are for plate display on a tractor? In MI, they are supposed to be on the front of the vehicle only.

 

[cranetruck]

Hmmm...good point.

 

[Rickyoday]

Hi Bjorn,
I've driven tractor trailer for 25 years now, and I've seen tractors from most states with plates on the front of the truck. I've seen a few tractors from 2 plate states with plates on the rear as well, but never one with no plate on the front.
FWIW,
Rick

 

[Elwenil]

http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/vehicles/vehiclereg.asp

If your vehicle is a motorcycle, tractor truck, semitrailer or trailer, DMV will issue you one license plate for the vehicle.

I'd put it on the front. That's normal for a road tractor and you won't have to light it if it's on the front, lol.

 

[mangus580]

Want my honest opinion? How often will it really be a 'tractor' towing a trailer? Considering that you will likely have a trailer on it little, I would anticipate a rear plate just to keep from having a 'pull me over' flag.

I know NY runs plates on the rear of all their tractors....

 

[wreckerman893]

If they made things easy they wouldn't be bureacrats.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Last time I said "it only makes sense" to a politician I just narrowly escaped crucifixion...

EDIT: I'd stick it on the back, because I wouldn't think you'd be pulling a 5th wheel trailer near as often as not... plus, they are more likely to stop you for not having a plate on the rear when going without a trailer than not seeing the plate in the rear with a trailer. Especially if you don't have a DOT number and everything...

 

[mangus580]

How the hell did this turn into politics? C'mon guys... keep it on track.

 

[m.walker]

Only required on the front in most states , all the semi's I drive only have front plates . Check your state to be sure . I have no plate on the rear of mine .

 

[rmgill]

what politics?