Licence plate

amarsh64 · Sep 16, 2014

Ok , I am going to open myself up for some good old fashioned ribbing here :laughing:

I have had the licence plate for the tractor since last week and I can't see an obvious place for it to bolt on . I even went so far as to look at pics on the web and nothing . Not a thing in the manual either . I don't think the RCMP are going to like me going down the road without a plate ! Is this a case of fashion it yourself ?
Thanks .

Deerherd · Sep 16, 2014

License plate on a tractor or do you mean triangle? In NY we don't need to license our tractors but if Canada is getting away with it New York could follow. NY has never met a fee they didn't like.

Pepsiboy · Sep 16, 2014

amarsh64,

I'm not sure about the law in Canada, but couldn't you just attach it to the bottom of the SMV triangle?? I would try calling the local police department and see what they have to say about it. :2cents: Good luck.

Dave

jaotguy · Sep 16, 2014

can't have both ... either plate or triangle ... if you mount the plate , it must have be illuminated at night....

wolftree · Sep 16, 2014

Do any neighbors have a tractor? Only someone from your province can tell you where a license plate must be mounted. MOST locations here in the USA do not require a license plate on a tractor.

Pepsiboy · Sep 16, 2014

jaotguy said:
can't have both ... either plate or triangle ... if you mount the plate , it must have be illuminated at night....

OK, sorry, I'm not aware of the regulations on that in Canada. As from my last post, probably be best to check with Local Police or License Office to be safe. :2cents:

Dave

CobyRupert · Sep 16, 2014

Use it to patch the hole in your hood when you drive a branch through it.

jaotguy · Sep 16, 2014

Pepsiboy said:
OK, sorry, I'm not aware of the regulations on that in Canada. As from my last post, probably be best to check with Local Police or License Office to be safe. :2cents:

Dave

couldn't agree more ... but to tell the truth , I wouldn't trust anything "verbal" .... get the actual "act" in writing .....

for an example .... up here , truckers are exempt from using tarps when hauling topsoil ... but can still be charged with having an unsecured load , if any blows off .... ( just goes to show you that you are a criminal no matter what you do ):confused3:

amarsh64 · Sep 16, 2014

All good points . I don't have the triangle yet .(my dealer was all out when the sale was made ) I think I will just call Service Canada and ask a few questions . And yes Coby ,I could use it for a cosmetic gasket in a pinch :laughing:
Thanks for all the input !

k0ua · Sep 16, 2014

We don't need "no stinking license plates"

PILOON · Sep 16, 2014

Quebec needs a plate for ANY vehicle that drives on a road! + triangle for SMV!
Also stop lights, running lights and fenders.
Even off road vehicles need a 'P' plate.
For that reason bull dozers all sport 'P' plates.
A tractor that is used on the road to snow blow private drives must have W plates ($$$).
Chains and studs over 3000 kilos not permitted.

By definition all self propelled vehicles that can carry a person must be plated, the farce being that that would include riding mowers.

k0ua · Sep 16, 2014

PILOON said:
Quebec needs a plate for ANY vehicle that drives on a road! + triangle for SMV!
Also stop lights, running lights and fenders.
Even off road vehicles need a 'P' plate.
For that reason bull dozers all sport 'P' plates.
A tractor that is used on the road to snow blow private drives must have W plates ($$$).
Chains and studs over 3000 kilos not permitted.

By definition all self propelled vehicles that can carry a person must be plated, the farce being that that would include riding mowers.

Not to start any cross border "stuff" but why? None of that is done down here, and somehow we seem to get along without plates on our tractors, and off road vehicles, and bulldozers, and lawn equipment.. Is it just the money?

jaotguy · Sep 16, 2014

k0ua said:
Is it just the money?

Geee let me think ..... :laughing:

YardBikeBob · Sep 16, 2014

k0ua said:
Not to start any cross border "stuff" but why?

To heulp the mainlanders spout the Newfoundlanders with the upside-down plautes.

I hope I got all the extra 'U's right.

Bob

k0ua · Sep 17, 2014

One of my other sources says that Colorado and Michigan require plates on some heavy equipment. Yes it is just about the money.

jaydee325 · Sep 17, 2014

k0ua said:
One of my other sources says that Colorado and Michigan require plates on some heavy equipment. Yes it is just about the money.

Lived in Michigan all my life and this is news to me!

I live in rural farm country where it is necessary (not complaining) to yield to farm equipment that is as wide as the county roads are. I've seen nothing but the slow moving vehicle triangle displayed.

k0ua · Sep 17, 2014

jaydee325 said:
Lived in Michigan all my life and this is news to me!

I live in rural farm country where it is necessary (not complaining) to yield to farm equipment that is as wide as the county roads are. I've seen nothing but the slow moving vehicle triangle displayed.

I don't really know. Someone PM'd me and said Michigan and Colorado, require plates on some eqpt. I have never seen a plate on anything down here except vehicles that normally travel on roads. And farm tractor's don't require a plate even if they do travel on roads everyday.

George2615 · Sep 17, 2014

Deerherd said:
License plate on a tractor or do you mean triangle? In NY we don't need to license our tractors but if Canada is getting away with it New York could follow. NY has never met a fee they didn't like.

OMG, Someone please close this thread before some NY politician downstate reads it and makes another law.

wolftree · Sep 17, 2014

As the New York politicians tell their citizens, "Squeal like a pig."

PILOON · Sep 17, 2014

k0ua said:
Not to start any cross border "stuff" but why? None of that is done down here, and somehow we seem to get along without plates on our tractors, and off road vehicles, and bulldozers, and lawn equipment.. Is it just the money?

That is my take. (It is the law, you know!)

Also being, motor vehicles, ATV's and snow sleds need to be plated. (motor vehicle that can transport a person)
But since we have no fault insurance here all 'motor vehicles' not on public roads have to carry specialized insurance appropriate to the activity.
Example: My Honda TRX 350 costs about $65./yr to be able to use it and that is only on trails with sizable fines if caught circulating on a public road.
Policeing of ATV,s and snow sleds has been delegated to the various clubs that own or operate the trails.
Helmets are also mandatory.

Then you have bicycles that have no plates, wear no helmets and have no insurance coverage using very costly lanes and never respect signage (blow all stops and cross intersections any which way). A law is now in effect that carries serious fines if you 'door' a bike that is unlit at night.
Using a cell phone in a car =$$$ and points but texting on a bike is OK as well as wearing earphones to hear music.

Not a cash grab, it is for our protection!

Once I clocked a skate board going downhill doing about 30 KPH while texting! (without a helmet)