Proper IL plates for Cybertruck

[Jet55]

I have had vanity B plates on my last few trucks. When I received my C plated for the CT in the mail I went to the DMV to switch my B plate on the CT. The guy at the DMV had no idea why they gave me a C so he transferred my B plate onto the CT. I drive a lot on LSD which "officially" does not allow b plates but have never had an issue. If you see a raw ct with the plate Jet I, thats me.

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[LarryK]

Good points and good conversation! Let's keep an eye on this and over communicate if we find any other data points. I didn't know about the parking restrictions on some streets. I can imagine there are other restrictions.

 

[sammyfan711]

I just got C plates as well, bummer! I was looking forward to an EL plate over 100k

 

[LarryK]

I went to the DMV, they called the state and they agreed they were wrong. They issued me B truck plates. $29 difference because of the B plates, registration and electric fee. They did ask if i wanted the EL plates.

 

[BobbyHo]

Just got my C plates in the mail, confused thinking I would get B. Now more concerned since I park on city streets often. Thanks for this thread and will follow up with DMV.

 

[Cybertruck Dude]

I just received new plates and was surprised that they are C-truck plates (https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles/license_plate_guide/c_truck.html). These are intended for vehicles weighing 8,001-10,000 lbs. Not sure why IL Secretary of State thinks Cybertruck weighs over 8,001 lbs, but I do like the C for Cybertruck.

I was expecting an EL plate (https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles/license_plate_guide/electric_vehicle.html), or a B-truck.

For those in IL, I am curious what plate you received.

Yea I’m in Illinois as well they sent me class c also. Makes no sense. Only thing I’m thinking is more more ??

 

[Mreman]

Hey all, I'm an Illinois police officer who happened to come across this thread while looking for something else and figured I'd make an account to help you get clarification. I happen to do a lot of weight enforcement so I have understanding of the mess and confusion.

Think of a registration (plate) as a tax for the wear a vehicle will place on the road taking into consideration it's gross weight at any given time. The heavier a truck is or will be, the more wear it places on the road, and the State wants more money to help cover that cost. It is separate from the GVWR. You can put "B" truck plates on a truck with a GVWR of 26k lbs and "loaded" (fuel, people, cargo, etc) weight of 7,000 lbs. As long as the gross doesn't exceed 8k lbs no violation has occurred.

So, if you get a "B" truck plate and NEVER weigh more than 8k lbs gross (with cargo and people), you're good. However, if you end up at a gross weight of 8,001 lbs or more you are overweight on registration and can be subject to fines if caught by weight enforcement. If you get "C" truck plates you can load the truck up to 10k lbs gross without being overweight on registration; "D" 12k; "F" 16k; etc.

If you're going to get "B" truck plates and never go over 8k gross, you might as well just get passenger plates and call your CT a multiple purpose passenger vehicle (Illinois legal speak for SUV) to avoid parking and road restrictions.

Hopefully this clarifies it for everyone. Typed it ot via my phone. I will monitor the thread to help provide more clarification if needed.

*Edit: added bit about getting a passenger plate instead, technically qualify.

 

[personage]

Hey all, I'm an Illinois police officer who happened to come across this thread while looking for something else and figured I'd make an account to help you get clarification. I happen to do a lot of weight enforcement so I have understanding of the mess and confusion.

Think of a registration (plate) as a tax for the wear a vehicle will place on the road taking into consideration it's gross weight at any given time. The heavier a truck is or will be, the more wear it places on the road, and the State wants more money to help cover that cost. It is separate from the GVWR. You can put "B" truck plates on a truck with a GVWR of 26k lbs and "loaded" (fuel, people, cargo, etc) weight of 7,000 lbs. As long as the gross doesn't exceed 8k lbs no violation has occurred.

So, if you get a "B" truck plate and NEVER weigh more than 8k lbs gross (with cargo and people), you're good. However, if you end up at a gross weight of 8,001 lbs or more you are overweight on registration and can be subject to fines if caught by weight enforcement. If you get "C" truck plates you can load the truck up to 10k lbs gross without being overweight on registration; "D" 12k; "F" 16k; etc.

If you're going to get "B" truck plates and never go over 8k gross, you might as well just get passenger plates and call your CT a multiple purpose passenger vehicle (Illinois legal speak for SUV) to avoid parking and road restrictions.

Hopefully this clarifies it for everyone. Typed it ot via my phone. I will monitor the thread to help provide more clarification if needed.

*Edit: added bit about getting a passenger plate instead, technically qualify.

Thank you for this explanation. It sounds like the C plate makes sense for the CT, considering 7,000 lb curb weight and 2500 lb maximum payload.

 

[24tex24]

I also think IL toll rates are higher for "C" plates since that is a commercial rating.

 

[Brandon708]

I also think IL toll rates are higher for "C" plates since that is a commercial rating.

I thought the only extra charges for Tolls is the number of Axels your vehicle or trailer has.

 

[24tex24]

I thought the only extra charges for Tolls is the number of Axels your vehicle or trailer has.

The IL toll website (https://agency.illinoistollway.com/...K4*MTcyOTc3NjA4MS4xLjEuMTcyOTc3NzkzNi4wLjAuMA..) is vague. I just called them and they confirmed that "C" plates are issued based on weight class by ILSOS and thus qualify as a small commercial truck (2 axles - six tires; single unit truck, buses) and would therefore be charged higher rates.

Anyone driving around Illinois able to confirm this is actually happening?

If this is the case, when my truck is delivered next week, I'll go straight to the DMV and request "B" plates. I drive A LOT on the tollways in IL and rates for "C" plates (if they are in fact charged higher rates) are 4x "B" plate rates during the day. Just another way Illinois screws you...

 

[Nismo4GTR]

Hey all, I'm an Illinois police officer who happened to come across this thread while looking for something else and figured I'd make an account to help you get clarification. I happen to do a lot of weight enforcement so I have understanding of the mess and confusion.

Think of a registration (plate) as a tax for the wear a vehicle will place on the road taking into consideration it's gross weight at any given time. The heavier a truck is or will be, the more wear it places on the road, and the State wants more money to help cover that cost. It is separate from the GVWR. You can put "B" truck plates on a truck with a GVWR of 26k lbs and "loaded" (fuel, people, cargo, etc) weight of 7,000 lbs. As long as the gross doesn't exceed 8k lbs no violation has occurred.

So, if you get a "B" truck plate and NEVER weigh more than 8k lbs gross (with cargo and people), you're good. However, if you end up at a gross weight of 8,001 lbs or more you are overweight on registration and can be subject to fines if caught by weight enforcement. If you get "C" truck plates you can load the truck up to 10k lbs gross without being overweight on registration; "D" 12k; "F" 16k; etc.

If you're going to get "B" truck plates and never go over 8k gross, you might as well just get passenger plates and call your CT a multiple purpose passenger vehicle (Illinois legal speak for SUV) to avoid parking and road restrictions.

Hopefully this clarifies it for everyone. Typed it ot via my phone. I will monitor the thread to help provide more clarification if needed.

*Edit: added bit about getting a passenger plate instead, technically qualify.

Thanks for the information! So if I want to a Special Plate(Professional Sport-White Sox Plate; which require trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less). Can I go to DMV and ask them to switch? Thanks.

 

[Jet55]

A white sox plate after their last season?

 

[Nismo4GTR]

A white sox plate after their last season?

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[Jet55]

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By your screen name I assume you have or had a GTR. Here is my white GTR and AMS first Alpha, Agent Orange which I painted

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