Towing Question

[Vern B]

This is what it says on their website. Appears it excludes the tow vehicle in the limit.

Best to check with DMV.

“Flat Weight Trucks (over 8000 pounds) license plates (not including tow trucks) are issued on a fiscal-year basis (July 1-June 30)”

[Big Block Bill]

In Illinois it goes by the GVW of the truck no matter what it weighs. I assume your truck has an 8600 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) for the truck only which in itself requires a "D" (12,000 LBS.) license plate. I have a 1995 K-2500 4X4 with a 454 that I purchased new and it was delivered from the dealer with "B" (8,000 LBS.) license plates.

The state of Illinois is (I believe) using this for a money grab now because if the vehicle has "D" license plate it also has to be inspected twice a year @ an Illinois Safety Lane to the tune of $ 22.00 ? or so per inspection plus "D" plates cost $50.00 ? more per year.

I assume your truck has a 17,500 GCW (Gross Combined Weight) which includes truck, cargo, trailer and contents. If I were to sell my truck, the next owner would be required to register with "D" plates in the state of Illinois. Welcome to Illinois! The home of "CROOK" County. I hope this helps.

Bill

[1967 4K]

I’ve always been told to not haul or tow in the state of Illinois because you’ll probably get ticketed for some reason. I quess it’s all about making money!