[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.