I noticed one time as I passed an army jeep on Interstate 70 that it had no license plate. I thought that maybe it would have at least had a U.S. government plate, but it didn’t. What I was wondering is does this mean that Highway patrolmen have no jurisdiction over them? Also, why would they not have some sort of identifaction if they were just gonna be used for domestic purposes?
First off, are you sure it was a Jeep?? Those haven’t been used in years! Of course, if it was all shiny and pretty, it could have been a ceremonial vehicle (they used to use one on Ft. Hood as of 1996 for some reason).
As for the plates, look and the front and rear bumbers. You’ll usually see three things (in my experience): the designation of the command the unit is detached to (but not necessarily umbrella-d by), the company, and batallion. There will also be an “administrative ID” that designates the vehicle specifically in light of the other data.
I’m sure law enforcement has the means to figure out where the vehicle belongs to if necessary.
The local police do have jurisdiction off post. In order to drive a military vehicle (in the USA), you are required to have a military drivers’ license in addition to your state-issued license. You’ll earn points and be liable for civilian penalties as well as military discipline for traffic infractions.
Thanks for correcting me, Balthisar. It was more like a hummer vehicle. Also, as I recall (I could possibly be wrong) there was no identifacation on the bumper either front or back.