1. FTPBP
P300 LICENSE AND DECAL DESIGN
*P310 LICENSE
The IFTA license shall be approximately 3-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches (9 x 21.5 centimeters), of a uniform format, and shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information:
.100 Base jurisdiction identification;
.200 Licensee's name and address and DBA, if different from owner, partner or corporate name;
  .300 Licensee's account identification number; and
  .400 License issued date (month, day and year); and
  .500 License E expiration date (month, day and year).
[SECTION P320 REMAINS UNCHANGED]

2. Important Points to Recognize
There is a distinction between “Issued” date and “Effective” date
2012 License issued Nov 28, 2011 becomes effective Jan 1, 2012
2012 License issued May 3, 2012 is not effective Jan 1, 2012
2. Depending on when issued, a 2012 License may not be “good for the entire year” (see second dot point above)

3. Why the “Issued” Date is Important
Roadside enforcement
Further questioning by the LEO
Possible Audit referral
Post-violation actions
Possible waiving of penalty assessment

4. Benefits of FTPBP
Provides the LEO additional information in the field
Provides your carrier the chance of having their penalty assessment waived
Saves time in your shop by not having to verify when the license was actually issued

5. Downside to FTPBP
Requires minor programming to print the issued date on the license itself

6. LEC Plug Get to know your IFTA law enforcement contact
Go roadside: observe an actual enforcement operation
Consult with your LE contact on all LEC-sponsored or enforcement- related ballots prior to commenting