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vehicles -- Number affixed to front door. On any vehicle, including a rebuilt vehicle, other than a motorcycle or trailer, the inspecting official shall affix the VIN plate to a clean, visible surface on the left front door pillar post. If possible, the number shall be placed adjacent to the number which was assigned by the manufacturer or another state to the part used to rebuild the vehicle. If this is not possible due to construction of the vehicle, alternative visible locations are as follows: (1) The left front door latch post; (2) The left side of the dashboard; (3) The left side of the steering column support; or (4) The frame on the left side of the vehicle in the engine compartment.

Source: 13 SDR 59, effective November 27, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 43 SDR 36, effective September 19, 2016.