What are placards? Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question What are placards? Answers Signs placed on a vehicle to identify hazards in the cargo A type of tire used in snowy conditions A log kept inside the vehicle Explanation Placards, or signs, are placed on the outside of a vehicle carrying hazardous materials to identify the specific hazard class of the cargo being carried.