GVWR over 10k on new truck, need commercial plates?

Here in NY, I've seen 1/2 tons w/ comm plates on them. Ever since I can remember, I've always had comm plates on my 3/4, 1 tons and the reg fees for now anyways are pretty cheap so far. The prob w/ comm plates is that you cannot go down some roads/streets that the exact same truck as your w/ pass plates goes down. Go figure! May have to do as to how it's reg (municipal/ave Joe blow) VS used to tow heavy.