The Imported Vehicles Working Group (IVWG) created Imported Vehicles: Guidance on Establishing Jurisdictional Policy to assist jurisdictions by providing information and recommendations for consideration when establishing policy to determine eligibility for vehicles to be titled and/or registered for on-road use. Vehicles are imported into the United States (U.S.) by individuals, dealers, and other entities for various reasons. Many vehicles are manufactured in another country for use in the U.S. and are imported by manufacturers. However, some vehicle models, not available in a version built for the U.S. market, are imported by individuals, dealers, or others who find them attractive. Any vehicle being imported into the U.S. must meet requirements established by the federal government. Individual jurisdictions are responsible for titling and/or registering motor vehicles for operation on public roadways. Understanding the differing federal requirements and restrictions that are dependent on the importation category and unfamiliar documentation (often in a foreign language) that accompany these vehicles make it difficult to know if or how to appropriately title and register them. Most of this guidance document is specific to vehicles imported into the U.S. However, the Working Group worked with Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) and provincial government officials to include a chapter focused on vehicles imported into Canada from the U.S.
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