is it legal to have a right side steering car in the usa ive seen those old mini coopers with the right side steering but i dont know....reson for asking i wana import a skyline
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Originally posted by Sean.Cis it legal to have a right side steering car in the usa ive seen those old mini coopers with the right side steering but i dont know....reson for asking i wana import a skyline
Most state laws concerning gray market cars focus on safety equipment (i.e. glass, lighting) and emissions. To my knowledge, no state has any law banning RHD vehicles.
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However, importing a car with RHD when the same car exists in the USA(S13, S14, FC, FD, etc.) is difficult for the following reason according to the NTSB:
"While there is no specific restriction on importing a right-hand drive vehicle, these may not be imported under eligibility decisions based on the existence of substantially similar U.S.- certified left-hand drive vehicles. Our experience has shown that the safety performance of right-hand drive vehicles is not necessarily the same as that of apparently similar left-hand drive vehicles offered for sale in this country. However, we will consider the vehicles "substantially similar" if the manufacturer advises us that the right-hand drive vehicle would perform the same as the U.S.-certified left-hand drive vehicle in dynamic crash tests. Absent such a showing, the RI would have to demonstrate (through a petition) that the vehicle, when modified, would comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards, including those for which dynamic crash testing is prescribed."
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CHP said a Skyline would be legal? Sorry to dissapoint you but I dont think "Ponch" has the authority to decide that. Check with the DMV about stuff like that.
You really need to look up "importing skyline" in the search box. You can really find a lot of times this has been previously discussed (i think its over 10 now).
Also, I hope you have a lot of $$$ because just importing the car (and not legalizing it) takes a good chunk of change, especially in CA.
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