Transport Canada has published a proposal to harmonize its VIN requirements with the recently-revised U.S. requirements. Published August 2, 2008, the proposal would amend Section 115 of Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.
Once finalized, the revised requirements would apply to vehicles built on or after October 27, 2008, having a model year of 2010 or 2011, and to vehicles having a later model year. Those vehicles having a model year of 2009 or less and those vehicles having a model year of 2010 or 2011, if they are built before October 27, 2008, would be required to comply with the existing VIN system.
The deadline for filing comments on the proposal is September 11, 2008.
The point of contact is Marcin Gorzkowski, Transport Canada, gorzkowm@tc.gc.ca.
