Federally, there is an exemption for Right Hand Drive vehicles to be licensed and registered if over 25 years old. Saipan does not recognize this exemption and has a blanket policy of not being able to register RHD vehicles, making them illegal. 

This is not in line with any other of the 50 states or US Territories. Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, all of these states enjoy the benefit of being able to legally register and drive these roads on public roads. 

This change would allow us to import collectors vehicles for show and everyday use. In addition to this, it would allow us as island residents access to a supply of dependable, fuel efficient vehicles to use on our island. 

This recognition of the Federal Law would come an no cost to the CNMI. It does not effect federal funding or require any additional process.