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MTO UPDATE

Vin # Registrations for Class A, B, B+, and C Motor Homes in Ontario

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario announced a formal policy change on May 19, 2011 to ORVDA’s Executive Vice President, Larry Boyd and Executive Assistant, Shannon O’Callaghan as follows:

All recreation vehicle motorized production in Ontario can be registered based on the model year of the second stage of manufacturing or coach portion.

This change became effective on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at all Motor Vehicle Licence offices across Ontario.

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario is in the process of finalizing the documentation and wording for this policy change and this should be received at the ORVDA office in the next 2-3 weeks, however I reiterate that the policy is in effect and all licence offices should be aware of the change.

In addition, the secondary stage does not require a 17 digit Vin # and can be verified through the bill of sale or other means as to the valid model year.

This is a breakthrough for Ontario RV Dealers on a long standing policy that served only to hamper the sale and re-sale of all motorized product in this Province.

Here are the Ministry of Transportation web links to the policy,

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/motor-homes-faq.shtml

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/french/dandv/vehicle/motor-homes-faq.shtml

Please contact Larry Boyd or Shannon O’Callaghan for more information.

“ORVDA secures approval of MTO Regulatory change for large RVs”

I am pleased to announce that after more than 5 years the MTO has approved the ORVDA recommendation for a regulatory change to weights and licencing of larger RVs in Ontario. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/recreational-vehicles/frequently-asked-questions.shtml

WHAT THIS MEANS
Now dealers who sell or wish to sell RVs over the 4600kg (10143 lb) axle weight can utilize the combined tow vehicle weight of 11,000kg (24,244 lb) which in most cases will allow your customer to tow fifth wheels up to 6500kg (14326 lb) gross vehicle weight with a “G” licence.

DEALER REQUIRMENT
Dealers wishing to sell within this product category must provide
1) A checklist/test for consumers
2) A test drive verification by the consumer
3) Submit all paperwork to ORVDA

NOTE: This will apply to any customer who has previously purchased or owns an RV within this product category.

ORVDA
Will produce a recognition wallet card that will be forwarded to your customer.

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