Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual

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Section 18 of 38

Chapter 17: International Registration Plan (IRP)

17.005 Definition of International Traffic Vehicles

Chapter 17 International Registration Plan (IRP)

17.005 Definition of International Traffic Vehicles

International Traffic Vehicles are heavy duty commercial vehicles, which are allowed to import and/or pick up merchandise and leave as expeditiously as possible.

These vehicles enter California for the sole purpose of doing business and do not intend to remain in this state. They must have interstate (commercial) registration and proof of insurance from a company authorized to do business in California.

Proof of insurance from a company authorized to do business in California showing coverage in the following amounts must be presented for commercial vehicles over 7,000 pounds unladen, that are base-plated in Mexico or Newfoundland (CVC §16500.5):

  • $250,000—Public Liability Per Person.
  • $500,000—Public Liability Per Accident.
  • $100,000—Property Damage.
  • $600,000—Combined Total Coverage.