Question: Will Canada accept U.S. daily vehicle inspections?
Answer: U.S. drivers operating U.S.-plated vehicles into Canada have reciprocity regarding trip inspections. Canada will accept a U.S. driver’s previous days’ post-trip inspection report, but the driver must carry it in the vehicle while operating in Canada. The report must be no more than 24 hours old. The no-defect driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) rule does NOT extend into Canada — a U.S.-based driver operating in Canada would require a written DVIR, defects or no defects.