Why are there right-hand-drive jeeps in the US?

Mailboxes by the side of the road are impossible to reach from the left side of a vehicle, so mail carriers who stay in their cars have almost exclusively used right-hand-drive vehicles. The United States Postal Service (USPS) provides vehicles for carriers in urban and suburban areas but not in rural areas.

Can you order a RHD Jeep?

If you are looking to buy a right-hand drive (RHD) postal Jeep, you’ve only got a few choices: you can get a factory-made edition, hire a conversion shop to alter a regular left-hand Jeep, or convert it yourself.

Is it legal to own a right-hand-drive car in the US?

The short answer to whether or not it’s legal to drive this type of vehicle is yes, it’s perfectly legal. The caveat is that, just like any other car, right-hand vehicles must comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as written in the NHTSA regulations, EPA regulations, and have the proper registration.

Why does Jeep sell a right-hand drive Wrangler?

While the U.S. Postal Service got rid of its Jeep-based mail trucks a long time ago, it employs rural mail carriers in remote areas of the country who use their own vehicles. Roadside mailboxes are common in these locales, so a right-hand-drive all-terrain vehicle makes plenty of sense.

Does Jeep make a right-hand drive Wrangler?

As a longtime favorite of Jeep enthusiasts, the Right-Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler offers all the qualities of a regular Wrangler but places the steering wheel on the right side of the interior. You don’t have to be a mailman to drive a vehicle from the right side anymore.

Where are RHD jeeps made?

TOLEDO, Ohio — Chrysler Corp. is showing its seriousness with exports by building a right-hand-drive version of the Jeep Cherokee, one of its most popular sport utility vehicles. The No. 3 automaker rolled out the first of its right-hand-drive Cherokees from its Toledo assembly plant Monday.