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Motor Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

While laws regarding motor vehicles differ by state, there are certain commonalities across the nation in terms of titling, registration and fees, taxes and drivers' licenses. On LawServer you can find the federal and state laws governing motor vehicles, as along with related legal questions and answers.

The nationals of countries that have ratified the International Road Traffic Agreement may drive their cars in the United States for touring purposes without U.S. license plates and drivers' licenses. DOT must authorize the trip in writing.

Vehicles imported by non-residents

Non-residents who are planning to import their own cars should have them documented to ensure that they do not pay additional duty. This documentation includes the bill of lading, certificate of origin, as well as any other legal documents that pertain to the vehicle. In addition all documents that pertain to the vehicle must be in English. If the vehicle is jointly owned by multiple people each signature has to be notarized. A black-and-white photocopy of the driver's license or ID card should also accompany it. If they don't have these documents a Power of Attorney may be used to sign all the paperwork.

In order for an imported car to be legally titled in the United States, it must be in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Particularly the DOT standards, motor vehicles less than 25 years old conform to safety and bumper standards and that the producer of each such automobile affix a label on each such vehicle that states that it meets these requirements.

Additionally, EPA regulations require that all vehicles meet air pollution emission standards. If a non-resident wishes to import vehicles that do not meet the standards then they must submit EPA form 3520-1 and DOT HS-7 with CBP at the moment of entry to get prior approval from EPA.

Imported Race Vehicles for Racing

The laws that govern Motor Vehicle accident attorneys vehicles vary from state to another, however there are a few commonalities across the nation when it comes to the registration of vehicles and obtaining the required driving license. Federal laws also regulate highway, driver and security of vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation establishes and enforces national standards for cars and equipment, including various motor vehicle accident sport related regulations.

If you intend to import an automobile racing vehicle into the United States, the first step is to get prior written approval from the DOT. This is necessary for vehicles which will be imported for the duration of their ownership or if they are being temporarily used in racing.

To be eligible to be eligible, you'll need to have a CAMS license as well as prove your past motorsport participation and a legitimate need for the vehicle. You also need to meet other compliance requirements such as fitting child safety restraints and 17-digit VIN plate.

The EPA won't allow you to import a race car into the US unless the car is racing at the time entry and doesn't possess any features that render it unsafe or incompatible for use on roads and highways. You will have to complete the Box 7 on the HS-7 form that you'll be filing with customs and submit an EPA letter of approval prior to the vehicle is cleared through customs.

Imported Touring Vehicles for touring

Motorists visiting the United States as tourists from Central and South American countries which have signed the Inter-American Convention of 1943 may drive their cars in the United States for one year or the validity period of their passports, whichever is shorter, without having to obtain license plates or driver's permits. They must show EPA forms AP3520-1 as well as DOT the HS-7 at the time of entry.

Automobiles imported for tourism purposes are also subject to Customs duty, 10% VAT and an ad valorem tax from 15% to 100% depending on the displacement of pistons using their book value as the basis. These taxes and duties also apply to spare parts supplied with the imported automobile. The presence of the owner is essential.

Vehicles imported for commercial use

The law defines the term "motor vehicle accident lawyers vehicle" to be any device capable of transporting persons or property and is powered by something other than muscle power. This encompasses all vehicles, except for (a) electric personal mobility devices that are operated by a person with handicap, (b) farm type tractor used in farming or agriculture business and also implements of mowing or snow plowing, (c) vehicles that are solely driven by rails or tracks and (d) vehicles with all-terrain capabilities. The definition could differ slightly among states, and vehicles that aren't eligible for exemptions are subject to the registration, licensing and financial responsibility laws of the state.

The motor vehicle division of the state is responsible for regulating new and second-hand dealers manufacturers, moving companies, and other motor vehicle-related businesses. It also administers the state Lemon Law, which offers relief to those who prove they purchased a defective new car or truck.

The definition of a"government" vehicle is any vehicle purchased by the executive branch through purchase excess, forfeiture, commercial lease or GSA fleet lease and used in the performance of an agency's or organization's transportation function. This encompasses both foreign and domestic fleets. Additionally the definition of the word is as any vehicle that is used by the department of public safety in responding to emergencies or providing other emergency services. The definition excludes ambulances, private cars of police officers or firefighters, and vehicles owned the commissioners court in a county that has more than 1 million residents.