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Motor Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

While motor vehicle Accident Lawyers vehicle laws vary from state to state, there are a few similarities nationally regarding titling and registration requirements, fees and taxes, and driver's licenses. On LawServer, you'll find federal and state laws regarding motor vehicle accidents vehicles, as in addition to related legal questions and answers.

Nationals from countries that have ratified the International Road Traffic Agreement can travel in their cars to the United States without U.S. driver's licenses and license plates. DOT must approve the trip in writing.

Vehicles imported by non-residents

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

To be legally entitled the vehicle that is imported must meet the Department of Transportation's (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations. In particular, DOT standards require that motor vehicles not more than 25 years old, conform to safety and bumper standards and that the maker of each such automobile affix the label on each vehicle stating that it meets these requirements.

Furthermore, EPA regulations require that all vehicles meet the air pollution emission standards. If a nonresident wishes to import a car which does not meet the standards, they must to file EPA form HS-7 and DOT form 3520-1 with CBP to obtain prior approval from EPA.

Imported Vehicles for Racing

The laws that govern motor vehicles vary from state to the next, but there are commonalities across the nation when it comes to the registration of an automobile and getting a driving license. Driver, highway and vehicle safety are also regulated by federal laws. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, within the Department of Transportation, establishes and enforces standards for cars and other equipment. This includes motor sports-related requirements.

If you are planning to import an automobile racing car into the United States, the first step is to get prior written approval from the DOT. This is required for vehicles that are imported permanently or temporarily used for racing purposes.

You will need a CAMS license and proof that you have competed in motorsports, and have a valid need for a vehicle. Additionally, you must meet a number of other compliance requirements, including fitment of child restraint points and 17-digit VIN plates.

The EPA won't grant you permission to import a race vehicle into the US unless it was race-ready at the time of entry and has features that make it unsafe or impractical for use on streets and highways. You will need to select the box 7 on the HS-7 form that you will be submitting to customs and submit an EPA letter of approval prior to the vehicle clears customs.

Imported 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 vehicles in the United States for one year or the period of validity of their passports or shorter and without needing to get license plates or driver's licenses. However, they have to present EPA forms such as AP3520-1 and DOTHS-7 at the time of entry.

Imported vehicles for use in touring are also subject to customs duty, 10% VAT and an ad valorem tax of 15% to 100% depending on the displacement of pistons using their book value as a base. These taxes and duties apply to spare parts that are sent with the imported auto. Personal presence of the car-owner is required.

Vehicles Imported for Commercial Purposes

The law defines the term "motor vehicle" to mean any device capable of transporting people or property, and is powered by something other than muscle power. This includes all vehicles, except for (a) electric personal mobility devices that are operated by a person who has an impairment, (b) farm type tractor used for the farming or operation, as well as implements of snow plowing or husbandry, (c) vehicles that run solely on rails and tracks or tracks, and (d), all-terrain vehicles. The laws of each state may differ slightly from the definition and any nonexempt vehicle that is deemed to be in compliance with the definition of the statute is subject to the state's licensing and registration as well as financial responsibility laws.

The motor vehicle division of the state regulates dealers who sell second-hand and new cars and manufacturers, as well as moving companies and other motor vehicle-related businesses. It also administers state Lemon Law which offers relief to those who can prove they bought an unreliable vehicle or truck.

The definition of a"government motor" vehicle includes any vehicle acquired by the executive branch via purchase, excess, forfeiture, commercial lease or GSA fleet lease that is used for the purpose of fulfilling an agency's or activity's transport purpose. This encompasses both foreign and domestic fleets. It also includes any vehicle used to respond to emergencies or provide other emergency services through the Public Safety department. The definition excludes private vehicles owned by firefighters or police officers ambulances, as well as vehicles owned by the commissioners court of a county that has more than 1 million.