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Motor Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

While laws regarding motor vehicles differ by state, there are certain similarities across the country in regards to titling, motor vehicle accident lawsuits registration fees, taxes and drivers licenses. On LawServer you'll find federal and state laws regarding motor vehicles as well as related legal questions and answers.

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

Vehicles imported by nonresidents

Nonresidents who wish to import their personal cars must ensure that they are fully documented to ensure that they do not incur additional duty. This includes the bill of delivery, the certificate of origin, as well as any other legal documents pertaining to the vehicle. The documents pertaining to the vehicle should be in English. If the vehicle is shared by a number of people each signature has to be notarized. A black-and white copy of the driver's license or ID card should be included with it. If they do not have these documents, a Power of Attorney may be used to sign all documents.

To be legally titled an import vehicle, it must comply with the Department of Transportation's (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations. The DOT standards require that motor vehicles that are not older than 25 years of age conform to safety and bumper regulations and that every vehicle be labelled by the manufacturer to meet these requirements.

EPA regulations also stipulate that all vehicles comply with standards for air pollution emission. If a non-resident wants to import a car which does not meet the standards, they must to submit EPA form HS-7 and DOT form 3520-1 along with CBP to get prior approval from EPA.

Vehicles Imported for Racing

The laws governing motor vehicles vary from state to the next, but there are a few commonalities across the country when it comes to registering a vehicle and obtaining an driving license. Federal laws also regulate the safety of drivers, highways and vehicle security. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is part of the Department of Transportation, establishes and enforces standards for vehicles and other equipment. This includes motor vehicle Accident lawsuits sport-related standards.

The first step to import race cars to the United States is to get written approval from DOT. This is available for cars that are being permanently imported or temporarily used for racing purposes.

You will need an CAMS license and proof that you have participated in motorsports and have a real desire for a car. You must also satisfy other compliance requirements such as fitting child safety restraints and a 17-digit VIN plate.

The EPA won't grant you permission to import a race car into the US unless it is racing at the time of its entry and does not have features that render it unsafe or unsuitable to use on roads and highways. You must make sure to select the box 7 on the HS-7 form you will be submitting to customs and submit an EPA letter of approval prior to the vehicle can be cleared by customs.

Touring vehicles that are imported to tour

Motorists traveling to the United States as tourists from Central and South American countries which have ratified the Inter-American Convention of 1943 may drive their automobiles in the United States for one year or the period of validity of their documents or less as long as they do not need license plates or driver's permits. They must present EPA forms AP3520-1 and 7 upon entry.

Vehicles imported for touring purposes are also subject to a 40% Customs duty, 10% VAT, and ad valorem taxes ranging from 15 percent to 100% based on the displacement of the piston, using their book value as a base. In addition spare parts included along with the vehicle are also subject to these taxes and duties. The owner of the vehicle has to be present in person.

Vehicles imported for commercial purpose

The law defines "motor vehicle accident attorneys vehicle" as any vehicle that can transport property or persons and is propelled by power other than muscular power, except (a) electric personal assistive mobility devices that are operated or driven by an individual with a disability; (b) farm type tractor used for the operation of a farming enterprise, implements of husbandry, or snow plowing; (c) vehicles which are solely driven by tracks or rails or tracks; and (d) all-terrain vehicles. The definition of "motor vehicle" may differ between states, and the vehicles that do not qualify for exemption are subject to licensing, registration, and financial responsibility laws of the state.

The motor vehicle division of the state regulates dealers who sell second-hand and new cars, manufacturers, moving firms and other motor vehicle related companies. It also enforces the state Lemon Law which offers relief to customers who prove they bought a defective car or truck.

A government motor vehicle is a vehicle that has been acquired by the executive through the purchase, forfeiture, or excess or commercial lease, or GSA fleet leasing, and used to fulfill the transportation function of an agency or the activity. This encompasses both foreign and domestic fleets. Furthermore the term is defined to encompass any vehicle used by the department of public safety when responding to emergencies or providing other emergency services. The definition excludes ambulances, private cars of police or firefighters, and vehicles owned the commissioners court in a county with more than 1 million residents.