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Motor Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

Although motor vehicle laws vary by state, there are certain similarities across the country in the areas of titling registration fees, taxes, and drivers licenses. Here on LawServer you will find federal and state laws pertaining to motor vehicle accidents vehicles and related legal questions & Answers.

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

Vehicles Imported by Nonresidents

Nonresidents who wish to import their personal cars must have them fully documented to ensure that they do not pay additional duty. Documentation consists of the bill-of lading, the certificate of origin and any other legal documents that pertain to the vehicle. All documents that pertain to the vehicle must also be in English. If the vehicle is owned by more than one person each signature has to be notarized and accompanied by a black-and white copy of their valid driver license or ID card. If they do not have these documents, a Power of Attorney may be used to sign all the documents.

To be legally entitled the vehicle that is imported must be in compliance with the Department of Transportation's (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations. The DOT standards demand specifically that motor vehicles that are not older than 25 years conform to safety and bumper standards and that every vehicle be identified by the manufacturer as meeting these standards.

EPA regulations also stipulate that all vehicles be compliant with air pollution emission standards. If a non-resident wishes to import a vehicle that does not meet these requirements, they must file EPA form 3520-1 and DOT form H-7 with CBP at the time of entry in order to obtain prior approval from EPA.

Imported Vehicles for Racing

The laws governing motor vehicles differ from one state to the next, but there are universalities across the country when it comes down to registering an automobile and getting an official driving license. Federal laws also regulate the safety of drivers, highways and vehicle security. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation, establishes and enforces standards for vehicles and equipment. This includes motor vehicle Accident lawyers sports-related requirements.

The first step in importing race cars into the United States is to get written approval from DOT. This is for cars that are imported for a long time or if they are being temporarily used in racing.

You will need an CAMS licence and to prove that you have participated in motorsports and that you have a legitimate need for a car. You will also need to comply with a range of other requirements to be compliant, such as the fitting of child restraints and 17-digit VIN plates.

The EPA will not grant you permission to import a race vehicle into the US unless it is race-ready when it is entered and does not have features that render it unsafe or unsuitable to use on roads and highways. You must check box 7 on the HS-7 customs form and then submit an EPA letter prior to the time your vehicle is cleared.

Vehicles Imported for Touring

Tourists from Central and South American nations that have ratified Inter-American Convention of 1943 are allowed to drive their automobiles in the United States without obtaining license plates or permits for a time of one year or the validity of their documents. They must present EPA forms AP3520-1 or DOT H-7 upon entry.

Imported vehicles used for touring are also subject to Customs duty of 40% and 10 percent VAT, as well being subject to an ad valorem rate which ranges from 15% to 100% based on piston displacement. These taxes and duties apply to spare parts that are supplied with the imported automobile. The owner of the car must be present in person.

Vehicles imported for commercial use

The law defines a "motor vehicle" to be any machine capable of transporting persons or property, and which is propelled using power other than muscle power. This includes all vehicles, notwithstanding for (a) electric personal assistance mobility devices operated by a person who has handicap, (b) farm type tractor used in farming or agricultural business as well as equipment of snow plowing or grooming, (c) vehicles that operate solely on rails or tracks, and (d) vehicles that are all-terrain. Each state's statute may differ slightly from the definition and any vehicle that is not exempt that is deemed to be in compliance with the statutory definition is subject to the state's licensing and registration as well as financial responsibility laws.

The motor vehicle division of the state governs new and second-hand dealers and manufacturers, as well as moving companies and other motor vehicle related businesses. It also oversees the state Lemon Law, which offers relief to those who prove they bought a vehicle that was defective or a truck.

A government motor vehicle accident law firms vehicle is any vehicle that has been acquired by the executive through purchase, excess, forfeiture or commercial lease or GSA fleet leasing and used to perform the transportation purpose of an agency or operation. This encompasses both foreign and domestic fleets. Additionally the term is defined to encompass any vehicle used by the department of public safety in responding to emergencies or providing other emergency services. The definition excludes private vehicles of firefighters or police officers, ambulances, and vehicles that are owned by the commissioners court of a county that has a population greater than 1 million.

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