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Motor Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

While motor vehicle laws vary from state to state, there are similarities across the country regarding titling, registration requirements along with taxes and fees and driver's licenses. On LawServer you can find federal and state laws regarding motor vehicles, as and 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 Nonresidents

Non-residents who wish to import their own cars must ensure they have all the documentation to avoid additional duties. Documentation includes the bill of lading, the certificate of origin and any other legal documents pertaining to the vehicle. All documents pertaining the vehicle must also be in English. If the vehicle is owned jointly by several 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 do not possess these documents, a Power of Attorney can be used to sign the required documents.

To allow an imported car to be legally titled in the United States, it must conform to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. DOT standards demand, in particular, Motor Vehicle Legal that motor vehicles that are not older than 25 years old, conform to safety and bumper regulations and that every vehicle be labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying these requirements.

Additionally, EPA regulations require that all vehicles meet air pollution emissions standards. If a nonresident wishes to import a vehicle that is not in compliance with the requirements, they will need to file EPA form HS-7 and DOT form 3520-1 along with CBP to get prior approval from EPA.

Imported Racing Vehicles to Race

Motor vehicle laws vary from state to state, however, there are some commonalities nationally regarding registering vehicles and being licensed to drive. Federal laws also regulate driver 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 sport-related standards.

The first step to import a racing car to the United States is to get written approval from DOT. This is available for cars that are imported permanently or temporarily entered for racing.

You'll need an CAMS license and proof that you've participated in motorsports and that you have a legitimate desire for a car. You must also comply with a range of other requirements for compliance, such as the fitting of child restraints and 17-digit VIN plates.

The EPA does not grant permission to import a racing car into the US unless it is racing at the time of entry and has features that make it unsafe or unsuitable to use on roads and highways. You will have to select box 7 on the HS-7 customs form and submit an EPA letter before the vehicle is cleared.

Touring vehicles imported for touring

Motorists visiting the United States as tourists from Central and South American countries which have been ratified by the Inter-American Convention of 1943 may use their vehicles in the United States for one year or the period of validity of their documents or shorter, without having to obtain license plates or driver's licenses. However, they must to show EPA forms AP 3520-1 and DOTHS-7 at the moment of entry.

Cars imported for purposes of touring are also subject to Customs duty as well as 10% VAT and ad valorem tax of 15% to 100% depending on the displacement of the piston, using their book value as a base. These duties and taxes also apply to spare parts that are supplied with the imported automobile. Personal presence of the car-owner is required.

Vehicles imported for commercial purpose

The law defines a "motor vehicle lawyers vehicle" to mean any device capable of transporting people or property and is powered by a source other than muscle power. This includes all vehicles, except for (a) electric personal assistance mobility devices used by a person who suffers from a disability, (b) farm type tractor that is used in the farming or operation, as well as implements of husbandry or snow plowing, (c) vehicles that run only on rails or tracks, and (d) vehicles that run on all-terrain surfaces. The definition could differ slightly between states, and vehicles that do not qualify for exemption are subject to licensing, registration and financial responsibility laws of each state.

The state's motor vehicle litigation vehicle division regulates used and new dealers manufacturing companies, moving firms, and other related businesses to motor vehicles. It also enforces the state Lemon Law which offers relief to those who can prove they bought an unreliable vehicle or truck.

A government motor vehicle lawsuit vehicle is any vehicle that has been purchased by the executive through purchase, excess, forfeiture or commercial lease or GSA fleet leasing and used to fulfill the transportation role of an agency or business. This includes both foreign and domestic fleets. It also includes any vehicle that is used to respond to emergencies or provide other emergency services by the Public Safety Department. The definition excludes private vehicles used by police officers or firefighters ambulances, vehicles, and other vehicles that are owned by the commissioners court of a county with more than 1 million.