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Motor Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

While laws regarding motor vehicles differ by state, there are some commonalities across the country regarding titling registration fees, taxes and drivers licenses. On LawServer you'll find federal and state laws regarding motor vehicles as well as related legal Questions & 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. A written approval from DOT is required prior to.

motor vehicle accident attorneys glendale Imported by Nonresidents

Nonresidents who wish to import their cars must document their vehicles to ensure that they do not have to pay additional taxes. Documentation includes the bill-of-lading, certificate of origin, and any other legal documents related to the vehicle. Additionally all documents related to the vehicle need to be in English. If the vehicle is owned by more than one individual each signature has to be notarized and accompanied by a black and white copy of their valid driver's license or ID card. If they do not have these documents, a Power of Attorney may be used to sign all paperwork.

In order for an imported car to be legally registered in the United States, it must meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Particularly, DOT standards require that motor vehicles that are less than 25 years of age conform to safety and bumper standards and that the maker of each one affix a label on each such vehicle that indicates that it is in compliance with these requirements.


Additionally, EPA regulations require that all vehicles meet air pollution emissions standards. If a nonresident wishes to import vehicles that do not meet these standards, they must file EPA form 3520-1 as well as DOT form HS-7 with CBP at the moment of entry to receive prior approval from EPA.

Imported Race Vehicles for Racing

The laws that govern motor vehicles are different from one state to the next, but there are some commonalities across the nation when it comes to the registration of an automobile and getting an driving license. Federal laws also regulate driver and vehicle security. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation, establishes and enforces standards for vehicles and other equipment. This includes motor sports-related requirements.

The first step to import race cars into the United States is to get written approval from DOT. This is only available for cars which are imported for the long term or temporarily race-related.

You will need an CAMS licence and to prove that you have competed in motorsports and have a real desire to own a car. Additionally, you must satisfy a variety of other compliance requirements, including the fitting of child restraints and 17-digit VIN plates.

The EPA will not give you permission to import a racing vehicle into the US unless it is in race configuration when it is entered and does not have features that render it unsafe or unsuitable for use on streets and highways. You will need to complete the Box 7 on the HS-7 form that you will be submitting to customs and submit an EPA letter of approval before the vehicle can be cleared by customs.

Vehicles Imported for Touring

Tourists from Central and South American nations that have signed the Inter-American Convention of 1943 are permitted to drive their vehicles in the United States without obtaining license plates or permits for a period of one year, or the validity of their documents. They must show EPA forms AP3520-1 or DOT the HS-7 at the time of entry.

Cars imported for purposes of touring are also subject to customs duty as well as 10% VAT and ad valorem taxes ranging from 15% to 100% depending on the displacement of pistons using their book value as the basis. These taxes and duties apply to spare parts that are shipped with the vehicle imported. The owner of the car must be present in person.

Vehicles Imported for Commercial Purposes

The law defines "motor vehicle" as any vehicle that can transport property or people and that is powered by a source other than muscular power, except (a) electric personal assistive mobility devices that are operated or driven by a person with a disability; (b) farm type tractor used for the operation of a farming operation or implements of husbandry or snow plowing; (c) vehicles which run solely on rails or tracks; and (d) all-terrain vehicles. 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 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 used and new dealers manufacturers, moving companies, and other motor vehicle-related companies. It also manages the state Lemon Law, which offers relief to consumers who can prove that they bought a vehicle or truck.

A government motor vehicle is any vehicle that was acquired by the executive through purchase, forfeiture, excess or commercial lease, or GSA fleet leasing and used to fulfill the transportation role of an agency or operation. This includes both domestic and foreign fleets. Furthermore the term is defined as any vehicle that is used by the department of public security in responding to emergencies or providing other emergency services. The definition excludes ambulances, private vehicles owned by police officers or firefighters and vehicles owned the commissioners court of an area with more than 1 million residents.

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