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Motor Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

While motor vehicle laws differ according to state, there are certain similarities across the United States regarding titling registration and fees, taxes and drivers licenses. On LawServer you'll find federal and state laws on motor vehicles, as along with 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. license plates and driver's licenses. Written approval from DOT is required in advance.

Vehicles imported by non-residents

Non-residents who want to import their own vehicles must ensure they have all required documentation to avoid paying additional charges. Documentation consists of the bill-of lading, the certificate of origin and any other legal documents that pertain to the vehicle. All documents related to the vehicle should be in English. If the vehicle is owned by more than one individual each signature must be notarized with a black-and-white photocopy of their valid driver's license or ID card. If they do not have these, a Power of Attorney can be used to sign the required paperwork.

To be legally entitled, an imported vehicle must conform to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations.  motor vehicle accident lawsuit wilmington , in particular, that vehicles not older than 25 years must conform to the safety and bumper requirements and that every automobile be branded by the manufacturer to meet these requirements.

Additionally, EPA regulations require that all vehicles comply with air pollution emissions standards. If a nonresident wants to import a vehicle which does not meet the standards, they'll need to file EPA form HS-7 and DOT form 3520-1 along with CBP to get prior approval from EPA.

Imported Racing Vehicles for Racing

The laws governing motor vehicles vary from one state to another, however there are commonalities across the country when it comes to the registration of the vehicle and getting a driving license. Federal laws also regulate driver and security of vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation establishes and enforces national standards for vehicles and equipment, as well as a number of motor sport related requirements.

If you are importing an automotive racing car into the United States, the first step is to obtain prior written approval from the DOT. This is only available for cars that are imported permanently or temporarily used for racing purposes.

You will need a CAMS licence and to prove that you have competed in motorsports, and have a valid desire to own a car. You must also meet a number of other requirements for compliance, such as fitment of child restraint points and 17-digit VIN plates.

The EPA will not give you permission to import a race vehicle into the US unless it is racing at the time of entry and has features that make it unsafe or unsuitable for use on roads and highways. You will need to check box 7 on the HS-7 customs form, and then submit an EPA letter prior to the time your vehicle is cleared.

Touring vehicles imported for touring

Motorists who are visiting the United States as tourists from Central and South American countries which have accepted the Inter-American Convention of 1943 may use their vehicles in the United States for one year or the validity period of their passports, whichever is shorter as long as they do not need license plates or driver's permits. They must show EPA forms AP3520-1 and DOT 7 upon entry.

Imported vehicles for touring are also subject to customs duties of 40% and 10 percent VAT, as well as an ad valorem rate that can range from 15% up to 100%, based on the piston displacement. Additionally spare parts included in the import vehicle are also subject to these taxes and duties. Personal presence of the car-owner is required.

Vehicles Imported for Commercial Purposes

The law defines a "motor vehicle" to be any device capable of transporting persons or property, and that is driven by power other than muscle power. This is true for all vehicles, with the exception for (a) electric personal mobility devices operated by a person who suffers from disabilities, (b) farm type tractor used for the farming or agricultural business, as well as implements of snow plowing or grooming, (c) vehicles that operate solely on rails or tracks or tracks, and (d), all-terrain vehicles. The laws of each state may differ from the definition and any vehicle that meets the statutory definition is subject to the state's licensing, registration, and financial responsibility laws.

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 administers the state Lemon Law, which offers relief to consumers who can prove that they bought an unreliable new 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 utilized to carry out the transport function of an agency, or operation. This encompasses both domestic fleets and foreign ones. The term also covers any vehicle used to respond to emergencies or provide other emergency services by the department of Public Safety. The definition excludes ambulances, private vehicles owned by police or firefighters, and vehicles owned the commissioners court of the county of more than one million residents.