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Motor Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

While the laws regarding motor vehicles vary according to state, there are some commonalities across the country in regards to titling, registration and fees, taxes and drivers licenses. On LawServer you can find state and federal laws on motor vehicle accident attorney vehicles, as and related legal questions and answers.

Nationals of countries who have adopted the International Road Traffic Agreement may drive their vehicles in the United States for touring purposes without U.S. license plates and drivers' licenses. DOT must approve the trip in writing.

Vehicles imported by non-residents

Non-residents who wish to import their own cars must ensure they have all required documentation to avoid paying additional taxes. This includes the bill of lading, the certificate of origin, as well as any other legal documents covering the vehicle. All documents that pertain to the vehicle must be in English. If the vehicle is shared by multiple people, each signature needs to be notarized. A black and white copy of the driver's license or ID card must be included with it. If they don't have these documents a Power of Attorney may be used to sign all paperwork.

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

EPA regulations also stipulate that all vehicles must be compliant with air pollution emission standards. If a nonresident wishes to import a vehicle that does not meet these requirements then they must submit EPA form 3520-1 as well as DOT form HS-7 with CBP at the time of entry in order to get prior approval from EPA.

Imported Vehicles for Racing

The laws that govern motor vehicles vary from one state to another, however there are some similarities across the country when it comes to the registration of vehicles and obtaining a driving license. Federal laws also regulate the safety of drivers, highways and security of vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, within the Department of Transportation, establishes and enforces standards for vehicles and equipment. This includes motor sports-related requirements.

If you plan to import cars for racing in the United States, the first step is to get prior written approval from the DOT. This is required for vehicles which are imported for the long term or temporarily used for racing purposes.

You'll need an CAMS license and proof that you've participated in motorsports, and have a valid desire to own a car. You will also need to satisfy a variety of other requirements for compliance, including the fitting of child restraints and 17-digit VIN plates.

The EPA won't grant you permission to import a racing car into the US unless it is race-ready at the time of entry and has features that make it unsafe or impractical for use on roads and highways. You will need to mark the box 7 on the HS-7 form that you'll submit to customs, and submit an EPA letter of approval before the vehicle can be cleared by customs.

Imported Touring Vehicles for touring

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

Automobiles imported for tourism purposes are also subject to 40% Customs duty, 10% VAT, and ad valorem tax ranging from 15 percent to 100% based on the displacement of the piston, using their book value as their base. These taxes and duties apply to spare parts that are shipped with the vehicle imported. The car owner must be present in the presence of a person.

Vehicles imported for commercial purposes

The law defines "motor vehicle accidents vehicle" as any device that is capable of transporting property or persons and is propelled by power other than muscular force, except (a) electric personal assistive mobility devices that are operated or driven by a person who has a disability; (b) farm type tractors used in the operation of a farming operation, implements of husbandry, or snow plowing; (c) vehicles which run only upon rails or tracks and (d) all-terrain vehicles. The definition could differ slightly between states, and vehicles that are not eligible for exemptions are subject to the licensing, registration, and financial responsibility laws of the state.

The motor vehicle division of the state regulates dealers of second-hand and new vehicles, manufacturers, moving firms and other motor vehicle-related businesses. It also enforces the state Lemon Law which offers relief to customers who prove that they purchased the wrong vehicle or truck.

The definition of a"government" vehicle includes any vehicle that has been acquired by the executive branch via purchase, excess, forfeiture, commercial lease or GSA fleet lease that is used for the purpose of fulfilling an agency's or organization's transportation purpose. This includes both foreign and domestic fleets. In addition, 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 ambulances, private vehicles owned by police officers or firefighters, and vehicles owned the commissioners court in a county that has more than 1 million residents.