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motor vehicle accident lawsuits Vehicle Legal Questions and Answers

While laws regarding motor vehicles differ from state to state, there are a few similarities across the nation in titling requirements, registration requirements along with taxes and fees and driver's licenses. On LawServer you will find federal and state laws pertaining to Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers vehicles and related legal questions & Answers.

Nationals from countries that have ratified International Road Traffic Agreement can drive their cars to the United States without U.S. driver's licenses or license plates. A written approval from DOT is required in advance.

Vehicles imported by non-residents

Non-residents who want to import their cars must document their vehicles to ensure that they do not pay additional duty. This includes the bill of delivery, the certificate of origin, and any other legal documents pertaining to the vehicle. The documents pertaining to the vehicle need to be in English. If the vehicle is owned by a number of people each signature must be notarized. A black-and-white copy of the driver's license or ID card must be accompanied by it. If they don't 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 comply with the Department of Transportation's (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations. In particular DOT standards demand that motor vehicles that are not more than 25 years of age conform to safety and bumper standards, and that the manufacturer of each vehicle affix a label on each such vehicle stating that it meets these standards.

Furthermore, EPA regulations require that all vehicles meet air pollution emissions standards. If a non-resident wants to import a vehicle that doesn't meet these requirements then they must submit EPA form 3520-1 and DOT form H-7 with CBP at the time of entry in order to receive prior approval from EPA.

Imported Racing Vehicles for Racing

The laws governing motor vehicles vary from state to another, however there are some similarities across the country in the process of registering the vehicle and getting a driving license. The safety of drivers, the highway, and vehicle safety are also enforced by federal laws. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation, establishes and enforces standards for vehicles and other equipment. This includes motor sport-related requirements.

If you intend to import cars for racing in the United States, the first step is to get prior written approval from the DOT. This is a requirement for cars that are imported for a long time or temporarily entered for racing purposes.

You'll require an CAMS license and proof that you have participated in motorsports and have a real need for a vehicle. You must also meet other requirements to be compliant such as fitting child safety restraints and 17-digit VIN plate.

The EPA does not permit you to import race cars into the US unless it is race-ready at the time entry and doesn't possess any features that render it unsafe or not suitable for use on highways and roads. You will need to complete the Box 7 on the HS-7 form that you will be filing with customs and submit an EPA letter of approval before the vehicle can be cleared by customs.

Imported Vehicles for touring

Motorists visiting the United States as tourists from Central and South American countries which have signed the Inter-American Convention of 1943 may drive their vehicles in the United States for one year or the period of validity of their passports, whichever is shorter and without needing to get license plates or driver's permits. They must present EPA forms AP3520-1 or DOT H-7 upon entry.

Imported vehicles for use in touring are also subject to customs duty, 10% VAT and ad valorem tax ranging from 15 percent to 100% based on piston displacement using their book value as a base. These taxes and duties also apply to spare parts that are sent with the imported auto. The presence of the owner is required.

Vehicles imported for commercial purposes

The law defines a "motor vehicle" to mean any device capable of transporting persons or property, and which is powered by a source other than muscle power. This encompasses all vehicles, except for (a) electric personal mobility devices that are operated by a person with disabilities, (b) farm type tractor used for the farming or agricultural business and also implements of snow plowing or grooming, (c) vehicles that are solely driven by rails or tracks or tracks, and (d) vehicles with all-terrain capabilities. The definition could differ slightly among states, and vehicles that aren't eligible for exemption are subject to registration, licensing and financial responsibility laws of the state.

The motor vehicle department of the state oversees used and new dealers and manufacturers, as well as moving companies and other motor vehicle related businesses. It also oversees the state's Lemon Law which offers relief for customers who can prove they bought a vehicle that was defective.

The definition of a government motor vehicle includes any vehicle acquired by the executive branch through purchase, excess, forfeiture, commercial lease or GSA fleet lease and utilized to carry out an agency's or organization's transportation function. This includes both domestic fleets as well as foreign ones. In addition, the term is defined to include any vehicle used by the department of public safety when responding to emergencies or providing other emergency services. The definition excludes ambulances, private vehicles owned by police officers or firefighters, as well as vehicles owned by the commissioners court in a county with more than one million residents.