Questions tagged [motor-vehicle]
The motor-vehicle tag has no summary.
101 questions
3
votes
2
answers
995
views
Reckless endangerment of life and property
What US statute(s) cover (reckless) endangerment of people and property? Let us look into an example. A corporate used car dealer sells a used car they obtained inspection stickers for. (The car was ...
- 283
1
vote
1
answer
103
views
Is it legal for a person with a motorcycle learner's license in India to drive a 2 wheeler alone?
Is it legal for a person with a motorcycle learner's license in India to drive a 2 wheeler alone?
I'm curious about the motorcycle without gear and motorcycle with gear learner's licenses.
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
100
views
Do I have any legal avenues if someone drives with an obnoxiously loud motor vehicle through a city in Sweden?
Sometimes when I'm in the city someone will drive through the streets with a car that's obviously been modified to be obnoxiously loud, often enough to be heard several blocks away. Is there anything ...
- 173
3
votes
1
answer
124
views
Does legislation in India allow electronic communication devices to be in stand-by when driving?
Jurisdiction: Union of India
Legislation/s: Central Motor Vehicles Act, Motor Vehicles Rules
Quote
Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act: States that whoever drives a
motor vehicle in any public ...
- 407
0
votes
1
answer
104
views
State rights regulating traffic safety
The increasing weight and height of passenger vehicles puts others at risk during side-impact collisions, as well as at risk due to disparity between large heavy passenger-truck EVs and small ...
- 2,074
4
votes
1
answer
532
views
Can a driver "demand" a blood test in Alabama?
Context
I understand that, in most states, you more or less must* consent to a chemical blood alcohol content test if arrested on suspicion of DUI.
In Alabama specifically, the law states (emphasis ...
3
votes
1
answer
505
views
If a vehicle is pulled over are the passengers under any obligations?
In most/all jurisdictions when a car is pulled over by the police it is required to stop and the driver has some obligations, usually related providing documents showing their ownership of the vehicle,...
- 10.4k
0
votes
0
answers
78
views
Criminal procedure to dismiss a case
When one has been summoned to a pre-trial conference in a municipal court over a minor traffic offense, if one wants to request, pro se, from the judge a dismissal of the case, it would seem to be ...
1
vote
2
answers
979
views
What US states can forbid a citizen from owning a motor vehicle?
Inspired by this Judge Judy case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyCtWQsIqAg
The plaintiff was not allowed to own a car, allegedly because she had too many traffic violations.
Is this possible? In ...
- 2,932
18
votes
3
answers
6k
views
Can I cover the sports logo on a license plate?
I’m getting my car registered, and I’d like a black license plate to match the paint. Nevada has a Las Vegas Raiders License plate that is black, but it has the Raiders' logo. Would it be legal to ...
- 181
2
votes
0
answers
81
views
What emission laws apply to diesel electric trucks?
There’s a truck manufacturer called Edison motors. They make hybrid electric trucks where the truck is powered by batteries and there’s an onboard generator which charges the batteries when it gets ...
- 121
3
votes
2
answers
253
views
Does outfitting your vehicle with aftermarket equipment place your vehicle in violation of U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards?
Automotive enthusiasts like to outfit their motor vehicles with aftermarket accessories that increase the performance and capabilities for specific purposes. This could include high performance cars, ...
- 133
-4
votes
2
answers
175
views
Can you put your YouTube handle on a passenger vehicle
I have a friend who is just starting an outdoor travel YouTube channel with the intention of making money. They are not currently registered as an LLC (or anything). Their camera and video editing ...
- 220
1
vote
1
answer
250
views
Must all accidents be reported to your insurance company in the UK?
Disclaimer - This is a follow on question from the previous one I asked on whether it is a crime to fail to stop.
Let's say I have some sort of minor damage to my car, such as a scratch/dent from ...
- 303
0
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Is not stopping for a damaged car wing mirror counted as a hit-and-run?
It is a fairly common occurance for many motorists to have either a car wing mirror damaged or knocked off, especially on tight and difficult to navigate roads in the UK where there is little room to ...
- 303