Questions tagged [vehicle]
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Clarify section of the Hire Purchase Act
can someone let me know if i'm reading this correctly.
Is point 2 stating that if I purchase a vehicle from a private seller, and he/she does not inform me that the vehicle is subject to a hire ...
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Resale lemon laws
A truck is sought with the express intent of plowing (in RI).
A truck, with a plow attached, is offered (in RI). The owner states that to the best of his knowledge, the truck plows and is in good ...
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My SO purchased an extended warranty and I need advice on our legal standing [closed]
My girlfriend recently bought a brand new 2020 KIA Stinger from Koons KIA in VA. We are located in PA and have thus taken the car to a local KIA dealer.
Unfortunately, she purchased an extended ...
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Criminal? Vehicle stolen by family member
If a policeman refuses to record or investigate a crime, such as a vehicle theft by a family member where the case could be borderline criminal or civil. What can one do to give the police department ...
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I am looking for a Minnesota law similar to a California law about vehicles, trailers, and overhang
I don't know that you will be able to find the Minnesota statute or regulation on point. If you can, I will be grateful for sure but my search led me to a more general question.
MN has a comparatively ...
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Collision with rock under car: is driver at fault? Can insurance points be issued?
Suppose a car registered in North Carolina is parked for several hours in a marked, dirt parking space in a Tennessee park. During this time, the vehicle sinks into the soft dirt enough for the tip of ...
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Does a voluntary release form with two signers which uses the wording of I instead of we release one if they do not sign?
A few years ago a woman I was dating asked me to cosign on a loan for a vehicle. I did so, and all was fine for 2 years. Then after a bad breakup, she stopped making payments.
The bank sent out a ...
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How should I conduct myself in a UK magistrate's court?
The background on this is that I sold my first motor vehicle to a scrap yard to be disassembled for parts and/or sold. Unfortunately for whatever reason the V5 form (official document providing proof ...
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Friend wants to put me on his insurance, how can this bite me in the ass if we get into an accident?
UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON STATE, PIERCE COUNTY, TACOMA CITY
I have a house mate who is disabled due to a stroke and cannot drive his car. He suggested to me that I can drive his car and in return i ...
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Does Council removal of a vehicle constitute Trespass to Chattel?
Recently recieved a notice stuck on my car windscreen,
Which is a removal Notice giving 7 days to remove the vehichle.
or Until the 16th of November.
I live in Norwich in the Uk & the local ...
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Can I rescind my conditional gift, which was a vehicle, if the employee is no longer with the company? [closed]
We had an employee who was having car trouble during the pandemic and once the office opened back up we reailzed that paying for her Uber every day was not sustainable. I agreed to gift her my vehicle,...
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Vehicle Title Transfers
I live in Louisiana. I have some non-blood/no-real-relation relatives that live in a different part of Louisiana than I currently do.
My step-mom(used to be) still have a close relationship. Last year ...
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Can I use a tow truck for personal use (towing own vehicles)
I am sort of thinking of getting a vintage tow truck someday, partially as a restoration project, but I was also wondering if it could be legal for me to save money and tow my own vehicles if they ...
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Would "Stop a Douchebag" be legal in the US? Why is it legal in Russia?
In Russia, there is a movement called Stop a Douchebag, whose prime activities are as follows.
Prevent people from driving on sidewalks.
Prevent double parking.
The participants in this movement ...
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Driving licence and vehicle registration in EU without adress
Are there any countries in EU+EFTA, which allow to hold their driving licence and registering a vehicle without having a fixed address? In many countries the address is shown as a field on the licence ...
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Is a notorized "Agreement" between buyer and seller binding?
Bought a vehicle from a dealer couple of months ago only to have my insurance refusing to insure it due to fraudulent odometer reading. I ran my own history report and sure enough, it was rolled back ...
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How many vehicles can I register under my name in Virginia (USA)?
I'm currently trying to move all my business cars under my name and I was wondering if there is any limit on how many vehicles I can have registered under my name or under my business?
I couldn't find ...
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Legal Requirements to Register Car in Texas?
I'm going to be a student at a public university in Texas, and will live at a fraternity off-campus. But I believe I will still be keeping my California residency, as I'm not "moving" to Texas. I'm ...
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Can you drive without licence plates all across America?
There was a well-known controversy about the late Steve Jobs, who never had any number plates affixed to his AMG, supposedly still being in full compliance with California law, by supposedly leasing a ...
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Theft of title to a car
Someone stole my car and fraudulently registered it. She is someone I let borrow the car, who then stole the title. Also, car was registered without insurance. This is all public record. I bought the ...
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Can a company be both an airplane manufacturer and an airline?
It may be advantageous for a company that manufactures its own aircraft to also be an airline. For example, the airline business would likely have reduced maintenance and parts costs relative to other ...
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Have I not understood what "Uber" is?
I just watched a random video where an Uber driver is stopped by the cops, and the cops eventually mention that "there's a lot of history on this vehicle", and mention that it makes sense that there ...
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Why did the EPA/NHSTA decide on 1.5% FE/CO2 increases for LDV and light trucks in its final SAFE ruling?
In their final ruling, the EPA/NHSTA settled on alternative #3, where LDV (light duty vehicles)/light trucks are required to increase their fuel economy and reduce CO2 by 1.5% per year. There are 8 ...
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What happens if a vehicle is reported sold and never registered again?
I understand the registration is suspended after x days if the buyer fails to register. But what if they never register, does the registration never get un suspended?
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How long is an NCD valid for?
If I had a car policy expire on 22nd May 2019 that had 3 years no claims, how long is this 3 years no claims valid for to use with a new policy ?
Is it just my next insurance policy ?
What if I ...
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Can you legally sell parts of a car (engine, etc.) that still has a loan on it from a bank?
Is it possible to dismantle a car and sell the parts even though the car is still on a loan in Illinois or any state?
My thinking is that the car is still owned by the bank that the loan is through. ...
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What are the consequences of failing to pay a citation for expired vehicle registration in Washington?
What can happen? A license suspension, or the involvement of debt collection agencies?
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My car insurance company is taking a very long time to evaluate damage on my car -- What are my rights?
I had an accident (not at my fault) about a month ago with my car. The car stopped working, and I had to tow the car to a shop. The insurance company said they would do their best to quickly evaluate ...
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Out of state driver in Michigan accident with 'no fault' law
I was recently involved in an accident in Michigan where I was stationary and was rear-ended, hard, resulting in enough damage to my vehicle that it's not drivable. I only have liability insurance and ...
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Isn't it illegal to block wheelchair access to sidewalks with your vehicle?
I live in Federal Way, Washington State. Many of my neighbors continually park their vehicles, blocking wheelchair access to our sidewalks. I can't find the RCW for it, but I am positive that it is ...
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In England & Wales, how much latitude is there in the phrase "at business premises" in VERA S.29(2C)?
In the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (as amended), Section 29, Subsection 2C, an exception is made to the offence of using or keeping a vehicle which is unlicensed, "if the vehicle is kept ...
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AutomoSpeaker exploded - auto
My car speaker exploded.
The volume was all the way down to zero, but there was a sudden and explosive boom. Now the speaker rattles and my ears hurt for a couple of days.
Videos from others have ...
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Does a person sitting in the driver seat of a stopped and off car have to show driver license if the police ask?
Suppose a person is walking in a park and gets stopped by park staff, who claim that the person is trespassing (or is doing something else illegal). The person then gets into the driver seat of their ...
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Car parked behind my car blocking exit
I live on the first floor of a house in Connecticut with neighbors in different floors. We share the same parking lot which has a reasonable amount of parking spots. The problem is, this one neighbor ...
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Is it legal to own or operate a non-CA vehicle brought into CA?
When a person moves to California from another state, and brings their vehicle with them, are they required to register the vehicle in California? Or do they have the option of extending the ...
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Under California law, where are all the unmarked crosswalks located?
As I understand, "unmarked crosswalk" refers to any area implicitly defined by the law as a crosswalk. For example, an unmarked crosswalk usually exists where one road meets another.
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Are insurers in EU member states required to issue vehicle insurance?
I am trying to find out if the owner of a vehicle does not only have the obligation but also the right to vehicle insurance and if such a right is implied or guaranteed by EU directives.
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vehicle insurance settlement
A friend was rear ended and the other party's vehicle insurance agency sent them a release and settlement of property damage claim with some vague conditions in an email:
Here is the release [...
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What happens when there's not enough evidence in a trial?
I'm writing a story and need to know some things for factual accuracy.
There's a man in the story who is accused of a DUI hit-and-run. He's discovered (sleeping) in the vehicle after the hit and run. ...
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Do the 'not responsible for windshield damage' signs on the back of gravel-hauling trucks actually provide immunity?
Everyone who has driven on the highway knows the frustration of being stuck behind that gravel-laden truck that is slowly leaking rocks as you hear the 'ping ping ping' noises of them bouncing off ...
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Is employer responsible for tree damage to car parked in their lot (New Jersey, USA)?
During high winds a tree branch fell on my car while parked at my workplace. The cops were called, but the responding officer said that it was private property and my employer's responsibility. He ...
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Can you identify someone from their car plaque in the UK? [closed]
If I had the numbers and letters of someone's car plaque, could the police identify them?
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Selling a used car with unknown miles, bill of sale and title question
I'm a private individual selling to a business (a wrecking service) in the state of Alabama. My car is dead, doesn't start, the business agreed to buy it off me knowing all of this. However, since ...
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How to use the vehicle horn to communicate? [closed]
I know people use the car horn to get the attention of another drivers or pedestrians.
What other ways do people use the horn to communicate that may not be the same everywhere? Can you break any ...
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Car with lien that isn't real
I have this car that I don't technically have the title for because the person I purchased it from filled out the title like we had a $200 lien on the car (we paid cash outright) and now I can't get ...
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Do you have to follow all the orders a police officer gives?
Saw a video on YouTube where a woman is being filmed in Walmart.
From what I understood, she was being accused of shoplifting (I guess rolled the cart beyond the registers without paying?), and then ...
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Can police tow my car out of my driveway?
I have a car in working condition. The license plates expired a few months ago, and I have only driven it since then to move it around in my driveway.
The local police department placed a sticker on ...
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Registering car cosigned by another person who lives in another state
I am currently renting and working in the state of Illinois. However, I was thinking about buying a car and having my dad who lives in Michigan cosign for it. I still consider my "permanent address" ...
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What is the maximum length of a school bus and trailer combination in California?
I have a 40 ft school bus rv conversion and am wondering what kind of vehicle this is legally when it comes to towing. I found some good material saying semis and trailers can be at max 65' long (http:...
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Does vehicle information count as personal data?
Does a car’s registration number count as personal data under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation?
How about the VIN? (Vehicle Identification Number)
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