Questions tagged [vehicle]
Use this where a vehicle - for example, cars, trains, planes, boats - is essential to the question. Avoid using this just because a vehicle is involved.
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Is it legal for a car dealership to change the lender on your loan without notifying you and/or resigning?
Context: I live in Seattle and bought a car earlier last month, when we found the car we wanted and negotiated a price we got our loan financed through a particular lender. Fast forward a couple weeks ...
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Is DPF removal on Australian diesels legal
I have a second hand 2010 Subaru Outback that is having major DPF issues, I have been trying to get a definitive answer if it is legal to remove the DPF according to current emissions standards in ...
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Can I register current vehicle on another state for my wife to use it and buy another in the state I am currently In?
I currently stay and work in Texas and own a vehicle which is titled and registered in Texas. My wife is in West Virginia currently working. Due to some circumstances, she couldn't get a car there. ...
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UK Consumer Rights Act - Can a third party rectify a fault?
Just over a month ago, I purchased a second hard car from a dealership. The car came with a 3 month warranty which stated that if anything goes wrong, it needs to be taken back to their workshop.
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Supplemental Spousal Liability NY
I was always under the impression that Bodily Injury Liability pays out to to other driver, other driver's passengers, and your own passengers.
After reading the below, "your own passengers" ...
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In California, who has right of way when two cars try to get to the same lane at same time?
In a highway with 3 lanes, if a car driving in the left lane and another car driving in the right lane decide at same time to change lane to the middle lane, who has the right of way?
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Who's liable for storage fees after car declared total loss?
My car got into an accident and is at an auto shop. The claims adjuster came and deemed my vehicle as repairable. Then through more investigation, a supplement was requested and now my vehicle is ...
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Reclaim VAT after buying a car to be exported from Germany to outside EU
I'm a North African citizen living in an Scandinavian country (temporary residence permit - working grounds) and planning to buy a car from Germany to be exported to my home country (outside EU). I ...
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Got into a car accident, do I need a police report?
I got into a car accident today. There are no injuries involved. Do I need to file a police report? I live in California. One police station tells me that I don’t need to file a report, another tells ...
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Would this be considered a hit and run?
Our vehicle was parked at our apartment complex and I noticed that there was a large scratch and dent on it.
Would this be called a hit and run? The person who did it did not leave a note or ...
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How do I get my car repaired when there was no formal contract?
A month ago we towed our car to a mechanic. Where we agreed that the engine needed replacing and it would take 4 days. All communication was done over the phone nothing in writing (yes this is wrong I ...
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What specific criteria must a custom built vehicle meet in order to drive on public roads?
Assuming in the state of Michigan, I have seen this Secretary of State web page on assembled vehicles, however, the two forms attached (BFS-72) and (TR-54) seem very basic and non-technical for the ...
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Is it legal to ride in the open bed of a pickup truck?
A few years ago a police officer told me it’s not legal for me to ride in the bed of a pickup truck (this is in Michigan and I was well over 18 years old). He “let it go” because it was a short ride ...
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Citation when trying to go to the mechanic to fix the flat tire
I was in Massachusetts and had flat tires and was going to the mechanic to fix them. The police gave me a citation for "negligent operation of vehicles". I would appreciate your advice whether it is ...
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Trailer Park Management Regularly Tows Cars From Private Driveways
Recently, the engine in my car went bad and I cancelled my insurance to save up money to deal with the problem. The car looks fine, it just has no plates and was sitting in my driveway. Without any ...
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Selling your personal vehicles versus being a used car dealer, what are the limits?
If you sell off a personal vehicle, or two, or three, you do not need any special licensing. However if you are a used car dealer you do. So how does the government determine which it is?
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How do I dispute a correction after buying a car that was not as advertised?
I recently bought a 2014 Toyota Prius c in Ogden, Utah, USA. It was listed on the dealership's site and sold to me as a Prius c Four, which is the high-end trim with features like a reverse camera, ...
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What does "shall not dismiss … merely" mean in Arizona?
Legislatures of most states consider "expired registration" violation to be "fix-it" tickets, where promptly renewing the registration after the issuance of the citation is grounds ...
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Who should pay damages when a person gets injured in two car crashes in two weeks?
I was at fault in a minor car accident and the other driver was already injured (after another crash, 1-2 weeks before my accident).
Who is responsible for paying the hospital costs of the other ...
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Contract Date Vs Date of Possession
If all the paperwork to purchase a certified pre-owned car in TX is negotiated, signed & dated by the buyer and dealership.
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Non-fault accident, while driving someone else's car and car has been sold
My financée was involved in an accident that was not her fault. The other driver's insurance does not want to cover the cost of damages. Here is where it gets complicated.
The car belonged to my ...
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Can an existing employer force use of personal vehicle?
If an employee refuses to use their own car for business purposes (although it was never mentioned before commencement of employment and is not mentioned in the employment contract), is it possible to ...
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Vehicle Repair Manual - What material is copyright protected?
I am fully aware that most vehicle repair manuals have some sort of copyright protection but my confusion is regarding what specifically is protected and more specifically, things like fluid capacity ...
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What is the law regarding left-turns at four way stops?
A friend just got in a collision at a four-way stop turning left. That friend has insisted that they came to a full and complete stop. Nolo seems to indicate that the general rule is that it's always ...
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How can spouse transfer title to car in Oklahoma?
Husband is in Jail and wife has possession of the car. It is in his name. How can title be transferred from him to her in Oklahoma?
However, we don't have the title. Do I have to buy the vehicle from ...
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Can California counties make their own traffic laws?
The state lays out traffic laws pretty clearly, but our county has some specific traffic needs (winter/snow issues). We're looking at having flasing green on recovery vehicles on route to their jobs.
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Responsibility for causing damage to someone else's car when there is no collision
In order to avoid collision with the driver of a car who made a wildly optimistic illegal left turn, I had to push my brake pedal all the way to the floor and stop far more suddenly then one would in ...
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Can I find out if my car received a ticket?
I'd like to know if my car has had any tickets issued against it over the last year (even if they have been paid off). The car was borrowed and I have reason to think it was ticketed but I can't ask ...
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My friend's dog attacked my car on their property. Who will be responsible for damages?
I went to my friends house. The dog was nice when i got there. When i left, the dog decided to attack my car and he bit the rear end of the vehicle. Who will be responsible for the damages? My ...
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In the United States, is one legally obligated to display vehicle registration in a parking lot?
Per every state law, it's required that every vehicle parked or driven on public roadways displays registration (ie. a license plate), except per certain exemptions (police, military vehicles, etc).
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My landlord's dog damaged my car. Who pays for the damages?
Last night my landlord's dogs bit/scratched/dented my vehicle and it looks quite costly to repair. This has been confirmed on camera. My landlord has asked for the bill to be split 50/50. His ...
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Car Sold Without Title Transfer, Tickets Fined to Titled Owner
John sold a car about a year ago in cash, but a title transfer did not take place. A year later, it turns out the person who bought the car, Steve, was receiving car tickets, and now the car is ...
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Legality of using a phone for GPS in Oregon
Oregon recently passed HB 2957 B, which modifies the law regarding using electronic devices while driving. From the text of the law, it appears to ban:
(a) Holds a mobile electronic device in the ...
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Small car accident, lack of evidence
In an almost empty road, where not many people walk, my father had an accident.
The traffic light was red, and soon after it went green, he started moving.
However another old man, moved as well, ...
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Restrictions of private tow companies in Arizona regarding holding the vehicle for payment
I live in Arizona, and around 5 years ago, my car was towed out of my parking spot in my apartment complex, because I forgot to put the registration sticker on the plate. I was able to research it on ...
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In Washington State, how much of a car can be replaced before it's legally not the same car?
Let's say you have a 1965 Thunderbird. You can't legally take the V.I.N. plate off the car, slap it on another car and say "this is my 1965 Thunderbird."
You can, however, take the rear bumper off ...
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Can a car owner be looked up by registration plate in the event of a theft?
Specifically for Ireland.
I recently witnessed a man taking a camera that someone had left behind on a bench in my local village. I confronted the man and he immediately told me that he was planning ...
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Is it legal for an individual to raffle a car in Pennsylvania?
I am currently trying to sell my car. However, it is very rare and relatively expensive, and finding a buyer is a slow process. However, everywhere I go I get compliments and people say they would ...
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Are cops allowed to search my car without asking for my ID first?
Recently, I was pulled over for not using my blinker to pull out of a gas station late at night. In reality, it was an excuse to question me and search my car by a department that had never pulled me ...
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Village Sticker
Can a village issue a fine for not having a vehicle sticker without issuing a citation?
The village clerk where I live issued a letter stating that if I do not pay for the over due sticker and the ...
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Why didn't European VW cars owners get any reimburse after VW scandal?
I read that Volkswagen broke some American laws on the answer to another question, but it still baffles me how come in Europe there was no class action against the company.
Besides, VW admitted to ...
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Can I drive my friend's car without having car insurance myself?
I haven't owned a car for months, and I'm about to go on a road trip with a few friends. We want to split the driving between ourselves, but I haven't owned a car in months, so I no longer pay for ...
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Is A Signed Written Agreement Alongside A Lease Contractually Binding?
I leased a new car a few months ago under certain conditions. Whether due to it being on the showroom floor or from whenever it was test driven, there were quite a few paint scratches and paint chips.
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Is it possible to register a vehicle with original title, death certificate, and bill(s) of sale?
I'm looking at buying a used vehicle in undrivable condition. It's what you'd call a classic car, and I'm looking to restore it to roadworthy condition. I'd like to be able to register it as a ...
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Bought a flood damaged car
My friend bought car from a dealer in Illinois, but lives in Indiana. She didn't realize the car had flood damage. She did get a CarFax report before purchase but it was clean. Now the car is ...
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Non-Legally binding tickets, License plate lookup in Calgary, Alberta, Canada legal?
My university in this city, hands out non-legally binding tickets (tickets they print themselves with no connection to the city) for people who park without paying. I have done this a few times while ...
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Letter of notice for seizure of car in UK
I have 2 friends in the UK.
Friend A has a valid driving license, Car, Mot and insurance
Friend B has no driving license
Friend A let friend B drive his car whilst friend A sat in the passenger ...
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Does a person have to be in the drivers seat while driving in Virginia?
Does a person have to be in the drivers seat while driving in Virginia? You do not have to wear a seat belt if you get a doctors note or if your a taxi driver and there is no law about keeping hands ...
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Is is lawful to install a hidden camera on my car?
I have a terrible neighbor, whom, among the litany of other offenses, I suspect of putting nails in my car tires.
I approached my apartment management about installing a hidden camera, and they ...
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What legal course is there with a bad neighbor?
I have a very bad neighbor. What legal recourse do I have? I feel like I'm stumbling in the dark.
I find myself at a loss for an appropriate Stack Exchange site. Perhaps "workplace" or "parenting" ...
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