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Motor vehicles - State statutes
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A quick definition of Motor vehicles - State statutes:
Each state in the United States has its own set of laws and regulations regarding motor vehicles. These laws cover things like licensing, registration, safety requirements, and traffic rules. The statutes for each state can be found in their respective legal codes, which are searchable online. It's important for drivers to be familiar with the laws in their state to avoid penalties and stay safe on the road.
A more thorough explanation:
Motor vehicle laws vary by state. Each state has its own set of statutes that govern the use and operation of motor vehicles. Below is a list of the state statutes for each state:
- Alabama (see Title 32)
- Alaska (Title 28)
- Arizona (Title 28)
- Arkansas (see Title 27, Subtitles 1-4)
- California
- Colorado (searchable index - Title 42)
- Connecticut (Title 14)
- Delaware (Title 21)
- District of Columbia (see Title 40)
- Florida (see Title XXIII)
- Georgia (searchable index - Title 40)
- Hawaii (searchable index - Title 17)
- Idaho (Title 49)
- Illinois (Chapter 625)
- Indiana (Title 19)
- Iowa (see Title VIII, Subtitle 2)
- Kansas (see Chapter 8)
- Kentucky (see Title XVI)
- Louisiana (searchable index)
- Maine (Title 29)
- Maryland (see Article: Transportation, §§ 11-101 to 11-206)
- Massachusetts (see Chapters 89-90G)
- Minnesota (see generally Chapters 168-174A)
- Mississippi (see Title 63)
- Missouri (Title 19)
- Montana (Title 61)
- Nebraska (see Chapter 60)
- Nevada (see Title 43)
- New Hampshire (Title 21)
- New Jersey (searchable index)
- New Mexico (see Chapter 66)
- New York (see Transportation and Vehicle & Traffic) | Alternate Site (see Chapters 61-A and 71)
- North Carolina (see Chapter 20)
- North Dakota (see Title 39)
- Ohio (Title 45)
- Oklahoma (searchable index - Title 47)
- Oregon (see Chapters 801-826)
- Pennsylvania (Title 75)
- Rhode Island (Title 31)
- South Carolina (Title 56)
- South Dakota (Title 32)
- Tennessee (see Title 55)
- Texas (Title 7)
- Utah (Title 41)
- Vermont (Title 23)
- Virginia (Title 46.2)
- Washington (Title 46)
- West Virginia (see Chapter 17A)
- Wisconsin (see Chapters 340-351)
- Wyoming (Title 31)
Motor vehicle laws cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Driver's licenses
- Vehicle registration
- Insurance requirements
- Traffic laws
- Vehicle safety standards
- DUI and other criminal offenses
For example, a state's motor vehicle laws might require all drivers to have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. They might also set speed limits and require vehicles to have functioning headlights and taillights. Violating these laws can result in fines, license suspension, or even jail time.