motor vehicle registration law
A statute that sets out the requirements for motor vehicles to be registered
and/or licensed in the state. Typically, registration is required before a motor
vehicle is operated in the state. These statutes also deal with the types of
vehicles that are subject to the statute. Some portions of these statutes vary
only slightly between one state and another, but some portions vary a great
deal. An understanding of how these statutes define motor vehicle is key to
understanding motor vehicle insurance laws. See also
Motor vehicle.
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