A vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer, or any combination thereof, propelled or drawn by mechanical power and used upon the highways in the transportation of passengers or property. It does not include a vehicle, locomotive, or car operated exclusively on a rail or rails, or a trolley bus operated by electric power derived from a fixed overhead wire, furnishing local passenger transportation similar to street-railway service. (49CFR171) (49CFR383) (49CFR390) Any mechanically or electrically powered device not operated on rails, upon which or by which any person or property may be transported upon a land highway. The load on a motor vehicle or trailer attached to it is considered part of the vehicle. (NSC1) Automobile, Bus, Car, Minivan, Semitrailer, Taxi, Tractor, Tractor-Semitrailer, Truck, Van.
is any mechanically or electrically powered device not operated on rails, upon which or by which any person or property may be transported upon a land highway. The load on a motor vehicle or trailer attached to it, is considered part of the vehicle. Tractors and motorized machinery are included while self-propelled in transit or used for transportation. Nonmotor vehicle is any road vehicle other than a motor vehicle, such as a bicycle or animal-drawn vehicle, except a coaster wagon, child's sled, child's tricycle, child's carriage and similar means of transportation; persons using these latter means of transportation are considered pedestrians.
a common term, recognized to be a self-propelled vehicle, in other words, a vehicle which is pulled or pushed by a motor within or on itself
an automotive vehicle designed or adapted for use on highways and streets
an automotive vehicle designed or adapted for use on streets or highways, but does not include a trolley bus or a vehicle designed or adapted to be operated only on rails
a self-propelled vehicle that runs on the surface of land and not on rails
a self-propelled vehicle, with four or more wheels, that is registered and licensed in the state
a vehicle intended primarily for use on the public highways which is self-propelled, or a vehicle which is not self-propelled but is intended for use on the public highways and is designed to be attached to or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle
a vehicle that is motivated by its own power and used for commercial purposes
a vehicle that is self-propelled
Every vehicle which is self-propelled by power other than muscular power. See Power Unit.
as used in the drunk driving statutes clearly encompasses automobiles, trucks and motorcycles. However, depending upon the jurisdiction, motor vehicles may include mopeds, snowmobiles, tractors and even lawnmowers if driven on roads or highways.
A motor vehicle is defined as a self-propelled vehicle that runs on land and not on rails. Examples of motor vehicles are automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, golf carts, etc. Theft of farm equipment, bulldozers, airplanes, boats, and construction equipment are not included.
Damages arising out of a vehicle collision
Any self-propelled vehicle licensed for highway use or used on the highway.
Any self-propelled vehicle, including a motor vehicle combination, not operated upon rails or guideway, excluding vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and motorized bicycles as defined in section 316.003, Florida Statutes.
A motor vehicle is an automobile, bus, truck, trailer, recreational vehicle, motorized bicycle, or similar transportational device, or any other motor vehicle as defined in the Ohio Revised Code.
A machine, usually on rubber tires, that is propelled by means other than muscle power, and which does not operate on rails.
A self-propelled wheeled conveyance, such as a car or truck that does not run on rails.
A motor vehicle is a machine which incorporates a (sometimes known as an engine), and which is used for transportation on land. The internal combustion engine is the most common motor choice, although electric motors or other types are sometimes used. Motor vehicles are usually equipped with wheels, and usually operate on roads.