is it illegal to drive a european car in america?
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The short answer to whether or not it's legal to drive this type of vehicle is yes, it's perfectly legal. ... The caveat is that, just like any other car, right-hand vehicles must comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as written in the NHTSA regulations, EPA regulations, and have the proper registration.
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In most of Europe, there is no car rental age limit for drivers over the age of 65. Germany, France, Spain and the United Kingdom all have all car rental over 80 years old. In parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia there are restrictions or surcharges for senior drivers.
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Since they're non-standard, the legality of driving a right-hand drive car, or RHD, in the United States is probably the first question you have. The short answer to whether or not it's legal to drive this type of vehicle is yes, it's perfectly legal.
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A foreign license to drive in the United States will be considered valid in 49 states, except for Georgia, which requires a US driver's license for foreigners, known as an International Driving Permit (IDP). ... This means that it is possible to drive in America with your Australian, UK, Irish, or New Zealand license.
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As a non-French resident you can also only drive your car for a maximum of 6 months in a 12 month period before needing to register it. So basically you can drive your EU registered car for up to 6 months, or up to the point where you become a resident in France. After that, you need to register it.
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EU citizens who are not Spanish residents may drive their foreign-registered vehicles (cars, motorbikes and caravans) in Spain for up to 180 days (six months) in a calendar year as long as it is road-worthy in the country in which it is registered.
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However, it is not true, definitely not for all cars, that cars are cheaper in Europe. All new non-european cars are more expensive in Europe than in US. And we are talking about a significant difference. For European cars, e.g. new BMW is cheaper in US but now it is mainly due to the exchange rate.
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All new non-european cars are more expensive in Europe than in US. ... For European cars, e.g. new BMW is cheaper in US but now it is mainly due to the exchange rate. BMW 525i starts at $42 000 and in Europe at around 40 000 Euros, approx. $48 000.
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Using a sat nav while driving in France is completely legal but there are a number of instances where you could land into trouble. France law dictates that motorists must not use sat navs which can actively deter speeding cameras.
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Driving a right hand drive vehicle is not illegal and there is no (monetary) penalty. Newer vehicles will have to pass modern U.S. safety standards but classic automobiles won't require any modification. The main issue is that they are impractical.
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While owning an Agera in the U.S. is not illegal, the car does not meet certain federal standards. This makes it illegal to drive on American streets.
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However, since the third-generation RX-7 was produced in Japan until 2002, some right-hand-drive models can now be imported and driven legally in the U.S. ... So technically, no, the Mazda RX-7 is not illegal in the U.S., unless you're looking to import one of the last iterations of it.
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You can drive in EU and EEA countries in Europe with a valid UK driving licence. To drive in countries outside the EU you may also need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP).
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Since they are not USDOT compliant and less than 25 years old, they are not legal in the US. The newest Skyline that is legal in the US currently is 1989. The R34 will become legal to import in 2025, assuming the laws stay the same.
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It is true, towing is “not recommended” in the US by VW for the GTI. Most owners in this reddit are From the US and this is the correct info.
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Compared to the U.S., fuel is very expensive in Europe. In the old days, cars with automatic transmissions would eat up a good part of the engine power, so the car would lose performance and fuel efficiency. ... Compared to the U.S., fuel is very expensive in Europe.
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New Chevy Camaro And Corvette Sales Banned In Europe. Tip: don't move to Europe. ... The UK's Motoring Research has kindly posted a reminder that neither Chevy sports car will be available new in the island nation after August 31, 2019 because of new EU emissions rules.