49 U.S.C. § 33107 — Voluntary vehicle identification standards

submitted 32 years ago by Pub. L. 103-272 to r/title-49-TRANSPORTATION · 160 words · no verdicts yet

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Owners can voluntarily mark vehicle parts with ID numbers for anti-theft purposes. The Secretary sets a practical standard for this, but following it is optional. Skipping it brings no penalty, and doesn't excuse anyone from the mandatory marking rules.

(a) Election To Inscribe or Affix Identifying Marks — The Secretary of Transportation may set, by regulation, a vehicle theft prevention standard letting someone choose to mark major parts of a vehicle they made or own, for purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 511 and related laws. The standard may include registering that identification with the Secretary or someone the Secretary designates. (b) Standard Requirements — This standard must be workable and use relevant, objective criteria. (c) Voluntary Compliance — Following this standard is optional. Not following it brings no penalty or enforcement under this chapter. (d) Compliance With Other Standards — Following this voluntary standard doesn't excuse a manufacturer from the mandatory requirements under section 33102 or 33103.

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(a)Election To Inscribe or Affix Identifying Marks.—

The Secretary of Transportation by regulation may prescribe a vehicle theft prevention standard under which a person may elect to inscribe or affix an identifying number or symbol on major parts of a motor vehicle manufactured or owned by the person for purposes of section 511 of title 18 and related provisions. The standard may include provisions for registration of the identification with the Secretary or a person designated by the Secretary.

(b)Standard Requirements.—

The standard under this section shall be practicable and provide relevant objective criteria.

(c)Voluntary Compliance.—

Compliance with the standard under this section is voluntary. Failure to comply does not subject a person to a penalty or enforcement under this chapter.

(d)Compliance With Other Standards.—

Compliance with the standard under this section does not relieve a manufacturer from a requirement of a standard prescribed under section 33102 or 33103 of this title.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1083.)

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1994Enacted · Pub. L. 103-272 · 108 Stat. 1083

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