[Blindtlk] owning a vehicle

[Julie J.]

I emailed the state DMV using their online contact form yesterday.  I 
asked about both state and federal laws.  Hopefully I'll hear back soon.

Julie


On 3/12/2012 7:56 AM, Hyde, David W. (ESC) wrote:
> I would doubt that it is a Federal law, since states tend to regulate all aspects of registration, and licensing for motor vehicles. I would contact the state DMV and talk to them.
>
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> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
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> Cheryl,
>
> I was told that it's a federal law not a state law.  also I was told this went into effect just last year.  I have also bought and owned cars in the past with no problem.  Again though that was in the past, things have apparently changed.
>
> Perhaps I'll give the lady a call and ask if she can provide more clarity about which specific law she is referring to.
>
> Julie
> On 3/11/2012 5:34 AM, cheryl echevarria wrote:
>> For someone who used to drive a car, no you don't have to have a license in order to purchase a car.  My mother bought mine for me after my dad died, and she never drove a day in her life.
>> Now even thought I only have a non-drivers license, I can assure you
>> they do not ask to see your driver's license to own or purchase a car You must have a Driver's license to drive a car, but no where does it say you need it to  buy a car.
>> In fact, I googled to DMV Department of Motor Vehicle in my state and also in Julie J state and no where does it say this.
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>>> From: atlanticstar1 at gmail.com
>>> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>>> Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:37:55 -0500
>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] owning a vehicle
>>>
>>> I sure haven't heard about any Federal law about having to have a
>>> license in order to purchase a car.  I know in some States the DMV
>>> won't register the car unless you purchase insurance in the license
>>> drivers name  So until your son reaches 18, your husband will
>>> probably be listed as the title holder along with yourself.
>>>
>>> Reese
>>>
>>> Heya all!
>>>
>>> I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about federal laws that have
>>> changed in the past year or so regarding having to have a drivers
>>> license to purchase a vehicle?
>>>
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