street-legal
Approved for roads
Street-legal describes a vehicle that meets all requirements for use on public roads—proper lights, signals, mirrors, emissions standards, and registration.
The term often appears when discussing vehicles that might not obviously qualify: Is that dune buggy street-legal?
A street-legal motorcycle has been modified or certified for highway use rather than track-only racing.
Formal recording of participation
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- license plateVehicle identification marker
certification · VIN · title · roadworthy · homologation · safety standards · noise limits · smog check
Altered in form or purpose
- track carVehicle for closed courses
- race carCompetition speed vehicle
- kit carSelf-assembled motor vehicle
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
import · JDM · gray market · side-by-side · ATV · dune buggy · golf cart · go-kart
Front vehicle lamps
- taillightsVehicle's backward-facing illumination
- turn signalsFlashing directional vehicle lights
- brake lightsRear vehicle warning indicators
- mirrorsReflective glass surfaces
seatbelts · horn · windshield · bumper · speedometer · odometer · catalytic converter · muffler
Trade in replacement parts
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- body kitAftermarket vehicle panels
- air intakeEngine's atmosphere entry point
suspension · roll cage · widebody · nitrous · wheels · lowering · cat-back
Crash-activated vehicle cushions
- antilock brakesSkid-preventing stopping system
- crumple zonesEngineered collision-absorbing sections
- traction controlSystem limiting wheel spin
- rearview cameraVehicle reversing display system
blind spot monitor · stability control · daytime running lights · tire pressure monitoring · head restraints · safety glass · emergency braking
registration
Formal recording of participation
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
license plate · certification · VIN · title · roadworthy · homologation · safety standards · noise limits · smog check · MOT
converted
Altered in form or purpose
- track carVehicle for closed courses
- race carCompetition speed vehicle
- kit carSelf-assembled motor vehicle
replica · import · JDM · gray market · side-by-side · ATV · dune buggy · golf cart · go-kart · motorcycle
headlights
Front vehicle lamps
- taillightsVehicle's backward-facing illumination
- turn signalsFlashing directional vehicle lights
- brake lightsRear vehicle warning indicators
mirrors · seatbelts · horn · windshield · bumper · speedometer · odometer · catalytic converter · muffler · reflectors
aftermarket
Trade in replacement parts
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- body kitAftermarket vehicle panels
air intake · suspension · roll cage · widebody · nitrous · wheels · lowering · cat-back
airbags
Crash-activated vehicle cushions
- antilock brakesSkid-preventing stopping system
- crumple zonesEngineered collision-absorbing sections
- traction controlSystem limiting wheel spin
rearview camera · blind spot monitor · stability control · daytime running lights · tire pressure monitoring · head restraints · safety glass · emergency braking
street-legalillegal
Forbidden by statute
unroadworthy · unlicensed · unregistered · non-compliant · prohibited
street-legaloff-road
Unpaved driving territory
track car · race car · purpose-built · dragster · sprint car
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