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Motor vehicle

A motor vehicle is a machine, usually with wheels, used for transportation on land, usually on roads.

Some common examples:
*a motorized bicycle
*a motorcycle
*an automobile
*a truck
*a bus

In most jurisdictions use of different classes of vehicle is governed by a traffic or highway code which determines amongst other things:
*who can drive (typically adults who hold a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle)
*in what circumstances one can drive (e.g., in possession of insurance, not drunk, etc.)
*where a vehicle can and cannot be driven
*speed limits
*right-of-way
*requirement to use specified equipment (motorcycle helmet, safety belt, etc.)
*requirements for vehicles to meet standards of safety, to display a license plate, etc.

External links

*Driving licence on webpage European Union
*UK driving licence info



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