HR 6257 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act of 1984
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 98-547.(1984-10-25)
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Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act of 1984 - Title I: Improved Identification for Passenger Motor Vehicles and Parts - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a vehicle theft prevention standard applicable to major parts (and replacements for such parts) installed by manufacturers into passenger motor vehicles designated as high theft lines. Declares that such standard shall apply to vehicles and parts manufactured after it takes effect. Prohibits such standard from requiring any part to have more than a single identification, and any motor vehicle to have identification of more than 14 of its major parts. Sets forth prohibitions with respect to identifying major replacement parts. Prescribes the methods for: (1) designating high theft vehicle lines and parts; and (2) determining the theft rate for passenger motor vehicles. Sets forth cost limitations for the vehicle theft prevention standard with respect to manufacturers of applicable vehicles and parts. Authorizes the Secretary to grant exemptions from such standard to vehicle lines equipped with approved antitheft devices. Sets forth compliance provis…
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Cosponsors (16)
12 Democrats4 Republicans