Model Legislation

AAMVA, through its standing committees and their respective working groups, develops model legislation as a resource for jurisdiction members in motor vehicle and law enforcement agencies to provide a legal framework for implementing programs.  

file - 01/28/2026

Model Intelligent Speed Assistance Act (ISAA)

The intent of this model legislation is to promote uniform adoption across jurisdictions to ensure continuity for those jurisdictions that have chosen to implement an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) program and to support interstate reciprocity between participating jurisdictions.

file - 10/13/2025

NMVTIS Junk/Salvage and Insurance (Total Loss) Vehicle Reporting Model Legislation

This model legislation is designed to help AAMVA jurisdictions establish or strengthen legislative authority for comprehensive state reporting on junk, salvage, and insurance vehicles. It outlines registration, reporting, and enforcement obligations for entities managing such vehicles, ensuring...

file - 10/30/2023

Model Ignition Interlock Program Legislation

Model Ignition Interlock Program Legislation

file - 09/01/2023

Distracted Driving

Model Legislation for Distracted Driving

file - 02/01/2023

Mobile Driver's License Model Legislation

Developed to facilitate the uniformity of proposed legislative changes related to implementation of mDL in various jurisdictions. 

file - 05/16/2021

Reducing Suspended Drivers and Alternative Reinstatement Sample Legislation

Reducing Suspended Drivers and Alternative Reinstatement Sample Legislation

file - 12/04/2019

Facial Recognition Program Model Legislation

Facial Recognition Program Model Legislation

file - 08/23/2018

Persons with Disabilities Placards and License Plates Sample Legislation and Notable Court Cases

Persons with Disabilities Placards and License Plates Sample Legislation and Notable Court Cases

file - 08/17/2009

Model Problem Driver Intervention and Education Program

Model Problem Driver Intervention and Education Program

file - 11/24/2007

Contracting for Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Model Legislation on Contracting for Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

file - 10/15/2007

Disclosure of Information Contained in Motor Vehicle Records

Model Legislation on Disclosure of Information Contained in Motor Vehicle Records

file - 09/25/2007

Electronic Lien and Title

Model Legislation for Electronic Lien and Title

file - 09/18/2007

Advertising of Motor Vehicles Over the Internet and Jurisdiction of State Courts

Model Legislation for Advertising of Motor Vehicles Over the Internet and Jurisdiction of State Courts

file - 08/16/2007

Electronic Records Model Law

Electronic Records Model Law

file - 07/13/2007

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling by Third Parties

Model Legislation on Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling by Third Parties

file - 06/23/2007

Reporting of Driver Impairment Model Law

Reporting of Driver Impairment Model Law

file - 06/17/2007

NMVTIS Prospective Purchaser Inquiry Fee

Model Legislation for NMVTIS Prospective Purchaser Inquiry Fee

file - 04/05/2007

Model Legislation for Excessively Raised Vehicles

Model Legislation for Excessively Raised Vehicles

file - 03/27/2007

Contracting for Driver Testing and Licensing

Model Legislation for Contracting for Driver Testing and Licensing

file - 12/03/2003

Low Speed Vehicles

Model Legislation for Low Speed Vehicles

file - 09/27/2003

Digital Signatures Model Law

Digital Signatures Model Law

file - 09/14/2003

Motor Vehicle Inspections by Independent Contractors and Self Inspectors

Model Legislation on Motor Vehicle Inspections by Independent Contractors and Self Inspectors

file - 08/23/2003

Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices, Fraud, and Internet Transactions

Model Legislation on Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices, Fraud, and Internet Transactions

file - 08/16/2003

Minimum Penalties and Sanctions for Unlawful Application and/or Use of DL/ID Card

Model Law on Minimum Penalties and Sanctions for Unlawful Application and/or Use of DL/ID Card

file - 08/15/2003

Motor Carrier Staggered Registration

Model Legislation on Motor Carrier Staggered Registration

file - 05/14/2003

Transmission of Driver License Images to Agencies of Other States

Model Legislation on Transmission of Driver License Images to Agencies of Other States

file - 05/03/2003

Limiting Information Collection and Use of Machine-Readable Technology

Model Legislation for Limiting Information Collection and Use of Machine-Readable Technology

file - 02/07/2003

Driver License Testing and Application Processing by Third Parties

Model Legislation for Driver License Testing and Application Processing by Third Parties

file - 01/08/2003

Driver License Foreign Reciprocity Agreement

Model Driver License Foreign Reciprocity Agreement