Vehicle and driver regulations ballot measures

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As a state ballot measure topic, vehicle and driver regulations include measures regarding drivers and motor vehicles, such as licensing, registration, seatbelts, and other standards. The topic is grouped within the infrastructure policy area.

This page provides information on:

• upcoming ballot measures and
• a comprehensive list of ballot measures by year and state.

Upcoming ballot measures

See also: 2026 ballot measures and 2027 ballot measures

The following is a list of state ballot measures related to vehicle and driver regulations certified for this year and future elections:

2026

1. Arizona Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
2. North Dakota Remove Restrictions on Vehicle Window Tinting Initiative (2026) - Potential

List of ballot measures

Click the tabs to view state ballot measures related to vehicle and driver regulations, organized by year or state.

Year

State

2026

1. Arizona Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
2. North Dakota Remove Restrictions on Vehicle Window Tinting Initiative (2026) - Potential

2022

1. California Proposition 30, Tax on Income Above $2 Million for Zero-Emissions Vehicles and Wildfire Prevention Initiative (2022)
2. Massachusetts Question 4, Remove Proof of Citizenship or Immigration Status for Driver's License Applications Referendum (2022)

2020

1. Massachusetts Question 1, "Right to Repair Law" Vehicle Data Access Requirement Initiative (2020)

2012

1. Massachusetts Question 1, "Right to Repair" Initiative (2012)

2004

1. California Proposition 65, Local Government Revenue Reduction Voter Approval Requirement Initiative (2004)

1994

1. Massachusetts Question 2, Require the Wearing Seat Belts Referendum (1994)
2. South Dakota Referred Law 2, Require Use of Seat Belts Referendum (1994)

1990

1. Oregon Measure 9, Seatbelt Use Requirement Initiative (1990)

1989

1. North Dakota Measure 5, Seat Belt Requirement Referendum (December 1989)
2. North Dakota Seat Belt Use, Measure 5 (1989)

1988

1. Montana Seatbelt Use, I-110 (1988)
2. Oregon Measure 3, Vehicle Seatbelt Requirement Measure (1988)

1986

1. Massachusetts Question 5, Mandatory Seat Belt Usage Referendum (1986)
2. Nebraska Referendum 401, Mandatory Seat Belts Referendum (1986)

1984

1. Utah Proposition 1, Permit the Legislature to Make a Property Tax Exemption for Motor Vehicles and Create a Registration Fee Amendment (1984)

1982

1. Missouri Proposition A, Large Commercial Vehicles on Highways Referendum (April 1982)

1980

1. Massachusetts Question 2, "Proposition 2½" Limit on Property Taxes Initiative (1980)

1976

1. Arizona Proposition 300, Abolishment of Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections Measure (1976)

1972

1. Florida Amendment 4, Motor Vehicle Licensing Revenue for Education Amendment (1972)

1965

1. Florida Amendment 5, Motor Vehicle Definition for Taxation Amendment (1965)

1964

1. Florida Amendment 3, Motor Vehicle Licensing Revenue for School Purposes Amendment (1964)

1959

1. New York Amendment 1, Department of Motor Vehicles Amendment (1959)

1950

1. Massachusetts Question 5, Uniform Statewide Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Setting Initiative (1950)

1940

1. Michigan Proposal No. 3, Carriers on Public Highways Referendum (1940)
2. South Dakota Amendment A, Taxes for Highways Measure (1940)

1936

1. Colorado Tax on Motor Vehicle Ownership, Measure 1 (1936)

1934

1. Michigan Proposal No. 3, Motor Vehicle Tax and Fees Regulations Initiative (1934)

1930

1. South Dakota Referred Law, Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Referendum (1930)

1926

1. Colorado Measure 3, Motor Vehicle Taxes Amendment (1926)

Arizona

1. Arizona Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
2. Arizona Proposition 300, Abolishment of Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections Measure (1976)

California

1. California Proposition 30, Tax on Income Above $2 Million for Zero-Emissions Vehicles and Wildfire Prevention Initiative (2022)
2. California Proposition 65, Local Government Revenue Reduction Voter Approval Requirement Initiative (2004)

Colorado

1. Colorado Measure 3, Motor Vehicle Taxes Amendment (1926)
2. Colorado Tax on Motor Vehicle Ownership, Measure 1 (1936)

Florida

1. Florida Amendment 3, Motor Vehicle Licensing Revenue for School Purposes Amendment (1964)
2. Florida Amendment 4, Motor Vehicle Licensing Revenue for Education Amendment (1972)
3. Florida Amendment 5, Motor Vehicle Definition for Taxation Amendment (1965)

Massachusetts

1. Massachusetts Question 1, "Right to Repair" Initiative (2012)
2. Massachusetts Question 1, "Right to Repair Law" Vehicle Data Access Requirement Initiative (2020)
3. Massachusetts Question 2, "Proposition 2½" Limit on Property Taxes Initiative (1980)
4. Massachusetts Question 2, Require the Wearing Seat Belts Referendum (1994)
5. Massachusetts Question 4, Remove Proof of Citizenship or Immigration Status for Driver's License Applications Referendum (2022)
6. Massachusetts Question 5, Mandatory Seat Belt Usage Referendum (1986)
7. Massachusetts Question 5, Uniform Statewide Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Setting Initiative (1950)

Michigan

1. Michigan Proposal No. 3, Carriers on Public Highways Referendum (1940)
2. Michigan Proposal No. 3, Motor Vehicle Tax and Fees Regulations Initiative (1934)

Missouri

1. Missouri Proposition A, Large Commercial Vehicles on Highways Referendum (April 1982)

Montana

1. Montana Seatbelt Use, I-110 (1988)

Nebraska

1. Nebraska Referendum 401, Mandatory Seat Belts Referendum (1986)

New York

1. New York Amendment 1, Department of Motor Vehicles Amendment (1959)

North Dakota

1. North Dakota Measure 5, Seat Belt Requirement Referendum (December 1989)
2. North Dakota Remove Restrictions on Vehicle Window Tinting Initiative (2026) - Potential
3. North Dakota Seat Belt Use, Measure 5 (1989)

Oregon

1. Oregon Measure 3, Vehicle Seatbelt Requirement Measure (1988)
2. Oregon Measure 9, Seatbelt Use Requirement Initiative (1990)

South Dakota

1. South Dakota Amendment A, Taxes for Highways Measure (1940)
2. South Dakota Referred Law, Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Referendum (1930)
3. South Dakota Referred Law 2, Require Use of Seat Belts Referendum (1994)

Utah

1. Utah Proposition 1, Permit the Legislature to Make a Property Tax Exemption for Motor Vehicles and Create a Registration Fee Amendment (1984)

See also

• List of ballot measures by topic