Automobiles in your nation

[The SLC Protectorate]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation? Yes, obviously
If so, how common is their usage? Extremely common
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? A comprehensive exam must be passed in order to acquire a driver's license. They must be registered with the government, and annual inspections are performed to ensure that all vehicles are roadworthy. Vehicles that fail the inspections and are not restored to roadworthy condition within a specific timeframe are seized by the government and usually made available for sale via the Federal Automobile Exchange Program, so they can find new owners that will give them a proper home.
How does the the overall society view them? Positively; the Glorious Automotive Technate would not have it any other way. It is illegal to protest the automobile industry, and nations that outlaw, oppose or suppress the automobile are seen as subpar and lacking in culture and proper leadership.
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system? Yes, the vestiges of one exists.
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? It's spotty at best.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? It's a user-pays system.
How does your overall society view them? They're inherently awful; they don't go where they're needed, and they're full of criminals, vagrants, and urine.
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Extremely common, obviously
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Boats must be registered, and it is illegal for a bicycle to travel on roads that are exclusively for cars. Bicycles are made to stick to their own seperate paths.
How does you overall society view them? For hobby and recreation, and little else.

[Malgrave]

Private automobiles have become an essential in most modern societes. Western civilizations can barely imagine life without them. However, other societies may place less ephasis on this mode of transportation, with some relying primarily on public transportation, and others using means such as bikes, walking, or whatever best suits the area. Recently some concern has arrisen about there usage due to environmental and safety concerns, though the necessity of them in some places has prevented much change. How are automobiles regarded within your nation?

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation? Automobiles are legal
If so, how common is there usage? Automobile usage is uncommon, most citizens use public transport
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Safety, Environmental and Noise regulation apply
How does the the overall society view them? A danger to the environment
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system? Yes. Malgravean Cities, Town's and Villages are constructed around the public transport system.
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? Extensive, Metro, Monorail, Tram, High-speed rail and bus networks are currently in place.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Safety, Efficiency, Cost, Cleanliness etc
How does your overall society view them? We aim to have the best public transport system in the world.
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Running and cylcing is very popular with those who have short commutes, a minority of those with jobs on the coast/river-front do take a boat to work. Ferries are a popular mean of transport with those who fear bridges.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Safety, Efficiency, Noise, Cost
How does you overall society view them? Very good.

Malgravean cars are hydrogen powered and often look like this.

[Calimera]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation? Ye of course!
If so, how common is there usage? Quite common, but the government is encouraging public transport.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? We have Highway Ports were people pay
How does the the overall society view them? Quite good , people accept moving with public transport like train and 'Colectivos'
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system? Yes we do!
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? Quite Common, for people in the city more than others.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? You can't smoke
How does your overall society view them? Good
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Common, boating not so much, but only for reacreative use. In the big cities they are less common.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
How does you overall society view them? They think it's good for the health

[United Kingdom UK1]

Thank you for this excellent survey. Much like our traffic-related one to come soon!
(OOC: Also applies to my main nation Astholm, too, so consider this as one.)
Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation? Yes, very much so.
If so, how common is there usage? Very common, we have a car culture.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Driver's licence (legal age 17), road tax, roadworthiness tests (MoT), Traffic Signs and General Regulations (TSRGD). Too detailed to go into on the TSRGD part, but it includes road signing and road regulations.
How does the the overall society view them? Automobiles make up part of the Britishmancestrian culture; they're a huge part of it. Do not slag off automobiles, or, for that matter motorcycles here, it's considered offensive; unlike constructive criticism. Electric cars are not that common, or popular, yet.
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system? Yes
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? Common
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Traffic Signs and General Regulations (TSRGD)
How does your overall society view them? Part of daily life
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Bicycles, pedestrians etc.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Traffic Signs and General Regulations (TSRGD) - with laws/regulations on buses, specific road signing, and
Pedestrian Zones.
How does you overall society view them? Again, part of daily life.

If you have further questions do not hesitate to ask.

The Britishmancestrian Government

[Likorya (Ancient)]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation? Of course
If so, how common is there usage? Very, especially among the middle and upper classes
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Many, including speed limits, age restrictions (16+), minimum safety standards, laws against intoxication while driving, etc.
How does the the overall society view them? Most people view them as esirable and convenient.
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system? We have several
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? Fairly, especially among the working and lower-middle classes
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Many, including speed limits, minimum safety standards, minimum number of rail inspections/year, maximum passenger numbers, etc.
How does your overall society view them? Generally as inferior to automobiles; cheap - for the lower classes.
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Very, mainly as a hobby
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Few, most are unwritten rules or codes which people abide by. Bicycles may not cycle on the pavement.
How does you overall society view them? More as a hobby than as a means of getting to places (apart from the lower classes who see them as a leitimate mode of transportation) with the exception of canal boats which are seen as home by the people who live on them.

[Wen Sagev]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation?
They are.

If so, how common is there usage?
The simple fact that our nation barely has any importation of car makes walking, bycicles, and motorbikes the most common vehicles.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
There is none, they are free to use them however they want due to the lack of usage of them.

How does the the overall society view them?
Cars are certainly something barely seen around here, most of them are destroyed because of the old anarchic state that reigned in our nation so they are seen as some kind of technological advancement of other countries.

Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system?
Nothing but a simple bus system.

If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use?
It only connects the major population cores of the country, it is widely used to arrive to Wen Sagev, our capital and principal New Industry zone.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
None, they are firmly controlled by the state.

How does your overall society view them?
Simply as a mean of transportation to their job or to the commercial cores of Wen Sagev.

AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation?
Very, very common, lack of cars, and the simplicity of the public transportation system made it so.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
None

How does you overall society view them?
For the small population cores, it is the mean to arrive to the nearest Public Transportation area of the bigger population cores to then go to Wen Sagev if they have any business there.

[Industrial Republics]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation?
Yes, they are, and are a large part of our market within and outside the nation.
If so, how common is there usage?
Mostly for transportation of products, more commonly used outside large cities.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
Standard size limits on regular roads, speed limits, and weight capacities.
How does the the overall society view them?
They're a common sight.

Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system?
Yes, it is 5% of our national budget.
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use?
It is very extensive mostly focusing in train within major cities and out - Also funding in public trams and buses.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
They are regulated by the state and have capacity limits.
How does your overall society view them?
With an overall positive look.

Alternative Transportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation?
A lot, but there are no records for bikes, walking and jogging. Boats are however very commonly used due to the amount of waterways within and around the nation.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
Standard size and fuel consumption laws for boats.
How does you overall society view them?
Same as public.

[Syreene states]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation?
Yes.
If so, how common is there usage?
Fairly common, and just about every household has one.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
Liscencing Requirements, Emissions and safety standards, general traffic rules, et cetera.
How does the the overall society view them?
Positively.
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system?
Yes.
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use?
Extremely, on both counts, as the three main parts of the system, Light rail (Subways, Elevated rail, and Street cars,) High Speed Rail, and Ferry lines cover 95% of the nations population.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
Safety and environmental standards, and then a nominal fee for the use of the system.
How does your overall society view them?
Positively.
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation?
Fairly common.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
No, save a boating license, and emissions controls on boats.
How does you overall society view them?
Great way to get exercise.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

Automobiles are common where public transport cannot reach, despite heavy investment. There has to be roads for really hilly terrain where building tube tunnels or rail links to hilly areas would be obviously impossible. Then there are motorways for high speed road traffic.

[Arashin]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation? Legal under the Automobile Act of 1924
If so, how common is there usage? Relatively uncommon due to society development of public transportation.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Under the Automobile Act Amendment of 2011 - Vehicles are under heavy restriction due to no developed roads beyond the Eco-World.
How does the the overall society view them? As an waste of allocated resources, but find them as secondary for rough work.

Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system? The entire Eco-World has high-powered trains, capable of looping to other Sky-Cities at velocities of 90,000km/h. Aswell as optional slower trains for transfer between other worlds.
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? Everyday Use.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Regulations follow the High Lords demands.
How does your overall society view them? The best mode of transportation following terrorist uses of automobiles within the Middle Eastern world.

AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Relatively common, recommended to keep the National Health Average high, as it allows relatively moderate tax cuts in response.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Follows demands of the High Lord
How does you overall society view them? An excellent mean to cut tax burdens each Financial Taxing.

[Helghast empire]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation?: yes they are
If so, how common is there usage?: relatively uncommon
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?: none really
How does the the overall society view them?: they're a means of transportation to be used occasionally but not very often as to waste resources.
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system?: yes, we have underground locomotives, sky trains, bus services, taxis are banned though.
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use?: used much more often than private automobiles
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?: none what so ever, but it must be maintained by the government, not private industries.
How does your overall society view them?: excellent for the collective good of the people.
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation?: more often then cars actually.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?: none
How does you overall society view them?: helps to save resources and benefits health, but it's kind of a strain on the body.

[Radictistan]

Automobiles are legal in Radictistan. It would be crazy, not to mention tyrannical, to prohibit the ownership or use of such useful devices. At present, there only about 180 personal vehicles in Radictistan for every 1000 residents. The low national income level precludes a higher automobile ownership rate. Radictistani automobiles tend to be built with economy in mind over all other considerations, with the exception of those vehicles bound for the luxury market. There is very little regulation of automobile usage. Drivers have to be licensed and are required to have a token amount of liability insurances, although those provisions only apply when one is driving on a public road. Most Radictistanis aspire to own a car at some point in their lives, but their isn't any kind of national "car culture." Motor vehicles are seen as tools, not symbols.

Most cities of note in Radictistan have an extensive system of buses and trams. Some larger cities have full grade-separated heavy rail systems. Most Radictistanis depend on public transit for their daily commute and much of their other travel. These systems are seen as a godsend by the majority of the population and there is little controversy over spending public money on them.

[Sibirsky]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation?
Yes.

If so, how common is there usage?
Extremely common.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
None.

How does the the overall society view them?
Favorably.

Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system?
Yes.

If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use?
It's in the cities, and connecting the cities. Most people still drive to work. Only one city, has a majority of commuters using public transportation to get to work.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
None.

How does your overall society view them?
Neutral.

AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation?
Relatively rare. In some cities a few people jog, bike or walk to work, but it's not common.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
None.

How does you overall society view them?
Neutral.

Sibirskyans love their automobiles. It is a symbol of freedom and a status symbol to some.

The latest automobile data shows the following;

There are 5,233,002,502 total passenger vehicles in Sibirsky.
2,056,937,813 SUVs and pickup trucks.

Of these 30.6% are more than 10 years old
17.8% are 7-10 years old
20.6% are 3-6 years old
30.9% are less than 2 years old

The median car is 4.1 years old

1985 was a record year for automobile sales as 72,066,142 cars were sold in Sibirsky.
Sales have been in decline every year since 1999 when 49,730,773 cars were sold. This is seen as a normal market fluctuation. In 2008, 40,492,008 cars were sold.

The median car sold this year had a MSRP of $45,238.20, however few people pay the sticker price in Sibirsky. The median discount in 2009 was $7,576.71. Meaning the average buyer of a new car paid only $37,661.49.

The average fuel economy has improved steadily over the years, even as cars have become more powerful. In 1960, the average fuel economy for a car sold in Sibirsky was 9.9 MPG. By 1970 it actually declined to 9.6 MPG. By 1980 it was 10.6 MPG. In 1990 it reached 13.2 MPG. In 2000 it reached 13.5 MPG and this year the average car sold consumes 14.1 MPG.

[Lotrabme]

This, Used by the Nobility and wealthier folks, most others who have automobiles have 50's ish styled vehicles

Automobiles are relatively common yes, in the larger cities

Public Transportation is very common though, alot of people take the bus or train alot, many do drive cars though, air transport is common as well in air buses

Alternative forms, such as biking and walking, some use it to get places, others use it recreationally, in the hippie communities and more rural places its the only way to get around

[Galonica]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation?
Yes
How common is their usage?
Relatively common
What laws or regulations do you have on their use?
You must have a license to drive a car, which you can obtain after a driving test at the age of 16. All cars must go 20+ miles to the gallon, and use something other than just gasoline (hybrids, electric, fuel cell).
How does the overall society view them?
Most think their fine, but prefer to use public transportation to help save the environment.
Most popular brand:
BMW

Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system?
Yes
How extensive is it?
Buses: Throughout the province it's in
Train: Throughout the country
Boat: Any seaport or riverport
How common is it?
Daily
What regulations are there?
No alcohol on the buses; must be at least 18 to travel alone

Alternative Transportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation?
Common in smaller towns
What safety regulations does your nation have?
Bike lanes, crosswalks
How does society view alternative transportation?
Okay. Cheap and convenient.

[Seperate Vermont]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation?
Yes.
If so, how common is there usage?
Relatively common. There are alternatives that are widely used.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
Mostly those that follow within the lines of safety.
How does the the overall society view them?
Not much to view about them, and it would depend on the automobile.
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system?
Yes
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use?
It is used quite commonly, and is fairly comprehensive and extensive around the nation.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
Same as above (public safety).
How does your overall society view them?
Favorably, considering it can be more efficient. Common social use.
Alternative Transportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation?
Very.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any?
Nothing except safety in general
How does you overall society view them?
Very favorably, a norm.

[Renbokia]

Only military personell and police officers have vehicles, even going to their homes and going grocery shopping.

[Naurobia]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation? Yes
If so, how common is there usage? There are about 400 automobiles per 1000 people in Naurobia
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? You have to be have a drivers license
How does the the overall society view them? They see them as necessary is some places
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system? Yes
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? It is fairly extensive and fairly common
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? None
How does your overall society view them? They view it positively
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Fairly common
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? If you are boating then you need a boating license and if you are biking then you need to wear a helmet if you are under 18
How does you overall society view them? Positively

[Brittania and the Indies]

Automobiles
Are automobiles legal in your nation? Yes
If so, how common is there usage? Very rare. Their are only 576 automoiles in the entire nation, with 523 being owned by the Peerage, and the remainder by diplomatic staff.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? None. You could kill 50 people with them with no consequence.
How does the the overall society view them? As evil, murdering machines
Public Transportation
Does your nation have a public transportation system? Yes
If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? It is uncommon.
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Only the basic laws on horseriding
How does your overall society view them? As an oddity
AlternativeTransportation
How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Extremely common
What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? None
How does you overall society view them? Useful and worthwhile

[Kreanoltha]

Automobiles

Are automobiles legal in your nation? Yes, they are a form of property and no restrictions are placed on property.

If so, how common is there usage? Very common. Most Kreanolthan cities are massive so you really should have one.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? None.

How does the the overall society view them? They are a necessity.

Public Transportation

Does your nation have a public transportation system? We do have buses, taxis, ect, but they are privately owned and operated.

If so, how extensive is it, or how common is its use? Not very. We don't really like riding in shared spaces.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? None.

How does your overall society view them? They're what you use when you're too drunk toy drive yourself.

AlternativeTransportation

How common is the use of alternative transportation (bikes, walking, jogging, boating, etc.) within your nation? Not very common at all.

What laws or regulations do you have on their use, if any? Not a one.

How does you overall society view them? They're an oddity.