UCR Theft of MV describes what kind of vehicle?

• A. Watercraft.
• B. Non-motorized bicycle.
• C. Self-propelled vehicle on land that is non-car
• D. Self-propelled, runs on land, and carries people or cargo.

Answer: (D)

UCR Theft of MV covers thefts of motor vehicles, defined as self-propelled machines that run on land and are used to transport people or cargo. Watercraft operate on water, so they aren’t in this category. A non-motorized bicycle isn’t motorized, so it doesn’t fit the motor vehicle definition. The important distinction is that the vehicle must have a motor, operate on land, and be used to carry people or goods. Therefore, describing it as a self-propelled, land-based vehicle that carries people or cargo best matches the definition.