Are Pagani cars street-legal in the United States? The legality of driving a Pagani Zonda in the US is a topic of interest for many enthusiasts. However, the reality is that these vehicles, known for their exceptional design and performance, are not generally street-legal in the US. Despite this, there are a few exceptions. Approximately 10 Pagani Zondas are in the US and are occasionally driven on public roads.
These rare instances of Pagani Zondas being driven legally on US streets are made possible through special provisions. Most of these cars are in the US under what is known as a “Show and Display” title. This special title is granted by both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Under this designation, Pagani Zondas are allowed to be driven for up to 2,500 miles per year, making them more than just museum pieces. This arrangement offers a unique opportunity for Pagani owners to showcase and enjoy their extraordinary vehicles on American roads.
The “Show and Display” title allows a limited number of vehicles that do not meet standard US safety and emissions regulations to be driven for exhibition purposes. This exception recognizes the significance of these exceptional automobiles in the automotive world. While the majority of Pagani Zondas in the US are not street-legal by standard regulations, this special provision offers a glimpse of these extraordinary machines in action on public roads, albeit within strict limitations.
(Response: No, Pagani Zondas are not street-legal in the US, but there are approximately 10 exceptions that have a “Show and Display” title allowing them to be driven up to 2,500 miles per year.)