SAM (automotive)

SAM (from Samochód Amatorski Motoru; Amateur Motor Car), in Polish law, is a kind of vehicle, usually car, motorcycle or tractor made by yourself or in a workshop.^[1] It is made in a single copy, less often in a small series. It is created by a thorough alteration of a serial vehicle or by building it from scratch. A vehicle brand "SAM" under the Act [ Prawo o ruchu drogowym ] Error: {{Lang}}: invalid parameter: |l= (help) is a vehicle built using body, chassis or frame, own design.^[2] The construction uses many components of serial vehicles. The name derives from the popular in the 1950s in Poland by the competition of the weekly Motor [pl] called Auto Amatorski Motoru, in which the editors of the magazine presented handcrafted constructions by workers or craftsmen ^[3].

"SAM" tractors are used in agriculture and horticulture, most often without approval and registration - hence they are not allowed for road traffic on public roads.

Vehicle registration requires technical inspection ^[4].

The scope of tests allowing for admission to traffic is specified in the regulation by the Minister of Infrastructure of October 22, 2004 (Journal of Laws No. 238, item 2395) ^[5] on tests of compliance of historic vehicles and "SAM" brand vehicles with technical conditions ^[6].

Reservations regarding registration:

Self-built vehicle using Body, Chassis or frame of own design, brand of which is referred to as "SAM" without specifying model type^[7]
Engine and you cannot build it yourself - documents for the complete engine assembly must be submitted for registration.