unroadworthy

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ roadworthy.

Adjective

unroadworthy (comparative more unroadworthy, superlative most unroadworthy)

  1. (automotive, road transport) Describing a vehicle which is not safe for use on the road.
    Coordinate term: roadworthy
    • 2023 August 23, “The Dangers of Unroadworthy Automobiles and the Legal Implications”, in Robert J. DeBry[1]:
      When an unroadworthy vehicle causes an accident, it opens up a complex legal situation.