Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle is primarily what offense class?

• A. Felony (Class B)
• B. Misdemeanor (Class A)
• C. Felony (Class C)
• D. Misdemeanor (Class B)

Answer: (B)

Unauthorized use of a vehicle is a theft-like crime where someone uses another person's vehicle without permission, with the intent to temporarily use it and then return it. Because this is a non-violent property offense and typically involves limited harm or value, it is classified as a misdemeanor rather than a felony. Among misdemeanors, it sits at the higher end of seriousness (Class A) in many jurisdictions, reflecting the act of taking a vehicle without consent but without the more extreme factors that would push it into felony territory—such as substantial damage, greater value, use of a weapon, or repeat offenses. So the standard classification fits as a misdemeanor in Class A, rather than a felony or a lesser misdemeanor class.