§1971. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

1.  Event data recorder.  "Event data recorder" means a feature that is installed by the manufacturer of a motor vehicle and does one or more of the following for the purpose of capturing data for retrieval after a crash:

A. Records vehicle speed, direction or both;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

B. Records vehicle location data;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

C. Records vehicle steering performance;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

D. Records vehicle brake performance, including whether brakes were applied before the crash;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

E. Records the driver's seatbelt status; and   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

F. Has the ability to transmit information concerning a crash in which the motor vehicle has been involved to a central communication system when a crash occurs.   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

[PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

2.  Owner.  "Owner" means:

A. A person having all the incidents of ownership, including the legal title of the motor vehicle, whether or not the person lends, rents or creates a security interest in the motor vehicle;   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

B. A person entitled to the possession of the motor vehicle as the purchaser under a security agreement; or   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

C. A person entitled to possession of the motor vehicle as lessee pursuant to a written lease agreement, as long as the agreement at inception is for a period of at least 3 months.   [PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

[PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).