In this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) Federal government.—The term “Federal Government” includes the government of the District of Columbia.

(2) Motor vehicle.—The term “motor vehicle” means a vehicle, self-propelled or drawn by mechanical power, designed for use on the highways principally for the transportation of passengers, except a vehicle designed or used for military field training, combat, or tactical purposes.

Terms Used In 40 USC 17101

  • vehicle: includes every description of carriage or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on land. See 1 USC 4
  Previous section
Next section  
 Chapter 171 Contents