Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, “supplemental restraint system” means a passive inflatable motor vehicle occupant crash protection system designed for use in conjunction with a seat belt assembly as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 571.209.

     (b) The term includes one (1) or more airbags and all components required to ensure that an airbag works as designed by the vehicle manufacturer including both of the following:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-1

  • airbag: means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system component that is part of a supplemental restraint system. See Indiana Code 9-19-10.5-0.2
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(1) Each airbag operates as necessary in the event of a crash.

(2) Each airbag is designed in accordance with federal motor vehicle safety standards for the specific make, model, and year of the motor vehicle in which it is or will be installed.

As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.3 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.24.