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).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 1971

  • 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. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 1971
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Motor vehicle: means a self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on railroad tracks, but does not include:
    • A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
  • Owner: means :
    • A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 1971
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, fiduciary, trust, estate or any other legal or commercial entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
  • Vehicle: means a device for conveyance of persons or property on a way. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
    • 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).]

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    PL 2005, c. 544, §1 (NEW).
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