Section 1971 - DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [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; [2005, c. 544, §1(NEW).]B. Records vehicle location data; [2005, c. 544, §1(NEW).]C. Records vehicle steering performance; [2005, c. 544, §1(NEW).]D. Records vehicle brake performance, including whether brakes were applied before the crash; [2005, c. 544, §1(NEW).]E. Records the driver's seatbelt status; and [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. [2005, c. 544, §1(NEW).] [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; [2005, c. 544, §1(NEW).]B. A person entitled to the possession of the motor vehicle as the purchaser under a security agreement; or [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. [2005, c. 544, §1(NEW).] [2005, c. 544, §1(NEW).]
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