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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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;
B. Records vehicle location data;
C. Records vehicle steering performance;
D. Records vehicle brake performance, including whether brakes were applied before the crash;
E. Records the driver's seatbelt status; and
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.
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;
B. A person entitled to the possession of the motor vehicle as the purchaser under a security agreement; or
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A. Motor Vehicles § 1971. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-29-a-motor-vehicles/me-rev-st-tit-29-a-sect-1971/
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