§1971. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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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;
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B.
Records vehicle location data;
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C.
Records vehicle steering performance;
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D.
Records vehicle brake performance, including whether brakes were applied before the crash;
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E.
Records the driver's seatbelt status; and
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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.
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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;
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B.
A person entitled to the possession of the motor vehicle as the purchaser under a security agreement; or
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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.
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SECTION HISTORY
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