29-A M.R.S. §1971: Definitions

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.