§286-201 - Definitions.
PART XI.
MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY LAW
§286-201 Definitions. As used in this
part unless the context otherwise requires:
"Director" means the director of
transportation.
"Gross vehicle weight rating" means
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single
vehicle. When there is no value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded
weight of a single vehicle, the value shall be determined in accordance with
rules adopted by the director.
"Motor carrier" as used in this part
means any person who owns a motor vehicle used in, or engages in the
transportation of persons or property by motor vehicle on the public highways
in the furtherance of any commercial, industrial, or educational enterprise.
"Motor carrier vehicle" means any
motor vehicle or vehicle, including integrally mounted equipment and specially
constructed motorized equipment, used by a motor carrier to transport
passengers or property on the public highways. [L Sp 1977 1st, c 20, pt of §1;
am L 1979, c 119, §2; am L 1980, c 27, §2 and c 232, §13]
Revision Note
Numeric designations deleted and definitions rearranged.
Cross References
Motor carrier law, see chapter 271.