220 CMR, § 272.01

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024

Section 272.01 - Definitions

Commercial Motor Vehicle. A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used to transport passengers or property. This shall include:

(a) a bus or van used in commerce, having the manufacturer's rated seating capacity of at least nine passengers and a driver;

(b) a truck used to transport property; or

(c) any other vehicle which may display a plate other than a passenger or motorcycle plate.

Fuel-burning Operations. The services included in the basic tow rate, rate for tows in excess of five miles or the charges otherwise established in sections 220 CMR 272.03(1) through (4).

Passenger Automobile. A motor vehicle capable of transporting not more than eight passengers and a driver displaying a passenger or motorcycle plate.

Recovery. Wrecker working, winching, Waiting Time, clean up time and the provisions of special equipment needed to place a disabled motor vehicle in position to be towed.

Service Vehicle. The vehicle used to tow or transport the disabled vehicle.

Service or Waiting Time. Elapsed time the Service Vehicle is waiting to provide service at the scene, winching or utilizing Service Vehicle equipped industry standard tools or equipment.

220 CMR, § 272.01

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1342, eff. 6/30/2017.

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1512, eff. 12/13/2023 (EMERGENCY).

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1516, eff. 12/13/2023 (COMPLIANCE).