C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 1, § 222-1-100, subsec. 222-1-100-01

Current through 2024-40, October 2, 2024

Subsection 222-1-100-01 - DEFINITIONS

1.AAV means an allowable alternative vehicle as defined in Title 29-A MRSA § 2301.

2.AGENT means the owner or representative of a Sticker Replacement Station or Window Tint Station who is licensed according to this Chapter.

3.AUTOCYCLE means an enclosed motorcycle, originally manufactured as an autocycle. It is designed to have no more than three wheels in contact with the ground at any time.

4.BUMPER PROTECTION SYSTEM means the protective design feature(s) of a vehicle, namely the bumper or sheet metal or similar material and any structural materials designed to lessen the damage from any frontal or rear impact.

5.CASTOR ANGLE means the angular displacement of the steering axis from the vertical axis of a steered wheel in a car, motorcycle, bicycle, other vehicle or a vessel, measured in the longitudinal direction.

6.CENTER STAND means a center stand and/or side stand that is a retractable parking device designed to provide support for an unattended motorcycle. A motorcycle may be equipped with a center stand, a side stand or both.

7.CRITICAL VISION AREA means that area of the windshield covered by the normal sweep of all except the lower 4 inches of properly adjusted wiper blades, utilizing factory installed blades or equivalent replacements.

8.DEFECT means a mechanical condition or problem that constitutes a violation of Maine law or this Chapter.

9.ENHANCED INSPECTION means the testing of additional vehicle components. Depending on the year of manufacture, a vehicle may be subjected to tests, including a gas cap pressure test, an On-Board Diagnostic test, or both.

10.FLEET INSPECTION STATION means a non-public inspection station licensed to perform inspections on a minimum of 10 vehicles registered to the Fleet Station owner or under contract to conduct inspections on a fleet of 10 or more vehicles for exclusive maintenance. A fleet inspection station may also be licensed as a public inspection station.

11.FLOOR PAN means the bottom floor component of the passenger compartment extending from the firewall to and including the trunk compartment.

12.GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING means the weight rating designated by the original manufacturer of the vehicle. This rating may be marked on the vehicle, located in a published specification guide, or obtained from the manufacturer.

13.INSPECTION STATION means a business entity currently licensed by the Maine State Police to perform inspections. An inspection station may be licensed to perform more than one class of inspection. An inspection station must have an on-site manager and/or the owner who is the licensee of the station.

14.INSPECTION STICKER has the same meaning as a certificate of inspection.

15.INSPECTION TECHNICIAN means a person currently licensed by the Maine State Police to perform inspections. An Inspection Technician may be licensed to perform more than one class of inspection.

16.LICENSEE means the owner of a business or a Technician licensed pursuant to statute and this Chapter.

17.OEM means equipment installed or originally offered as equipment by the original vehicle manufacturer.

18.ON-SITE MANAGER means the person who is responsible for the daily activities of the licensed business premises, and the performance of the licensed Inspection Technicians.

19.ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT means any item of motor vehicle equipment, including tires, installed in or on a motor vehicle or available by option for the particular vehicle from the original manufacturer at the time of its delivery to the first purchaser.

20.OUT OF SERVICE means the removal of a vehicle from regular service due to a defective condition that is determined to be serious. This determination shall be based on standards contained within this Chapter and upon published 'Out Of Service Criteria and Inspection Methods' as set forth in the "National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures May 2015 Edition.

21.PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM;

A. For motor vehicles, a "Parking Brake System" is a brake system used to hold and maintain a vehicle in a stationary position. (A positive mechanical means is employed to hold the brake applied when the vehicle is unattended) A "micro-lock" is not considered to be an adequate parking brake.

B. For 3-wheeled vehicles and auto cycles, a "Parking Brake System" is a brake system used to hold and maintain a vehicle in a stationary position. A positive mechanical means is employed to hold the brake applied, or hold the lever or foot pedal applied, when the vehicle is unattended. A motorcycle with a sidecar attached is not considered a 3-wheel vehicle.

21.PASSENGER COMPARTMENT means the enclosed interior area of a vehicle that is designed or used for the seating or carrying of the driver and/or passengers and is separated from the engine and trunk compartments.

22.PEDAL RESERVE means the amount of total pedal travel left in reserve when the pedal is depressed to the brake-applied position in a hydraulic, mechanical, or power assisted hydraulic brake system.

23.RAKE ANGLE means the angle in degrees of arc which the headstock of the motorcycle is inclined when compared against a vertical line drawn perpendicular to the ground.

24.REJECT VEHICLE means to fail to approve a vehicle for inspection or refuse to issue an inspection sticker.

25.SCRUB LINE means the horizontal plane measured between the bottom edge of the four tire rims.

26.SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

A. Motor Vehicles: A brake system used for retarding, stopping and controlling the vehicle under normal operating conditions.

B. Motorcycle: A split brake system or two independently actuated brake systems, which is the primary system for retarding, stopping and controlling the vehicle.

27.SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED MOTORCYCLE means a vehicle assembled from new or used parts by other than a recognized manufacturer of motorcycles; or a vehicle that is modified to the extent that the original identity of make, model or type is obscured by material changes in appearance; or is modified by the removal, addition, alteration or substitution of parts other than original replacement essential parts.

28.STEERING LINKAGE means the system composed of the steering wheel and shaft, rack and pinion, steering box, pitman arm, idler-arm, center link, tie rods and steering knuckle.

29.STICKER REPLACEMENT AGENT means a person employed by a Sticker Replacement Station and designated by the station to replace inspection stickers.

30.STICKER REPLACEMENT STATION means a business engaged in automotive glass replacement as the primary source of income. Sticker Replacement Stations may be licensed by the Maine State Police to replace an inspection sticker on a vehicle.

31.STUB SHEET means the portion of an inspection sticker designed to be completed by the issuing Technician and returned to the Maine State Police Inspection Unit office.

32.SUSPENSION SYSTEM means the system composed of the solid, tandem or I- beam axles, upper and lower control arms, ball joints or kingpins, leaf, coil, air or torsion bar springs, spring hangers and shackles, U-bolts, radius arms, caster struts, trailing arms, equalizer beam assemblies, beam assemblies, torque rods, stabilizer bars, tracking bars and all related bushings, shock absorbers, washers and attaching components including the frame and cross members.

33.TRAIL means the horizontal distance from the point where the steer axis of a motorcycle intersects with the roadway and the tire contact point.

34.TRUNK COMPARTMENT means an enclosed area separated from the passenger compartment by a solid barrier and not designed or used for the conveyance of passengers.

35.WINDOW TINT STATION means a business engaged in automotive glass treatment or tinting. An Inspection Station or a Window Tint Station may be licensed by the Maine State Police to issue window tint certificates pursuant to statute.

C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 1, § 222-1-100, subsec. 222-1-100-01