Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE › Chapter 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION RULES › Sec2 222-1-100 - DEFINITIONS AND LICENSE TYPES › Subsection 222-1-100-01 - DEFINITIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
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.