§ 19-199.2 Definitions.
AC § 19-199.2
For the purposes of this subchapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Covered vehicle. The term "covered vehicle" means any motor vehicle that, in accordance with the records of the department of finance, has accumulated five or more finally adjudicated red light camera violations as determined by the department, or 15 or more finally adjudicated school speed camera violations as determined by the department, within any 12-month period. Such term shall not include any vehicle owned or leased by the United States government or any state or local government. Person. The term "person" means a natural person, co-partnership, firm, company, association, joint stock association, corporation or other like organization. Predicate violation. The term "predicate violation" means a red light camera violation or school speed camera violation. Red light camera violation. The term "red light camera violation" means the notice of liability issued for failure of a vehicle operator to comply with section 1111-a of the vehicle and traffic law or section 19-210. School speed camera violation. The term "school speed camera violation" means the notice of liability issued for failure of a vehicle operator to comply with section 1180-b of the vehicle and traffic law. Safe vehicle operation course. The term "safe vehicle operation course" means a course approved by the department that educates vehicle owners about the dangers resulting from vehicle operators exceeding posted speed limits and failing to comply with traffic signals, including the potential to cause injury or death, by utilizing a skilled facilitator to actively engage participants in self-reflection and discussion to identify and commit to specific safe driving practices. The goal of such course is to prevent vehicles from becoming dangerous instruments by educating owners about responsible vehicle ownership. (L.L. 2020/036, 2/26/2020, eff. 10/26/2020) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2020/036.
