§ 19-501. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Motor vehicle. --

   (1) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle, including a trailer, that is operated or designed for operation on a public road by any power other than animal or muscular power.

   (2) "Motor vehicle" does not include:

      (i) a bus as defined in § 11-105 of the Transportation Article; or

      (ii) a taxicab as defined in § 11-165 of the Transportation Article.

(c) Motor vehicle accident. --

   (1) "Motor vehicle accident" means an occurrence involving a motor vehicle that results in damage to property or injury to a person.

   (2) "Motor vehicle accident" does not include an occurrence that is caused intentionally by or at the direction of the insured.

(d) Named insured. -- "Named insured" means the person denominated in the declarations in a motor vehicle liability insurance policy.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 538, 539; 1996, ch. 11.