TITLE 49

MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 1

DEFINITIONS

49-108.  Definitions — G. (1) "Good cause" means the failure of a dealer to comply with reasonable performance criteria established by a manufacturer, if the dealer was apprised by the manufacturer, in writing, of that failure; and

(a)  The notification stated that notice was provided of failure of performance;

(b)  The dealer was afforded a reasonable opportunity, for a period of not less than six (6) months, to comply with the criteria; and

(c)  The dealer did not demonstrate substantial progress toward compliance with the performance criteria of the manufacturer during the period.

(2)  "Gross combination weight rating (GCWR)" for the purposes of chapter 4, title 49, Idaho Code, means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a combination (articulated) vehicle. In the absence of a value specified by the manufacturer, GCWR will be determined by adding the GVWR of the power unit and the total weight of the towed unit and any load thereon or registered weight rating whichever is greater. Towed units shall not include implements of husbandry. For the purposes of chapter 3, title 49, Idaho Code, "gross combined weight rating (GCWR) is as defined in 49 CFR part 383.

(3)  "Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)" for the purposes of chapter 4, title 49, Idaho Code, means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single vehicle or registered weight rating, whichever is greater. For the purposes of chapter 3, title 49, Idaho Code, "gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is as defined in 49 CFR part 383.

(4)  "Gross weight" means the weight of a vehicle without load plus the weight of any load on that vehicle.

(5)  "Group of vehicles" is one motor vehicle operated under its own motive power with one (1) motor vehicle in tow, or one or more motor vehicles in tow in saddlemount fashion, providing that saddlemounting meets the requirements prescribed by the United States department of transportation.

History:

[49-108, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 2, p. 557; am. 1989, ch. 88, sec. 6, p.161; am. 1992, ch. 268, sec. 1, p. 829; am. 1998, ch. 110, sec. 7, p. 386.]