Arizona § 28-5851 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-5851 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-5851. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Declared gross weight" has the same meaning prescribed in section 28-5431. If a declaration has not been made, declared gross weight means gross weight.
2. "Gross weight" has the same meaning prescribed in section 28-5431.
3. "Motor carrier" means a person who operates or causes to be operated a motor vehicle on a public highway.
4. "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled motor driven vehicle that has a declared gross vehicle weight of more than twelve thousand pounds and that is subject to vehicle registration before lawful operation on the public highways in this state, excluding a motor vehicle that is exempt from gross weight fees pursuant to section 28-5432.
5. "Public highway" means any way or place in this state that is constructed or maintained with public monies and that is open to use by the public as a matter of right for the purpose of vehicular travel, including a highway under construction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-5851
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-5851 cover?
Section 28-5851 ("Definitions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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