Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Definition of Terms. - For purpose of this Act, the term:

(a) Adult refers to any person eighteen (18) years old and above;

(b) Child refers to any person twelve (12) years old and below;

(c) Covered vehicle refers to any private motor vehicle or public motor vehicle upon the determination of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in accordance with Section 12 of this Act;

(d) Motor vehicle shall refer to both private and public motor vehicles. The term shall not include the tricycle and motorcycle;

(e) Private motor vehicle shall refer to any of the following:

(1) Any motor vehicle owned by individuals and juridical persons for private use;

(2) Any motor vehicle owned by the National Government or any of its agencies, instrumentalities or political subdivisions, including government-owned or -controlled corporations or their subsidiaries for official use; and

(3) Any diplomatic vehicle.

(f) Public motor vehicle shall refer to public utility vehicle or vehicle for hire;

(g) Driver refers to the individual operating a motor vehicle; and

(h) Child Restraint System refers to a device, approved in accordance with Section 6 of this Act, capable of accommodating a child occupant in a sitting or supine position. It is so designed as to diminish the risk of injury to the wearer, in the event of a collision or of abrupt deceleration of the vehicle, by limiting the mobility of the childs body.