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Definitions. - As used in this Act, the following terms are defined:
(a) Backrider refers to any person or persons seated at the back of a motorcycle, or a passenger of a motorcycle;
(b) Driver refers to any person driving or controlling a motorcycle;
(c) Motorcycle refers to a powered two (2) or three (3) wheeled motor vehicle, including, but not limitted to. Scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles with appendages such as sidecards, tricycles, or trikes. This shall include government-owned vehicles;
(d) Owner refers to any person who owns or is the registered owner of a motorcycle. Under this Act, it also refers to any person who has actual control and possession of motorcycle, whether it is registered or not; and
(e) Number plate refers to the regular motor vehicle license plate issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for a motorcycle, bearing the standard alphanumeric characters in accordance with Republic Act No. 4136, as amended, otherwise known as the "Land Transportation and Traffic Code."
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