78B-4-901. Definitions.
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Effective 5/6/2026
78B-4-901. Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1)"ADS-dedicated vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-26-102.1 .
(2)"ADS-equipped vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-26-102.1 .
(3)"Automated driving system" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-26-102.1 .
(4)"Developer" means a person that designs, creates, or produces the software or algorithms that constitute an automated driving system.
(5)"Driverless operation" means the operation of a motor vehicle exclusively by a level four or level five automated driving system.
(6)"Dynamic driving task" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-26-102.1 .
(7)"Level five ADS" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-26-102.1 .
(8)"Level four ADS" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-26-102.1 .
(9)"Manufacturer" means a person that manufactures, assembles, or produces an ADS-equipped vehicle or the hardware components of an automated driving system.
(10)"Noneconomic loss" means nonpecuniary harm that results from an injury or loss to a person or property, including:
(a)pain and suffering;
(b)loss of society, consortium, companionship, care, assistance, attention, protection, advice, guidance, counsel, instruction, training, or education;
(c)disfigurement;
(d)mental anguish; or
(e)other intangible loss.
(11)"Operational design domain" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-26-102.1 .
Enacted by Chapter 286 , 2026 General Session