Definitions
40 U.S.C. § 17101
in effectIn this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) Federal government.—The term “Federal Government” includes the government of the District of Columbia.
(2) Motor vehicle.—The term “motor vehicle” means a vehicle, self-propelled or drawn by mechanical power, designed for use on the highways principally for the transportation of passengers, except a vehicle designed or used for military field training, combat, or tactical purposes.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc40@119-95.zipFetched: 6/5/2026
