Section 67.22. Definitions  


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  • The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    Act—75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701—1798 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

    Department—The Insurance Department of the Commonwealth.

    I.D. Card—An insurance identification card prescribed by this chapter.

    Insurer—An insurance company, association or exchange providing coverage on motor vehicles under the act.

    NAIC company code number—The unique number which is assigned by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Central Office to identify that insurer.

    Policy—An insurance policy which provides coverage to satisfy the financial responsibility requirements of the act.

    Self-insurance certificate number—An identification number assigned by the Department of Transportation to a self-insurer.

    Self-insurer—A person or entity designated as an approved self-insurer by the Department of Transportation as set forth in 67 Pa. Code § 223.5 (relating to certificate).

    Vehicle—A motor vehicle of a kind required to be registered under 75 Pa.C.S. (relating to the Vehicle Code).