For the purpose of this title the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ALLEY.” A narrow passageway dedicated to public use and intended to serve rear entrances to property.
“AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES.” The following:
(1) Fire department vehicles, police department vehicles, ambulances, and emergency vehicles operated by or for hospitals or health and hospital corporations under IC 16-22-8.
(2) Vehicles designated as emergency vehicles by the state Department of Transportation under IC 9-21-20-1.
(3) Motor vehicles that, subject to IC 9-21-20-2, are approved by the state Emergency Medical Services Commission that are:
(a) Ambulances that are owned by persons, firms, limited liability corporations, or corporations other than hospitals; or
(b) Not ambulances and provide emergency medical services, including extrication and rescue services (as defined in IC 16-18-2-110). (IC 9-13-2-6)
“BICYCLE.” Any foot-propelled vehicle, irrespective of the number of wheels in contact with the ground. (IC 9-13-2-14)
“BOULEVARD.” Any legally designated street at which cross traffic is required to stop before entering or crossing such boulevard.
“CHIEF POLICE OFFICER.” The Chief of Police, Marshal, or other person or persons authorized by the legislative body to direct the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this traffic code.
“COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE.” A space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles, during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
“CROSSWALK.”
(1) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs, or in the absence of curbs from the edges of the traversable roadway;
(2) A part of a roadway indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
(IC 9-13-2-40)
“CURB.” The boundary of that portion of the street used for vehicles whether marked by curbstones or not.
“DISTRICTS.” The business and residence districts are hereby defined as designated in the zoning ordinance of the town in effect on February 13, 1980, or which may become effective thereafter.
“DRIVER.” A person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. (IC 9-13-2-47)
“FREIGHT CURB LOADING ZONE.” A space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of freight.
“INTERSECTION.”
(1) The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
(2) Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of the divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. If the intersecting highway also includes two roadways at least 30 feet apart, every crossing of two roadways of the intersecting highway is regarded as a separate intersection. (IC 9-13-2-84)
“LANED ROADWAY.” A highway the roadway of which is divided into three or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.
“MOTORCYCLE.” A motor vehicle with motive power that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider; is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; and satisfies the operational and equipment specifications described in 49 CFR 571 and IC 9-19. The term includes an autocycle, but does not include a farm tractor, an electric bicycle, or a motor driven cycle. (IC 9-13-2-108)
“MOTOR VEHICLE.”
(1) Except as otherwise provided in division (2) of this definition, a vehicle that is self-propelled, but excluding a farm tractor, an implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises, an electric bicycle, an electric foot scooter, or an electric personal assistive mobility device.
(2) For purposes of IC 9-21 and Chapter 71:
(a) A vehicle that is self-propelled; or
(b) A vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
(c) The term does not include an electric foot scooter.
(IC 9-13-2-105(a), (b))
“OFFICIAL TIME STANDARD.” Whenever certain hours are named herein, they shall mean standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in the town.
“OFFICIAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES.” A sign, signal, marking, and device, including a railroad advance warning sign, not inconsistent with this title, placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. (IC 9-13-2-117)
“ONE-WAY STREET.” A street on which vehicles are permitted to move in one direction only.
“OPERATOR.” Except as provided in IC 9-13-2-118(b), an individual who operates a vehicle, watercraft, off-road vehicle, or snowmobile. (IC 9-13-2-118)
“PARK.” When prohibited means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading and unloading.
“PASSENGER CURB LOADING ZONE.” A place adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.
“PEDESTRIAN.” Any person afoot.
“PLAY STREET.” Any street or portion thereof so designated by the chief police officer and reserved as a play area for children, from which all traffic is barred, except vehicles to and from abutting properties.
“POLICE DEPARTMENT.” The Police Department or other persons or agency authorized to perform the duties of § 70.03 or any other acts necessary to implement and enforce this traffic code.
“POLICE OFFICER.” Every officer of the Metropolitan Police Department or any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
“PRIVATE ROAD OR DRIVEWAY.” A way or place in private ownership that is used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner but not by other persons. (IC 9-13-2-135)
“PUBLIC WAY.” The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
“RAILROAD.” Does not include street car.
“RAILROAD TRAIN.” A steam engine, electric or other motor, with or without cars coupled thereto operated upon rails, except streetcars.
“REVERSE TURN.” To turn a vehicle on any street in such a manner as to proceed in the opposite direction.
“RIGHT-OF-WAY.” The privilege of the immediate use of the highway. (IC 9-13-2-155)
“ROADWAY.” That part of a street or highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. (IC 9-13-2-157)
“SIDEWALK.” That portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines intended for the use of pedestrians. (IC 9-13-2-167)
“STOP.” When required means completed cessation of movement.
“STOP,” STOPPING,” or “STANDING.” When prohibited, means any stopping or standing of a vehicle whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or traffic-control sign or signal.
“STREET” or “HIGHWAY.” The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part of the way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. The term includes an alley. (IC 9-13-2-175)
“THROUGH HIGHWAY.” Every street or highway or portion thereof at the entrance to which vehicular traffic from intersecting streets or highways is required to yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the through highway in obedience to either a stop sign or a yield sign.
(IC 9-13-2-178)
“TRAFFIC.” Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any street or highway for the purposes of travel. (IC 9-13-2-182)
“TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL.” Any device not inconsistent with this traffic code, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed.
“TRAFFIC DIVISION.” The Traffic Division of the Police Department of the town, or in the event a traffic division is not established, then such term whenever used herein shall be deemed to refer to the Police Department.
“VEHICLE.” Except as otherwise provided in IC 9-13-2-196, a device in, upon, or by which a person or property is, or may be, transported or drawn upon a highway. The term does not include the following:
(1) A device moved by human power.
(2) A device that runs only on rails or tracks.
(3) A wheelchair.
(4) An electric foot scooter. (IC 9-13-2-196(a))
“YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY.” Indicates a preferential right-of-way for the intersection, and vehicles shall yield to traffic having the designated right-of-way.
(Ord. 306, passed 4-8-81)