For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEAD MAN THROTTLE. A device which disengages the motor from the driving track of a snowmobile when pressure is removed from the accelerator or throttle.
ROADWAY. Portion of a street improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic.
SIDEWALK. 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.
SNOWMOBILE. Any self-propelled vehicle weighing less than 1,000 pounds which utilizes wheels with low pressure tires and is designed to operate on land or ice, or is equipped with sled type runners or skis, endless belt-type tread, or any combination thereof, and is designed for travel upon snow, land, or ice, except any vehicle registered as a motor vehicle.
SPEED LIMIT. The speed prescribed by either the ordinances of the village or the statutes of the state, which is the maximum speed a motor vehicle may travel on a particular street, whether posted or not, but in no case shall it exceed 25 mph.
STREET. The entire width between property lines of every way or place or whatever nature, platted and dedicated as public right-of-way.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. All signs, markings, signals, and other devices placed or erected by authority of a public body of officials having jurisdiction for the purpose of guiding, directing, warning, or regulating traffic.
(Prior Code, § 26-2)