For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
IMMOBILIZE. To prevent freedom of movement of a vehicle. This can be accomplished by physically immobilizing it, for example with a “boot,” by posting an official notice on the vehicle that prohibits it from being moved, or by other means.
IMPOUND. To take physical custody of a vehicle, usually by moving it to a secured facility.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. That area of public property between the roadway and the property line of any private property adjacent to the roadway.
ROADWAY. That part of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the shoulder or berm A ROADWAY therefore, is the part of a street which vehicles are driven. (See S.C. Code § 56-5-460).
STREET. The entire width between boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic. A STREET therefore, includes the shoulder and the right-of-way as well as the part on which vehicles drive. (See S.C. Code § 56-5-430.)
(Ord. 27-12, passed 10-23-12)