301.12 EXPLOSIVES.

   “Explosives” means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is intended for the purpose of producing an explosion that contains any oxidizing and combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by a detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause a sudden generation of highly heated gases, such that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects, or of destroying life or limb. Manufactured articles shall not be held to be explosives when the individual units contain explosives in limited quantities of such nature or in such packing that it is impossible to procure a simultaneous or a destructive explosion of the units, to the injury of life, limb, or property by fire, friction, concussion, percussion, or by a detonator, such as fixed ammunition for small arms, firecrackers, or safety fuse matches.

(ORC 4511.01(T))

301.13 EXPRESSWAY.

   “Expressway” means a divided arterial highway for through traffic with full or partial control of access with an excess of 50% of all crossroads separated in grade.

(ORC 4511.01(ZZ))

301.14 FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

   “Flammable liquid” means any liquid which has a flash point of 70°F or less, as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed cup test device.

(ORC 4511.01(U))

301.15 FREEWAY.

   “Freeway” means a divided multi-lane highway for through traffic with crossroads separated in grade and with full control of access.

(ORC 4511.01(YY))

301.155 FUNERAL ESCORT VEHICLE.

   “Funeral escort vehicle” means any motor vehicle, including a funeral hearse, while used to facilitate the movement of a funeral procession.

(ORC 4511.01(WW))

301.16 GROSS WEIGHT.

   “Gross weight” means the weight of a vehicle plus the weight of any load thereon.

(ORC 4511.01(V))

301.163 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE VEHICLE.

   “Highway maintenance vehicle” means a vehicle used in snow and ice removal or road surface maintenance, including a snow plow, traffic line striper, road sweeper, mowing machine, asphalt distributing vehicle, or other such vehicle designed for use in specific highway maintenance activities.

(ORC 4511.01(QQQ))

301.165 HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL.

   “Highway traffic signal” means a power-operated traffic control device by which traffic is warned or directed to take some specific action. The term does not include a power-operated sign, steadily illuminated pavement marker, warning light, or steady burning electric lamp.

(ORC 4511.01(MMM))

301.167 HYBRID BEACON.

   “Hybrid beacon.” A type of beacon that is intentionally placed in a dark mode between periods of operation where no indications are displayed and, when in operation, displays both steady and flashing traffic control signal indications.

(ORC 4511.01(LLL))

301.17 INTERSECTION.

   “Intersection” means:

   (a)   The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways that join at any other angle might come into conflict. The junction of an alley or driveway with a roadway or highway does not constitute an intersection unless the roadway or highway at the junction is controlled by a traffic control device.

   (b)   If a highway includes two roadways that are 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway constitutes a separate intersection. If both intersecting highways include two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of any two roadways of such highways constitutes a separate intersection.

   (c)   At a location controlled by a traffic control signal, regardless of the distance between the separate intersections as described in division (b) of this definition:

      (1)   If a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk has not been designated on the roadway within the median between the separate intersections, the two intersections and the roadway and median constitute one intersection.

      (2)   Where a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk line is designated on the roadway on the intersection approach, the area within the crosswalk and any area beyond the designated stop line or yield line constitute part of the intersection.

      (3)   Where a crosswalk is designated on a roadway on the departure from the intersection, the intersection includes the area that extends to the far side of the crosswalk.

(ORC 4511.01(KK))