For the purpose of this title, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. Highway of less than 24 feet total width.
('80 Code, § 10.04.010) (Ord. 6-1968, passed - -68)
AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE.
(1) The following vehicles:
(a) Fire department vehicles,
(b) Police department vehicles;
(c) Ambulances;
(d) Emergency vehicles operated by or for hospitals or health and hospital corporations under IC 16-22-8.
(2) Vehicles designated as emergency vehicles under the Indiana Department of Transportation under IC 9-21-20-1.
(3) Motors vehicle that, subject to IC 9-21-20-2, are approved by the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission that are:
(a) Ambulances that are owned by persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations other than hospitals; or
(b) Not ambulances and that provide emergency medical services, including extrication and rescue services (as defined in IC 16-18-2-110).
(4) Vehicles of the Department of Correction that, subject to IC 9-21-20-3, are:
(a) Designated by the Department of Correction as emergency vehicles; and
(b) Responding to an emergency. (IC 9-13-2-6)
BUSINESS DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including a highway when at least 50% of the frontage of the territory for a distance of at least 500 feet is occupied by buildings in use for business. (IC 9-13-2-18)
CLASS 1 ELECTRIC BICYCLE. An electric bicycle equipped with an electric motor that:
(1) Provides assistance only when the operator is pedaling; and
(2) Ceases to provide assistance to the operator when the electric bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(IC 9-13-2-26.6)
CLASS 2 ELECTRIC BICYCLE. An electric bicycle equipped with an electric motor that:
(1) May be used to exclusively propel the electric bicycle; and
(2) Ceases or is unable to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(IC 9-13-2-26.7)
CLASS 3 ELECTRIC BICYCLE. An electric bicycle equipped with an electric motor that:
(1) Provides assistance only when the operator is pedaling; and
(2) Ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.
(IC 9-13-2-26.8)
CLASS A MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLE. A motor vehicle that:
(1) Has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider;
(2) Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;
(3) Complies with applicable motor vehicle equipment requirements under IC 9-19 and 49 C.F.R. 571; and
(4) Is registered as a Class A motor driven cycle under IC 9-18 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1.
The term does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device or an electric bicycle.
(IC 9-13-2-25.8)
CLASS B MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLE. A motor vehicle that:
(1) Has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider;
(2) Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;
(3) Complies with applicable motor vehicle equipment requirements under IC 9-19 and 49 C.F.R. 571;
(4) Has a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters; and
(5) Is registered as a Class B motor driven cycle under IC 9-18 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1.
The term does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device or an electric bicycle.
(IC 9-13-2-26.5)
Editor’s notes:
IC 9-13-2-26.5 was repealed by P.L. 111-2021, Sec.10.
IC 9-18 expired 12-31-2016 by P.L.198-2016, Sec.262.
CROSSWALK. Any of the following:
(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 the roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
(IC 9-13-2-40)
DRIVER. Any person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle. ('80 Code, § 10.04.030) (Ord. 6-1968, passed - -68)
ELECTRIC BICYCLE. Any bicycle that:
(1) Is equipped with:
(a) Fully operable pedals;
(b) An assistive, electric motor with a power output not greater than 750 watts; and
(2) Meets the requirements of a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric bicycle.
(IC 9-13-2-49.2)
EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Vehicles of the Police or Fire Departments, ambulances, or any vehicle conveying a town official or employee in response to an emergency official call. ('80 Code, § 10.04.040) (Ord. -1969, passed - -69)
INTERSECTION. The area embraced within:
(1) The prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that join at, or approximately at, right angles; or
(2) The area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
(IC 9-13-2-84)
MOTOR VEHICLE. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a vehicle that is self- propelled. The term does not include 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. (IC 9-13-2-105(a))
MOTORCYCLE. A motor vehicle with motive power that:
(1) Has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider;
(2) Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; and
(3) Satisfies the operational equipment specifications described in 49 C.F.R. 571 and IC 9-19.
The term does not include a farm tractor, an electric bicycle, or a motor driven cycle. (IC 9-13-2-108)
PARK. To stand a vehicle, whether occupied or not, for a period of time greater than is reasonably necessary for actual loading or unloading of persons or materials. ('80 Code, § 10.04.090) (Ord. 6-1965, passed - -65)
PROPERTY LINE. The line marking the boundary between any street and the lots or property abutting thereon. ('80 Code, § 10.04.120) (Ord. 6-1961, passed - -61)
ROAD TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed arid used for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry either any load thereon independently or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load so drawn. ('80 Code, § 10.04.130) (Ord. 9-1961, passed - -61)
ROADWAY. The part of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. (IC 9-13-2-157)
SEMI-TRAILER. A vehicle without motive power designed for carrying property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, and so constructed that some part of the weight of the semi-trailer and that of the semi-trailer's load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. The term does not include the following:
(1) A pole trailer.
(2) A two-wheeled homemade trailer.
(3) A semi-trailer used exclusively for carrying passengers, such as a bus.
(IC 9-13-2-164)
SIDEWALK. The part of a street between the curblines and the adjacent property lines intended for the use of pedestrians. (IC 9-13-2-167)
SKATEBOARD. Any non-motorized instrument, used to transport person(s) by means of wheels, rollers, and the like propelled solely by the force of its rider and shall not include any wagon, bicycle or other device not so propelled. ('80 Code, § 10.04.165) (Ord. 1989-15, passed - -89)
STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part of the way is opened to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. (IC 9-13-2-175)
TRAFFIC. Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highway for purposes of travel. (IC 9-13-2-182)
TRAILER. Every vehicle without motive power designed for carrying passengers or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle. ('80 Code, § 10.04.190) (Ord. 6-1968, passed - -68)
TRUCK. Every motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property which is classified over one ton. ('80 Code, § 10.04.195) (Ord. 6-1968, passed - -68)
TRUCK TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn. ('80 Code, § 10.04.200) (Ord. 6-1968, passed - -68)
VEHICLE. A device in, upon or by which a person or property is, or may be, transported or drawn upon a highway. The term refers to an automobile, a motorcycle, a truck, a trailer, a semi-trailer, a tractor, a bus, a school bus, a recreational vehicle, or a motorized bicycle.
Statutory reference:
Motor vehicle definitions, see IC 9-13-1-1