§ 71.01  DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CITY.  The City of Madison, Illinois.
   MOTOR VEHICLE.  Any vehicle which is self-propelled, except for vehicles moved solely by human power and motorized wheelchairs, and is hereinafter called VEHICLE.
   PASSENGER CAR.  Any motor vehicle which is designed and used as designed for the carrying of not more than ten persons.
   STATE.  The State of Illinois.
   VEHICLE.  Every device, in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public street or alley, except devices moved by human power and devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.  Further, for the purposes of this chapter, a DEVICE shall be considered to be a vehicle until the time it either comes within the definition of a junk vehicle, as defined by other city ordinances or state law, or a junking certificate is issued for it.
(Ord. 1156, passed 9-5-1989; Am. Ord. 1450, passed 8-5-1998)