For the purpose of this traffic code, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD. An adult employed to aid school children in crossing the street by stopping traffic so that pedestrians may cross safely.
ALLEY. A right-of-way other than a street, road, crosswalk or easement, designed for the special accommodation of the property it reaches.
AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Vehicles of the Fire Department, Police Department and such ambulances and other vehicles having a public emergency use as are authorized and designated by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
BICYCLE. Any foot-propelled vehicle, irrespective of the number of wheels in contact with the ground.
CLEAR VISION AREA. An area contained within either of the following:
(1) An area formed by the intersection of the right-of-way lines of two public roadways and a line connecting the points found on the right-of-way lines measured 25 feet from the intersection of these right-of-way lines; or
(2) An area contained within a strip five feet wide contiguous to and outside of the right-of-way line of every public roadway.
CROSSWALK.
(1) The 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) Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings.
CURB LOADING ZONE. A space adjacent to a curb, or lateral boundary line of a roadway, reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles while loading or unloading passengers or materials.
DRIVER. Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
INTERSECTION. The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two streets which join one another at an angle.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle which is self-propelled, but not operated on rails.
MOTORCYCLE. Every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.
OFFICIAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES. All signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this traffic code placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
ONE-WAY STREETS. Streets and alleys upon which traffic is allowed to proceed in only one direction instead of two directions.
PARKING. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading.
PEDESTRIAN. Any person afoot.
POLICE OFFICER. Every member of the Police Department of the city, or any person specifically authorized by the Board of Pubic Works and Safety to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
PRIVATE ROAD OR DRIVEWAY. Every way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.
RAILROAD. A carrier of persons or property upon cars operated upon stationery rails.
RAILROAD TRAIN. An engine, whether powered by steam, gasoline, electric, diesel or other type motor, with or without cars coupled thereto, operated upon rails.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The privilege of the immediate use of the roadway; or, the land covered by a path, street or highway, including any legal easements, which lawfully may be used for travel.
ROADWAY. The portion of a street improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
SIDEWALK. The 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.
STOP. Complete cessation of movement.
STOP INTERSECTION. An intersection where traffic on one street is required by law to stop before entering or crossing the same when “stop” signs are erected as provided in this traffic code.
STOP, STOPPING or STANDING. Any stopping or standing of a vehicle whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or traffic-control sign or signal.
STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained, except alleys, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
TRAFFIC. The movement of persons, vehicles and other conveyances, either singly or together, for purposes of travel.
TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL. Any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed, or is otherwise controlled.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon or across a street.
YIELD INTERSECTION. An intersection where traffic entering on one street is required to slow down to a speed reasonable for existing conditions, or stop if necessary before entering or crossing the same, when “yield” signs are erected as provided in this traffic code.
(Prior Code, § 70.01) (Ord. G-00-13, passed 12-12-2000)