For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BICYCLE. Every device propelled by the feet acting upon pedals, having a seat, two or more wheels, and propelled by human power.
CROSSWALK. That portion of the roadway included within the prolongation of the sidewalk lines at street intersections.
CURB. The lateral boundary of the roadway whether such curb is marked by curbing construction, or not so marked.
DECELERATION LANE. A speed change lane, including tapered areas, for the purpose of enabling a vehicle that is to make an exist turn from a roadway to slow to the speed that is safe on the ramp ahead after it has left the mainstream of faster moving traffic.
DRIVER. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Police vehicles, vehicles of the Fire Department, ambulances, vehicles carrying a state, county or municipal officer employee in response to an emergency call, and emergency vehicles of public service corporations on an emergency call.
INTERSECTION. The area embraced within the prolongation of the property lines of two or more streets which join at an angle, whether or not such streets cross.
LANED ROADWAY. A street, the roadway of which is divided into two or more marked lanes for vehicular traffic.
PEDESTRIAN. Any person afoot.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The privilege of the immediate use of the roadway.
STOP. When required, complete cessation of movement.
STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for the purpose of vehicular traffic.
TRAFFIC. Pedestrians, ridden animals, vehicles and other conveyances whether single or together while using any street or highway for the purpose of travel.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway except devices moving by human power or used exclusively upon stationery rails or tracks.
YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY. When required by an official sign, means the act of granting the privilege of the immediate use of the intersecting roadway to traffic within the intersection and to vehicles approaching from the right or left provided that when the roadway is clear the vehicle may proceed into the intersection.
(Ord. 43-2005, passed 7-25-2005)