§ 79.001 DEFINITIONS.

   (a)   For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

      MOTOR VEHICLE. Every machine propelled by any power other than muscular used upon the streets or highways for the transportation of property.

      NONDIVISIBLE LOAD. Cargo that cannot be reasonably divided into more than one shipment.

      OWNER. The person who holds the legal title to a motor vehicle or trailer or who is the lessee of the vehicle or trailer.

      PRIMARY TRUCK ROUTE. Any street or highway designated as a PRIMARY TRUCK ROUTE by the city council by resolution.

      SECONDARY TRUCK ROUTE. Any street or highway designated as a SECONDARY TRUCK ROUTE by the city council by resolution.

      TIRE WIDTH. When applied to pneumatic tires, shall mean the dimension of the cross section of the tires as customarily measured and rated by the manufacturers of motor vehicles and tires.

      TRUCK. Any motor vehicle designed or operated for the transportation of property, including a vehicle directly connected to a trailer, of a gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds.

   (b)   Any terms used in this chapter which are not defined by §§ 10.002, 70.001 or this section but which are defined in SDCL 32-14-1, shall have the meaning as defined in SDCL 32-14-1.

(1992 Code, § 40-349) (Ord. 118-03, passed 12-8-2003)