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Codified Ordinances of Saint Marys, WV
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ST. MARYS, WEST VIRGINIA
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
EDITOR'S NOTE
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS AND TAXATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - HEALTH AND SANITATION CODE
PART THIRTEEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
PART SEVENTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
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301.12  INTERSECTION.
   "Intersection" includes:
   (a)   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 or highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different streets or highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict; and
   (b)   Where a street or highway includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided street or highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection.  In the event such intersecting street or highway also includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of such streets or highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.    (WvaC 17C-1-42)
301.13  LANED ROADWAY.
   "Laned roadway" means a roadway which is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.  (WVaC 17C-1-39)
301.14  MOPED.
   "Moped" means every motorcycle or motor-driven cycle unless otherwise specified in this Traffic Code, which is equipped with two or three wheels, foot pedals to permit muscular propulsion and an independent power source providing a maximum of two brake horsepower, but excludes electric bicycles as defined in Section 301.083.  If a combustion engine is used, the maximum piston or rotor displacement shall be fifty cubic centimeters regardless of the number of chambers in such power source.  The power source shall be capable of propelling the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed not to exceed thirty miles per hour on a level road surface and shall be equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only, not requiring clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged.  (WVaC 17C-1-5a)
301.15  MOTORCYCLE.
   "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor. 
(WVaC 17C-1-4)
301.16  MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE.
   "Motor-driven cycle" means every motorcycle having a piston displacement of more than fifty cubic centimeters but not more than 150 cubic centimeters, or with not more than five brake horsepower. 
(WVaC 17C-1-5)
301.17  MOTOR VEHICLE.
   "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails, except motorized wheelchairs.  (WVaC 17C-1-3)
301.18  OWNER.
   "Owner" means a person who holds the legal title of a vehicle or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or in the event a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this Traffic Code.  (WVaC 17C-1-32)
301.19  PARK.
   "Park" when prohibited, means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading.
(WVaC 17C-1-54)
301.20  PARKING AREA.
   "Parking area" means lots, areas or other accommodations for the parking of vehicles off the street or highway and open to public use with or without charge.    (WVaC 17C-1-60)
301.201 PASSENGER VAN.
   “Passenger van” means any van or other motor vehicle owned by any agency, business or other legal entity and operated for the purpose of transportation of children under the age of eighteen years, other than a van utilized for private use, taxicab, bus or school bus.  Passenger vans include, but are not limited to, vehicles used by daycare centers, after-school centers and nursery schools: provided, that the term “passenger van” does not include any van or other motor vehicle which is utilized for the specific purpose of transporting children to medical facilities for the purpose of medical or dental treatment and which loads and unloads the children on private property, making no stops for loading or unloading along public roads or highways.
(WVaC 17C-1-64)
301.21  PEDESTRIAN.
   "Pedestrian" means any person afoot or any person using a wheelchair. 
(WVaC 17C-1-30)
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