For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“BURNOUT.” A maneuver performed while operating a vehicle whereby the vehicle is kept stationary, or is in motion, while the wheels are spun, resulting in friction which causes the vehicle’s tires to heat up and emit smoke.
“DOUGHNUT.” A maneuver performed while operating a vehicle whereby the front or rear of the vehicle is rotated around the opposite set of wheels in a continuous motion which may cause a circular skid-mark pattern of rubber on the driving surface or the tires to heat up and emit smoke from friction, or both.
“DRIFTING.” A maneuver performed while operating a motor vehicle whereby the vehicle is steered so that it makes a controlled skid sideways through a turn with the front wheels pointed in a direction opposite to that of the turn.
“PUBLIC WAY.” The entire width between property lines of every way, dedicated pass way, road, or street set aside for public travel, except bridle paths and foot paths.
“RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITION.” To perform or engage in any burnouts, doughnuts, drifting, wheelies, or other dangerous vehicle activity on a street.
“STOPPING.” To stop a vehicle longer than is actually necessary to receive or discharge passengers.
“STREET.” Every public road, interstate highway, avenue, alley, or boulevard, bridge, viaduct or trestle and the approaches to them and includes off-street parking facilities offered for public use, whether publicly or privately owned, except for-hire parking facilities listed in KRS 189.700.
“VEHICLE” or “MOTOR VEHICLE.” Every device in, on or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn on any street except devices moved by human power or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks, which vehicle does not travel more than live miles from the boundaries of Jefferson County.
“VEHICLE SPEED CONTEST.” A vehicle race against another vehicle, a clock or other timing device.
“WHEELIE.” A maneuver performed while operating a vehicle whereby a vehicle is ridden for a distance with the front wheel or wheels raised off of the ground.
(Ord. 23-03, Series 2023, passed 7-11-23)