For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. A motor vehicle that is:
(1) Equipped with a seat or seats for the use of:
(a) The rider; and
(b) A passenger, if the motor vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger.
(2) Designed to propel itself with three or more tires in contact with the ground;
(3) Designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use;
(4) Not designed by the manufacturer primarily for farming or lawn care; and
(5) Not more than 50 inches wide.
GOLF CART. A motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer primarily for transporting persons on a golf course.
MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle that is self-propelled.
NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE. A vehicle that can attain a maximum speed of 35 mph on a paved level surface and otherwise complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 500 (49 C.F.R. § 571.500).
PUBLIC HIGHWAY. Includes a road, street, way, thoroughfare or bridge:
(1) In the state;
(2) For the use of vehicles;
(3) Not privately owned or controlled; and
(4) Over which the state has legislative jurisdiction under its police power.
RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE. A motor vehicle that is:
(1) Equipped with a seat or seats for the use of:
(a) The rider; and
(b) A passenger, if the vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger.
(2) Designed to propel itself with four or more tires in contact with the ground;
(3) Designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use by the operator only;
(4) Not designed by the manufacturer primarily for farming or lawn care; and
(5) Not more than 65 inches wide.
SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE. A motor vehicle designed to operate at a maximum speed of 25 mph or less.
SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM. A triangular emblem that conforms to standards and specifications adopted by the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety under the Texas Transportation Code.
(1998 Code, § 118-276) (Ord. 11-24, passed 8-17-2011)