For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DRIVER. The operator of a vehicle, as defined below in this section. The terms DRIVER and OPERATOR and their cognates are synonyms.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle designed to run upon the highways which is pulled by a self-propelled vehicle.
OPERATOR. A person in actual physical control of a vehicle which is in motion or which has the engine running. The terms OPERATOR and DRIVER and their cognates are synonyms.
OWNER. The person holding the legal title to a vehicle. Any mortgagor, conditional vendor or lessee of a vehicle vested with the right of immediate possession of the vehicle shall be deemed to be the OWNER for the purpose of this subchapter.
PARK. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading.
PERSON. Every individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, governmental agency or combination thereof of whatsoever form or character.
STANDING. Any stopping of a vehicle, whether occupied or not.
STOP. Complete cessation of movement.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway; provided, that for the purposes of this subchapter, bicycles shall be deemed VEHICLES and every rider of a bicycle upon county-owned property used as a parking lot or area shall be subject to the provisions of this subchapter applicable to the driver of a VEHICLE, except those by which by their nature can have no application.
WAY OF TRAVEL.
(1) The areas not marked for parking in county-owned parking lots which provide the means of access to those parking spaces.
(2) Directional arrows when painted in these areas indicate the permitted direction that a motor vehicle must travel.
(Ord. 32, passed 6-4-2001)