For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PRIMARY SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES. Those streets generally traversing the Town and which are considered essential to the rapid movement of emergency vehicles which normally carry the heaviest traffic volumes.
ROADWAY. The portion of a street or highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, exclusive of the berm or shoulder.
SECONDARY SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES. Those streets which provide access to primary snow emergency routes and are frequently used by emergency vehicles.
SNOW TIRES. Tires mounted on drive wheels of motor vehicles which are specifically designed to give effective traction on snow, mud or ice-covered streets by means of extra heavy-duty treads with special high-traction; however, no tires so defined shall be construed to be a SNOW TIRE if it is damaged or worn to the extent that its performance would be substantially impaired.
STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way, publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic, including street parking easements.
TIRE CHAINS. Any metal chains mounted on drive wheel tires of motor vehicles which cross the tread of each tire laterally in at least three different places.
(2005 Code, § 62.21)