For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMISSIONERS. The Board of Commis- sioners of Wayne County, Indiana.
ROADWAY. The entire width between the boundary lines of the right-of-way of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel located in the unincorporated areas of the county.
SNOW EMERGENCY. A particular type of transportation emergency caused by winter weather conditions including ice, freezing rain, sleet, snow, blowing and drifting snow and/or blizzards; a condition declared to be such by the Board of Commissioners of the county or its authorized representative.
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY. A situation, actual or impending, which presents hazardous conditions for the normal use of roadways which may be caused by or result from accumulations of ice, freezing rain, sleet, snow, blowing and drifting snow, blizzards, flood water, high water, wind caused damage, roadway damage or other hazardous event; a condition declared to be such by the Board of Commissioners of the county or its authorized representative to regulate the operation and parking of motor vehicles during emergency situations.
TRANSPORTATION WARNING. An advisory communication issued to warn motor vehicle operators of conditions which present a hazard to the normal operation of motor vehicles on roadways. A TRANSPORTATION WARNING may be issued for a hazardous event which affects the normal use of roadways as determined by the County Sheriff, Highway Supervisor and/or Emergency Management Director, but does not impose restriction on travel or parking motor vehicles, other than those normally required by law.
(1982 Code, § 47.02) (Ord. passed 2-12-1997)