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Unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms used in this chapter shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Crosswalk means that portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation of curb and property lines at intersections, or any other portion of a roadway clearly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
Disabled and disabilities means an impairment which prevents or impedes walking, which shall include but not be limited to: i) an impairment which prevents walking and requires use of a wheelchair; ii) an impairment which involuntarily causes difficulty or insecurity in walking or climbing stairs with or without the need to use braces, crutches, canes, or artificial support; (iii) an impairment caused by amputation, arthritis, or an orthopedic condition; (iv) an impairment in respiratory, circulatory, or neurological health which limits the person's walking capability; or (v) an impairment caused by the taking of medication that prohibits a person from holding a driver's license.
Driveway means every road or driveway not open to the use of the public for the purpose of vehicular traffic.
Intersection means the area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curblines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of two or more streets or highways which join one another at an angle, whether or not one such street or highway crosses the other.
Motorized device means a device which may be propelled by human power or helper power or by both, with a motor rated not more than one and one-half brake horsepower or two (S.A.E.) horsepower, which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour, except vehicles moved exclusively by human power, electric personal assistive mobility devices, including Segways, motorized wheelchairs and motorized scooters designed for individuals with disabilities, or any other vehicle utilized by a disabled person as his or her only practicable means of transportation.
Official traffic signs means all signs, markings and devices, not inconsistent with this chapter, placed or created by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of guiding, directing, warning or regulating traffic.
Operator means any person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
Parking means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, attended or unattended, upon a street, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while expeditiously taking on or leaving passengers or loading or unloading merchandise then in readiness for immediate loading or delivery, or otherwise than in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals.
Pedestrian means any person afoot.
Roadway means that portion of a street or highway between the regularly established curblines or that part devoted to vehicular traffic.
Safety zone means the area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by proper signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone.
Sidewalk means that portion of a street between the curblines and adjacent property lines.
Traffic means pedestrians, ridden animals, herded animals, streetcars and other conveyances either singly or together while using any street for purposes of travel.
Vehicle means every device or means in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, except devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(Code 1971, § 22-1; Ord. No. O-05-28, § I, 9-20-05)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
State Law reference— Motor vehicle code definitions, G.L. 1956, § 31-1-2 et seq.