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The following terms, when used in this code, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where context clearly indicates a different meaning:

“Alley” means any highway having a roadway not exceeding 25 feet in width which is primarily used for access to the rear or side entrances of abutting property.

“Authorized emergency vehicle” means any vehicle used by a fire department, law enforcement department, or ambulance.

“Court” or “tribal court” only means the tribe’s court.

“Driver” means any person who is the operator of a vehicle or is in physical control of a vehicle.

“Highway” means a place or way of whatever nature publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for the purpose of vehicular travel, also including streets and roadways.

“Infraction,” except as otherwise provided in this code, means an unlawful violation or failure to comply with any provision of this code, or any tribal law adopted pursuant to this code.

“Motor vehicle” means a vehicle which is self-propelled.

“Motorcycle” means every motor vehicle having a seat for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, excluding mopeds and farm vehicles.

“Officer” means any and all law enforcement officers commissioned by the tribe or the United States government.

“Owner” means the person who has lawful right of possession of a vehicle.

“Park” or “parking” means to stop and keep standing a vehicle for a time other than for the purpose of temporarily loading or unloading.

“Pedestrian” means any person who is afoot or who is using a means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle.

“Registered owner” means a person registered by a department of motor vehicles as the owner of a vehicle.

“Right-of-way” means the privilege of the immediate use of the roadway or highway.

Roadway. See “highway.”

Stand or Standing. See “park” or “parking.”

Street. See “highway.”

“Traffic” means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicular conveyances, either singly or together, while using a roadway for purpose of travel.

Vehicle. See “motor vehicle.” [Ord. 12-15-2021B § 1.107, 2021.]