§ 70-31. Definitions.

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

Bus means a motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten passengers and used for the transportation of persons; and a motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.

Semitrailer means a vehicle with or without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle.

Trailer means a vehicle with or without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests on the towing vehicle.

Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.

(Code 1976, § 18-20)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.