§ 102-250. Definitions.

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

Axle means the common axis of rotation of one or more wheels whether power driven or freely rotating, and whether in one or more segments and regardless of the number of wheels carried thereon.

Commercial truck means a vehicle, including a truck, truck tractor, semi, or trailer that meets one or more the following:

(1)

Has a gross combination weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more;

(2)

Has gross combination weight of 10,000 pounds or more; or

(3)

Has a gross combination axle count of three or more.

Commercial truck does not include governmentally owned or leased vehicles, public utility vehicles, or a vehicle used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members for nonbusiness purposes.

Gross combination axle count means the combined number of axles of the power unit and any towed unit or units.

Gross combination weight means the combined weight of the power unit and any towed unit or units without load plus the weight of any load thereon.

Gross combination weight rating means the sum of the gross vehicle weight ratings of the power unit and any towed unit or units.

Gross vehicle weight rating means the maximum operating weight of a vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer, including the vehicles chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, accessories, driver, passengers, and cargo.

Person means an individual, partnership, copartnership, firm, company, corporation, limited liability company, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, or any other legal entity, its legal representatives, agents or assigns.

Road means any street, highway or route within the City of Ypsilanti that is designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.

Vehicle means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices exclusively moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

(Ord. No. 1271, § 1, 12-20-2016)