§ 36-311. 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:

Motor vehicle means a vehicle which is self-propelled or a vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.

Trailer means a vehicle, with or without motive power, designed for carrying property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle.

Truck means a motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.

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 1977, § 23-153; Ord. No. 184, § 23-111, 10-22-1990)