- The terms, used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning, are defined as follows:
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(a) Vehicles—every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public road or highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
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(b) Commissioner—the term “Commissioner” shall include the Commissioner of Public Works or any employee of the Department of Public Works designated in writing by the Commissioner of Public Works.
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(c) Owner—the term “owner” means any person, firm, corporation or association holding title to a motor vehicle, or having the legal right to register the same, including purchases under conditional bills of sale, or renting a motor vehicle or having the exclusive use thereof under a contract or lease or otherwise.
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(d) Solid tires—the term “solid tires” means tires of rubber, or other elastic material, which do not depend upon confined air for the support of the load.
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(e) Person—the term “person” includes any individual, corporation, association, partnership, firm or other aggregation of individuals.
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(f) Pneumatic tires—the term “pneumatic tires” means tires inflated or capable of inflation with air.
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