Section 801.100 – Definitions generally.
Except where the context requires otherwise, the definitions given in the vehicle code govern its construction. [1983 c.338 §12]
Section 801.110 – “Alley.”
“Alley” means a street or highway primarily intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban areas and not intended for through vehicular traffic. [1983 c.338 §14]
Section 801.115 – “Ambulance.”
“Ambulance” means any privately or publicly owned motor vehicle that is regularly provided or offered to be provided for the emergency transportation of persons who are ill or injured or who have disabilities. [1983 c.338 §15; 2007 c.70 §320]
Section 801.120 – “Ambulatory disability.”
“Ambulatory disability” means a disability because of which a person: (1) Has a physical and permanent disability to such a degree that the person is unable to move from place to place without the aid of a wheelchair; (2) Is not able to cross curbs because of paralysis or loss of function of the person’s […]
Section 801.125 – “Antique vehicle.”
“Antique vehicle” means a vehicle that is older than one-half the number of years between the current year and 1900 and that is maintained as a collector’s item. [1983 c.338 §17; 2003 c.122 §1]
Section 801.127 – “Arterial.”
“Arterial” or “arterial highway” means a highway that is used primarily by through traffic. [1997 c.404 §2]
Section 801.130 – “Assembled vehicle.”
“Assembled vehicle” means a vehicle: (1) With a body that does not resemble any particular year model or make of vehicle; (2) That is not a vehicle rebuilt by a manufacturer; (3) That is not a vehicle built in a factory where the year model and make are assigned at the factory; and (4) That […]
Section 801.133 – “Autocycle.”
“Autocycle” means a motorcycle that: (1) Is manufactured to travel on three wheels; (2) Has nonstraddle seating; and (3) Is equipped with a manufacturer-installed three-point safety belt or safety harness. [2017 c.296 §2; 2021 c.630 §125]
Section 801.135 – “Axle.”
“Axle” means any structure or structures, whether in one or more segments, of any vehicle, supported by wheels and on which the wheels rotate, so spaced longitudinally that the centers thereof are included between two vertical parallel transverse planes 40 inches apart. [1983 c.338 §19]
Section 801.140 – “Balance trailer.”
“Balance trailer” means every trailer, other than a self-supporting trailer, pole trailer or semitrailer, designed so that its weight and that of its load is substantially balanced upon its axle or axles and so that it couples to the towing vehicle with a device other than a fifth wheel hitch. The definition in this section […]
Section 801.150 – “Bicycle.”
“Bicycle” means a vehicle that: (1) Is designed to be operated on the ground on wheels; (2) Has a seat or saddle for use of the rider; (3) Is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; (4) Is propelled exclusively by human power; and (5) Has every wheel […]
Section 801.155 – “Bicycle lane.”
“Bicycle lane” means that part of the highway, adjacent to the roadway, designated by official signs or markings for use by persons riding bicycles except as otherwise specifically provided by law. A bicycle lane exists in an intersection if the bicycle lane is marked on opposite sides of the intersection in the same direction of […]
Section 801.160 – “Bicycle path.”
“Bicycle path” means a public way, not part of a highway, that is designated by official signs or markings for use by persons riding bicycles except as otherwise specifically provided by law. [1983 c.338 §24]
Section 801.163 – “Biometric data.”
“Biometric data” means measurements of the physical characteristics of an individual’s face that can be used to authenticate the identity of an individual. [2005 c.775 §2]
Section 801.165 – “Bus trailer.”
“Bus trailer” means any trailer designed or used for carrying human beings. [1983 c.338 §25]
Section 801.170 – “Business district.”
“Business district” means the territory contiguous to a highway when 50 percent or more of the frontage thereon for a distance of 600 feet or more on one side, or 300 feet or more on both sides, is occupied by buildings used for business. [1983 c.338 §26]
Section 801.175 – “Canceled”; “cancellation.”
(1) “Canceled,” with reference to vehicle registration or title, means that the registration or title is declared void and terminated and new registration or title may be obtained only as permitted by law. (2) “Cancellation” with reference to driving privileges or identification cards means the annulment or termination by formal action of the Department of […]
Section 801.180 – “Camper.”
“Camper” means a structure that: (1) Has a floor; (2) Is designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle; (3) Is not permanently attached to a motor vehicle upon which it is mounted; (4) Is designed to provide facilities for human habitation or for camping; (5) Is six feet or more in overall length; (6) […]
Section 801.183 – “Certificate of sale.”
“Certificate of sale” means a document that contains the name and address of the purchaser and seller of a motor vehicle or component part, the date of sale, the consideration paid and a description of the vehicle or part and other essential elements of a sale of a motor vehicle or major component part. [2005 […]
Section 801.185 – “Certificate of title.”
“Certificate of title” means a paper document issued by any jurisdiction specifically as evidence of vehicle ownership. A certificate of title is not necessarily the only evidence of vehicle ownership issued by a jurisdiction. [1983 c.338 §29; 1985 c.16 §11; 1987 c.217 §1; 1989 c.991 §23; 1991 c.873 §22; 1993 c.233 §4]