9.17.030 Definitions.

Terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning given to them in this section except where otherwise defined, and unless where used the context thereof shall clearly indicate to the contrary. The following terms are defined as follows:

(a)    “Nonroad area” means any area that is not a road, or a road which is closed to off-road vehicles and posted as such; except that areas commonly held open to vehicular use, such as parking lots and race tracks, shall not be considered off-road areas.

(b)    “Off-road vehicles” means every self-propelled motor vehicle designed or capable of traversing on or over natural terrain, including but not limited to snowmobiles, minibikes, motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, four-wheel drive trucks, pickups, all terrain vehicles, jeeps, half tracts, and helicopters.

(1)    The definition of off-road vehicles does not include, unless used for purposes prohibited by this chapter, implements of husbandry; nor does it include military, fire, emergency or law enforcement vehicles used for legal purposes.

(c)    “Road” means every public way, thoroughfare, roadway, road, street or easement within the county used or intended for use by the general public for vehicular travel.

(d)    “Sheriff” means the sheriff for the county of Clark, state of Washington, his duly authorized representatives and deputies. (Sec. 3 of Ord. 1977-09-57)