Highway
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002428
A public road or thoroughfare open to the use of the public for the purpose of vehicular travel. It includes the entire width of the right-of-way, encompassing the paved surface, shoulders, and any adjacent public land. The maintenance and regulation of highways are typically governed by state or federal transportation departments.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002428 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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