Alabama § 45-37-210.20 - Definitions.
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§ 45-37-210.20. Definitions.
As used in this part, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) COUNTY COMMISSION. The Jefferson County Commission.
(2) MOTOR VEHICLE BURNOUT. The practice of intentionally keeping a motor vehicle stationary by using the brake pedal or parking brake of the vehicle, while simultaneously engaging the gas pedal to allow one set of wheels to spin. The practice may result in the vehicle tires being heated to a sufficient degree so as to cause smoke to appear.
(3) MOTOR VEHICLE DONUT. The intentional and unnecessary operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that causes the vehicle to move in a zigzag or circular course or to gyrate or spin around. The term does not include maneuvering the otherwise lawfully operated vehicle when necessary to avoid collision, injury, or damage.
(4) MOTOR VEHICLE EXHIBITION OF SPEED. The operation of one or more vehicles from a starting point to an ending point, or over a common selected course, for the purpose of exhibiting the speed or power of the vehicle.
(5) MOTOR VEHICLE SIDESHOW. An event in which one or more persons perform motor vehicle stunts, including burnouts, donuts, motor vehicle speed contests, motor vehicle exhibitions of speed, or reckless driving, for spectators.
(6) MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTEST. The operation of two or more vehicles at accelerated speeds from a starting point to an ending point in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other, or the operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course from a starting point to an ending point for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration of the vehicle or vehicles within a certain distance or time limit. The term includes drag racing.
(7) OFF STREET PARKING FACILITY. Any public or private lot, building, or space used for the parking of motor vehicles, regardless of whether charges are made for the use thereof.
(8) TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any parking enforcement officer or traffic enforcement officer, as designated by the county commission or a municipality within Jefferson County, who is not required to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission; and any law enforcement officer.
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