§ 45-336. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have meanings as set out below:

(1)

Authorized vehicle shall mean a vehicle authorized by the commission to enter and to use a restricted access lane, which vehicle has affixed to it, in the place prescribed by the commission, a valid and unexpired identifying sticker or emblem issued by the commission, or by the authority of the commission, specifically for such vehicle.

(2)

Commission shall mean the Texas Transportation Commission.

(3)

Restricted access lane shall mean that portion of any highway facilities located in, upon or over a controlled access highway:

a.

Which is restricted to one-way operation by the commission;

b.

To which access is allowed only for certain vehicles providing mass transportation services, as prescribed by the commission;

c.

To which access is allowed only at certain points designated by the commission; and

d.

Which is marked and regulated by official signs and traffic-control devices erected by the commission or by its authority.

(Code 1968, § 46-401; Ord. No. 79-1214, § 1, 7-25-79; Memorandum of 10-15-2015, § 2)