§ 42-390. Definitions.

When used in this division, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Commercial passenger transportation means a mode of transportation provided by a bus or motorcoach designed to accommodate more than ten passengers, including the operator, for compensation, and that is powered by a primary propulsion engine and does not include railroad, light rail or taxicabs.

Idle means the operation of an engine in the operating mode where the engine is not engaged in gear, where the engine operates at a speed at the revolutions per minute specified by the engine or vehicle manufacturer for when the accelerator is fully released, and there is no load on the engine.

Mechanical operations means the use of electrical tools or equipment in construction, maintenance, or repair of facilities.

Passenger transit operations means regional mode of public transportation that is funded through a portion of sales tax for such region being served.

Primary propulsion engine means a gasoline or diesel-fueled internal combustion engine attached to a motor vehicle that provides the power to propel the motor vehicle into motion and maintain motion.

(Code 1995, § 9.2301)