A public road is a road that is open to common use by the general population. A road is an identifiable route, way or path between two or more places.
In the United States, the majority of paved roads are public, and traffic laws apply to them, for instance:
- speed limits
- drunk driving laws
- depending on the state, bicycles and pedestrians cannot be banned unless the road is limited access
Public roads can be set aside in several ways:
- common law, due to being used by the public for a certain amount of time with no obstruction
- dedication by plat
- easement or deed to the applicable jurisdiction
See also
The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a discussion of the maximum speed possible in the universe see Speed of light and Special relativity. Driving under the influence of alcohol ( driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, drinking and driving, drink-driving) or other drugs The bicycle, cycle, or bike is a pedal-driven, human-powered vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind A pedestrian is a person travelling on foot whether Walking or Running. Common law refers to law and the corresponding legal system developed through decisions of courts and similar tribunals rather than through legislative statutes or executive A plat consists of a Map, drawn to scale showing the divisions of a piece of land A private highway is a Highway owned and operated for profit by private industryDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic