“Authorized emergency vehicle” means any vehicle of any fire department, police department, sheriff’s office, coroner, prosecuting attorney, Washington State Patrol, ambulance service, public or private, which need not be classified, registered, or authorized by the State Patrol.

“Commodity necessary for health and welfare” means any thing provided to the public which is necessary to provide essential shelter, food, or fuel to people and animals.

“County Engineer” means the Clallam County Engineer, or his/her designee.

“County road” means every public highway or part thereof, outside the limit of cities and towns, and which has not been designated as a State highway, and which is shown on the Clallam County road log.

“Gross weight” means the total vehicle weight including load.

“Truck” means any motor vehicle designed or used for the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, animals or other things.

“Perishable commodity” means a product of agriculture, aquaculture, or manufacture which by its nature is subject to destruction, decay, deterioration, or spoilage except under proper conditions.

“Person” includes every natural person, firm, copartnership, corporation, association, or organization.

“Tire” includes every tire of rubber or other resilient material designed to be inflated with compressed air to support the load thereon.

“School bus” means every motor vehicle used regularly to transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities, which is subject to the requirements set forth in the most recent edition of “Specifications for School Buses” published by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, but does not include buses operated by common carrier in urban transportation of school children.

“Service necessary for health and welfare” means any service provided to the public which is necessary to maintain essential power, gas, communications, garbage, sewer and water services for the public.

“Tire width” means the maximum overall normal inflated width, as stipulated by the manufacturer, when inflated to the pressure specified and without load thereon.

“Vehicle” includes every device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway.