In this chapter, the terms used shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in the Vehicle Code of the state (75 Pa.C.S.A. § 101
et seq.), except as otherwise defined in this section:
POLICE OFFICER
Every officer of the Police Department or any officer authorized
by the municipality to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests
for violation of traffic regulations.
STREET or HIGHWAY
Every way or place of whatever nature open to the use of
the public as a matter of right for purpose of vehicular travel. "Highway"
shall not include a roadway or driveway upon grounds owned by private
persons, private schools, or institutions.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Any signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent
with this chapter, placed or erected as herein provided, or any temporary
warning signs placed by authorized agencies for the purpose of guiding,
directing, safeguarding, warning or regulating traffic.