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Legal Definitions - public highway

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Definition of public highway

A public highway is a free and open roadway or street that anyone can use. It can be a road, waterway, or airway that is commonly used by the public. The term also refers to the main public road connecting towns or cities. It is controlled and maintained by the government for general use.

  • A busy street in the city center
  • A major highway connecting two states
  • A navigable river used for transportation

These examples illustrate that a public highway can be any type of route that is open to the public for transportation purposes. It is maintained by the government to ensure safe and efficient travel for everyone.

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Simple Definition

A public highway is a road or street that anyone can use for free. It's a main route that connects towns and cities and can be used by cars, bikes, and pedestrians. The government takes care of these roads and makes sure they are safe for everyone to use. If someone tries to rob you on a public highway, it's called highway robbery, which is illegal. In the past, people in England used to pay a tax called a highway rate to help maintain and repair these roads.

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