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The part of the road where cars belong and pedestrians become statistics.
means The paved portion of a road actually intended for vehicle traffic, as opposed to shoulders or sidewalks.
from Old English rad, meaning a journey on horseback, fused with way; literally the path you ride upon.
Legal distinctionExcludes shoulders, curbs, and sidewalks by definition.
Engineering termDesigners separate roadway from right-of-way precisely.
Width mattersLane counts and shoulders define its measured breadth.