Clearway (Noun)
Meaning
A road on which you are not allowed to stop (unless you have a breakdown).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sign above the road warned that it was a clearway during rush hour and that stopping was prohibited unless in the event of an emergency.
- The driver was given a fine for stopping on the clearway during peak travel hours, despite claiming to have been looking for parking.
- Motorists are advised to be aware of the section of the highway that is designated as a clearway, where stopping is not permitted.
- Signs are being posted along the clearway to remind drivers that only vehicles experiencing a breakdown or an emergency are allowed to stop.
- Police patrol the clearway regularly during peak hours, issuing fines to drivers who stop without a valid reason.