noun
- A road or section of road on which vehicles are not permitted to stop or park, except in emergencies.
Usage: Chiefly British English; Traffic regulation term
Examples
- This street is a clearway during rush hours, so you cannot leave your car parked here.
- The city designated the main avenue as a clearway to improve traffic flow.
- Parking is prohibited on clearways to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles.
- Drivers who stop on a clearway may receive a fine.
- The clearway signs indicate where vehicles must not be left unattended.