### Question
How does the law define safety rest area?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 120*, **safety rest area** is defined as:

> an area where motor vehicle operators can park their vehicles and rest, where food, fuel, and lodging services are not available, and that is located on a segment of highway with respect to which the Secretary determines there is a shortage of public and private areas at which motor vehicle operators can park their vehicles and rest

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 120*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

