### Question
How is the term safety rest area defined?


### Answer
The term **safety rest area** is defined in *23 U.S.C. § 120* as the following:

> 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**

