### Question
How is the "public road" defined?


### Answer
The term **public road** is defined in *23 U.S.C. § 101* as follows -

> any road or street under the jurisdiction of and maintained by a public authority and open to public travel

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

