vehicular

[vee-hik-yuh-ler]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or for vehicles.

   a vehicular tunnel.

2. serving as a vehicle.

3. caused by a vehicle; attributed or attributable to vehicles.

   vehicular homicide.

4. carried on or transported by means of a vehicle.

   vehicular recording units.

Other Word Forms

• nonvehicular adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vehicular¹

From the Late Latin word vehiculāris, dating back to 1610–20. See vehicle, -ar ¹

Example Sentences

According to the CHP, once Alber is treated for his injuries, he will be booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, child endangerment and engaging in a speed contest.

From Los Angeles Times

Robins was charged with felony vehicular manslaughter, felony hit-and-run driving resulting in death, and misdemeanor driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI, in the death of the 37-year-old Hollywood resident.

From Los Angeles Times

Driving under the influence — called “drink driving” or “drug driving” in the U.K. — carries up to 11 points, as do violations including vehicular manslaughter, racing on the highway and “dangerous” or “furious” driving.

From Los Angeles Times

“The driver was arrested for suspicion of vehicular assault as a mob formed and slashed additional tires,” the department said.

From Los Angeles Times

The jury also found her not guilty of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of the collision in January 2022.

From BBC