1. A street, road, or thoroughfare that is open to and maintained for public use
The accident occurred on a public road near the city center.
O acidente ocorreu em uma via pública perto do centro da cidade.
2. Any passage or route accessible to the general public for transportation and movement
Pedestrians must follow traffic rules on all public roads.
Os pedestres devem seguir as regras de trânsito em todas as vias públicas.