Benicia Municipal Code Ch. 10.08 Definitions

The words and phrases set forth in this chapter when used in this title shall, for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

Whenever any words or phrases used in this code are not defined but are defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and amendments thereto, such definitions shall apply.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

"Council"

means the council of the city.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

"Divisional island"

means a raised or painted island or area which is located in the roadway and which separates opposing or conflicting streams of traffic.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

Within the meaning of this title, "holidays" are all days recognized by the state as legal holidays.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

"Loading zone"

means the space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

"Police officer"

means every officer of the police department of this city, or any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

"Traffic engineer"

means the director of public works or his authorized representative.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

"Traffic regulations"

mean any ordinances or resolutions of the city council passed for the purposes of regulating or controlling traffic.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)

"Vehicle"

means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn.

(Ord. 78-11 N.S. § 1, 1978)