Berkeley Municipal Code Ch. 14.04 Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this division shall for the purpose of this division have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this article. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1, 1952)

Whenever any words or phrases used in this division are not defined herein, but are defined in the Vehicle Code of the state and amendments thereto, such definitions are incorporated herein and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used herein as though set forth herein in full. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.1, 1952)

A light vehicle without a motor, having two wheels, handle bars and a seat or seats, and propelled by the operator. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.2, 1952)

Any motor bus, motor coach, trackless trolley, or passenger stage used as a common carrier of passengers. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.3, 1952)

The Council of the City of Berkeley. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.4, 1952)

The lateral boundary of the roadway whether such curb be marked by curbing construction, or not so marked; the word "curb" as herein used shall not include the line dividing the roadway of a street from parking strips in the center of a street, nor from tracks or rights-of-way of public utility companies. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.5, 1952)

A raised island located in the roadway and separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.6, 1952)

Every structure by means of which any street passes over or under any stationary rails or tracks or another street. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.7, 1952)

The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.9, 1952)

Whenever certain hours are named herein, they shall mean standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in this City. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.10, 1952)

All signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this division placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.11, 1952)

Any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and proceed and which is erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.12, 1952)

To stand or leave standing any vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers or materials. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.13, 1952)

A mechanical device installed within or upon the curb or sidewalk area, immediately adjacent to a parking space, for the purpose of controlling the period of time occupance of such parking meter space by any vehicle. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.14, 1952)

An electronic pay station installed within or upon the curb or sidewalk area within a designated parking zone for the purpose of controlling the period of time of occupance of such pay-and-display space by any vehicle. (Ord. 6839-NS § 1 (part), 2005)

A parking ticket receipt dispensed from a pay-and-display station that when attached properly to a vehicle authorizes the legal parking of said vehicle for the time period indicated on the dispensing machine ticket. (Ord. 6839-NS § 2 (part), 2005)

Any person afoot. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.15, 1952)

Every officer of the Police Department of the City or any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.16, 1952)

When required, means complete cessation of movement. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.17, 1952)

When prohibited means any stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.18, 1952)

Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, trains and other conveyances either singly or together while using any street for purposes of travel. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.19, 1952)

The Vehicle Code of the state of California. (Ord. 3262-NS § 1.20, 1952)