Galt Municipal Code Ch. 10.04 Definitions

The words and phrases set out 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.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 1(a))

Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are not defined in this chapter, but are now defined in the Vehicle Code of this state, such definitions are incorporated in this chapter and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used in this title as though set forth in this chapter in full.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 1(b))

"Alley"

means any unnamed street less than twenty-five feet in width between property lines.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 2)

"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.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 3)

Whenever certain hours are named in this title, they shall mean standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in this city.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 4)

"Official traffic-control devices"

means all signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this title placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 5)

"Official traffic signals"

means any devices, 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.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 6)

"Park"

means 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.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 7)

"Parkway"

means that portion of a street other than a roadway or a sidewalk.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 8)

"Passenger loading zone"

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

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 9)

"Pedestrian"

means any person afoot.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 10, 1949)

"Person"

means every natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 11, 1949)

"Police officer"

means every officer of the police department of this city.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 12, 1949)

"Stop,"

when required, means complete cessation of movement.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 13(a), 1949)

"Stop or stand,"

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.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 13(b), 1949)

"Traffic"

means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, and other conveyances with single or together while using any street for purposes of travel.

(prior code § 10300 (part); Ord. 16 § 24, 1949)