Gardena Municipal Code Ch. 10.04 Traffic

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

B. The words and phrases defined in this chapter, when used in this title, shall, for the purposes of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter.

(Prior code § 3-5.101)

"Alley"

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

(Prior code § 3-5.102)

"Holiday"

means January 1st, February 12th, February 22nd, May 30th, July 4th, the first Monday in September, September 9th, October 12th, November 11th, December 25th, and Thanksgiving Day. If January 1st, May 30th, July 4th, September 9th, October 12th, November 11th, or December 25th shall fall upon a Sunday, the Monday following shall be a holiday.

(Prior code § 3-5.103)

"Loading zone"

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

(Prior code § 3-5.104)

"Median"

means that portion of a street separating the roadways or traveled ways for opposing traffic.

(Prior code § 3-5.104.1)

"Official time standard"

means standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in the city.

(Prior code § 3-5.105)

"Official traffic control device"

means any sign, signal, marking, or device not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.

(Prior code § 3-5.106)

"Official traffic signal"

means any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed and which is erected, or may be erected, by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction.

(Prior code § 3-5.107)

"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, the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

(Prior code § 3-5.108)

"Parkway"

means that portion of a street between the roadway and right-of-way line and includes the sidewalk area.

(Prior code § 3-5.109)

"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 § 3-5.110)

"Pedestrian"

means any person afoot.

(Prior code § 3-5.111)

"Police officer"

means 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.

(Prior code § 3-5.112)

"Stop,"

when required, shall mean complete cessation of movement.

(Prior code § 3-5.113)

"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 § 3-5.114)

"Street car"

means any device traveling exclusively upon rails.

(Prior code § 3-5.115)

"Traffic"

means pedestrians, vehicles, and street cars, either singly or together, while using any street for purposes of travel.

(Prior code § 3-5.116)

"Traffic authority"

means the chief of police of the city.

(Prior code § 3-5.117)