Irwindale Municipal Code Ch. 10.04 Definitions

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* For statutory provisions defining terms used in the Vehicle Code, see Vehicle Code § 100 et seq.

A. 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.

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

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3100).

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

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3101).

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

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3102).

"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.

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3103).

"Official traffic signal" means 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. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3104).

"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.

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3105).

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

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3106).

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

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3107).

"Police department and police officer" includes when applicable, the county sheriff's department and the California Highway Patrol and the officers thereof, respectively.

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3108).

"Stop," when required, means complete cessation of movement.

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3109(a)).

"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.

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3109(b)).

"Traffic" means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using any street for purposes of travel.

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 3110).