For the purpose of this traffic code, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Whenever any words or phrases used in this title are not defined herein but are defined in the California Vehicle Code, such definitions are incorporated in this title and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases when used in this title. ('65 Code, § 4-5.102)
CURB.
The lateral boundary of the roadway, whether such curb shall be marked by curbing construction or be not so marked. For the purpose of this traffic code,
CURB
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. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.104)
DIVISIONAL ISLAND.
A raised island located in the roadway and separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.105)
HOLIDAYS.
This term means and includes January 1, February 12, the third Monday in February, the last Monday in May, July 4, the first Monday in September, the second Monday in October, November 11, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25. If any of these holidays should fall upon a Sunday, the Monday following shall be a holiday. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.106)
LOADING ZONE.
The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.107)
OFFICIAL TIME STANDARD.
Whenever certain hours are named in this traffic code, they shall mean standard time or daylight saving time as may be in current use in the city. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.108)
PARK.
To stand or leave standing any vehicle, whether occupied or not, other than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
PARKWAY.
That portion of a street other than a roadway or a sidewalk. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.109)
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE.
The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.110)
PEDESTRIAN.
Any person afoot. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.111)
POLICE OFFICER.
Every officer of the Police Department or any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.112)
PRIVATE BUS.
Any bus, as defined in the California Vehicle Code, used or maintained by or for a charter-party carrier of passengers for compensation or profit, a passenger stage corporation, or any highway carrier of passengers required to register with the California Public Utilities Commission.
PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS.
Any bus owned or operated by a publicly owned or operated transit system, or operated under contract with a publicly owned or operated transit system, and used to provide to the general public, regularly scheduled transportation for which a fare is charged.
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. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.113)
VEHICLE CODE.
The California Vehicle Code. (‘65 Code, § 4-5.114)
(Ord. 49-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 610-C.S., passed 4-1-14)