Glossary of Terms

Definition of Words - Whenever in this A.P. the following terms are used, they shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them in this article.

Vehicle Code Definitions - Whenever any words or phrases used in this A.P. are not defined herein, but are now defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California, such definitions as now existing are incorporated herein and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases as used in this chapter as though set forth herein in full.

Board - Board shall mean the Board of Trustees of the Yuba Community College District.

Loading Zone - Loading Zone shall mean the space adjacent to a curb or edge of a roadway reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

Bus Loading Zone - Bus Loading Zone shall mean that space adjacent to a curb or edge of a roadway reserved for the exclusive use of buses during the loading or unloading of passengers.

Passenger Loading Zone - Passenger loading zone shall mean the space adjacent to a curb or edge of a roadway reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.

Official Traffic Signals - Official traffic signals shall mean any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and proceed, and which may be equipped with a flashing feature which when operated discontinues normal signal operation and causes the flashing of any predetermined combination of signal lights, and which is erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction.

Park - Park shall mean, to leave standing any vehicles, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

Stop or Stand -

1. The word "stop" means the complete cessation of movement.
2. The words "stop or stand" mean any stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except where necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.

Vehicle Code - Vehicle Code shall mean the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

OBEDIENCE OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Required Obedience to Traffic Ordinance - It is an infraction for any person to do any act forbidden, or fail to perform any act required, by this AP.

Public Employees to Obey Traffic Regulations - The provisions of this A.P. shall apply to the driver of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States Government, the state, or any county or city, or Yuba Community College District. It shall be unlawful for any said driver to violate any of the provisions of this A.P. except as otherwise permitted in this A.P. or by State Statute.

Exemption of Certain Vehicles -

1. The provisions of this A.P. regulating the operation, parking, and standing of vehicles shall not apply to any vehicle that has qualified under the Vehicle Code as an authorized emergency vehicle, when any such vehicle is operated in the manner specified in the Vehicle Code in response to an emergency call.
2. The foregoing exemption shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of his willful disregard of the safety of others.
3. The provisions of this A.P. regulating parking or standing of vehicles shall not apply to any vehicle of the Yuba Community College District Maintenance/Grounds/Custodial while necessarily in use for construction, repair, or work.

Obedience to Stop Signs - Where stop signs have been erected pursuant to this A.P., any vehicle approaching such signs shall stop in accordance with the provisions of §22450 of the Vehicle Code except that no stop is required where:

1. An officer is on duty and directs traffic to proceed.
2. A traffic signal is in operation and indicates that traffic may proceed.
3. A stop sign has been removed or covered pursuant to this A.P.

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