1. Boot: A device used to temporarily immobilize a
vehicle.
2. Campus: Describes all property owned, leased and/or controlled
by St. John’s University.
3. Commuter student: Any student who does not live in a residence
hall.
4. Handicapped: A parking area identified with a sign bearing the
international disability symbol that is restricted at all times for
use by vehicles bearing a valid University parking permit and New
York State issued handicapped parking permit.
5. Fire Zone: An area needed for emergency access to buildings,
fire hydrants or fire equipment. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, areas with adjacent curbs painted yellow. Parking in
fire lanes is prohibited.
6. Illegal use of permit: A parking violation in which a citation
is issued under the following circumstances:
a) Use of a permit on a vehicle not registered with Public
Safety
b) Use of a permit obtained under false pretenses
c) Use of a modified permit (altered, tampered)
d) Use and/or retention of a permit by person(s) ineligible, for
such a permit as described and authorized within the Parking Rules
and Regulations guidelines
7. Loading Zone: A loading dock, or an area signed “Loading Zone”
adjacent to a facility, in a parking area, or near a residence
hall. Such an area is intended for loading and unloading bulky or
voluminous material. Loading zones are restricted at all
times.
8. Moped: Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an
engine displacement of 50cc or less.
9. Motorcycle: Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with
an engine displacement greater than 50cc.
10. Motor vehicle: All motor-driven conveyances except
wheelchairs.
11. No parking zone: Any area with pavement markings and posted
signs but are not limited to, areas with adjacent curbs or rails
painted yellow.
12. Park/parking: This refers to the placement or standing of a
vehicle, with or without a driver in attendance and with or without
the engine running.
13. Parking permit: A vinyl, plastic, window decal, or paper
instrument sanctioned by Public Safety that is displayed from a
vehicle and authorizes parking in specified areas.
14. Residence student: A student living in the Residence
Village.
15. Residence Village Lot: A parking area close to a residence
hall. Parking spaces in these areas are assigned to residence
students by Public Safety.
16. StormCard: The University ID card that activates the gates
controlling access to certain parking areas.
17. Summer Session: The summer session includes all summer school
sessions beginning on the first day of the earliest session, and
the last day of the latest session.
18. Visitors: Persons who are not University members and who only
visit the campus on an occasional basis.
19. University X number: A unique number for an individual provided
by the University – known as the University ID number.