Definitions

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.