Definitions

Boot: A device used to temporarily immobilize a vehicle.

Campus: Describes all property owned, leased and/or controlled by St. John's University.

Commuter student: Any student who does not live in a residence hall.

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.

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.

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
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

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.

Moped: Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement of 50cc or less.

Motorcycle: Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement greater than 50cc.

Motor vehicle: All motor-driven conveyances except wheelchairs.

No parking zone: Any area with pavement markings and posted signs but are not limited to, areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted yellow.

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.

Parking permit: A vinyl, plastic, or paper instrument sanctioned by Public Safety that is displayed from a vehicle, and authorizes parking in specified areas.

Residence student: A student living in the Residence Village.

Residence Village Lot: A parking area close to a residence hall. Parking spaces in these areas are assigned to residence students by Public Safety.

StormCard: The University ID card that activates the gates controlling access to certain parking areas.

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.

Visitors: Persons who are not University members and who only visit the campus on an occasional basis.

University X number: A unique number for an individual provided by the University – known as the University ID number.