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.