§ 26-2. Definitions.

Where words and phrases used in this traffic code are defined by state law, such definitions apply to their use in this traffic code and are adopted by reference. Those definitions so adopted that need further definition or are reiterated, and the following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Park or parking means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.

Stand or standing means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.

Stop means, when required, the complete cessation of movement.

Stop or stopping means, when prohibited, any halting of a vehicle, even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control sign or signal.

(Prior Code, § 60.02)

State law reference

Definitions generally, I.C.A. § 321.1.