Iowa Admin. Code r. 681-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
Rule 681-4.2 - Definitions

For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly requires otherwise, and all other words shall have meaning according to their common usage.

"Appointed authority" means the person or entity designated by the president of a university to perform any function or duty required or permitted hereunder.

"Bicycle" means any vehicle having two or three wheels and fully operable pedals that is a traditional bicycle designed solely to be pedaled by the rider. An electric/battery-powered bicycle designed not only to be pedaled by the rider but also propelled by an electric motor of less than 750 watts (one horsepower) may be treated as a bicycle and may be parked at bicycle racks.

"Campus" means all property under the control of a university.

"Employee" means any person regularly employed by a university who is not a student.

"Guest" means any person other than a person living at the designated residence hall.

"Handrail" means any railing intended to provide physical support to a pedestrian.

"Immobilization" of a bicycle consists of restricting the bicycle's use by detaining it at the point of infraction with a university locking device.

"Impoundment" of a bicycle consists of removing the owner's locking device, transporting the bicycle to a university facility, and detaining it with a university locking device.

"In-line skates" means any frame or shoe with a single row of wheels that is used for gliding or skating. In-line skates are also known as roller blades.

"Motorcycle" or "moped" or"motorized bicycle" means any vehicle that is self-propelled, has fewer than four wheels in contact with the ground, and is not a bicycle or an electric bicycle. For purposes of these rules, a moped or motorized bicycle is considered a motorcycle.

"Motor vehicle" means any vehicle that is self-propelled and has four or more wheels in contact with the ground.

"Roller skates" means any frame or shoe with a pair of small wheels near the heel and near the toe that is used for gliding or skating.

"Skateboard" means any board or platform with attached wheels used for individual transportation. For purposes of these rules, a nonmotorized scooter (a board with a handle) is considered a skateboard.

"Street furniture" is any structure or accessory in a university pedestrian area or slow zone designed for the benefit of pedestrians. This includes, but is not limited to, benches, tables, lampposts, and trash receptacles.

"Student" means any person registered with the university for academic credit who is not employed by the university on a full-time salaried or equivalent basis.

"University," unless specifically indicated herein, means the state University of Iowa, Iowa State University or the University of Northern Iowa.

"Vehicle" means any wheeled or treaded device used or designed for use as a means of transportation or conveyance of persons or property.

"Visitor" means any person who owns, operates or parks a vehicle on the university campus who is not a student or an employee.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 681-4.2

Amended by IAB July 4, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 1, effective 8/8/2018
Amended by IAB October 6, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 7, effective 11/10/2021