§ 40701 Definitions For Chapter Construction

• •This part explains what certain words mean in this chapter of the law.
• •If a word isn’t explained here, its normal meaning is used.
• •These definitions help everyone understand the law the same way.

Imagine a law says 'vehicle' but doesn’t explain what it means.

This section would tell you if 'vehicle' includes bikes, cars, or just trucks so you know what the law is talking about.