§ 11758 Definitions Govern Construction

• •This part of the law explains what certain words mean in this chapter.
• •If a word is defined here, that’s the meaning you should use unless it doesn’t make sense in the situation.
• •These definitions help everyone understand the rules the same way.

Imagine a rule says 'no vehicles allowed in the park.'

If this law defines 'vehicle' as 'cars and trucks,' then bikes might still be okay. But if the rule is about safety, even bikes could be included. The definition helps decide.