§ 12501 Definitions For Construction Rules

• •This section tells us that the words and definitions in this chapter are the ones we should use unless something else says otherwise.
• •It helps make sure everyone understands the words the same way when reading the laws in this part.
• •If a word is defined here, you should use that meaning, not some other meaning.

Imagine you're reading a rule that says 'vehicle' means any car, bike, or truck.

If another rule in this part says 'vehicle,' you know it means cars, bikes, or trucks, not something else like a boat or a plane.