Definitions

The following terms and their grammatical counterparts are used in 703 CMR 2.00 as described as follows: Authority or MBTA refers to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority created by M.G.L. c. 161A. Bus Stop refers to any posted MBTA bus stop or bus terminal area throughout the MBTA's service area. Notice of Liability refers to a notice from a Violation Clerk to the registered owner of a vehicle stating that additional fines are owed pursuant to 703 CMR 2.04(8). Parking Clerks Designated by the Authority will record and collect data to identify a violating vehicle and certify that such violation occurred. Additionally, Parking Clerks may send Violation Notices by mail or affix Violation Notices to vehicles where appropriate and practicable. Parking Facility refers to terminals, stations, garages, yards, shops, parking lots, or parking garages owned or operated by the Authority, but specifically excluding any streets, ways, highways, roads and parkways. Parking Fee refers to payment required by the MBTA for parking in Parking Facilities. This includes any additional fees, including so-called convenience fees, charged to customers who elect, where available, to receive a monthly invoice in lieu of paying for their parking by phone or other electronic device. Parking Fine refers to payment required by the MBTA resulting from any of the infractions set forth in 703 CMR 2.04(4)(a): Table 1. (MA REG. # 1301, Dated 12-4-15) Parking Violation refers to any of the infractions set forth in 703 CMR 2.04(4)(a): Table 1. Violation Clerks Designated by the Authority will review appeals, conduct hearings and make decisions with respect to Parking Violations issued on behalf of the Authority. Violation Notice refers to a written notice issued with respect to a Parking Violation and certified by a Violation Clerk or Parking Clerk in accordance with 703 CMR 2.00.