Why do we have codes in America? (civil code, Vehicle code, etc).? PT II?

Question

So far I'm getting some decent answers but it just doesn't satisfy my curiosity on this. Here are the definitions I found on the two words which has some influence on my position on this.

Law- (often the law) The system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

Code- A system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols substituted for other words, letters, etc., esp. for the purposes of secrecy.

These two words are different. Does anyone see why I am concerned about this? That last line really bothers me "for the purpose of secrecy". Why all the secrecy? I know a lot of the codes are more easily accessible now days with the internet but yet it is still to hard to find if you don't know what your looking for. It's not like it is advertised to let you know. To me it seems to favor the special people and opress the regular citizens in most cases.

Don't get me wrong I'm not a trouble maker or anything like that. I try to follow the LAWS as best I can. I just am trying to get an understanding of how my world works I don't just follow something just because someone told me it is that way. I have gotten post already telling me that code is law but won't or can explain how that is. They are as different as night and day.

Hey "arus.geo". Last time I checked my previous post I don't think you answered my question. Don't come on here talking to me like you are big and bad cuz it sounds like that is how you trying to sound. I have several different outlets I'm using to to settle my thoughts which one is to contact a lawyer. If you would like to comment and try to get me to understand the by all means speak up. I do have a question for you though. Are you in law enforcement? If so are you the aggressive bulldog type that just snaps at everyone and have frequent power trips?

Well some people think I'm manipulating the question by using the wrong definition of Code. Not from what I see. I'm just using what is in front of me. The other definition I see is for computers which I know has nothing to do with what I'm talking about. I have read the links that others have sent to me and I have seen the other definitions you all have sent me. I wonder who put these things together. I understand what it says to me but just doesn't sit well with me. Oh well thank you all for your comments and have a great day!

Answer 1

Here is the legal definition of code:
"code n. a collection of written laws gathered together, usually covering specific subject matter. Thus, a state may have a civil code, corporations code, education code, evidence code, health and safety codes, insurance code, labor code, motor vehicle code, penal code, revenue and taxation code, and so forth. Federal statutes which deal with legal matters are grouped together in codes. There are also statutes which are not codified. Despite their apparent permanence codes are constantly being amended by legislative bodies. Some codes are administrative and have the force of law even though they were created and adopted by regulatory agencies and are not actually statutes or laws. (See: law, statute)"
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/code

Answer 2

You're simply using the wrong definition of "code". It seems like you're intentionally playing semantics....

A "code" is also a body of laws, among other things. We do that often in the English language.....use the same word for several distinct and different items.

Answer 3

You've asked and have been answered. if you dont like the answers consult with a lawyer or legal aid:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArDEbt0jWZfdUuvinxfFn5_R7BR.?qid=20070511133601AAdDhLl