WSR 02-11-092

PROPOSED RULES

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY


[ Filed May 17, 2002, 1:42 p.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 02-07-104.

     Title of Rule: Campus traffic and parking regulations.

     Purpose: To reorganize, clarify and streamline existing parking regulations in accordance with board of regents directive.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.30.150.

     Summary: Removes fine structure from WAC and allows fines to be set by board of regents without codification in WAC, establishes residence hall parking, adds definition of "fire zone," addresses counterfeit permits, removes obsolete language and sections.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: To reorganize, clarify and streamline existing parking regulations.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: John Shaheen, Glenn Ford, Public Safety Building, P.O. Box 7300, Pullman, WA 99164, (509) 335-4911; Implementation and Enforcement: John Shaheen, Public Safety Building, P.O. Box 7300, Pullman, WA 99164, (509) 335-4911.

     Name of Proponent: Board of Regents.

     Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Removes fine structure from WAC and allows fines to be set by board of regents without codification in WAC, establishes residence hall parking, adds definition of "fire zone," addresses counterfeit permits, removes obsolete language and sections.

     The effect will be to reorganize, clarify and streamline existing parking regulations and provide for parking needs of students living in residence halls.

     Proposal does not change existing rules. Obsolete sections eliminated, fine structure eliminated, additional parking areas provided for students residing on campus.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not applicable.

     RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.

     Hearing Location: Conference Room 405, Lighty Student Building, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, on June 25, 2002, at 1:00.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Kirsten Pauli by June 21, (509) 335-7739.

     Submit Written Comments to: Loretta M. Lamb, P.O. Box 64105, Pullman, WA 99164, fax (509) 335-4642, by June 21, 2002.

     Date of Intended Adoption: June 25, 2002.

May 10, 2002

Loretta M. Lamb

Associate Vice-President for

Personnel and Administration

Rules Coordinator

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY: CAMPUS TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-13-003, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95)

WAC 504-15-100   Definitions.   The definitions in this section are applicable within the context of these regulations.

     (1) Campus. Describes all property owned, leased, and/or controlled by Washington State University in Pullman which is or may hereafter be dedicated mainly to the educational, research, housing, recreational, parking, or other activities of Washington State University.

     (2) Commuter student. Any student who does not live in a residence hall (dormitory). All students living in fraternities, sororities, university housing (other than residence halls), and private housing are considered to be commuter students.

     (3) Disability zone. A parking zone identified with a sign bearing the international disability symbol that is restricted at all times to use by vehicles bearing a valid WSU disability parking permit or indicator, or any state-issued disability parking permit.

     (4) Dormitory. See residence hall.

     (5) Fire zone. An area needed for emergency access to buildings, fire hydrants, or fire equipment. Such areas include, but are not limited to areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted red.

     (((5))) (6) Gate card. A plastic card that activates the gates controlling access to certain parking areas.

     (((6))) (7) Holiday or university holiday. A day when all university facilities are generally closed (e.g., Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day). Vacation days are not considered holidays. See definition of vacation.

     (((7))) (8) Housing area. Housing units or apartments, and their respective parking areas, that are owned by the university, but are not included as residence halls.

     (((8))) (9) Illegal use of permit. A parking violation in which a citation is issued under the following circumstances:

     (a) Use of a permit/indicator on an unspecified vehicle.

     (((b) Use of a counterfeit permit/indicator.))

     (((c))) (b) Use of a permit/indicator obtained under false pretenses.

     (((d))) (c) Use of a modified permit/indicator.

     (((e))) (d) Use and/or retention of a permit/indicator by person(s) ineligible, or no longer eligible, for such a permit as described and authorized in this chapter.

     (((9))) (10) Indicator. A decal displayed adjacent to a parking permit which more clearly defines the parking areas available to a permit holder.

     (((10))) (11) Loading zone. A loading dock, or an area signed "loading zone" adjacent to a facility, in a parking area, or near a residence hall. Such an area is intended for loading and unloading bulky or voluminous material. Loading zones are restricted at all times.

     (((11))) (12) Moped. Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement of 50 cc or less.

     (((12))) (13) Motorcycle. Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement greater than 50 cc.

     (((13) (14) Motor vehicle. All motor-driven conveyances except wheelchairs.

     (((14) (15) No parking zone. Any area not specifically marked and/or signed for parking. Such areas include, but are not limited to areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted yellow or red.

     (((15) (16) Park/parking. This refers to the placement or standing of a vehicle, with or without a driver in attendance, and with or without the engine running.

     (((16) (17) Parking permit. A vinyl, plastic, or paper instrument sanctioned by parking services that is displayed from a vehicle, and authorizes parking in specified areas.

     (((17) (18) Resident student. A student living in a residence hall.

     (((18) (19) Residence hall. ((The following living units are considered r)) Residence halls include the following: Streit Hall, Perham Hall, Regents Hall, Scott Hall, Coman Hall, Wilmer Hall, Davis Hall, Duncan-Dunn Hall, Community Hall, Stevens Hall, McCroskey Hall, Gannon Hall, Goldsworthy Hall, McEachern Hall, Orton Hall, Rogers Hall, Stephenson Complex, Stimson Hall, Waller Hall, ((and)) Kruegel McAllister Hall and Honors Hall.

     (((19) (20) Service vehicle. A vehicle used to provide a service for the university or a tenant or contractor of the university (e.g., a university-owned vehicle or a privately-owned vehicle with a valid service permit displayed).

     (((20) (21) Service zone. Parking spaces designated for the use of university vehicles, other government-owned vehicles, and vehicles displaying a service indicator or commercial permit. Authorized vehicles may park in these zones for a maximum of fifteen minutes, except for vehicles that display a commercial permit, or a service indicator issued for an extended time. Service zones are restricted at all times.

     (((21) (22) Resident priority zone (i.e., crimson zone, gray zone). A parking area close to a residence hall. Parking in these areas is assigned to resident students by residence life personnel, and/or residence hall officers.

     (((22) (23) Staff. For the purposes of these regulations, "staff" includes all faculty, classified staff, administrative and professional employees, temporary employees, and other support personnel employed by the university, and the personnel of other activities located on campus. Teaching assistants, research assistants, and other students employed by the university are not "staff." They are considered as students for the purpose of these rules.

     (((23))) (24) Student. Any person who has been admitted to the university, and who is either attending classes, or actively pursuing a degree or certificate.

     (((24))) (25) Summer session. The summer session includes all summer school sessions beginning on the first day of the earliest session, and ending on the last day of the latest session.

     (((25))) (26) University holiday. See holiday.

     (((26))) (27) Vacation. A period of time when classes or final exams are not in session. Except for holidays that fall within this period, the business offices of the university are open during this time.

     (((27))) (28) Vehicle. See motor vehicle.

     (((28))) (29) Visitors. Persons who are not staff or students and who only visit the campus on an occasional basis.

     (((29))) (30) Wheel lock. A device used to temporarily immobilize a vehicle (i.e., on-the-spot impoundment).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-100, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-100, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]

     Reviser's note: The typographical errors in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 90-11-078, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90)

WAC 504-15-200   Enforcement authority.   Parking services ((is)) and the police department are charged with the impartial enforcement of these regulations. Enforcement personnel have authority to issue parking citations, to impound vehicles, and to control access to areas.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-200, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-13-003, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95)

WAC 504-15-210   Times of enforcement.   Parking regulations are subject to enforcement at all times.

     (1) Permit areas: All parking zones are limited to authorized permit holders during specific hours. These hours are posted in each parking zone either at the entrance to parking areas, or along roadways where parking is marked. Restricted spaces are enforced at all times. See subsection (4) of this section, special conditions.

     (2) Restricted spaces: These spaces are restricted for their designated purpose at all times (twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week):

     (a) Disability.

     (((b) Gray zones (resident priority areas).))

     (((c))) (b) Load/unload.

     (((d))) (c) Service.

     (((e))) (d) Reserved.

     (((f))) (e) Reserved (bagged) meters.

     (((g))) (f) Specially signed areas.

     (((h) Housing areas.))

     (3) Metered spaces: Parking meters are in effect during the times posted on each meter. During these times the meter must be paid the posted amount. Additional time cannot be purchased beyond the meter's posted time limit (e.g., a two-hour meter will allow a maximum of two hours to be purchased at one time).

     (4) Special conditions: The parking regulations are enforced every day, twenty-four hours a day. ((However, d))During certain times the following ((periods)) special conditions exist, and the regulations are modified.

     (a) ((During the following times, permits are not required in blue and gray zones:)) Crimson zones.

     (i) ((A)) Permits are not required in crimson zones at the start of each semester from the Monday of registration the week prior to the first day of class through the ((sixth)) fifth day of class.

     (ii) ((D)) Crimson, orange, and green permits are valid in crimson zones during summer session, vacation periods, and between semesters.

     (iii) ((D)) Temporary one-hour parking zones may be established in portions of the crimson zones during finals week and at the start of each semester to accommodate moving into and moving out of residence halls.

     (b) Gray zones.

     (i) Permits are not required in gray zones at the start of each semester from the Monday of the week prior to the first day of class through the fifth day of class, during vacation periods, and between semesters.

     (ii) During ((the)) summer session, gray zones are open to all valid WSU parking permits, except blue permits and housing permits.

     (iii) Temporary one-hour parking zones may be established in portions of the gray zones during finals week and at the start of each semester to accommodate moving into and moving out of residence halls.

     (c) Blue zones. Permits are not required in blue zones at the start of each semester from the Monday of the week prior to the first day of class through the fifth day of class, during finals week, vacation periods, and between semesters.

     (d) Housing areas. ((During the following times, housing p)) Permits are not required in housing areas:

     (i) A at the start of each semester from the Monday of ((registration)) the week prior to the first day of class through the ((sixth)) fifth day of class, and((.))

     (((ii) D)) during finals week.

     (((d))) (e) Summer business hours. During the period when the university is officially on summer business hours, all metered spaces and permit areas which are not restricted will be open parking after 4:00 p.m. This period varies from year to year, and does not include periods when individual departments change their business hours outside the university's official summer business hours.

     (5) Pay parking facilities: Some nonmetered areas are provided for ((limited)) parking on an ((cash)) hourly basis. Hours of operation and a schedule of fees are posted at the facility entrance and at the point of payment. Parking violations are issued to vehicles that are parked over the duration of time that was paid and for nonpayment.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-210, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-210, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]

     Reviser's note: The typographical errors in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-13-003, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95)

WAC 504-15-460   False information.   No person shall obtain, attempt to obtain, or use in a manner contrary to these regulations, a modified ((or counterfeit)) parking permit or a permit issued upon false information. A violation of this section includes giving a false name, address, Social Security number, and/or other information known to be false. It also includes the mere use of a visitor, conference, and commercial permit by staff or students. Violation of this provision shall constitute the illegal use of a parking permit, and will be subject to citation and fine.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-460, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-460, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-13-003, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95)

WAC 504-15-540   Zone permits -- Availability and use.   The management and assignment of parking zones is designed to provide a reliable parking space to permit holders. However, uncontrolled access to parking areas and unexpected parking demand make it impossible to guarantee a parking space in a permit holder's assigned zone. Every effort will be made via surveys and limits on permit sales, to ensure that permit holders are not displaced from their assigned zones. The only exception to this will be that the sale of blue permits will not be limited.

     Staff and students are generally assigned to specific parking areas, called zones. Parking zones are color-coded with respect to their price and numbered with respect to the specific parking area assignment of each permit holder. Permit holders may park in their assigned zone as reflected by the combination of color and number on their permit and corresponding sign, or they may park in other zones as described below.

     (1) Orange permits: Orange permit holders may park in their numerically assigned orange zone, or in any green, yellow, red, or blue zone. These permits may be available on a temporary basis during the summer session.

     (2) Green permits: Green permit holders may park in their numerically assigned green zone, or in any yellow, red, or blue zone. These permits may be available on a temporary basis during the summer session.

     (3) Yellow permits: Yellow permit holders may park in their numerically assigned yellow zone, or in any red or blue zone. These permits may be available on a temporary basis.

     (4) Red permits: Red permit holders may park in their numerically assigned red zone or in any blue zone. These permits may be available on a temporary basis.

     (5) Gray permits (((resident priority parking))): Gray permit holders may park in their numerically assigned gray zone, or in any blue zone. These permits may be available on a temporary basis. Gray permit holders must turn in their gray permit for refund or credit toward another permit, if applicable, immediately upon moving out of a residence hall. Only resident students are eligible for gray permits.

     (6) Blue permits (peripheral parking): Blue permit holders may park in any blue zone. These permits are available on a temporary basis.

     (7) Crimson permits. Crimson permit holders may park in their numerically assigned crimson zone, or in the numerically corresponding gray zone (e.g., a crimson 1 permit is valid in the gray 1 zone, but not in the gray 2 zone), or in any blue zone. Crimson permit holders must turn in their crimson permit for a refund or credit toward another permit, if applicable, immediately upon moving out of the residence hall. Only resident students are eligible for crimson permits.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-540, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-540, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-13-003, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95)

WAC 504-15-580   Special indicator decals/hangers.   Special indicator decals or hangers may be issued to staff and student permit holders who have otherwise valid parking permits in the following cases:

     (1) Service indicator decals/hangers which are valid for a maximum of fifteen minutes in a marked service zone. A separate mall service indicator allows a maximum of fifteen-minute parking in the pedestrian mall. These are available to staff or students who must use a private vehicle for university business. They are issued on an annual or daily basis after the approval of the parking manager or his/her designee.

     (2) Night parking indicator decals/hangers which are valid in parking zones up to thirty minutes after the permit times begin, and thirty minutes before the permit times end. For example, if permits are required in a parking zone from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the night parking indicator is valid in that zone from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. Night parking indicators are not valid at any time in crimson zones, gray zones, meter spaces, restricted spaces, or parking zones that require a parking permit at all times.

     (3) Reserved parking indicator decals/hangers which are valid in parking spaces that are signed for the corresponding permit and indicator.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-580, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-580, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-13-003, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95)

WAC 504-15-600   Disability permits.   The university and parking services strongly supports the provision of disability parking spaces at a reasonable proximity to campus buildings for people of disability.

     There are two types of disability permits:

     (1) Permanent physical disability. An annual disability permit is available to permanently disabled university employees and students at the established fee. Holders of annual permits may park in orange, green, yellow, red, crimson, gray, and blue zones, and metered spaces. They may not park in service zones or reserved spaces. The fee for an annual disability permit is equal to the blue zone fee. Payment of regular posted fees is required in pay lots.

     (2) Temporary physical disability. Temporary disability permits will be issued to temporarily disabled staff and students for a maximum of six weeks, although they may be renewed.

     Employees and students must obtain a temporary disability form from parking services. These disabled parking privileges will be granted only after submission of the form that shows the applicant meets established physical limitations. The form must be completed by a health care provider. Parking services will not accept substitute forms or letters.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-600, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-600, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 01-13-102, filed 6/20/01, effective 7/21/01)

WAC 504-15-650   Permit fees.   (1) Schedules for parking fees, parking administrative fees, parking fines and sanctions, meter rates, prorate and refund schedules, and the effective date thereof will be submitted to the president or his/her designee and to the board of regents for approval by motion, provided, however, that fees associated with parking at the Student Recreational Center, (SRC) including refunds of fees, will not be submitted to the Board of Regents so long as the Board has delegated authority to the president or his designee to approve all such fees. The schedules for all parking fees, parking administrative fees, meter rates, prorate and (([))refund schedules], including those for the SRC, will thereafter be posted in the public area of the parking services office, and filed with the university rules coordinator, and posted on the parking services web site.

     (((2) Disability permits will be issued free of charge to those who have their vehicle identified with a state disability license plate or other indicator in accordance with RCW 46.16.380.))

     (((3))) (2) Payments: Fees may be paid at parking services by cash, check, or money order. A payroll deduction plan is available for permanent university employees and eligible graduate students during the fall semester only.

     (((4)))(3) The annual fee for any shorter period relative to all permits shall be prorated.

     (((5))) (4) The proper fee must be paid for all vehicles parked in metered areas unless otherwise authorized.

     (((6))) (5) Staff members whose work schedules qualify them for night time differential pay may purchase a permit for one-half the regular fee. Verification will be required.

     (((7))) (6) Refunds: Annual permits being relinquished may be returned to parking services for a prorata refund. Identifiable remnants of the permit must be returned. Provision of the permit holder's copy of the permit receipt will facilitate the refund process. A minimum ten-dollar service charge will be retained by parking services. Further, the balance of any fees and fines owed parking services will be deducted from any refund due. ((No refunds will be granted after 5:00 p.m. Friday of the third week of the spring semester.)) Refunds for temporary permits will not be granted.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, [28B.30].125, [28B.30].150. 01-13-102, § 504-15-650, filed 6/20/01, effective 7/21/01; 95-13-003, § 504-15-650, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-650, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]

     Reviser's note: The typographical errors in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-13-003, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95)

WAC 504-15-810   Violations, fines, and sanctions.   (1) Violations and fines: Parking violations will be processed by the University. Fines must be paid at parking services ((in the public safety building,)) or other authorized locations((, at the following rates:)). Schedules for parking violations, fines, and sanctions are posted in the public area of the parking services office and on the parking services web site.


(((a) Overtime/nonpayment at meter $ 10.00
(b) Overtime in time zone $ 10.00
(c) No parking permit $ 25.00
(d) No parking permit for this area $ 20.00
(e) No parking zone $ 20.00
(f) Improper display of permit/indicator $ 5.00
(g) Blocking traffic $ 25.00
(h) Unauthorized parking

in a disability space

$

50.00

(i) Parking in fire zone $ 50.00
(j) Unauthorized parking in reserved area $ 40.00
(k) Illegal use of permit $ 65.00
(l) Display of lost or stolen permit $ 200.00
(m) Wheel lock fee $ 50.00
(n) Unauthorized/overtime parking

in service space

$

25.00

(o) Unauthorized/overtime parking on

the pedestrian mall

$

50.00

(p) Overtime/nonpayment in a pay lot $ 10.00
(q) All other parking violations $ 20.00))

     (2) Reduction of fines: Fines for violations in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section paid within twenty-four hours will be reduced by one-half. Eligible violations received on Friday or Saturday can be paid on the following Monday to satisfy the twenty-four hour requirement. Mailed fines must be postmarked within twenty-four hours to receive the one-half reduction. If a permit holder of record neglects to display his/her permit and receives a notice of violation for No parking permit, (subsection (1)(c) of this section), that fine will be reduced to five dollars when possession of a valid parking permit for the location is verified by the parking services within twenty-four hours.

     (3) Visitors: The first violation of the notices listed in subsection (1)(c) of this section, No parking permit, and subsection (1)(d) of this section, No parking permit for this area, issued to visitors are considered warning notices upon presentation to the parking services office.

     (4) Inoperable vehicles: It is the owner's responsibility to immediately contact parking services in the event that their vehicle becomes inoperable.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-810, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-810, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-13-003, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95)

WAC 504-15-830   Other violations and sanctions.   (1) Schedules for parking violations, fines and sanctions are posted in the public area of the parking services office and on the parking services web site.

     (((1))) (2) Late payment of fines: Forty-five days after issuance of a notice of violation a ((ten-dollar)) charge shall be added to all unpaid parking violations. If a student or staff member fails to pay the fine assessed for any violation, the fine will be referred to the WSU controller's office for collection. The controller may, if other collection efforts fail, deduct outstanding fines from the salary warrants of employees or withhold the amount of the outstanding fines from damage deposits or other funds held for any student in order to secure payment. Where collection efforts are unsuccessful, the controller may notify the registrar to refrain from issuing student transcripts or to withhold permission to reenroll for a subsequent term until outstanding fines are paid. The procedures discussed above are not exclusive, however, and failure by anyone to pay fines may lead to towing or use of the wheel lock device described in these regulations. Nor are the procedures discussed above a precondition to towing or use of the wheel lock.

     (((2))) (3) Impound by wheel lock or towing:

     (a) Any vehicle with an accumulation of three or more unpaid parking violations, or any vehicle displaying a lost ((or)), stolen, or counterfeit permit may be temporarily immobilized by use of a wheel lock device placed on a wheel. A ((fifty-dollar)) fee will be assessed on vehicles which are immobilized with a wheel lock.

     (b) Any vehicle may be towed away at owner's/operator's expense if the vehicle:

     (i) Has been immobilized by wheel lock more than twenty-four hours; or

     (ii) Is illegally parked in a marked tow-away zone; or

     (iii) Is a hazard or obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic (including, but not limited to, vehicles parked at curbs or rails painted yellow or red or in crosswalks); or

     (iv) Cannot be impounded with a wheel lock device; or

     (v) Is illegally parked in a disability space.

     (c) The driver and/or owner of a towed vehicle shall pay towing and storage expenses.

     (d) Any vehicle immobilized by use of the wheel lock device in excess of twenty-four hours will be assessed a storage fee ((of ten dollars)) for each calendar day or portion thereof, beyond the first twenty-four hours.

     (e) The university assumes no responsibility in the event of damages resulting from towing, use of wheel lock devices, storage, or attempts to move a vehicle with a wheel lock device installed.

     (f) No vehicle impounded by towing or wheel lock devices, shall be released until the following fines are paid in cash:

     (i) All unpaid parking violation penalties against said vehicle and any other vehicle registered to the violator;

     (ii) A ((fifty-dollar)) wheel lock fee;

     (iii) All towing and storage fees.

     (g) Any vehicle impounded pursuant to these regulations in excess of thirty calendar days shall be considered an abandoned vehicle and shall be disposed of in accordance with chapter 46.55 RCW.

     (h) A person wishing to challenge the validity of any fines or fees imposed under this subsection may appeal such fines or fees as elsewhere provided in these regulations. However, in order to secure release of the vehicle, such person must pay the amount of such fines or fees as a bond which will be refunded to the extent the appeal is successful.

     (i) An accumulation of six unpaid violations during any twelve-month period, exclusive of meter violations, and overtime in time zone violations, will subject the violator to revocation or denial of parking privileges. Vehicles without permits which accumulate the above number of violations may be prohibited from parking on university property.

     (((3))) (4) Failure to pay fines: Failure to pay a fine or comply with other penalties assessed pursuant to these regulations, after exhausting or failing to exercise appeals provided for in these regulations, constitutes a violation of RCW 28B.10.560. A citation or complaint for such violation may be issued and filed with the district court. Upon request of the university, the department of licensing may withhold vehicle registration pending the payment of outstanding parking fines.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-830, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.125, 28B.30.150, 28B.10.560 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-11-078 (Order 90-1), § 504-15-830, filed 5/16/90, effective 7/1/90.]


REPEALER


     The following section of the Washington State Administrative Code is repealed:


WAC 504-15-060 Advisory and governing bodies.

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