XII. Parking and Traffic Appeals
(Refer to Policy C 6.4.501, Resolution R103, or 132Y-100 WAC)
Students have the right to appeal traffic citations and fines levied by campus security officers. Parking/traffic information and appeal procedures are stipulated in this section.
A. Issuance of Traffic Citations
Upon the violation of any of the rules and regulations contained in this document, Campus Security Officers are authorized to issue traffic citations, setting forth the date, the approximate time of the violation, permit number, license number, infraction, amount of fine, and name of officer.
Such traffic citations may be served by attaching or affixing a copy thereof in some prominent place outside such vehicle or by personally serving the operator.
B. Fines and Penalties
A fine of $20 will be imposed for most violations ($50 are imposed for violating disabled and fire lane regulations) of the traffic rules and regulations of the college. Vehicles involved in more than three violations within any one quarter will be immobilized at owner’s risk and owner may be required to pay a $50 fee for removal and the cost of tickets received.
C. Enforcement
In the event a student fails to comply with these rules, that student will not be able to register with one unpaid violation, and will not be able to obtain a transcript with three unpaid violations.
D. Appeals of Fines and Penalties
A person wishing to appeal fines and penalties must submit his/her appeal in writing within five business days from the date of the application of these parking rules to the Director of Security or his or her representative. Further appeals should follow the Student Complaint Procedures. A complete copy of the traffic code of the college is available in the Library under WAC 132Y-140. |
