WAC 132I-116-270   Fines and penalties.  (1) Fines may be levied for all violations of the rules and regulations contained in WAC 132I-116-260.

     In addition to a fine imposed under these regulations, illegally parked vehicle(s) may be taken to a place for storage as the safety and security chief selects. The expenses of such impoundings and storage shall be the responsibility of the registered owner or driver of the vehicle. The college shall not be liable for loss or damage of any kind resulting from such impounding and storage.

     (2) Parking and traffic fines and penalties schedule shall be adopted by the board of trustees.

     (3) An accumulation of traffic violations by a student shall be cause for disciplinary action, and the vice-president of students may initiate disciplinary proceedings against such students.

     (4) An accumulation of traffic violations by faculty or staff members shall be turned over to the controller for the collection of fines not received by the vice-president for administration, or his designee.

     (5) Parking and traffic violations will be processed by the college. Parking and traffic fines are to be paid to the safety and security office.

     (6) Parking and traffic fines shall be charged for offenses as indicated in a separate document.

     (7) In the event a student fails or refuses to pay a fine, the following may result:

     (a) Student may not be eligible to register;

     (b) Student may not be able to obtain a transcript or his grades or credits;

     (c) Student may not receive a degree until all fines are paid;

     (d) Student may be denied future parking privileges;

     (e) Vehicle may be impounded.

     (8) Parking and traffic fines are due twenty days from the date of citation. Provided that if an appeal is taken, such fine shall be due twenty days from the date of service upon the violator of the result of the appeal.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW et seq. and RCW 28B.50.140. 04-23-044, § 132I-116-270, filed 11/12/04, effective 12/13/04. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW et seq., RCW 28B.50.100 and 28B.50.140. 92-15-115, § 132I-116-270, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 84-14-020 (Order 020), § 132I-116-270, filed 6/26/84; Order 014, § 132I-116-270, filed 1/6/76; Order 003, § 132I-116-270, filed 9/27/73.]