WAC 132X-50-170   Fines and penalties.  The safety and security supervisor, or designees, is authorized to impose the following fines and penalties for violation of the regulations contained in this chapter:

     (1) Fines may be levied for all violations of the regulations contained in this chapter.

     (2) Vehicles parking in a manner so as to obstruct traffic, including access to and from parking spaces and areas, may be subject to a fine, immobilized or may be impounded and taken to such place for storage as the safety and security supervisor, or designee, selects. The expenses of such impounding and storage shall be the responsibility of the registered owner or driver of the vehicle.

     (3) The college shall not be liable for loss or damage of any kind resulting from immobilizing or impounding and storage of vehicles.

     (4) Vehicles involved in violations of these regulations may be impounded or immobilized with a wheel lock as provided for in these regulations.

     (5) A schedule of fines shall be set by the board of trustees.

     (6) In the event a person fails or refuses to pay an uncontested fine which has been outstanding, the vice-president for administrative services or designee, shall initiate the following actions:

     (a) Students will not be able to obtain a transcript of credits until all fines are paid.

     (b) Students will not receive a degree/diploma or grades until all fines are paid.

     (c) Students will not be able to register for subsequent quarters until all fines are paid.

     (d) Staff, administrator or faculty members with outstanding fines may be turned over to a private collection agency for the collection of past due fines. Other appropriate collection procedures, such as garnishing wages may be used.

     (7) The following violations will be assessed in accordance with the fees and fine schedules as established by the board of trustees:

     (a) No valid permit displayed.

     (b) Metered parking violation.

     (c) No parking zone/area (not designated for parking).

     (d) Carpool violation.

     (e) Blocking vehicles/roadway.

     (f) Parked in a fire lane.

     (g) Disabled parking violation.

     (h) Visitor parking violation.

     (i) Occupying more than one space.

     (j) Other parking violations of the college's parking regulations and its objectives.

     (k) Driving wrong way on a one-way roadway.

     (l) Failure to yield right of way.

     (m) Exceeding the posted speed limit or as conditions warrant.

     (n) Failure to stop at sign or signal.

     (o) Improper lane change.

     (p) Reckless driving.

     (q) Other violations of the college's traffic regulations and its objectives.

     (r) Wheel lock removal fee.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 00-05-023, § 132X-50-170, filed 2/8/00, effective 3/10/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 88-21-071 (Order 88-1), § 132X-50-170, filed 10/18/88.]