Pursuant to the authority granted RCW 28B.50.140(10), the board of trustees of Bates Technical College, District 28, or designee is granted authority to adopt rules and regulations for pedestrian and vehicular traffic upon public lands devoted to, operated by, or maintained by the college. The objectives of these regulations are:

(1) To protect and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

(2) To assure ingress and egress at all times for emergency traffic.

(3) To minimize traffic disturbances during class hours.

(4) To facilitate the work of the college by assuring access to its vehicles and by assigning limited parking space for the most efficient use by all.

(5) To regulate the use of parking spaces.

(6) To protect students, staff, and state-owned property.

(1) All regulations in this chapter and all motor vehicle and other traffic laws of the state of Washington shall apply on all Bates Technical College campuses.

(2) The traffic code of the city of Tacoma shall apply upon all college lands located within the city of Tacoma.

The president or designee shall be responsible for the enforcement of the parking and traffic regulations.

The college assumes no liability under any circumstances for theft or damage occurring to vehicles, bicycles, or their contents. No bailment of any sort is created by the purchase of a parking permit.

As used in this document, the following words and phrases shall mean:

(1) "Board" - The board of trustees of Bates Technical College, District 28;

(2) "Campus" - All lands and buildings devoted to, operated by, or maintained by Bates Technical College;

(3) "Campus public safety officer" - Employee of the college who reports to the campus safety sergeant or designee and is responsible for campus traffic control, parking, security, and safety;

(4) "Campus safety and security administrator" – The college's director of safety and security or designee;

(5) "College" - Bates Technical College, District 28;

(6) "Continuing permits" - Permits issued to employees for an indefinite period of time;

(7) "Employee" - An individual appointed to the faculty, staff, or administration of the college;

(8) "Guests or visitors" - Person or persons who come upon the campus as guests and who lawfully visit the campus;

(9) "President" - President of Bates Technical College, District 28;

(10) "President's designee" - The vice president of finance and administrative services will normally serve as the designee unless another designee has been appointed by the president or vice president of finance and administrative services;

(11) "Safety and security immediate supervisor" – The college's campus safety sergeant or designee;

(12) "Student permits" - Permits issued to students which are valid for a period designated on the permit;

(13) "Temporary permits" - Permits which are valid for a specific period designated on the permit; and

(14) "Vehicle" - Automobile, truck, motor-driven cycle, scooter, or any vehicle otherwise powered.

The director of safety and security or designee is authorized to issue parking permits to students, employees, and guests when the following is provided:

(1) When the employee's or student's vehicle information is properly registered with the college.

(2) When a guest or visitor temporary parking permit is necessary to enhance the business or operations of the college.

Individuals may register additional vehicles. However, each individual shall only be permitted to park one registered vehicle on campus at any one time.

The individual to whom a parking permit is issued shall be responsible for any violations of state, college, or city traffic rules and regulations involving the vehicle. In the event that a vehicle in violation is not registered with the college, the current registered owner will be responsible for the violations of the above stated rules and regulations.

(1) All employees and students of the college shall obtain and display a currently valid parking permit on all vehicles parked or left standing unattended upon the college campus.

(2) All students and employees parking on the campus shall secure and display a currently valid parking permit. All students will display a valid parking permit within five days from the student's date of registration. All employees will display a valid parking permit from the first day of employment.

All guests and visitors (including salespersons, vendors, etc.) may park in appropriate visitor parking and student parking areas after obtaining a temporary parking permit from the office of campus public safety or appropriate department.

Visitors from other state or governmental agencies or higher education institutions may display their business card on the dashboard (or other clearly visible location) in lieu of obtaining a temporary parking permit for short-term business at the college.

The parking permit shall be visibly displayed in accordance with all instructions provided when the parking permit is issued by the college.

Parking permits are not transferable. Each employee or student must register their vehicle(s) with the campus public safety office. An employee or student may register multiple vehicles under one permit. However, only one registered vehicle, with the parking permit displayed, may be parked on the campus at any one time.

Permits are licenses for vehicle operators to park on the college grounds, are the property of the college, and may be revoked for any of the following reasons:

(1) When the purpose for which the permit was issued changes or no longer exists;

(2) When a permit is used on an unregistered vehicle or by an unauthorized person;

(3) Falsification on the application for parking permits;

(4) Continued violations of parking and traffic regulations; and

(5) Counterfeiting or altering of the parking permit(s).

The director of safety and security or designee reserves the right to deny issuing a parking permit to anyone:

(1) Who has had a previous parking permit revoked; or

(2) Whose driving or parking conduct indicates a disregard for the rights or safety of others or oneself.

The following actions by the director of safety and security or designee may be appealed:

(1) A parking permit has been revoked or refused; or

(2) A fine or penalty has been levied against a violator of the rules or regulations.

The parking spaces available on campus will be allocated and designated by the director of safety and security or designee.

(1) Special provisions shall be made for physically disabled employees, students, and visitors. Physically disabled individuals utilizing disabled parking spaces must display in that vehicle a valid state-issued disabled parking permit or license plate. Temporary disabled parking permits will be issued by the disability support services office. In addition to the disabled parking permit, a valid college parking permit must be displayed on the vehicle.

(2) Guests who visit the campus for college related business for a maximum time of thirty minutes are not required to display a temporary parking permit. Visitors requiring parking for longer than thirty minutes should obtain a temporary parking permit through the appropriate hosting department.

(3) Parking spaces may be designated for special purposes as deemed necessary.

(4) No vehicle shall be parked on the campus except in those areas set aside and designated for parking.

(5) No vehicle shall be parked so as to occupy any portion of more than one parking space or stall.

The director of safety and security or designee is authorized to make and erect signs, barricades, and other structures, and to paint marks and other directions upon the streets, entry or exits, and roadways for the regulation of traffic and parking upon the various public lands devoted to, operated by, or maintained by the college. Drivers or vehicles shall observe and obey all the signs, barricades, structures, markings and directions given them by the campus public safety officer or designee.

No vehicles shall be operated on the campus at a speed in excess of posted speed limits or at a slower speed as is reasonable and prudent to the circumstances.

(1) The operator of a vehicle shall yield right of way to any pedestrian.

(2) Pedestrians shall not leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of an oncoming vehicle.

(3) When a sidewalk or crosswalk is provided, pedestrians shall utilize the sidewalk or crosswalk.

Bicycles are to be parked in bicycle racks where provided. No person shall park a motorcycle or bicycle inside a building, by a doorway, on a path, sidewalk, walkway, or in such a manner as to block or obstruct the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

(1) The operator of any vehicle involved in an accident on campus resulting in injury or death of any person or claimed damage to either or both vehicles exceeding five hundred dollars shall immediately report such accident to the campus public safety officer on duty or the office of campus public safety. Accidents occurring after the close of business shall be reported the next working day, except where serious injury or death has occurred 911 shall be contacted immediately. In addition, the operator shall file a state of Washington motor vehicle report by the end of the following business day after such accident.

(2) Other minor accidents may be reported to the campus public safety officer on duty or the director of safety and security for insurance record purposes.

(1) Disabled, inoperative, or abandoned vehicles shall not be parked on the campus for a period exceeding twenty-four hours, without authorization from the director of safety and security or designee.

(2) Vehicles parked over twenty-four hours without authorization may be impounded and stored at the expense of either or both the owner and operator of the vehicle.

(1) Operators of illegally operated or parked vehicles shall be warned or cited through appropriate means that they are in violation of these regulations. All fines are payable at the cashier's office.

(2) In instances where violations are repeated, and in the judgment of the director of safety and security or designee with appropriate documented evidence, said vehicles may be impounded.

Vehicles parked blocking roadways, driveways, fire lanes, parked in a hazardous way or impeding college operations without authorization may be impounded immediately and stored at the expense of either or both the owner and operator of the vehicle.

The board of trustees of Bates Technical College, District 28, shall set and review, as necessary, parking permit fees.

Fees shall be levied in accordance with the current published fee schedule.

The director of safety and security or designee is authorized to impose the following fines and penalties for violation of the regulations:

(1) A schedule of fines shall be set by the board of trustees. The schedule shall be published by the college on its website and included on the traffic parking citation form.

(2) Fines will be assessed in accordance with the schedules established by the board of trustees for the following violations:

(a) No valid parking permit displayed;

(b) Occupying more than one parking space;

(c) Occupying space or area not designated for parking;

(d) Parking in an area not authorized by the parking permit;

(e) Parking in reserved staff space without authorization;

(f) Disabled parking violation;

(g) Blocking or obstructing traffic (may be towed if creating a safety hazard);

(h) Parking adjacent to a fire hydrant (may be towed if creating a safety hazard);

(i) Parking in fire lane (may be towed if creating a safety hazard);

(j) Parking in a zone or area marked "no parking" may be towed if creating a safety hazard;

(k) Speeding; or

(l) Reckless or negligent driving whereby the first offense may result in parking privileges being revoked on all campuses.

(3) At the discretion of the director of safety and security or designee an accumulation of citations by an employee may be turned over to a private collection agency to collect past due fines. Other appropriate collection procedures may be initiated as deemed necessary.

(4) 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 and may be impounded. The expenses of such impounding and storage shall be the responsibility of the registered owner or driver of the vehicle.

(5) Vehicles impounded by means of an immobilizing device shall be charged a service fee according to the current fee schedule.

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

(7) Vehicles involved in violations of these regulations may be impounded as provided for in these regulations.

(8) Persons may appeal the issuance of a citation.

(9) In the event a student fails or refuses to pay an uncontested fine which has been outstanding in excess of five days, the vice president of finance and administrative services or designee may initiate the following actions:

(a) Student may not be able to obtain a transcript of credits until all fines are paid; and

(b) Student may not receive a degree, diploma, or certificate of completion until all fines are paid.

(1) Appeals must be presented in writing, giving full details of the incident, including listing witnesses, evidence, level of damage, time of day, etc.

(2) Appeals must be submitted to the campus safety sergeant or designee within five business days from date of citation. A decision on the appeal shall be issued within ten college business days of the sergeant's receipt of the appeal.

(3) If an appeal is not resolved to the satisfaction of the alleged violator, they shall have five additional business days from receipt of the decision by the campus safety sergeant to appeal to the director of safety and security for a final decision, to be issued within ten college business days of the director's receipt of the appeal.