Chapter 132K-116 WAC

Pierce College District Number Eleven hereby establishes these regulations to govern pedestrian and vehicular traffic and parking on property devoted to the educational activities of Pierce College.

The objectives of these traffic regulations are:

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

(2) To assure access at all times of emergency equipment;

(3) To minimize traffic disturbance during class hours;

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

The traffic regulations which are applicable on property devoted to the educational activities of the college are as follows:

(1) The motor vehicle and other traffic laws of the state of Washington shall be applicable.

(2) The traffic code of Pierce County, Washington shall be applicable on all property located within Pierce County, Washington.

(3) These regulations shall be applicable to all properties which are or may hereafter be devoted to educational, research, recreational, or parking activities of the college.

Except as provided in WAC 132K-116-030, no person shall drive any vehicle, nor shall any person stop, park, leave or abandon any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, on the campus of the college without a permit issued by Pierce College campus safety.

No vehicle shall be parked on the campus except in those areas set aside and designated as parking areas.

Abandoned vehicle: For purposes of this chapter, "abandoned vehicle" shall mean any vehicle left on college property in violation of college parking rules and without the written consent of the college for a period of 24 hours or longer. Written consent shall be granted to the owner or operator of an abandoned vehicle who is unable to remove the vehicle from the place where it is located and so notifies campus safety and requests assistance.

Recreational vehicles (RVs), including motor homes and campers, are not allowed to park on campus during the night 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

(1) Permission to park on campus will be shown by the display of a valid permit issued by Pierce College campus safety.

(2) A valid permit is:

(a) An unexpired parking sticker properly registered and displayed in accordance with instructions; or

(b) A temporary permit authorized by Pierce College campus safety and displayed in accordance with instructions on the permit.

(3) Parking permits are not transferable.

(4) The college reserves the right to refuse the issuance of a parking permit.

All visitors are required to park in designated visitor areas and report vehicle information to campus safety promptly after arriving. A visitor's permit shall be issued without a fee.

The college follows Washington state laws for disabled parking.

No vehicle shall be operated on the campus at a speed more than 15 miles per hour unless otherwise posted or such lower speed as is reasonable and prudent in the circumstances.

Drivers of vehicles shall obey regulatory signs and signs related to the collection of fees posted by the college. Drivers of vehicles shall also comply with directions given to them by Pierce College campus safety in the control and regulation of traffic.

No vehicle shall be parked to occupy any portion of more than one parking space or stall as designated within the parking area.

No disabled, inoperative, or abandoned vehicle shall be parked on the campus without approval. Vehicles which have been disabled, inoperative, or abandoned may be towed at the expense of the vehicle's owner or operator following 24 hours notice posted on the vehicle.

Upon special occasions causing additional heavy traffic and during emergencies, Pierce College campus safety is authorized to impose additional traffic and parking regulations and restrictions for the achievement of the objectives in WAC 132K-116-015.

Pierce College campus safety is authorized to issue permits to park on the campus. Permits may be obtained from Pierce College campus safety. The application for a permit must be accompanied by the applicant's vehicle registration. This will also include multiple vehicle permits.

The college is authorized to designate and mark the various parking areas on the campus with numbers or letters by the posting of signs or by other means in those areas.

The parking space available on the campus shall be allocated by the college. Certain restricted parking areas on campus are marked as, "disabled," "employee," "carpool," "electric vehicle," "service vehicles," "visitors," "motor pool," "loading zone," etc.

All visitors who are not college employees or students will park in available space as directed by the college. Visitors must check in with campus safety after parking and provide the make and model of their vehicle.

(1) Permits are the property of the college and may be recalled for any of the following reasons by campus safety:

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

(b) When a permit is used by an unregistered vehicle or by an unauthorized individual;

(c) Falsification on a parking permit application;

(d) Continued violations of parking regulations;

(e) Counterfeiting or altering of stickers.

(2) Vehicles displaying canceled permits will be subject to citation or towing.

The permit issued by Pierce College campus safety shall be placed as per directions on the permit. Permits not displayed in accordance with the provisions of this section shall not be valid.

The person to whom a permit is issued pursuant to these regulations shall be responsible for all violations of these rules and regulations involving the vehicle for which the permit was issued and to which it was affixed, provided, however, that such responsibility shall not relieve other persons who violate these rules and regulations.

Parking fees are nonrefundable.

Upon probable cause to believe that a violation of these regulations has occurred, Pierce College campus safety may issue a citation setting forth the date, the approximate time, location, and the nature of the violation. Citations may be served by attaching a copy to the vehicle allegedly involved in such violation, or by placing a copy on the vehicle. Vehicles not displaying a valid permit may be towed after the third citation has been issued. (See WAC 132K-116-165)

Questions pertaining to citations may be directed to campus safety.

(1) The citation issued pursuant to WAC 132K-116-135 shall direct the respondent to appear before the college within five business days. At that time, the respondent will be informed of the next meeting of the college parking committee.

(2) The respondent may then elect to waive their right to appear before the college parking committee and pay the appropriate fine or appeal the violation. If the respondent elects to appeal the violation, they will be informed that the appeal must be made in writing to the dean of student services giving full particulars, listing witnesses, evidence, etc., within five business days following the issuance of a citation.

The college parking committee shall consist of Pierce College representatives.

The fines or penalties to be assessed for violation of these regulations shall be as follows:

(1) Parking violations. $15.00 if the five business day requirement of WAC 132K-116-140 is not met.

(2) Exceeding the speed limit. Not less than $38.00 or more than $188.00 and/or loss of parking and driving privileges on campus for up to one year, and appearance before the college parking committee for appropriate disciplinary action.

(3) Any other violations of these regulations. Not less than $15.00 or more than $188.00 and/or loss of parking privileges on campus for up to one year, and appearance before the dean of student services or designee for appropriate disciplinary action.

Upon showing of good cause or mitigating circumstances, the dean of student services or designee may impose any lesser fine or penalty than those established in WAC 132K-116-145, or it may grant an extension of time within which to comply with its determination.

The college is authorized to erect signs, barricades, and other structures and to paint marks and other directions upon the streets and roadways for the regulation of traffic and parking.

No person without authorization from the college shall move, deface, or in any way change a sign, barricade, structure, marking, or direction so placed, or previously placed, for the purpose of regulating traffic or parking.

Any vehicles parked on property in violation of these regulations including the motor vehicle and other traffic laws of the state of Washington and the traffic code of Pierce County, Washington as incorporated in WAC 132K-116-020 may be towed. The expenses of such towing and storage shall be charged to the owner or operator of the vehicle and paid by them prior to its release. The college and its employees shall not be liable for loss or damage of any kind resulting from such towing and storage.

Towing without notice. A vehicle may be towed without notice to the owner or operator in the following circumstances:

(1) When in the judgment of the college, the vehicle is obstructing or may impede the flow of traffic; or

(2) When in the judgment of the college, the vehicle poses an immediate threat to public safety.

Delegation of this authority has been provided to the vice president of technology and infrastructure and their designees.

The college assumes no liability under any circumstances for vehicles parked on campus.

(1) Motorcycles, bicycles, EPAMDs, and scooters are subject to all traffic rules controlling other motor vehicles.

(a) Motorcycles and motorized scooters must be parked in designated motorcycle parking areas.

(b) Motorcycles and motorized scooters are not permitted on paths, sidewalks, or authorized bicycle or pedestrian areas, or in buildings at any time.

(c) Bicycles shall be parked in designated areas only. Improperly parked bicycles may be confiscated and returned to the owner if requested within six months from campus safety lost and found.

(d) No bicycles, EPAMDs, or foot-propelled devices shall be operated on campus corridors, hallways, or buildings unless their use is required as part of the educational process in an authorized program, or authorized by campus personnel. A "foot-propelled device" is a wheeled device designed or used for recreation or transportation including, but not limited to, skateboards, roller skates, and roller blades.

(2) Installed electric vehicle charging spaces. Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the charging station equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are encountered.

(3) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure for accessible parking spaces. When electric vehicle charging infrastructure is required, a minimum of one accessible parking space shall be served by electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The electric vehicle charging infrastructure may also serve adjacent parking spaces not designated as accessible parking.

(4) Electric vehicle charging station signage. Electric vehicle signage will meet the requirements of RCW 46.08.185. Each charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced.

Consideration shall be given to provide parking for the following (on a space available basis):

(1) Members of the press, television, and radio on official business.

(2) Vehicles owned by contractors and their employees working on campus construction.