Fines and penalties.
(1) Fines may be levied for any violations of the rules and regulations contained in chapter
132I-116 WAC.
In addition to a fine imposed under these regulations, illegally parked vehicle(s) may be subject to impound pursuant to WAC
132I-116-222.
(2) A schedule of parking and traffic fines and penalties shall be adopted by the board of trustees.
(3) An accumulation of unpaid citations that are more than twenty calendar days overdue from the date of the citation(s) by a student may be cause for disciplinary action, and the chief student affairs officer (CSAO) may initiate disciplinary proceedings against such students. No disciplinary action shall be taken until the student has completed the appeal process or waived his or her appeal rights.
(4) An accumulation of unpaid citations that are more than twenty calendar days overdue from the date of the citation(s) by faculty or staff members shall be turned over to the financial services office for the collection of fines. The collection process shall not commence until the faculty or staff member has completed the appeal process or waived his or her appeal rights.
(5) Parking and traffic citations will be processed by the campus public safety department. Parking and traffic fines are to be paid to the cashier's office.
(6) Parking and traffic fines shall be charged for offenses according to the schedule established by the board of trustees.
(7) In the event a student fails or refuses to pay a fine, the following may result:
(a) Student may have a hold placed on his or her record and may not be eligible to register;
(b) Student may not be able to obtain a transcript or his or her grades or credits;
(c) Student may not receive a degree;
(d) Student may be denied future parking privileges;
(e) Student's vehicle may be impounded;
(f) Student's debt may be turned over to a collection agency in accordance with the college's collection policy.
(8) Parking and traffic fines are due twenty calendar days from the date of citation. Provided that if timely appeal is filed, such fine shall be due twenty calendar days from the date of service upon the violator of the order terminating the appeal.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
34.05 RCW et seq. and RCW 28B.50140 [28B.50.140] (10) and (13). WSR 14-21-063, § 132I-116-270, filed 10/9/14, effective 11/9/14. Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.50.140. WSR 12-16-111, § 132I-116-270, filed 8/1/12, effective 9/1/12. Statutory Authority: Chapter
34.05 RCW et seq. and RCW
28B.50.140. WSR 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. WSR 92-15-115, § 132I-116-270, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.50.140. WSR 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.]
