Section 172-100-130. Citations and fines.

Any violation of these rules is subject to citation. Each offense may result in a separate citation.

(1) Payment: Citation fines must be paid to EWU parking services and may be paid in person, by mail, or by phone.

(2) Amounts:

(a) Citations: When a citation is issued, fines are determined in accordance with a fine schedule. The fine schedule is approved by the vice-president for business and finance.

(b) Adjustments: When mitigating circumstances exist, authorized parking services personnel may reduce or dismiss fines.

(3) Appeals: Citations may be appealed by submitting a written appeal to parking services within fourteen calendar days of the date the citation was issued. Appeals must be submitted to parking services in person or by mail. If a timely appeal is not filed, the citation becomes final. Appeals will be reviewed by a board consisting of voting members from the following groups: Associated students, classified staff, faculty, and administrative exempt staff. A parking services representative will act as a consultant to the board and vote only to break a tie. The board may uphold or dismiss the citation. If the board upholds the citation, it may reduce the fine amount. In no event may the board impose a fine exceeding the amount set forth in the fine schedule. Within five calendar days following the board's review, parking services shall notify the appellant, by mail or by e-mail, of the board's determination. The board will meet every two weeks, with additional meetings as necessary. Additional appeal rights are governed by RCW 28B.10.560.

(4) Nonpayment: Unpaid fines are subject to collection through the university's established collection methods.

(5) Disposition of fees and fines: Proceeds from fees and fines collected under this chapter are to be deposited in the university's parking fund and applied to the costs of operating, maintaining, and patrolling the campus parking lots and administering these rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13-24-119, § 172-100-130, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14.]

RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13-24-119, § 172-100-130, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14.