Section 172-100-140. Impoundment of vehicles and bicycles.

(1) The vice-president for business and finance or designee may order the impoundment and storage of any vehicle:

(a) That is parked, in violation of these rules:

(i) In an emergency access area, no parking area, or restricted parking area;

(ii) In a loading zone or service drive or area;

(iii) In a parking space designated for another person or vehicle; or

(iv) In a disabled parking space;

(b) That is disabled or inoperative; or

(c) That is parked on university property and has more than four unpaid citations, after the university has made reasonable attempts to contact the owner.

(2) The owner of an impounded vehicle is responsible for all impoundment and storage costs and may not recover the vehicle until arrangements have been made with parking services. The university and its employees or representatives are not liable for loss or damage of any kind resulting from impoundment or storage.

(3) Bicycles may be impounded for violations of the above parking rules. The university is authorized to break any bicycle lock to facilitate impoundment. The university and parking services are not responsible for any damage resulting from the impoundment of a bicycle, including removal of a lock.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13-24-119, § 172-100-140, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14.]

RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13-24-119, § 172-100-140, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14.