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Enforcement

Policy

WAC 132N-156-700

The Board, or its designee, shall set and approve fair and uniform fines for violations of these rules and shall provide adequate means for the enforcement and/or collection of such fines. If a violation of these rules and regulations is committed, the Security/Safety Office is authorized to issue a citation as prescribed in these rules.

Any violation occurring after the second citation may result in the violator's vehicle being impounded or immobilized and held until all outstanding citations have been paid and/or the loss of parking privileges on College property/facilities.


Payment of Fines

WAC 132N-156-710

Persons cited for violations of these rules and regulations may respond either by filing a written appeal with the security/safety manager or by paying a fine within fifteen days of receipt of the citation. All fines are payable to Clark College. Fines can be paid by mail or in person at the Cashier's Office in the Baird Administration Building. Fines that are mailed must be received within fifteen days of receipt of the citation.

Reduction in Fines

WAC 132N-156-720

Fines for parking and traffic offenses will be reduced by five dollars if paid in person within forty-eight hours, excluding weekends and holidays. No reduction will be made on mail-in payments.

Appeals

WAC 132N-156-730

Alleged violators may appeal to the security/safety manager for a brief adjudicative procedure within twenty days of the date of the citation. The security/safety manager may dismiss, suspend, impose any lesser fine, and/or grant an extension of time within which to pay the fine.

Appeals of the decision of the security/safety manager are to be submitted to the dean of administrative services without posting of fine within twenty-one days. Written notification of the dean's decision shall be made within twenty (20) days of the appeal and shall be final.


Security/Parking Advisory Committee

WAC 132N-156-740

The Security/Parking Advisory Committee is responsible for advising the Security/Safety Office on security and parking operations. Committee functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Reviewing parking regulations and fees and recommending their adoption.
  • Reviewing and recommending changes to parking lot configuration and use to improve quality and quantity of parking on campus.
  • Reviewing provisions for security on campus and recommending practices and procedures for the enhancement of security.

The Security/Parking Advisory Committee meets as needed, when the College is in session, and consists of the following:

  • Dean of administrative services, chair
  • Security/safety manager
  • Two faculty members
  • Two classified employees
  • One student
  • Director of veterans affairs/disabled services/sponsored programs

Unpaid Fines

WAC 132N-156-750

If any fine remains unpaid, any or all of the following actions may be taken by the Security/Safety Office:

  • A hold may be placed on transcripts.
  • Registration for the following quarter may be delayed.
  • Parking privileges may be revoked.
  • The amount due as a result of fines due and payable may be deducted from paychecks of College employees.
  • Outstanding fines may be referred to a collection agency.
  • The vehicle may be immobilized or impounded.

If a violator has two or more unpaid fines, his/her vehicle will be impounded or immobilized and held until all outstanding fines are paid.

These procedures will be applicable to all students, faculty, and staff or other persons utilizing College facilities who receive fines for violations of these rules and regulations. Visitors who have received citations for parking violations may consider the citation a courtesy notice if returned to the Security/Safety Office with name, address, and a brief explanation.


Special Circumstances

WAC 132N-156-760

During special occasions that result in extraordinary traffic conditions and during emergencies, the Security/Safety Office is authorized to impose special traffic and parking regulations and restrictions to mitigate and reduce the risk of inconvenience, personal injury or property damage. Whenever possible, prior notice of these regulations or restriction changes shall be posted. Such authorization is of a temporary nature and should last only as long as the situation necessitates.


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