(1) Any visitor who violates Subsections R805-1-4(1) through R805-1-4(10) may be subject to the following sanctions:
- (a) For a first offense, the University will record the individual's name and provide a written warning against further non-motorized riding device use in violation of this rule. If, at the time of violation, an individual does not produce satisfactory identification, the individual's non-motorized riding device will be impounded. The non-motorized riding device will be released when the individual presents appropriate proof of the individual's identification to the University's Department of Public Safety. There is no impoundment fee or any fine for the first offense. However, note that per Subsection (4), any violation which results in serious injury to another person or major damage to property could result in criminal prosecution or civil liability under applicable state law. In such serious cases, a Public Safety officer may take the device into custody as evidence.
- (b) For a second offense which takes place within 24 months of an individual's first offense or warning, the non-motorized riding device will be impounded for not less than 48 hours and the individual shall be required to pay a fine of not less than $100 dollars plus the applicable impoundment fee.
- (c) For offenses after an individual's second offense, which are within 24 months of the individual's immediately preceding offense, the non-motorized riding device will be impounded for not less than 30 calendar days and the offender shall be subject to an escalating schedule of fines for each offense beyond the second offense, plus the applicable impoundment fee.
- (d) In appropriate cases, including chronic or flagrant violations of this rule, a visitor may be prohibited from riding or using a non-motorized device on University premises, permanently or for a designated period.
- (e) In appropriate cases, including chronic or flagrant violations of this rule, a visitor may be subject to eviction or denial of access to University premises.
(2) Any visitor who violates Subsections R805-1-4(1) through R805-1-4(13) may be subject to the following sanctions:
- (a) Receipt of a violation notice which will be processed and settled through the office of Commuter Services. A violation notice fee shall be paid within seven working days of receipt of the notice. After the seven day period, additional fees or penalties shall be invoked. It is the responsibility of the recipient of a violation notice to promptly settle it.
- (b) A non-motorized device parked or placed in prohibited areas will be impounded, or otherwise secured by the Department of Public Safety. A non-motorized device parked or placed in an area where the device may constitute a hazard to others will be removed and impounded.
- (3) The sanctions set forth under Subsection (2) will not be applied in an instance in which an individual receives sanctions under Subsection (1) for the same offense.
- (4) All state laws pertaining to non-motorized riding devices are in full force and effect on University premises. In particular, improper usage of such a device resulting in injury to other persons or property damage may subject the user to criminal prosecution or civil liability under applicable state law, in addition to any sanctions provided for under this rule.
KEY: bicycles, pedestrians, safety, speed limits, skateboards
Date of Last Change: June 2, 2022
Notice of Continuation: January 23, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53B-2-106; 53B-3-101; 76-8-701 et seq.