- (1) Upon probable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter related to motorized vehicle parking has occurred, an authorized agent of transportation services may issue a parking citation setting forth the date, approximate time, locality, nature of the violation, identifiable characteristics of the vehicle if applicable, and the amount of the fine(s).
- (2) Upon probable cause to believe that a violation related to parking, traffic, or nonmotorized vehicles has occurred, UWPD may issue a citation setting forth the date, approximate time, locality, nature of violation, identifiable characteristics of the vehicle if applicable, and amount of the fine(s).
(3) The following information shall accompany and/or be printed on the citation:
- (a) The violation fine and instructions for payment; and
- (b) Instruction for contesting the citation, including where to obtain and submit petitions.
(4) The citation shall be served on the person responsible for the violation by:
- (a) Attaching a copy of the citation to the vehicle allegedly involved in the violation; and
- (b) Mailing a copy of the citation to the registered owner; or
- (c) Serving a copy of the citation personally to the person responsible.
- (5) Failure to pay fines or contest the citation within the time specified in these rules can result in a late payment fee as set forth in WAC 478-116-335.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.560 and 28B.20.130. WSR 19-11-046, § 478-116-301, filed 5/10/19, effective 6/10/19; WSR 11-13-058, § 478-116-301, filed 6/14/11, effective 8/8/11; WSR 04-13-086, § 478-116-301, filed 6/17/04, effective 8/16/04; WSR 01-20-030, § 478-116-301, filed 9/26/01, effective 10/27/01; WSR 97-14-005, § 478-116-301, filed 6/19/97, effective 9/15/97.]