1. (1) Pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, an officer shall cause a vehicle to be towed if the vehicle displays a lost, stolen, or counterfeit parking permit.

2. (2) Any vehicle may be towed away at owner's/operator's expense if the vehicle:

   1. (a) Is illegally parked in a marked tow-away zone;
   2. (b) Is a hazard or obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic (including, but not limited to, vehicles parked at curbs or rails painted yellow or red or in crosswalks);
   3. (c) Is illegally parked in a disability space;
   4. (d) Is parked in an area designated to be used for emergencies, maintenance, events, or construction; or
   5. (e) Is otherwise illegally parked based on the executive authority of the parking department.
3. (3) The process for towing of vehicles under any other circumstances to include those not described in this section will be in accordance with chapter 46.55 RCW.
4. (4) The driver and/or owner of a towed vehicle shall pay towing and storage expenses.
5. (5) The university assumes no responsibility in the event of damages resulting from towing.
6. (6) A person wishing to challenge the validity of any fines or fees imposed under this chapter may appeal such fines or fees as provided in WAC 504-13-860. However, in order to secure release of the vehicle, such person must pay the amount of such fines or fees as a bond which shall be refunded to the extent the appeal is successful.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.150. WSR 26-05-088, s 504-13-865, filed 2/18/26, effective 3/21/26; WSR 09-11-069, § 504-13-865, filed 5/14/09, effective 7/1/09.]