1. (1) A skateboarder who refuses to abide by the rules and regulations set forth under chapter 516-15 WAC may be issued a university notice of infraction (NOI) for one or more of the following:

   1. (a) Failure to yield right of way to a pedestrian;
   2. (b) Failure to stay in control of the skateboard;
   3. (c) Failure to comply with speed limits on campus;
   4. (d) Failure to dismount in walk zone areas;
   5. (e) Failure to responsibly store the skateboard;
   6. (f) Riding in a restricted area; and
   7. (g) Failure to use due care and caution.

2. (2) Penalties. The penalties for violating any part of this chapter shall be progressive. The penalty schedule will be published in the university Fees and Rates Listings and is available at parking services.

   Any person who violates any portion of this section and as a result is involved in a collision with a pedestrian or an object shall have the monetary penalty for the offense doubled.

   Any person using a skateboard, skates, or similar device who attempts to elude a uniformed police officer attempting to enforce these regulations shall have the monetary penalty for the offense doubled.

   A rider who refuses to cooperate with a police officer will be subject to arrest for obstructing a law enforcement officer under the provisions of chapter 9A.76 RCW and/or criminal trespass under the provisions of chapter 9A.52 RCW.

3. (3) Appeal procedure. A university notice of infraction (NOI) may be appealed by filing a completed appeal form at parking services or appeal online at www.ps.wwu.edu within seven days of receipt of the notice of infraction; otherwise, the right to a hearing is forfeited.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12) and 28B.10.560. WSR 09-12-091, § 516-15-050, filed 6/1/09, effective 7/2/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 99-07-089, § 516-15-050, filed 3/19/99, effective 4/19/99; WSR 96-24-015, § 516-15-050, filed 11/22/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120. WSR 87-21-080 (Resolution No. 87-02), § 516-15-050, filed 10/21/87.]