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 OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

DIVISION 30

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF
MOTOR VEHICLES

576-030-0005

Authority to Establish Motor Vehicle Regulations

Authority to establish regulations governing the use of all motor vehicles on the Oregon State University (OSU) campus is derived from Oregon Statutes and action of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education pursuant to such statutes. The rules and regulations published herein were filed with the Office of Administration, Oregon Department of Higher Education, and the Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of ORS 183.310 to 183.500. Strict enforcement of these regulations is necessary to maintain safety on campus streets, reduce congestion, improve security, and effectively utilize parking facilities.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented; ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78

576-030-0010

Application of Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of Oregon and City of Corvallis

All motor vehicle laws and ordinances of the State of Oregon and the City of Corvallis specifically including, but not limited to, ORS Chapters 801 through 823 together with adopted amendments are applicable to public highways. All provisions of the above motor vehicle laws are applicable and enforceable except as they conflict or are inconsistent with these rules.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented; ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1992, f. 6-5-92, cert. ef. 10-1-92

576-030-0015

Definitions

For the purpose of these rules:

(1) The word "parked" means any vehicle which is stopped and/or waiting, regardless of the period of time the vehicle is stopped or whether a driver is present except for vehicles immobilized by traffic control, congestion, or accident.

(2) The word "motor vehicle" or "vehicle" means any type of motor-powered conveyance including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and motor scooters.

(3) The central campus is defined as the area so indicated on the campus parking map published by Parking Services.

(4) The word "weekday" is defined as Monday through Friday.

(5) The "Appeal Review Committee" means a committee composed of two members appointed by the chairman of the Parking Committee.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 6-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-99

576-030-0020

Vehicle Parking Permits

(1) From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, all faculty, staff, and students who have motor vehicles in their possession or control parked on the OSU campus must display a current vehicle parking permit applicable to the lot in which they are parked. Use of parking areas without a properly displayed current OSU parking permit can result in a citation and a fine as established in OAR 576-010-0000. The registrant, or the faculty, staff or student in possession of the vehicle is responsible for parking violations involving the vehicle.

(2) A permit may only be used on a vehicle that is owned by, or in the possession of, the permit purchaser.

(3) Purchased permits for automobiles must hang from the internal rearview mirror or be placed on the driver's side dash of the vehicle parked on campus, so that it is clearly visible. Permits for motorcycles and motor scooters must be affixed on the front or rear fender in a readily visible place. All expired permits must be removed or covered.

(4) Student permits normally shall be purchased during academic registration. Faculty, staff, and students unable to obtain permits during academic registration may obtain permits from the Parking Services Office, phone 737-2583. Renewal applications for staff permits may be mailed to the Parking Services Office in accordance with the instructions mailed to permit holders at the beginning of the academic year. Faculty/Staff Permits may be purchased through payroll deduction over a 6-month period or less.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & 352.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 7-1991, f. 6-3-91, cert. ef. 10-1-91; OSU 3-1992, f. 6-5-92, cert. ef. 10-1-92; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-95; OSU 5-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-96; OSU 2-2004, f. 6-23-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04

576-030-0025

Driver Responsibility

(1) All persons operating motor vehicles on campus are responsible for knowing and adhering to the regulations stated herein. The regulations are enforced at all times.

(2) The responsibility for locating a legal parking space rests with the operator of the motor vehicle. Lack of space is not a valid excuse for violating any OSU parking regulation.

(3) In the event of conflict between signs or markings and printed regulations, the signs or markings shall be followed.

(4) OSU is not responsible for any vehicle or its contents parked on OSU property or environs. Individuals assume all risk of accident and property loss, personal injury, and property damage.

(5) The vehicle registrant and/or the person in possession of the vehicle is responsible for traffic and parking violations on campus involving the vehicle.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 6-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-99

576-030-0030

Permits and Parking Areas

(1) Staff Permits may be purchased by all non student full or part-time employees or personnel connected with OSU:

(a) A Staff Permit may be purchased for each academic year. This permit expires on September 30 of each year;

(b) Emeritus and retired personnel who have no member of their immediate family affiliated with OSU may purchase a Staff Permit for the fee set in OAR 576-010-0000;

(c) Vehicles displaying Staff Permits may park in any OSU parking stall provided posted signs are observed. Each parking period is limited to 24 hours.

(2) Student Permits may be purchased by students to bring vehicles to the campus:

(a) A Student Permit may be purchased for each academic year. This permit expires September 30 of each year;

(b) Vehicles displaying Student Permits may park in student areas at any time. Students driving staff permitted vehicles must park in student lots;

(c) Students with Student Permits may use staff areas from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. of the following day, Monday through Friday, when school is in session; from 5 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Monday; during legal holidays when school is not in session; during term breaks; and from the end of Summer Term to September 15 of each year. Each parking period is limited to 24 hours; there are no time restrictions on student parking in student parking areas;

(d) Students without permits may park in staff lots only from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, including term breaks;

(e) Vehicles, other than commercial vehicles and bicycles, are not permitted within the central campus Monday through Friday, except as permitted by a disability permit issued under section (7) of this rule.

(3) Open parking is allowed in any parking lot which is not restricted to permit holders. There will be no charge for parking in these lots. Charges may be made during certain events.

(4) Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Permits may be purchased for each academic year. This permit expires on September 30 of each year. Motorcycles and Motor Scooters will be parked and driven on campus according to instructions in OAR 576-030-0060.

(5) Special Permits may be issued at the Parking Services Office under the following conditions:

(a) Commercial Vehicle Permits: All vehicles used by vendors or services doing business on the Oregon State University campus are required to have a permit to park, whether on the streets or in parking lots. Commercial Vehicle Permits are available from the Parking Services Office for a fee as established in OAR 576-010-0000;

(b) Businesses failing to obtain a permit are subject to citations and fines. Penalties that are not paid promptly can result in all vehicles of the offending company being barred from campus;

(c) Vehicles required to have a Commercial Vehicle Permit are all company or private vehicles used to conduct business on campus. These vehicles cannot enter the restricted core area of campus without a Commercial Vehicle Permit;

(d) Permits are not required for freight trucks and public service vehicles; i.e., telephone, electric and gas company vehicles;

(e) Temporary Permit: A Temporary Permit may be purchased by anyone wishing to park a specific vehicle, in specified locations, for short periods of time. People attending meetings and conferences on campus should use this type of permit.

(6) Disability Permits: Faculty, students and staff who are disabled and possess a Department of Motor Vehicles disabled parking placard, should contact the Parking Services Office directly regarding their special parking needs. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors must obtain the proper campus parking permit and display their DMV placard to utilize disabled spaces.

(7) Summer Term Permits may be purchased for the fees indicated in OAR 576-010-0000. These permits expire on September 30 of each year.

(8) Replacement Vehicle Permits: A lost or stolen replacement permit will be issued after payment of the fee set in OAR 576-010-0000.

(9) Visitors' Vehicles must display Visitor or Guest Parking Permits. A "visitor" is a person not directly affiliated with OSU. Spouses and children of faculty, staff, and students are considered to be affiliated with OSU. Visitor vehicles may park in the designated Visitor or Student areas, provided all posted signs are observed. Each parking period is limited to 24 hours. Parking information is available by calling Parking Services after hours information line at 737-2583.

(10) A parking lot with metered spaces is provided for visitors, faculty, staff and students. It is located across from the OSU Bookstore. The hours of operation and the meter charges are designated on the meters.

(11) OSU Vehicle Permit Holders are authorized reciprocal parking privileges on the U of O campus.

(12) The cost of all permits referred to in this rule is set out in OAR 576-010-0000.

(13) Reserved parking spaces designated for exclusive use by any College, School, Department or other organizations, will be assessed an annual fee of two times the current Faculty/Staff Permit fee. (This includes executive officers, Bookstore, KOAC, Housing, Student Health, Beaver Club, Telecommunications, etc.) Exceptions to this requirement are visitor, disabled, loading zones, and service vehicle spaces.

(14) All motor pool vehicles on permanent or long term assignment (one month or longer) to individuals and units regularly assigned to OSU campus, shall be subject to an annual fee equal to a regular Faculty/Staff Permit, or a pro-rated fee at one-ninth the annual fee per month or portion thereof. This regulation is intended to include all motor pool vehicles regularly parking on campus as well as other vehicles owned by campus units.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & 352.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 7-1991, f. 6-3-91, cert. ef. 10-1-91; OSU 3-1992, f. 5-6-92, cert. ef. 10-1-92; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-94; OSU 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-95; OSU 5-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-96; OSU 6-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-99; OSU 2-2004, f. 6-23-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04

576-030-0035

Refunds

Staff or student members who leave OSU, or are dissatisfied with the permit are entitled to refunds which will be made only for whole terms. (Fall, Winter, Spring). Upon return of the permit to Parking Services, a refund will be made. Refunds or stop of payroll deductions for permits require that permits be returned to Parking Services prior to any refund or stopping of payroll deduction. Refunds for a term will not be made if the permit is returned after the published date for late school registration for that term. Refunds will not be made if a permit has been cited more than five times during the academic year for parking violations.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & 352.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1992, f. 6-5-92, cert. ef. 10-1-92; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-95; OSU 5-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-96; OSU 2-2004, f. 6-23-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04

576-030-0040

Driving and Parking Regulations on Campus

(1) Anyone operating a vehicle on campus shall observe speed limits, barricades, bicycle lanes, crosswalks, stop signs, and all other traffic signs and regulations, and shall drive in a safe and prudent manner. The speed limit on campus is 15 MPH except where otherwise posted. Driving or parking vehicles on sidewalks, lawns, and other areas not designated for driving or parking is prohibited.

(2) Campus traffic boundaries and parking areas are indicated on the campus parking map published by Parking Services.

(3)(a) Most parking areas are reserved for vehicles with specific permits, as indicated by posted color-coded signs and markings:

(A) Green: Student and Visitor Permits;

(B) Red: Faculty/Staff Permits;

(C) Blue: Disability Permits;

(D) White: Visitor Permits;

(E) Brown: Open (no permit required).

(b) Other color-coded signs and markings refer to types of vehicles:

(A) Yellow: Compact cars;

(B) Gold: Motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds.

(4) Vehicles shall park headed into the parking stall where the end of the stall is a curb, building, fence, shrubbery or other obstruction, or parallel facing in the direction of traffic flow within indicated boundaries. On the OSU campus any area not specifically designated for parking is a "No Parking Zone."

(5) No vehicle shall be parked so as to occupy any portion of more than one parking space or stall as designated within a parking area. The fact that other vehicles may have been so parked as to require the vehicle parked to occupy a portion of more than one space or stall shall not constitute an excuse or defense for a violation.

(6) Vehicles shall not park in loading zones at any time for any purpose other than loading and unloading, and for such purpose maximum time is ten minutes, or as posted.

(7) All vehicles parked on OSU property are required to observe posted traffic and parking signs. If any of these regulations should conflict with posted signs, the signs are to be observed.

(8) Abandoned and/or immobilized vehicles left on OSU property more than 72 hours will be removed at the owner's expense unless an extension has been granted by Parking Services or by the University Police and Department of Public Safety. Unlicensed vehicles and vehicles without OSU Parking Permits parked more than 24 consecutive hours on OSU property will be considered abandoned and subject to removal.

(9) All motor vehicles driven on OSU property shall be operated by a legally licensed driver. The licensee shall have such license in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating said vehicle, and shall display it upon request of University Police, Department of Public Safety Officers, and Parking Enforcement Officers.

(10) Government vehicles not assigned a permanent parking space may be parked for a period of 24 hours in staff or student parking spaces, except those posted with restrictions. Posted regulations must be observed.

(11) All reserved spaces allocated for specific vehicles are reserved at all times.

(12) Personal notes left in a vehicle to explain unauthorized parking will not be accepted.

(13) Lack of space is not a valid excuse for violating any parking regulation.

(14) "Compact" car, as the term is used on parking signs and markings, refers to a small car that does not exceed 5'6" by 15'6".

(15) OSU is not responsible for any vehicle, or its contents, parked on OSU property or environs. Drivers assume all risk of accident and property loss, personal injury, and property damage.

(16) Persons are prohibited from living in vehicles of any kind on University property. Streets, lots and other areas are not to be used as living areas for cars, trailers, campers, motor homes, trucks, buses or other like vehicles. Violators may be cited for improper parking and/or the vehicle may be immobilized (booted) or towed.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented; ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 3-1992, f. 6-5-92, cert. ef. 10-1-92; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-95; OSU 2-2004, f. 6-23-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04

576-030-0045

Parking Committee and Appeal Review Committee

(1) The Vice President for Finance and Administration appoints the members of the Parking Committee to represent faculty, staff, and students on parking matters. Requests for hearings and/or suggestions for enforcement, modification, or amplification of parking regulations should be presented in person or in writing to the Parking Committee.

(2) Any appropriate matter presented to the Parking Committee will be considered by the committee or referred to the Appeal Review Committee or the Student Appeal Court to determine what action, if any, is required.

(3) Hearings on student violations will be considered by the Student Appeal Court; hearings on violations by others will be considered by the Appeal Review Committee.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 3-1992, f. 6-5-92, cert. ef. 10-1-92; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-94; OSU 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-95; OSU 6-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-99

576-030-0050

Penalties for Offenses

Fines in an amount set out in OAR 576-010-0000 will be imposed for:

(1) Failure to display a permit on any vehicle parked within campus boundaries in violation of these regulations.

(2) Counterfeiting, altering, defacing, or giving false information in an application or hearing or for misuse of any permit could result in the revocation of the permit.

(3) Parking in a "No Parking" area including yellow and red zones. Exception: service vehicles.

(4) Parking in an area in which either the vehicle or the vehicle driver is not authorized to park.

(5) Unauthorized parking in "Disabled" space and van access area.

(6) Parking on lawn or sidewalk.

(7) Parking in crosswalk.

(8) Parking in driving lane.

(9) Parked overtime.

(10) Unauthorized parking in a reserved space.

(11) Living in vehicles.

(12) Any other violation of these regulations.

(13) Parking in posted fire lanes.

(14) Any other offenses not specified herein which are violations of the motor vehicle laws and ordinances of the State of Oregon or City of Corvallis, may be prosecuted in the appropriate state or municipal courts.

(15) A vehicle may be immobilized or towed and impounded, and is subject to towing and storage fees in addition to fines if the vehicle is a traffic hazard or a hazard to pedestrians or public safety. In the event of impoundment, the owner of the vehicle shall have a right to request that a hearing be held within five days to determine the validity of the impoundment and the reasonableness of the charges.

(16) In the event a vehicle receives five or more citations in an academic year, the Parking Administrator may do any combination of the following:

(a) Terminate the vehicle permit;

(b) Bar the vehicle from campus;

(c) Boot (immobilize) the vehicle until all citation fines have been paid.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & 352.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-94; OSU 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-95; OSU 5-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-96; OSU 2-2004, f. 6-23-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04

576-030-0055

Enforcement and Appeals

(1) All penalties prescribed in OAR 576-030-0050, other than violations referred to appropriate courts of law as provided in OAR 576-030-0050(13), will be administratively enforced by OSU. For all administratively enforced violations, a parking citation or notice of offense, including the scheduled fine, will be given the violator or attached to the violator's vehicle.

(2) Fines for cited violations shall be paid to OSU at the Parking Services Office, on or before the date indicated on the citation.

(3) A person charged with a violation may appeal the citation by paying the scheduled fine and filing, within seven working days from the date of issuance, a request for a hearing indicating why the citation and resulting fine should not be imposed. A person desiring an appeal can obtain filing instructions by appearing in person at the Parking Services Office or he/she can write to the Parking Services Office within the time specified. After the receipt of the Request for Hearing, the case will be scheduled for review by the Appeal Review Committee. Student appeals will be filed by the Parking Services Office with the Student Appeal Court (SAC) which will render judgment. SAC findings may be subsequently appealed by the student to the Appeal Review Committee. The judgment rendered by the Appeal Review Committee is final and not subject to further appeal.

(4) A student who fails to pay or appeal a violation on or before the date specified in the citation will, after written notice, have the amount charged to his/her Receivable Account with the University Business Office and forfeits his/her right of appeal.

(5) A faculty or staff member who fails to pay or appeal a citation on or before the date specified in the citation will, after written notice, have the amount charged to his/her Receivable Account with the University Business Office and will forfeit his/her right of appeal.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented; ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 7-1991, f. 6-3-91, cert. ef. 10-1-91; OSU 3-1992, f. 6-5-92, cert. ef. 10-1-92; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93; OSU 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-94; OSU 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-95

576-030-0060

Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Operation

(1) Parking areas for motorcycles and motor scooters are specifically allocated and marked as follows: SW corner of Campus Way and 15th Street; NW gate of Dixon Center on 26th Street; staff lot north of Student Health Center; south of Callahan Hall on Adams Street; SW corner of Sackett parking lot; NE corner of Snell lot; SE corner 15th Street and Washington Avenue; NE corner 15th Street and Jefferson Way; NW corner of staff lot west of Crop Science Building; Jefferson Way north of Heckart Lodge; behind Agricultural Life Sciences Building; motorcycle spaces in the pay lot; and south of Bloss Hall. Additional areas may be designated. Parking is also available in automobile parking spaces after 5 p.m. provided a motorcycle parking area is not located in that lot, and a permit is displayed.

(2) Motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds are prohibited from parking in any yellow painted areas, crosswalks, loading zones, time limit zones, bicycle parking areas, or in the interior of campus buildings or any place not designated for parking. Motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds are prohibited on sidewalks, bicycle lanes, paths, or other pedestrian areas.

(3) Motorcycles and motor scooters are prohibited from the central campus during the hours from 7 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. on Friday.

(4) The pay lot is accessible to motorcycles during operating hours with payment of a motorcycle only space.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented; ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1978, f. & ef. 10-16-78; OSU 3-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 2-1990, f. 6-15-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; OSU 7-1991, f. 6-3-91, cert. ef. 10-1-91; OSU 6-1993, f. 6-9-93, cert. ef. 10-1-93

576-030-0070

Skateboard and Skate Regulations

(1) Skateboard and skate use is prohibited on property owned or controlled by Oregon State University except use as specified in this rule by University students, faculty, and staff.

(2) "Skates" means in-line skates, rollerskates, or similar devices.

(3) University students, faculty, and staff may use skateboards and skates in the area in McAlexander Field House designated for their use. All other use of skateboards and skates is prohibited in University buildings.

(4) University students, faculty, and staff may use or operate skateboards or skates on the University paved roadways that are designed for vehicular travel.

(5) University students, faculty, and staff may use skates on paths, walkways, and sidewalks at no more than walk speed while traveling to and from classes, meals and University facilities.

(6) Skateboard and skate users shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, motorized vehicles and bicycles while in the roadway, and to emergency vehicles in all circumstances.

(7) Skateboard users shall obey all stop and yield signs.

(8) Skateboards shall not be used on that portion of Jefferson Street commonly known as Library Hill (immediately south of Valley Library).

(9) Skateboard and skate users shall not perform acrobatics or other stunts when using skateboards or while wearing skates.

(10) All persons using skateboards or skates as authorized by this rule shall use them in a reasonable and prudent manner, having due regard to traffic, pedestrians' rights, surface of the roadway, the hazard at intersections, and any other condition then existing.

(11) Any person who violates this rule is subject to:

(a) Issuance of a University Citation and a fine of $50.00;

(b) Institutional disciplinary proceedings, if a student or employee;

(c) An order to leave the immediate premises or property owned or controlled by the University by a person in charge of University property.

(12) Persons failing to comply with an order by a person in charge to leave or to remain off the immediate premises or property owned or controlled by the University are subject to arrest for criminal trespass.

(13) Parents and guardians of juvenile operators and adult operators, including students, staff and faculty are responsible for damage to University buildings or property by their skateboards or skates and for payment of any fines.

(14) The Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Security Services Manager, Manager of Environmental and Public Safety, Director of Facilities Services, Director of Student Housing and Residence Programs, Director of Conferences and Special Events, the Director of the Memorial Union and Educational Activities, and their designees are included among those "persons in charge" of University property for purposes of ORS 164.205(5) and this rule.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 164.205(5), ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 164.205(5), ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 1-1987, f. & ef. 4-21-87; OSU 5-1990, f. 9-7-90, cert. ef. 9-15-90; OSU 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-93; OSU 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-94; OSU 2-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-14-99 thru 9-30-99; OSU 7-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-99

576-030-0090

Bicycle Regulations

(1) A "bicycle", as used herein, refers to a nonmotorized vehicle with one or more wheels, driven by pedal mechanism. A "bicyclist" refers to the operator of a bicycle. The use of bicycles as an alternative to automobiles is encouraged by Oregon State University. However, to prevent the hazards that bicycles can present on campus, the following rules and regulations have been adopted.

(2) Bicyclists and motor vehicle operators have similar legal responsibilities when exercising their right to operate and park any vehicle in a controlled area such as a university campus.

(3) Bicycles must be operated in a safe manner, in accordance with applicable state laws and city ordinances. Bicyclists shall maintain a safe speed, not to exceed 15 MPH unless otherwise posted and shall obey all traffic and parking signs.

(4) Bicycles must be equipped with a brake that enables the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. A bicycle or its rider must be equipped with lighting equipment which shows a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front of the bicycle. The lighting equipment must be used during hours of darkness and during limited visibility conditions. The lighting equipment must have a red reflector or lighting device or material of such size or characteristic and so mounted as to be visible from all distances up to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlights on a motor vehicle.

(5) Bicycles must not be operated on sidewalks or other walkways unless posted signs indicate otherwise.

(6) Bicyclists shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and disabled persons.

(7) Bicyclists involved in collisions shall render aid as appropriate and call Security Services for assistance. All involved individuals shall remain at the collision site until released by the attending officer. When a collision results in an injury, a written accident report must be submitted to Security Services by the individuals involved.

(8) Bicycles shall be parked, stored, or left on campus only in areas so designated by bicycle parking devices or signs authorizing bicycle parking or storage. All bicycles, regardless of owner, must be maintained in working order while

parked on campus. Bicycles parked or stored in bicycle racks at or near academic or research buildings longer than five days will be considered abandoned and will be impounded.

(9) Bicycles users may be cited for:

(a) Improper or unsafe operation of a bicycle including failing to obey a traffic control device (including but not limited to Stop Sign, Do Not Enter, Bicycle Walk Zone), two on a bicycle, riding encumbered, and riding faster than the posted speed limit;

(b) Use of improper or inadequate equipment including no bicycle headlight, no rear reflector, and no bicycle helmet for riders under 16 years of age;

(c) Being parked in a way that creates a hazard including blocking the bicycle or traffic lane, blocking access to any stairway, ramp or doorway, and blocking access to any handrail or other device used to aid entry to a building or structure;

(d) Being parked in a way that hinders the use of a bicycle parking device by other bicyclists;

(e) Being parked in buildings;

(f) Any other violations of these regulations or applicable state law and city ordinances.

(10) The fine for citation is set out in OAR 576-010-0000. Campus citations may be appealed by written statement to the appropriate traffic court established in OAR 576-030-0055.

(11) Bicycles may be impounded if they are left in a place that creates a safety hazard or if they appear to be non functional or abandoned. A notice of impoundment will be sent to the permit holder within 24 hours. Bicycles may be claimed by identifying the bicycle and payment of citation fine and impoundment fee. Security Services will not be liable for the cost of repair or replacement of a securing device damaged when removing and impounding a bicycle.

(12) All bicycles that are operated, parked, or stored on campus by student, staff, or faculty may be registered at Security Services, Public Safety Building.

(13) Registrants and owners are responsible for parking violations involving their bicycles on campus.

(14) Applications for bicycle registration permits are available from Security Services at no cost.

(15) Permits are effective for the time period the registrant is affiliated with Oregon State University. Permits are nontransferable and there is no fee for the permit. Bicycle permits must be affixed to, and clearly displayed on the seat tube just below the seat, with the permit numbers facing forward. Permits that are stolen, defaced, or lost should be promptly reported to Security Services and a replacement permit obtained.

(16) If a registered bicycle is sold or disposed of and another bicycle is obtained, the new bicycle may be registered at the Security Services.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Stats. Implemented; ORS 351.070 & ORS 352.360
Hist.: OSU 4-1987, f. & ef. 6-11-87; OSU 3-1992, f. 6-5-92, cert. ef. 10-1-92; OSU 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-94; OSU 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-95