Washington Administrative Code
Title 478 WAC – University of Washington
Chapter 478–116 WAC: Parking and Traffic Rules of the University of Washington,
Seattle
WAC 478–116–341: Motorized vehicles-Responsible parties for illegal parking.
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For any motor vehicle citation involving a
violation of this chapter where the motor vehicle is registered to
a permit holder, there shall be a prima facie presumption that the
permit holder was the person who operated the motor vehicle in
violation of these rules. Such responsibility does not afford a
defense to another person who violated these rules.
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| (2) |
For any motor vehicle citation involving a violation of
this chapter where the motor vehicle is not registered to a permit
holder, there shall be a prima facie presumption that the registered owner of the motor vehicle was the person
who operated the motor vehicle in violation of these rules. Such responsibility
does not afford a defense to another person who violated these
rules.
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| (3) |
This section shall not apply to university operated motor
vehicles. The operator of a university motor vehicle is personally
liable for any citation issued to the motor vehicle.
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| (4) |
A third party other than the permit holder or registered
owner can assume responsibility for a citation by either paying the
citation within twenty calendars days of the date of the citation
or submitting a petition where the third party agrees to take
responsibility. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.560 and 28B.20.130.
11-13-058, § 478-116-341, filed 6/14/11, effective 8/8/11.] |