Section 504-15-930 - Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and other "micromobility devices"(1) The riding and use of micromobility devices is restricted as defined in this section. Exemption: Wheelchairs, "knee walkers," and other mobility aids used because of a disability or injury are exempt from subsections (2) and (4) of this section.(2) Use of micromobility devices is prohibited on all pedestrian overpasses, interior building spaces, parking structures, parking structure ramps, all stairways, steps, ledges, benches, planting areas, any other fixtures, and in any other posted area.(3) Micromobility devices may be ridden and used on sidewalks outside the prohibited areas when a bike path is not provided, subject to the restrictions described in subsection (9) of this section.(4) When operated in high-traffic or congested pedestrian areas, including building plazas, pedestrian malls, and sidewalks, motorized or electric-assisted micromobility devices must:(a) Respond to automatic controls as described in subsection (9) of this section; or(b) Be operated only using human propulsion.(5) Operators must move at a safe speed and yield to pedestrians at all times. Reckless or negligent operation of micromobility devices on any part of campus is prohibited.(6) Bicyclists must obey all traffic laws applying to individuals riding bicycles when operating bicycles on roadways. Micromobility devices other than bicycles are prohibited from use on roadways.(7) Bicycles and scooters may be secured only at bicycle racks and bicycle storage facilities designed for such purpose. Bicycles and scooters that are not secured at bicycle racks or bicycle storage facilities may be impounded at the owner's expense.(8) Abandoned and inoperable micromobility devices. Internal policies regarding abandoned and inoperable micromobility devices, including the impoundment of micromobility devices, may be established upon approval by the vice president or designee whose responsibilities include supervision of the parking department.(9) The campus may implement automatic controls on the operation of certain micromobility devices based on any or all of the following:(a) Location of the device;(c) Weather conditions. Controls may include speed restriction, shutoff of motorized assist, or complete shutoff of the device.
(10) If there is a conflict between these regulations and on-site signage, the on-site signage takes precedence.Wash. Admin. Code § 504-15-930
Amended by WSR 14-11-024, filed 5/12/14, effective 6/12/2014Amended by WSR 15-11-036, Filed 5/14/2015, effective 6/14/2015Amended by WSR 19-11-063, Filed 5/15/2019, effective 6/15/2019Amended by WSR 22-18-025, Filed 8/29/2022, effective 9/29/2022Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.150. 10-11-083, § 504-15-930, filed 5/17/10, effective 7/1/10; 08-08-050, § 504-15-930, filed 3/27/08, effective 7/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.095, 28B.30.125 and 28B.30.150. 95-13-003, § 504-15-930, filed 6/8/95, effective 7/9/95.