DEFINITIONS

The definitions in this section are applicable within the context of these regulations.

Campus: Describes all property owned, leased, and/or controlled by Washington State University in Pullman which is, or may hereafter be dedicated mainly to the educational, research, housing, recreational, parking, or other activities of Washington State University.

Commuter student: Any student who does not live in a residence hall (dormitory). All students living in fraternities, sororities, university housing (other than residence halls), and private housing are considered to be commuter students.

Disability zone: A parking zone identified with a sign bearing the international disability symbol that is restricted at all times to use by vehicles bearing a valid WSU disability parking permit or indicator, or any state-issued disability parking permit.

Dormitory: See residence hall.

Fire Zone: An area needed for emergency access to buildings, fire hydrants, or fire equipment. Such areas include, but are not limited to areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted red.

Gate card: A plastic card that activates the gates controlling access to certain parking areas.

Holiday or university holiday: A day when all university facilities are generally closed (e.g., Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day). Vacation days are not considered holidays. See definition of vacation.

Housing area: Housing units or apartments, and their respective parking areas, that are owned by the university, but are not included as residence halls.

Illegal use of permit: A parking violation in which a citation is issued under the following circumstances:

 

	Use of a permit/indicator on an unspecified vehicle.
	Use of a permit/indicator obtained under false pretenses.
	Use of a modified permit/indicator.
	Use and/or retention of a permit/indicator by person(s) ineligible, or no longer eligible, for such a permit as described and authorized in this chapter.

Indicator: A decal displayed adjacent to a parking permit which more clearly defines the parking areas available to a permit holder.

Loading Zone: A loading dock, or an area signed "Loading Zone" adjacent to a facility, in a parking area, or near a residence hall. Such an area is intended for loading and unloading bulky or voluminous material. Loading zones are restricted at all times.

Moped: Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement of 50 cc or less.

Motorcycle: Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement greater than 50 cc.

Motor vehicle: All motor-driven conveyances except wheelchairs.

No parking zone: Any area not specifically marked and/or signed for parking. Such areas include, but are not limited to, areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted yellow.

Park/parking: This refers to the placement or standing of a vehicle, with or without a driver in attendance, and with or without the engine running.

Parking permit: A vinyl, plastic, or paper instrument sanctioned by Parking Services that is displayed from a vehicle, and authorizes parking in specified areas.

Resident student: A student living in a residence hall.

Residence hall: Residence halls include the following: Streit Hall, Perham Hall, Regents Hall, Scott Hall, Coman Hall, Wilmer Hall, Davis Hall, Duncan-Dunn Hall, Community Hall, Stevens Hall, McCroskey Hall, Gannon Hall, Goldsworthy Hall, McEachern Hall, Orton Hall, Rogers Hall, Stephenson Complex, Stimson Hall, Waller Hall, Kruegel McAllister Hall, and Honors Hall.

Service vehicle: A vehicle used to provide a service for the university or a tenant, or contractor of the university (e.g., a university-owned vehicle or a privately-owned vehicle with a valid service permit displayed).

Service zone: Parking spaces designated for the use of university vehicles, other government-owned vehicles, and vehicles displaying a service indicator or commercial permit. Authorized vehicles may park in these zones for a maximum of fifteen minutes, except for vehicles that display a commercial permit, or a service indicator issued for an extended time. Service zones are restricted at all times.

Resident priority zone: (i.e., crimson zone, gray zone). A parking area close to a residence hall. Parking in these areas is assigned to resident students by residence life personnel, and/or residence hall officers.

Staff: For the purposes of these regulations: "staff" includes all faculty, classified staff, administrative and professional employees, temporary employees, other support personnel employed by the university, and the personnel of other activities located on campus. Teaching assistants, research assistants, and other students employed by the university are not "staff." They are considered as students for the purpose of these rules.

Student: Any person who has been admitted to the university, and who is either attending classes, or actively pursuing a degree or certificate.

Summer session. The summer session includes all summer school sessions beginning on the first day of the earliest session, and ending on the last day of the latest session.

University holiday: See holiday.

Vacation: A period of time when classes or final exams are not in session. Except for holidays that fall within this period, the business offices of the university are open during this time.

Vehicle: See motor vehicle.

Visitors: Persons who are not staff or students and who only visit the campus on an occasional basis.

Wheel lock: A device used to temporarily immobilize a vehicle (i.e., on-the-spot impoundment). WAC-504-15-100