Chapter 10.16
PARKING

Sections:

Article I. General Parking Restrictions

10.16.010    Applicability.

10.16.015    Definitions.

10.16.020    Parking restrictions—Posting.

10.16.030    Parking adjacent to schools.

10.16.040    General parking prohibitions and restrictions.

Article II. Town Parking Lots

10.16.045    Obstruction of traffic prohibited—Exception.

10.16.046    Parking for certain purposes unlawful.

10.16.047    Parking in relation to street curbs or edges.

10.16.048    Disabled persons’ parking spaces.

10.16.049    Unattended motor vehicle—Removal from highway.

10.16.0491    Obedience to angle-parking signs or markings.

10.16.0492    Parking not to obstruct traffic.

10.16.0493    Standing in passenger loading zone.

10.16.0494    Standing in loading zone.

10.16.0495    Standing in a tow-away zone.

10.16.0496    Violating permits for loading or unloading at an angle to the curb.

10.16.0497    Standing or parking on one-way roadways.

10.16.0498    Restricted use of bus stops and taxicab stands.

10.16.0499    Right-of-way for parking.

10.16.050    Regulations.

10.16.060    Fee schedule.

10.16.070    Violation—Penalty.

10.16.075    Establishment of park and ride lot.

10.16.076    General time restriction.

10.16.077    Miscellaneous rules.

Article III. Trucks and Trailers

10.16.080    Definitions.

10.16.090    Parking or leaving on streets, parking strips or other public right-of-way prohibited.

10.16.100    Exception.

Article IV. Public Events

10.16.110    Definition.

10.16.120    Street closure and restrictions.

10.16.130    Town parking lots during public events.

10.16.140    Violation—Prohibited.

10.16.150    Violation—Penalty—Infraction.

Article V. Enforcement

10.16.160    Vehicle impoundment.

10.16.170    Issuance of arrest warrant for noncompliance with prior notice.

10.16.180    Disposition of fines or forfeitures.

10.16.190    Misconduct of public officials.

10.16.200    Infractions.

10.16.210    Violation—Penalty.

10.16.220    Remedies not exclusive.

Article I. General Parking Restrictions

10.16.010 Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter prohibiting the standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times or those times specified in this chapter or as indicated on official signs, except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device. (Ord. 361 § 1, 1995)

10.16.015 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter:

“Highway” includes all streets, as defined in this section, and means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.

“Park” or “parking” means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers.

“Parking strip” and “planting strip” as those terms are used in this chapter, unless otherwise expressly prescribed in or a different meaning is clearly required by another provision of this chapter, are synonymous, and mean that portion of a highway, street or road lying between the constructed curb or edge of the roadway and the property line, exclusive of the sidewalk area.

“Roadway” means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder even though such sidewalk or shoulder is used by persons riding bicycles.

“Sidewalk” means that property between the curb lines or the lateral lines of a roadway and the adjacent edge of the highway, set aside and intended for the use of pedestrians or such portion of private property parallel and in proximity to a public highway and dedicated to use by pedestrians.

“Street” includes all streets, highways, roads, avenues, lanes, alleys, courts, places, squares, curbs or other public ways in the city of Rainier which have been or may hereafter be dedicated and open to public use, or such other public property so designated in any state law or local ordinance. The term “street,” unless expressly modified, includes the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.

“Trailer” includes every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by or used in conjunction with a motor vehicle constructed so that no appreciable part of its weight rests upon or is carried by such motor vehicle except when being drawn by or attached for pulling. (Ord. 492 § 2, 2003: Ord. 380 § 1, 1997)

10.16.020 Parking restrictions—Posting.

A.    When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle at any time upon streets so posted. Such areas shall be designated when deemed necessary by the city council or its duly authorized designee after an engineering analysis is duly conducted by or under the direction of the public works director.

B.    When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for a period longer than the time indicated for the various streets or zones so posted. Unless otherwise posted, those limitations shall not apply on Sundays or those public holidays enumerated in RCW 1.16.050 and, unless otherwise posted, shall apply only during the hours of eight o’clock a.m. to five o’clock p.m.

C.    Penalty for Violation. A violation of this section is an infraction. The penalty for each violation and for each successive day or part of day that the penalty may be separately imposed under Section 1.08.020 shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) up to the maximum total amount provided by that section. In the case of a person found to have violated this section on more than one separate occasion within a thirty (30) day period, the penalty for each such violation and for each successive day or part of day in which the same violation is found pursuant to Section 1.08.020 shall be thirty dollars ($30.00), up to the maximum total amount provided by that section. (Ord. 492 § 3, 2003: Ord. 380 § 2, 1997; Ord. 361 § 2, 1995)

10.16.030 Parking adjacent to schools.

A.    The public works director, pursuant to a duly authorized engineering study, is authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon that side of any street adjacent to any school property or on the opposite side of such street, when such parking would interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation.

B.    When official signs are erected indicating no parking upon either or both sides of a street adjacent to any school property, no person shall park or leave standing a vehicle in any such designated place.

C.    A violation of this section is an infraction. The penalty for each violation and for each successive day or part of day that the penalty may be separately imposed under Section 1.08.020 shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00), up to the maximum total amount provided by that section. In the case of a person found to have violated this section on more than one separate occasion within a thirty (30) day period, the penalty for each such additional violation and for each successive day or part of day in which the same violation is found pursuant to Section 1.08.020 shall be fifty dollars ($50.00), up to the maximum total amount provided by that section. (Ord. 492 § 4, 2003: Ord. 380 § 3, 1997; Ord. 361 § 3, 1995)

10.16.040 General parking prohibitions and restrictions.

A.    No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:

1.    On a sidewalk or on the parking strip between a sidewalk and the adjacent property line;

2.    On either side of a street or other public right-of-way adjacent to any public property. However, this subsection does not prohibit such parking by participants, officials or spectators at sports and other public events as defined in Section 10.16.110 including practice sessions, for up to four hours in any eight-day period, unless otherwise posted on a traffic control device or expressly allowed in a permit issued by the city;

3.    On that part of any parking strip that is landscaped with trees, shrubbery or flowers;

4.    On any other parking strip or public right-of-way when posted;

5.    Directly adjacent to curbside, clearly visible, residential mail boxes between ten o’clock a.m. and three o’clock p.m. on all days of scheduled mail delivery by the United States Postal Service;

6.    In front of a public or private driveway or within five feet of the curb radius leading thereto, except where official signs or markings designate a parking space nearer a driveway;

7.    Within an intersection;

8.    Within six hundred (600) feet of any place in the city where a fire is in progress;

9.    On a crosswalk;

10.    Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk, except where official signs or markings designate a parking space nearer a crosswalk;

11.    Within thirty (30) feet upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway, except where official signs or markings designate a parking space nearer such beacon, sign or signal;

12.    Within thirty (30) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;

13.    Within fifty (50) feet of the driveway entrance to any fire or police station or on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy-five (75) feet of said entrance when an official sign to that effect is posted;

14.    Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such stropping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic;

15.    On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street or roadway (double parking);

16.    Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway, or within a highway tunnel or overpass;

17.    At any place where official signs prohibit stopping;

18.    Within fifteen (15) feet of any fire hydrant;

19.    On any street, including a turnaround at the end of a street, in such a manner as to block or interfere with the free use of the street or turnaround, or any alley or driveway, except as provided in Section 10.16.045 for temporarily disabled vehicles;

20.    Within thirty (30) feet of a posted bus stop sign;

21.    In any marked or designated bus zone;

22.    Along one side of a street or roadway in a direction opposite to the traffic flow.

B.    Penalties for Violation. A violation of this section is an infraction. The penalty for each violation and for each successive day or part of day that the penalty may be separately imposed under Section 1.08.020 shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00), up to the maximum amount provided by that section. In the case of a person found to have violated this section on more than one separate occasion within a thirty (30) day period, the penalty for each such additional violation and for each successive day or part of day in which the same violation is found pursuant to Section 1.08.020 shall be thirty dollars ($30.00), up to the maximum total amount provided by that section. (Ord. 492 § 5, 2003: Ord. 380 § 4, 1997: Ord. 361 § 4, 1995)

Article II. Town Parking Lots

10.16.045 Obstruction of traffic prohibited—Exception.

A.    It is unlawful to park or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the roadway or main traveled part of any street or highway; provided, however, that neither this section nor Section 10.16.090 shall apply to the owner or driver of any vehicle which becomes disabled while on such main portion of such roadway, street or highway in such manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving such disabled vehicle in such position. In all such cases, the driver or owner shall take all reasonable steps to warn other traffic and shall remove the vehicle as soon as possible.

B.    It is unlawful to park or leave standing on any parking strip any vehicle that is disabled or inoperable, for more than eight hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period or such shorter time as is permitted by an official sign.

C.    It is unlawful to park or leave standing a motor vehicle on any public right-of-way designated and marked as a bicycle lane or path.

D.    No person shall park or leave parked any abandoned or junk vehicle or hulk on any public right-of-way or any public lot or property. (Ord. 492 § 6, 2003: Ord. 380 § 5, 1997)

10.16.046 Parking for certain purposes unlawful.

A.    No person shall park any vehicle upon any highway for the principal purpose of:

1.    Displaying advertising;

2.    Displaying such vehicle for sale;

3.    Selling merchandise from such vehicle, except when permitted in writing by an authorized city official;

B.    No person shall park any vehicle upon any highway for the purpose of washing, greasing, or repairing such vehicle except repairs necessitated by an emergency. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.047 Parking in relation to street curbs or edges.

A.    Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within twelve (12) inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder.

B.    Except when otherwise provided in this section or other ordinance, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within twelve (12) inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder, or with its left-hand wheels within twelve (12) inches of the left-hand curb or as close as practicable to the left edge of the left-hand shoulder. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.048 Disabled persons’ parking spaces.

A.    Indication—Posting—Maintenance—Penalty. A parking space or stall for a disabled person shall be indicated by a vertical sign, between thirty-six (36) and eighty-four (84) inches off the ground, with the international symbol of access, whose colors are white on blue background, described under RCW 70.92.120, and the notice “State disabled parking permit required.”

Failure of the person owning or controlling the property where required parking spaces are located to erect and maintain the sign shall be punished as a Class 2 civil infraction as provided in Chapter 7.80 RCW for each parking space that should be so designated. The person owning or controlling the property where the required parking spaces are located shall ensure that the parking spaces are not blocked or made inaccessible, and failure to do so shall be punished as a Class 2 civil infraction as provided in Chapter 7.80 RCW.

B.    Free Parking by Disabled Persons. Any person who meets the criteria for special parking privileges under RCW 45.16.381 shall be allowed free of charge to park a vehicle being used to transport that person for unlimited periods of time in parking zones or areas with parking meters which are otherwise restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted. This section does not apply to those zones or areas in which the stopping, parking, or standing of all vehicles is prohibited or which are reserved for special types of vehicles. The person shall obtain and display a special placard or license plate under RCW 45.16.381 to be eligible for the privileges under this section.

C.    Special Plate or Card Issued by Another Jurisdiction. A special license plate or card issued by another state or country that indicates an occupant of the vehicle is disabled entitles the vehicle on or in which it is displayed and being used to transport the disabled person to the same overtime parking privileges granted under this chapter to a vehicle with a similar special license plate or card issued by this state. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.049 Unattended motor vehicle—Removal from highway.

It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to leave the vehicle unattended within the limits of any roadway, or any parking strip or sidewalk or other public way where signs have been posted forbidding parking at that location, unless the operator of the vehicle arranges for the prompt removal of the vehicle. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0491 Obedience to angle-parking signs or markings.

Upon those highways which have been signed or marked for angle-parking, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at the angle to the curb or edge of the roadway indicated by such signs or markings. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0492 Parking not to obstruct traffic.

No person shall park a vehicle upon a highway in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0493 Standing in passenger loading zone.

No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose or period of time other than for the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers in any place marked as a passenger loading zone during hours when the regulations applicable to the loading zone are effective, and only for a period not to exceed three minutes. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0494 Standing in loading zone.

A.    No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose or period of time other than for the expeditious unloading and delivery or pick up and loading of property in any place marked as a loading zone during hours when the provisions applicable to such zone are in effect. In no case shall the stop for loading and unloading of property exceed thirty (30) minutes.

B.    The driver of a vehicle may stop temporarily at a loading zone for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers when such stopping does not interfere with any vehicle which is waiting to enter or about to enter such zone to load or unload property. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0495 Standing in a tow-away zone.

No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a place marked as a tow-away zone during hours when the provisions applicable to such zone are in effect. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0496 Violating permits for loading or unloading at an angle to the curb.

It shall be unlawful for any permittee or other person to violate any of the special terms or conditions of any permit issued by the city for the backing of a vehicle to the curb for the purpose of loading or unloading property. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0497 Standing or parking on one-way roadways.

In the event a highway includes two or more separate roadways, no person shall stand or park a vehicle upon the left-hand side of such one-way roadway unless signs are erected to permit such standing or parking. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0498 Restricted use of bus stops and taxicab stands.

No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle other than a bus in a bus stop, or other than a taxicab in a taxicab stand when any such stop or stand has been officially designated and appropriately signed, except the driver of a passenger vehicle may temporarily stop there for the purpose of, or while actually engaged in, loading or unloading passengers when such stopping does not interfere with any bus, or taxicab, waiting to enter or about to enter such stop or stand. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.0499 Right-of-way for parking.

The driver of any vehicle who first begins driving or maneuvering his or her vehicle into a vacant parking space shall have a prior right-of-way to park in such place, and it shall be unlawful for another driver to attempt to deprive him or her thereof by blocking his or her access or otherwise. For the purpose of establishing right-of-way in this section, it shall be considered proper and lawful to back into any except a front-in angle parking space. (Ord. 492 § 7 (part), 2003)

10.16.050 Regulations.

When signs are erected giving notice thereof pursuant to RCW 46.55.070, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within any town-owned/operated parking lots for a period of time longer than indicated, contrary to any restrictions or without paying the applicable parking fee established pursuant to Sections 10.16.060 and 10.16.070 of this article.

Nothing in this section or chapter shall be construed to eliminate or restrict the authority of the town to lease all or any area of any town-owned/operated parking lot to any lessee. Any such lease shall be subject to the authority of the town to require a closure or partial closure or restriction of parking on any such lot or area to accommodate a public event in the manner and with the same effect as provided in Section 10.16.110 through 10.16.150. A clause to that effect shall be inserted into any such lease; however, the failure of a lease to contain that provision shall not affect the authority of the town under this section. (Ord. 380 § 6, 1997; Ord. 361 § 5, 1995)

10.16.060 Fee schedule.

The clerk-treasurer is authorized to establish and post a fee schedule, with town council approval, where applicable, for the town-owned/operated parking lots and to implement the above parking regulations by the installation of appropriate signs and/or collection devices. The clerk-treasurer shall file the fee schedule, and any changes with the town council for their approval. (Ord. 361 § 6, 1995)

10.16.070 Violation—Penalty.

A.    Failure to pay fees in hourly/daily municipal lots pursuant to Section 10.16.060 of this article shall constitute a parking infraction and shall result in a penalty of fifteen dollars ($15.00). Stopping, standing or parking a vehicle for a second or subsequent time period shall result in an infraction penalty of fifteen dollars ($15.00) being issued.

B.    It shall be no defense that a vehicle has been moved from one parking space to another within the parking lot if the vehicle remains in the lot at the end of the applicable time limit.

C.    Leased Lots. Stopping, standing or parking a vehicle without a valid permit shall result in an infraction penalty of fifteen dollars ($15.00).

D.    Towing of Vehicles from Municipal Lots. Vehicles abandoned in town-owned lots shall be towed upon the direction of the chief of police or acting chief of police pursuant to RCW Chapter 46.55. (Ord. 361 § 7, 1995)

10.16.075 Establishment of park and ride lot.

The vacant lot located at the intersection of Rochester and Centre Streets adjacent to the Rainier City Hall; bordered on its north by Rochester Street, on its west by Centre Street, on its east by Montana Street and on its south by the Yelm-Tenino Trail, is hereby designated a park and ride lot. Pursuant to RCW 46.55.070 and this chapter, the public works director in cooperation with the city of Rainier clerk-treasurer shall cause appropriate signs to be made and placed near such entrance and on the property in a clearly conspicuous and visible location to all who park on such property that clearly indicates:

A.    Entrance and exit locations;

B.    The days and times of day when the lot is open for use;

C.    The length of time a vehicle may be parked in the lot;

D.    Penalties for violations;

E.    The times a vehicle may be impounded as an unauthorized vehicle;

F.    The name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed;

G.    Notification that the city of Rainier is not liable for any theft of or damage to the vehicle or its contents, or injury to users of the facility.

All posted signs shall conform to Department of Transportation rules regarding size, lettering, placement, and number required. (Ord. 512 § 1 (part), 2004)

10.16.076 General time restriction.

The maximum length of time a vehicle may remain in the park and ride lot shall be twenty-four (24) continuous hours. It shall be no defense that a vehicle has been moved from one parking space to another within the lot if the vehicle remains in the lot at the end of the applicable time period. (Ord. 512 § 1 (part), 2004)

10.16.077 Miscellaneous rules.

The provisions of Section 10.16.050 shall apply to the park and ride lot established by this chapter. Additional rules pertaining to use of the park and ride may be adopted from time to time by the city council as needed. (Ord. 512 § 1 (part), 2004)

Article III. Trucks and Trailers

10.16.080 Definitions.

For the purposes of Sections 10.16.090 and 10.16.100 of this article, the following terms shall be defined as follows, unless a different meaning is expressly provided:

“Commercial vehicle” means and includes any vehicle the principal use of which is the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, animals or passengers for hire.

“Residential area” means those areas of the town zoned R1, R4 or R6 pursuant to the zoning chapter in effect.

“Trailer” means and includes every vehicle without motor power designed for being drawn by or used in conjunction with a motor vehicle, constructed so that no appreciable part of its weight rests upon or is carried by such motor vehicle; provided, that the term shall not include recreational vehicles such as travel trailers.

“Truck” means and includes any motor vehicle designed primarily for the transportation of property. (Ord. 361 § 9, 1995)

10.16.090 Parking or leaving on streets, parking strips or other public right-of-way prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing on or extending onto any street, parking or planting strip or other public right-of-way within the limits of the Town of Rainier, whether zoned as a residential or commercial area or otherwise, any of the following:

A.    A truck with a gross weight capacity in excess of nine thousand (9,000) pounds;

B.    A trailer in excess of twenty (20) feet in length;

C.    A commercial vehicle having a width of eighty (80) inches or more, unless otherwise directed by a police officer or official traffic-control device.

Penalty. A violation of this section is an infraction. The penalty for each violation and for each successive day or part of day that the penalty may be separately imposed under RMC 1.08.020 shall be thirty dollars ($30.00), up to the maximum total amount provided by that section. In the case of a person found to be in violation on more than one separate occasion within a thirty (30) day period the penalty for each such additional violation and for each successive day or part of day in which the violation is found pursuant RMC 1.08.020 shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) up to the maximum total amount provided in that section. (Ord. 380 § 7, 1997: Ord. 361 § 10, 1995)

10.16.100 Exception.

The provisions of Section 10.16.090 of this article shall not apply to any vehicle parked or left standing for the purpose of loading or unloading persons or property; provided such parking or standing shall not extend beyond the time necessary for the loading or unloading. (Ord. 361 § 11, 1995)

Article IV. Public Events

10.16.110 Definition.

For purposes of Sections 10.16.120 through 10.16.160 of this chapter, a “public event” means any festival, celebration, fair, rally, sporting event or similar occurrence which is open to the public and is conducted, at least in part, on town streets or other town-owned property. (Ord. 361 § 12, 1995)

10.16.120 Street closure and restrictions.

A.    The chief of police or acting chief of police may close to vehicle travel and/or restrict parking on any street or portion thereof within the town to accommodate the activities of a public event. Such closure shall be done upon a request therefor from the sponsor of a public event or upon the chief’s or acting chief’s own initiative. The chief or acting chief shall report to the town council street closures administered pursuant to this section.

B.    No such closure or parking restriction administered pursuant to this section shall become effective until the affected street or streets are posted with signs in a manner to reasonably inform the public of such closure or parking restrictions. (Ord. 361 § 13, 1995)

10.16.130 Town parking lots during public events.

A.    The chief of police or acting chief of police may modify, remove or add any restrictions on the use and time of use for parking in any town-owned/operated parking lot to accommodate the activities of a public event. Such modifications shall be made upon a request therefor from the sponsor of a public event or upon the chief’s or acting chief’s own initiative. The chief or acting chief shall report to the town council any such modification made pursuant to this section.

B.    No such modification of the use or time of use of a town-owned/operated parking lot made pursuant to this section shall become effective until the affected parking lot or lots have been posted with signs in a manner to reasonably inform the public of such modifications. (Ord. 361 § 14, 1995)

10.16.140 Violation—Prohibited.

No person shall violate the terms or restrictions set forth in the notice posted pursuant to Sections 10.16.120 and 10.16.130 either by parking a vehicle in a place or during the time proscribed therein or by driving or parking a vehicle upon a street that is closed. (Ord. 361 § 15, 1995)

10.16.150 Violation—Penalty—Infraction.

Violation of any provisions of a street closure or parking lot administered pursuant to Sections 10.16.120 and 10.16.130 shall constitute an infraction and shall be enforced as provided in Article V of this chapter and RCW Chapter 46.63. (Ord. 361 § 16, 1995)

Article V. Enforcement

10.16.160 Vehicle impoundment.

In addition to the issuance of a notice of infraction, a police officer may order the impoundment or removal to a place of safety of any vehicle found to be in violation of this chapter, the Model Traffic Chapter, RCW Chapters 46.55 or 46.61. For purposes of this section, a place of safety includes the business location of a registered towing operator. Such impoundment or removal shall be initiated and conducted according to RCW Chapter 46.55. (Ord. 361 § 17, 1995)

10.16.170 Issuance of arrest warrant for noncompliance with prior notice.

For any traffic offense deemed to be a misdemeanor by RCW 46.63.030, failure of any person to comply with a notice given to such person, failure to appear pursuant to a summons directing an appearance in the police court, or failure to deposit bail as required and within the time permitted by ordinance, shall result in the issuance of a complaint by the court clerk against said person and the execution by the judge of a warrant for his or her arrest. (Ord. 361 § 18, 1995)

10.16.180 Disposition of fines or forfeitures.

All fines or forfeitures collected upon conviction or upon the forfeiture of bail of any person charged with the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the Model Traffic Ordinance, or RCW Chapter 46.63 shall be paid into the general fund of the town. (Ord. 361 § 19, 1995)

10.16.190 Misconduct of public officials.

Error, refusal or neglect on the part of any judicial or other officer or employee receiving or having custody of any such fine or forfeiture of bail, either before or after a deposit in the general fund, to comply with the provisions of Section 10.16.180 of this article shall constitute misconduct in office and shall be grounds for removal therefrom or other disciplinary action. (Ord. 361 § 20, 1995)

10.16.200 Infractions.

Failure to perform any act required or the performance of any act prohibited by this chapter or by the provision of the model traffic ordinance shall constitute a traffic infraction, governed by the provisions of RCW Chapter 46.63 and Rainier Municipal Code Chapter 1.08; provided, that violations of provisions of this chapter or the Model Traffic Ordinance or provisions of RCW Title 46 not decriminalized by RCW 46.63.020 shall remain criminal violations and punishable as such. (Ord. 380 § 8, 1997: Ord. 361 § 22, 1995)

10.16.210 Violation—Penalty.

Unless another penalty is expressly provided by law in the Model Traffic Chapter or in the statutes that are adopted by reference therein, any violation of this chapter or the Model Traffic Ordinance which has not been decriminalized by RCW 46.63.020 shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by imposition of a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or ninety (90) days in jail. (Ord. 361 § 21, 1995)

10.16.220 Remedies not exclusive.

Nothing in any section shall be construed to limit the penalties or remedies available to the town under any other section of this chapter. (Ord. 380 § 9, 1997)