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A. Parking.

1. No operator of any vehicle shall enter the park system unless required parking fees have been paid and the operator is using the area for an authorized designated recreational purpose.

2. It is unlawful to park any vehicle in any area not designated for parking, or in violation of signs or pavement markings, or where prohibited by signs or pavement markings, except with the permission of the Director or designee.

3. No person shall park, leave standing or abandon a vehicle after closing time except when camping in a designated area or with permission from the Director or designee.

4. Any vehicle found parked in violation of this Section may be cited and/or towed away at the owner's or operator's expense.

B. Operation.

1. No person shall operate any vehicle in the park system unless such facility has been specifically designated and posted for such use. Subject to the provisions of this Chapter, no person shall operate a vehicle within the park system except on roads, streets, highways, parking lots or parking areas; provided, that traveling upon such roads, streets, highways, parking lots or parking areas has not been prohibited by proper posting.

2. Use of micromobility devices, as defined by PCC 14.08.030, are permitted on roads, sidewalks, paths, or trails in the park system, unless otherwise prohibited. Users shall follow posted signs.

3. All operators of micromobility devices, except for operators of electric personal assist mobility devices, should wear a safety helmet.

C. Speed.

1. Parks. No person shall drive a vehicle or micromobility device within any park at a speed greater than 10 mph unless otherwise posted, having due regard for the traffic and the surface and width of the travel way, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons, property or wildlife.

2. Trails. No person shall operate a micromobility device on a regional trail at a speed greater than 15 mph, or any other trail at a speed greater than 10 mph, unless otherwise posted, having due regard for the traffic and the surface and width of the travel way, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons, property or wildlife.

D. It is unlawful to enter or leave the park system other than by established entrances and exits.

E. The washing and servicing of vehicles is prohibited, including oil changes, other than emergency repairs.

F. It is unlawful to engage in, conduct, or hold any trials or competitions for speed, endurance, or hill climbing involving any vehicle or micromobility device without a permit as provided in PCC 14.08.040.

G. Except where specifically amended by this Chapter, all vehicle and micromobility device regulations contained in the Pierce County Code or the Revised Code of Washington shall apply to all roads, highways, parking lots, or parking areas within the park system.

(Ord. 2022-33s § 1, 2022; Ord. 2007-32 § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 97-95 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 84-131 § 1 (part), 1984; Res. 19948 § 1; Res. 18122 § 1; Prior Code § 12.04.090)