VIII. Use of Non-Pedestrian Devices

D. Passenger Transportation by Non-Pedestrian Devices

1. Non-pedestrian devices used to transport one or more passengers (including but not limited to pedicabs and rickshaws) may be operated on campus only if such operation is safe and complies with established University policies, local ordinances, and state laws. This includes permits required by the City of Lubbock vehicle for hire ordinance.
2. Devices may only be parked in designated bicycle racks, provided they do not obstruct sidewalks or other pedestrian paths. Use of shrubs, trees, or any architectural structures to secure devices is prohibited. Devices are not permitted in Texas Tech academic or administrative buildings. Any device found in violation of this subsection may be impounded. The normal impoundment fee is $40.00. THE IMPOUNDMENT FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF THE CITATION OR ANY APPLICABLE STORAGE FEES. (See Section IX)
3. Devices may only be operated on campus streets and parking lots in a manner consistent with State law. Devices may not be operated on any sidewalk, other pedestrian path or in a marked bike lane on street.
4. An operator must immediately comply with any instruction relevant to the operation of a device given by a police officer.
5. Right of Way
   
   a. Each operator shall yield the right of way to all emergency personnel.
   
   b. Each operator shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.
   
   c. Each operator shall yield the right of way to any operator of a bicycle as necessary to ensure safe, courteous transit.
6.  The maximum speed at which a device may be operated on a campus street shall not exceed that which is reasonable and prudent for the conditions at the time or that which creates a hazard to any person or property. In no case shall that speed exceed 10 miles per hour in any parking lot or 20 miles per hour on any campus street. Note: 2.5 mph is approximately the speed of an average pedestrian walking under fair conditions.
7.  Any non-pedestrian device or locking device deemed abandoned at bicycle racks may be considered abandoned and may be properly disposed of through established university procedures. A device is considered abandoned when it has not been operated for 30 days. Abandonment impounds in are conducted throughout the year at bicycle parking areas on campus.

E. Non-pedestrian devices may only be made available on a fee-for-use basis by vendors under an approved contract with the University. Any such devices being operated without an approved contract will be subject to immediate impoundment.