Although alternative modes of transportation on campus are encouraged, certain exceptions and regulations on their use apply.
Definitions:
Motor Scooter – a self-propelled vehicle with at least two wheels in contact with the ground during operation; a braking system capable of stopping the device under typical operating conditions; a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters; a deck designed to allow a person to stand or sit while operating the device; and the ability to be propelled by human power alone.
Bicycle – a device that a person may ride that is propelled by human power and has two tandem wheels at least one of which is more than 14 inches in diameter.
Rollerblades – shoe or device attached to a shoe, having a set of wheels (includes roller skates).
Skateboard – non-motorized device where two or more wheels are attached to a platform upon which a rider stands.
Hoverboard – a self-balancing two-wheeled board, or a self-balancing electric scooter is a type of portable, rechargeable battery-powered scooter. They typically consist of two wheels arranged side-by-side, with two small platforms between the wheels, on which the rider stands.
Pedestrian – a person on foot.
Motor scooters and bicycles on campus are subject to motor vehicle laws and regulations outlined by the Texas Transportation Code. Motor scooters must be registered and the operators licensed according to the Texas Transportation Code. All state laws concerning the operation, movement and storage to include parking of the above vehicles are in full force and effect while on college property.
Rollerblades, skateboards and hoverboards as defined, or any variance thereof, are strictly prohibited from being operated on all College property, to include all grounds and buildings owned or occupied by Central Texas College District unless otherwise posted. Vehicle operators shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing a roadway in a crosswalk. A pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle if crossing a roadway at a place other than a marked crosswalk. The operator of a vehicle approaching from the rear of a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross a roadway may not pass the stopped vehicle. Anyone found in violation of this regulation may be subject to state law penalties and/or campus disciplinary action. To request an exemption to this policy, please contact Risk Management at rdepartment@ctcd.edu.