Moving Violations
Moving violations involve the improper operation of motor vehicles (including motorcycles) on the Skidmore College campus.
MOVING VIOLATION | THE COLLEGE DEFINITION OF A MOVING VIOLATION |
Reckless Driving | Shall mean driving or using any motor vehicle in a manner, which unreasonably interferes with the free and proper use of the roadways or unreasonably endangers users of the roadways. |
Speeding | Driving in excess of posted speed limits. |
Driving on Unpaved Areas | Operating a motor vehicle on any unpaved area of the campus unless such operation is at the direction of Campus Safety or Facilities Services. |
Avoiding Speed Bumps | By driving around them. |
Failure to Obey Posted Instructions | Shall include One Way, Stop Signs and other posted instructions that control the operation of motor vehicles. |
Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Under the Influence (Alcohol and/or Drugs) | Under the laws of New York State, sanctions for violations regarding alcohol consumption and/or illegal drug use and the operation of a motor vehicle range from violations to a felony based on previous history and/or the amount of consumption and/or blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. Also, anyone under the age of 21 who is operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol is guilty of a traffic infraction regardless of whether they are intoxicated or impaired. The College reserves the right to contact local law enforcement agencies to enforce these laws. |