Ģý

Transportation and Parking

Parking Rules & Regulations

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Overview

Ģý strives to provide safe, organized, and fair parking access for everyone. These rules help:

  • Keep vehicles safe on Ģý property.
  • Reduce congestion and make parking easier.
  • Follow state and federal laws.

Violations of these rules may result in the issuance of a parking citation.

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Glossary

  • Ģý – Ģý
  • ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
  • DMV – Department of Motor Vehicles
  • EV – Electric Vehicle

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Who Must Follow These Rules

  • Anyone parking on Ģý property, including cars, motorcycles, and other motorized vehicles.
  • Ģý students, staff, faculty, visitors, and vendors.

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General Rules

  • A valid parking permit is required on Ģý lots and roadways Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., beginning the second week of each academic term.
  • Park only in legal parking spaces. Not finding a space is not an excuse.
  • Illegally parked vehicles may be towed or immobilized.
  • Faculty, staff, and students are responsible for citations issued to their non-Ģý guests and family members.
  • Parking lots are for vehicles only; trailers, tents, or other accessories may not be stored on Ģý parking lots or roadways.
  • Drivers may not leave animals or children unattended in vehicles.
  • Idling (leaving the engine on while parked) is not allowed unless the vehicle is hauling a refrigerated trailer.
  • Vehicles must have the license plates and VIN clearly displayed. Vehicles found without license plates and an obstructed VIN may be immobilized or towed at owner’s expense.

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Parking Permits

  • All Ģý campuses require valid parking permits during enforcement hours.
  • Term permits must be displayed from the rearview mirror or driver’s side dashboard, ensuring information is visible through the front windshield.
  • Hourly permits: Must be displayed on the driver’s side dashboard with the payment details visible through the front windshield.
  • Vehicles belonging to the college, “E” plates, and motorcycles in designated spots are exempt from buying a parking permit.
  • Having a parking permit does not guarantee a spot; all parking is first come, first served.
  • Expired or invalid permits are treated as no permit.
  • Ģý parking permits are required in addition to DMV issued ADA Placards. ADA Placards are always required in ADA parking spots.
  • Staff parking permits are required in staff lots until 6 p.m. General parking permits are allowed in staff lots after 6 p.m.

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No Parking Areas

Do not park:

  • Blocking roads, curb cutouts, sidewalks, or bike lanes.
  • On landscaping, hash-marked spaces, or pedestrian areas.
  • Overnight without permission.
  • In bus/shuttle stops (except buses).
  • Blocking fire hydrants, driveways, or accessible routes.

Vehicles blocking traffic may be asked to move or towed at the owner’s expense.

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Time-Limited Parking

  • Follow all posted time limits.
  • Move your vehicle once the time expires.
  • Loading/unloading zones: max 20 minutes while actively loading/unloading.

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Authorized Parking Only

  • Only authorized vehicles may park in a college vehicle, bus, service vehicle, retail space or vendor parking space.
  • Ģý members may not park in a retail designated space.
  • Motorcycles must park in motorcycle spaces to take advantage of free parking.

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Electric Vehicle Parking

  • EV charging: 3-hour max per day for all EV charging college-wide. Tracked by license plate.
  • Vehicles may not leave the charging stall and return later for an additional charging session on the same day.
  • EV spaces are for charging only. Vehicles not charging may not park in these spaces.
  • Non-electric vehicles may not park in EV stalls.
  • Use of EV charging stations is a privilege, not a right. The ability to charge is not guaranteed. EV owners are encouraged to have alternative means of charging their vehicles.
  • Employees, students, and visitors must have a current, valid parking pass to use the charging infrastructure.
  • A valid permit must be displayed while charging.

Vehicles must follow all parking rules and regulations. The inability to charge is not a valid reason to park illegally.

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Occupying Parking Spaces

  • One vehicle per space.
  • Oversized vehicles should utilize street parking or use an extra stall with payment and permission from Ģý Transportation and Parking Services.

Vehicles that cannot fit without crossing the lines due to another vehicle or circumstance will need to find a different parking stall.

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Roadway Parking

  • A valid parking permit is required on all roadways within Ģý property (any road past the gates).
  • Vehicles must park in the direction of traffic. Vehicles may not park facing oncoming traffic.
  • Obey all signs and roadway directional arrows.

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Fire Lanes / No Parking Curbs

  • Red or yellow curbs: no parking except with signed loading exceptions.
  • Bus zones/shuttle stops: no parking ever.

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Circumvention and Fraud

  • Do not display altered or forged term / hourly permits.
  • Do not display old citations on your windshield.
  • Do not give false information to Transportation and Parking Services.

Vehicles found to have altered or forged term / hourly permits may be immobilized or towed at the owner’s expense.

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Disabled Parking

  • A DMV-issued disabled parking placard may only be used by the person to whom it was issued. It may also be used by a caregiver only when transporting the permit holder.
  • DMV-issued ADA placards must be displayed with a valid Ģý parking permit.
  • Ģý temporary disability permits are not valid in DMV disabled parking spaces.
  • Expired or invalid permits or placards are treated as no valid permit.
  • Disabled Veteran or Wounded Warrior license plates alone do not authorize parking in ADA spaces. A valid DMV-issued disabled parking placard is required.
  • A DMV-issued disabled parking placard or Ģý temporary disability permit does not waive parking fees. A separate Ģý parking permit is required.

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Neighborhood Parking

  • Ģý students, staff, visitors, and vendors must park on campus during Ģý-related activities.
  • Parking in neighborhoods is prohibited and may lead to citations.

Neighborhood boundaries are not shared publicly to encourage on-campus parking and maintain good neighborhood relations.

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Parking Citation Overview

  • Parking citations are issued for violating parking rules & regulations.
  • Citations may be paid or appealed within 30 days of the issue date.
  • Late fees are added to citations that are not paid or appealed within 30 days.
  • The 30‑day pay‑or‑appeal period for one citation does not prevent additional citations from being issued.
  • Faculty, staff, and students are responsible for citations issued to their non-Ģý guests and family members.

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