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Parking and Transportation OrdinancesPOL 07.60.1Transportation
Authority: Board of Trustees History: First Issued: July 27, 1972. Last Revised: April 17, 2008. Effective: August 16, 2008. Additional History Information. Additional References: NC. Gen. Stat. 116-44.4, 20-222, and 20-137.7 Contact: Associate Vice Chancellor for Environmental Health & Public Safety (919-515-3424) 1.1 Definitions 1.1.1 Abandoned Bicycle: Any bicycle that has been parked illegally for more than ten days or which is determined to be "derelict" or inoperable under North Carolina General Statute 20-137.7. 1.1.2 Academic Year: The period of time from August 16 of one calendar year until August 15 of the next calendar year. 1.1.3 Access Point for Accessibility Spaces: The road space adjacent to all curb cuts built for wheel chair access from the street to the sidewalk and the space adjacent to each mobility-impaired parking space identified by white diagonal lines. 1.1.4 Administrative Sanctions: Penalties which may be assessed for repeated violations of these ordinances or for failure to pay validly due fines. Administrative sanctions include, but are not limited to, revocation of parking permits, termination of vehicle registration, and termination or suspension of enrollment in or employment by the University. Administrative penalties include the issuance of a campus appearance ticket to students. 1.1.5 Bicycle: A device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, and supported by either two tandems or three wheels, one of which is 16 inches or more in diameter. For the purpose of this Ordinance, a bicycle will be deemed a vehicle. 1.1.6 Bicycle Path: A paved strip or path that is designated for use by bicycles. May be adjacent to a roadway, or a separate route to a roadway, and may also include strips to delineate bicycle lanes from pedestrian lanes. 1.1.7 Campus: All property located in and around Raleigh, North Carolina, which is owned or leased by the State of North Carolina and under the supervision of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina State University. 1.1.8 Campus Appearance Ticket: A citation issued to a student by the University's Campus Police that subjects the student to discipline under the Code of Student Conduct. 1.1.9 Carpool: An organized group of two or more commuting members of campus who regularly ride together in one car and share the use of a carpool permit issued by Transportation. 1.1.10 Chancellor: The Chancellor of North Carolina State University at Raleigh, NC. 1.1.11 Chronic Offender-An individual who exhibits an observable pattern of reoccurring parking violations without demonstrating a recognizable intent to self correct the violating behavior. 1.1.12 Client: One for whom professional services are rendered. 1.1.13 Crosswalks: Any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines, other markings on the surface, a raised elevation of asphalt or concrete and/or signs. 1.1.14 Director of Transportation: That person designated by the Chancellor who will be responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the provisions of the Ordinance, except where another person or party is specified in the Ordinance. 1.1.15 Dismount Zone: Areas where cyclists, skateboarders, and non-motorized scooter drivers must dismount their vehicle. All motorized vehicles are prohibited in this zone. 1.1.16 Employees: The faculty (including a non-salaried visiting faculty), research/teaching/associate/intern (post doctoral) employees, re-employed retirees (including those re-employed through the University's Phased Retirement Program), administrative officers, extension personnel, clerical personnel and all other non-student employees of the University employed part-time or full-time as permanent EPA, SPA, or temporary employees. 1.1.17 Fire Lane: Any area specifically marked, striped, signed or designated where vehicles are prohibited from parking, and/or any area in which direct and immediate access to a fire hydrant or fire fighting apparatus would be blocked by a parked vehicle. 1.1.18 Intersections: The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then the lateral boundary line of two or more highways, streets, or roadways, which join at any angle whether or not one such highway, street, or roadway crosses the other. 1.1.19 Loading Zone: Any area designated by signs and proclaimed for use for loading and unloading materials and supplies. 1.1.20 Low Speed Vehicle: A four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is less than 20 miles per hour. This includes, but is not limited to, golf carts, golf cart-type utility vehicles and gator-type utility vehicles 1.1.21 Moped/Scooter: Any motorized two or three wheeled vehicle capable of carrying a rider and which is currently exempt from North Carolina motor vehicle registration and licensing regulations. 1.1.22 Motorcycle: Any motorized two or three wheeled vehicle capable of carrying a rider and which is currently subject to North Carolina motor vehicle registration and licensing regulations. 1.1.23 No Parking Area: Any area not specifically marked, striped, or designated for parking. Parallel/angled spaces must be striped on each end of parked vehicle. 1.1.24 Operator: A person in actual physical control of a vehicle, which is in motion, stopped, or standing. 1.1.25 Park: The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, other than while actually engaged in the loading or unloading of passengers. 1.1.26 Parking Area: Any place or area specifically set aside, marked or assigned by Transportation for the parking of vehicles, either permanently or temporarily. 1.1.27 Parking Meter: Any mechanical device activated by coin, credit card or cash key which enables an individual to purchase parking at a specific parking space in incremental time-limited units. 1.1.28 Parking Meter Space: Any space where a parking meter has been installed. 1.1.29 Parking Meter Zone: Any area, including on streets or in a parking lot, where parking meters are installed and in operation. 1.1.30 Parking Services: The office designated by the Director of Transportation, which issues parking permits, keeps registration and permit records, records violations, and collects transportation fees and fines. 1.1.31 Pay Lot: Any parking lot or area where payment for parking is required based on the length of time the vehicle is parked. Pay lots may be operated by automated pay machine or by attendants who collect the parking fees. 1.1.32 Pedestrian Safety Zone: Areas where cyclists, skateboarders, and non-motorized scooter drivers must either ride at the walking pace of the nearby pedestrians or dismount their vehicle. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in a pedestrian safety zone. All sidewalks, pathways, plazas, or walkways are pedestrian safety zones. 1.1.33 Personal Assistive Mobility device: A self-balancing device, designed to transport one person, with a propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour or less. This includes, but is not limited to, electric wheelchairs and segways. 1.1.34 Registered Vehicle: A vehicle, which has been registered with Transportation and is authorized to display a valid University parking permit. 1.1.35 Reserved Lot: A designated lot or part of a lot reserved for users who have purchased permits specifically for that lot. 1.1.36 Reserved Space: Any parking space, which is marked for a specific University parking permit, permit type, user or use. 1.1.37 Restitution: Compensation due to Transportation for the full value of a product/service without benefit of having made previous payment for the same. 1.1.38 Retired Employees: Individuals who have separated from employment with North Carolina State University because of completion of an appropriate term of service, or due to a mental or physical disability, and who are drawing annuities from one of North Carolina State University's retirement programs, and are not receiving compensation for current services. (Employees participating in the Phased Retirement Program are not considered retired employees. PRP employees retain their re-employment permit and gate card, and continue to pay the regular permit rate for the duration of the three-year PRP assignment.) 1.1.39 Service Provider: One who is providing repair and/or maintenance of equipment or facility. Exceptions to this definition are by Transportation approval only. 1.1.40 Sharrow: An on-the-street marking denoting a “safety zone” where cyclists can ride on the street without being hit by an opened car door. These markings may also denote where cyclists should be riding, such as at intersections with multiple turn lanes. A sharrow also serves to alert both cyclists and drivers that the lane is for both types of vehicles. 1.1.41 Sidewalks: All property along or by any street, highway, or roadway which is intended for pedestrian use and which lies between the curb line and lateral line of any street, highway, or roadway and the line at which the use of property for purposes other than pedestrian traffic ends. 1.1.42 State: When unmodified, means the State of North Carolina. 1.1.43 Stop: When required, means complete cessation of movement. When prohibited, means any stopping of a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a law enforcement officer or traffic control sign or signal. 1.1.44 Traffic Signal: A road signal that flashes a red, green, or amber warning light to direct traffic to stop, proceed, or proceed with caution. 1.1.45 Store: The parking of a bicycle or vehicle for a continual period of more than twenty-four hours, or the parking of a bicycle or vehicle with the intent that it will not be moved for a period of at least twenty hours. 1.1.46 Street, Highway, or Roadway: The entire width of a corridor designed or marked by proper authorities for vehicular traffic. 1.1.47 Student: Any person registered with the University as a full-time, part-time, graduate, or other special student. This does not include employees of the University who are in a full-time permanent position and subject to the SPA or EPA guidelines, and are taking one class per semester. 1.1.48 Temporary Employee: Any non-student part-time or full-time temporary (nonpermanent) employee of the University. This does not include Graduate Research Assistants and Teaching Assistants. 1.1.49 Traffic Way: Any way, area, or region where vehicles or bicycles are permitted to be operated or parked. 1.1.50 Transfer Students: Any student who enrolls at NC State University and receives credit for class hours from another college or university, and has been verified through University Registration and Records as a transfer student. 1.1.51 Transportation: The North Carolina State University department in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive is responsible for, but not limited to: transportation planning, transit services, enforcement of rules and regulations for parking and traffic, registration of vehicles, distribution of permits, issuance of parking penalties, collections of transportation receipts and the upkeep, renovations, and construction of transportation facilities. 1.1.52 Travel Lane: That portion of the road, street, or way between the centerline and curb on which vehicles or bicycles are permitted to operate, but where parking is prohibited. 1.1.53 University: Unless otherwise provided, North Carolina State University at Raleigh. 1.1.54 University Holidays: Those days named by the Chancellor as Official University Holidays. This does not include Fall and Spring Break, or other student breaks. 1.1.55 University Partner: Any non-University agency or business, or employee of such, leasing space from the University, which is located on one of the University's Campuses or properties. 1.1.56 Unregistered Vehicle: Any vehicle on campus not registered with Transportation. 1.1.57 Unsettled Fines, Fees and Charges: Any fines, fees, and charges (monetary or otherwise) levied by Transportation which have not been resolved by payment of outstanding debts, return of a parking permit or gate card as specified by Transportation, the Director of Transportation, or other University Agencies. 1.1.58 Vehicle: Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon fixed rails or tracks; provided, that for the purpose of this Ordinance, bicycles will be deemed vehicles, and every rider of a bicycle on the campus will be subject to the provisions of this Ordinance governing traffic and parking. This term shall not include a device which is designed for and intended to be used as a means of transportation for a person with a mobility impairment, or who uses the device for mobility enhancement, including on sidewalks, and is limited by design to 15 miles per hour. 1.1.59 Vendors: Non-University businesses, and their employees, who sell or deliver services or goods to departments within the University. 1.1.60 Visitor: Individuals not identified by this section as an employee, student, University partner or temporary employee. May also include non-salaried visiting faculty and adjunct faculty. 1.1.61 Walk or Walkway: A path designed for or marked for exclusive use by pedestrians whether along a street, roadway or other areas. 1.2 Authority 1.2.1 As provided by North Carolina General Statute Chapter 116-44.4 the Board of Trustees of North Carolina State University adopts these Parking and Transportation Ordinances , and through their designee, the Director of Transportation, will be responsible for the registration, flow, and parking of vehicles on property owned or leased in whole or in part by the State of North Carolina and which is under the control of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina State University. 1.2.2 The Director of Transportation, acting pursuant to the authority vested by this Ordinance and the Board of Trustees, will exercise discretion and authority in a manner as to assure the proper conduct of the necessary business of the University and the effective utilization and control of the available parking areas and facilities on the campus of the University for the benefit and maximum convenience of visitors, students and employees. The Director of Transportation is authorized to issue exceptions to regulations within this Ordinance, to issue temporary regulations and suspend enforcement of parking regulations to allow for the benefit and maximum convenience of visitors, students, and employees. The Director of Transportation retains the right to authorize or deny the use of or closing of campus streets and parking lots. The Director of Transportation retains the right to remove vehicles from closed streets and/or parking lots. The Director of Transportation may suspend enforcement of parking regulations to allow for special events on campus. Exceptions to regulations, temporary regulations and enforcement suspensions are valid only for when and how specified, and will not be considered precedent for future situations. 1.2.3 Posting notice of this Ordinance: The Director of Transportation will post notice of this Ordinance and the General Statutes of North Carolina Chapter 116-44.4 to the public. 1.2.4 Filing of this Ordinance: The Director of Transportation will provide a certified copy of this Ordinance, to be filed in the following locations:
"All ordinances adopted under this Part shall be recorded in the minutes of the board of trustees. Each board of trustee shall provide for printing and distributing copies of its traffic and parking ordinances." 1.2.5 Liability: North Carolina State University assumes no liability or responsibility for damage to or theft of any vehicle parked or in operation on the properties leased or under the control of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina State University. 1.2.6 The provisions of this Ordinance will apply to all NC State University employees, students, partners, vendors, contractors and visitors, as well as the operators of all vehicles, whether public or private, and they will be enforced 24 hours a day, except as herein provided. It will be unlawful for any operator to violate any of the provisions of the Ordinance, except as otherwise permitted in this Ordinance or the General Statutes of North Carolina. 1.2.7 The operator of any vehicle will obey the lawful instruction of any law enforcement officer, parking enforcement officer, traffic officer, and any official traffic signs or control devices appropriately placed and in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, such section will be effective without signs being provided. 1.2.8 Nothing in this Ordinance will be deemed to prohibit authorized vehicles of the University, or its agents, or of any public utility company from making any such stops as the establishment and maintenance of streets, grounds, water supply, and utility lines require. It is unlawful to drive or park a motor vehicle on sidewalks, grass, or shrubbery unless such areas are designated for parking. 1.2.9 Monies: Any monies collected pursuant to this Ordinance will be used for staffing of Transportation, enforcement, planning for services, parking operations, consultants, construction and maintenance of parking facilities, and such other purposes as deemed necessary by the Chancellor to carry out the transportation program at North Carolina State University. 1.3 Violation of Ordinance 1.3.1 In addition to the criminal penalties set out by North Carolina General Statute, any person violating this or any regulations issued hereunder is subject to a civil penalty as set forth in this Ordinance. In addition to any civil penalty that may be imposed, Administrative Sanctions may also be imposed if an offender does not pay a validly due penalty or upon repeated offenses. Violations of these Ordinances are not infractions as defined in G.S. 116-44-4. 1.3.2 Rules of Evidence: When a vehicle is found parked or unattended in violation of this Ordinance it will be considered prima facie evidence that the vehicle was parked:
2. LOW SPEED AND TWO OR THREE WHEELED VEHICLES 2.1 Motorcycles/Mopeds/Scooters 2.1.1 Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters must have valid parking permits to utilize a campus parking space. North Carolina State University employees, students, employees of corporate partners and employees of other entities with offices on one of the University's campuses are eligible to request a parking permit. 2.1.2 Permits are purchased from Transportation. Anyone who has a valid permit for an automobile may obtain a motorcycle/moped/scooter permit for his or her personal use at a reduced rate. Motorcycle permits may not be used as part of a carpool. 2.1.3 The permit must be affixed to the front fork of the motorcycle or displayed visibly on the frame of the moped. 2.1.4 Mopeds and/or Scooters may be park at bicycle racks without a parking permit if they do not block pedestrian access in any manner in excess of that of a bicycle. 2.1.5 Scooters/mopeds are permitted to operate on sidewalks, plazas and in pedestrian safety zones provided that 1) pedestrians have the right-of-way, 2) vehicles are operated at speeds that do not endanger pedestrian or operator safety; 3) vehicles are dismounted in areas of pedestrian congestion. Persons failing to safely navigate these pedestrian areas are subject to fines/citations. 2.1.6 Any scooter/moped deemed to not be mechanically safe by Transportation, or with a gas or oil leak may be immediately impounded. Any scooter/moped that appears to be abandoned may be impounded following the same procedure as followed for bicycles as described in 2.2.4. abandoned. 2.2 Bicycles 2.2.1 For the purpose of this Ordinance, bicycles will be deemed vehicles, and every rider of a bicycle on the campus will be subject to the provisions of the Ordinance with the modifications issued in this section. 2.2.2 Bicycles must be parked and/or secured only to bicycle racks. Bicycles found in the following areas are subject to immediate impoundment:
2.2.3 Registration of Bicycles a. Registration of Bicycles: All bicycles, which are operated, parked, or stored, on the campus by any employee, student, or corporate partner should be registered with Transportation. b. Bicycle Permits: Bicycle permits are not transferable (either between persons or assigned bicycles). If a bicycle permit becomes damaged, or if the owner acquires a new bicycle, then the owner should obtain a replacement permit from Transportation. c. Effective Period: Initial registration will be effective from the day registration is completed, and will not expire except when the registration permit is removed from the bicycle to which it was assigned; or there is a change of ownership of the bicycle. 2.2.4 Bicycle Impounding
2.2.5 Operation of a Bicycle Required Adherence to Traffic Laws: Every person operating a bicycle will do so in adherence with traffic control devices and rules of the road applicable to motor vehicles under: North Carolina state laws as prescribed in the General Statutes of North Carolina Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and these Parking and Transportation Ordinances for North Carolina State University (see section 6.0 Traffic Regulations). Persons who violate this subsection are subject to fines/citations. 2.2.6 Operation of a bicycle in pedestrian safety zones: Cyclists are permitted, though not encouraged, to operate their vehicle in pedestrian safety zones provided that 1) pedestrians are given the right-of-way, 2) vehicles are operated at speeds that do not endanger pedestrian or cyclist safety, 3) vehicles are dismounted in areas of pedestrian congestion. Persons failing to safely navigate these pedestrian areas are subject to fines/citations. 2.2.7 Operation of a bicycle in dismount zones: Cyclists must dismount their vehicle in a dismount zone. Persons who violate this subsection are subject to fines/citations. 2.3 Skateboards/Roller Skates/In-line Skates 2.3.1 The use of skateboards, roller skates and inline skates is prohibited on all NC State University property with the following exceptions: a) it is part of an activity approved by the Physical Education department (e.g. skating classes or roller hockey clubs), or b) it occurs at least 50 feet away from buildings that contain offices or classrooms or, c) it is used for point to point transportation on sidewalks, in parking lots on campus and marked street crossings. 2.3.2 Use of skateboards, roller skates and inline skates is prohibited on steps, handrails, flower planters, landscaped areas, brick patios, sit walls, curbs, benches, inside buildings, on streets and any other area deemed to create a potential danger or destruction of property. 2.3.3 It shall also be a violation of these regulations for any operator of a skateboard, roller skates, or in-line skates to engage in any trick riding on campus. Trick Riding is defined as any type of movement where the wheels of the skateboard, roller skates, or in-line skates are deliberately removed from contact with the surface in a repetitive procedure. 2.3.4 Skateboarders, roller skaters, and in-line skaters must yield right-of-way to pedestrians and wheelchairs. Reckless operation and excessive speed shall constitute a violation of these regulations. 2.3.5 Violations of this regulation by students, faculty, or staff will be enforced in accordance with current University guidelines for violations of the University Student Code of Conduct or the University disciplinary policy for employees . Individuals who violate this regulation and are not affiliated with the University may be trespassed from the University. In addition, the skateboard, roller skates, or in-line skates may be temporarily confiscated for possible use in a University hearing. 2.3.6 Persons who violate this section 2.3 are subject to fines/citations. 2.3.7 Violation of section 2.3 by visitors may result in the person being asked to leave campus. Future violations or failure to leave the campus may result in an arrest for trespassing. The skateboard, roller skates, or in-line skates may be seized for use as evidence in a criminal proceeding. 2.4 Gators/Mules/Golf Carts 2.4.1 Authorized Use - A cquisition, use, and parking is limited to University departments and University contractors with a valid business need. Departments or contractors operating gators, mules or golf carts are expected to comply with all provisions of this document. Personally owned gators, mules or golf carts are prohibited from operating on university property. Any exceptions must be approved by Transportation. 2.4.2 Valid Business Need - D efined as: transporting personnel, equipment, and/or supplies for University purposes when other transportation means are unavailable or problematic; or transporting employees, students, and/or guests with temporary or permanent disability-related needs. 2.4.3 Authorized Operators - Operation of low-speed vehicles is restricted to University employees and students designated by the Department Head. Each department shall maintain a current list of approved operators. 2.4.4 Approved and Prohibited Areas – Gators, mules and golf carts may travel on University roads, streets and in University parking lots. They may be operated on sidewalks provided that pedestrians have the right-of-way and vehicles are operated at speeds that do not endanger pedestrian safety. Generally, these vehicles should not be operated in areas of pedestrian congestion or on sidewalks during times of class change. Persons failing to safely navigate these pedestrian areas are subject to fines/citations. Additionally, these vehicles should not be operated on the grass except when necessary for a temporary detour. These vehicles may not be operated on streets or roads where the speed limit exceeds 35 miles per hour, except to cross such street or road. 2.4.5 Parking – Gators, mules and golf carts must display a valid University parking permit for the appropriate space or zone when utilizing a parking space. Parking is prohibited on sidewalks and grass in a manner that blocks any pedestrian access or route. 2.4.6 Specifications – Gators, mules and golf carts must be equipped with headlamps, horn, reflex reflectors and parking brakes. 2.4.7 Operators of gators, mules and golf carts must possess a valid operator's driver's license. 2.4.8 Safety and Protection a. General – Gators, mules and golf carts shall not be operated in a manner that may endanger occupants or nearby individuals and property. b. Speed Limits - Operators shall not exceed the posted or designated speed limit when operating gators, mules and golf carts on any street, road, or parking lot. In areas of congestion, operators must reduce speed to the equivalent of a slow walking pace. c. Traffic Laws and Defensive Driving - Operators shall operate gators, mules and golf carts in compliance with all applicable laws and University traffic and parking rules. Additionally, operators shall operate in a safe and responsible manner with due regard for the driving conditions. d. Passenger Limit and Load Capability - Operators shall ensure that the number of passengers and their seating arrangement and/or the weight, type, and placement of the load do not exceed the manufacturer's recommendations. e. Operator and Passenger Safety - Operators and passengers must keep their head, legs, and arms inside the cab area of the gators, mule or golf cart. Operators and passengers should not step or jump from the vehicle until it has stopped moving. 2.5 Personal Assistive Mobility Device 2.5.1 Use - An electric personal assistive mobility device may be operated on the public highways, sidewalks and bicycle paths. A person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a sidewalk, roadway, or bicycle path shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other human powered devices. A person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device shall have all rights and duties of a pedestrian. 3. PARKING PERMITS 3.1 General Terms and Conditions 3.1.1 All eligible individuals may request permits through Transportation. Visitors to Campus may obtain a daily visitor parking permit or a temporary parking permit from Transportation. Parking permits, gate cards and electronic remote gate openers remain the property of Transportation. Parking permits, replacement permits, temporary permits, gate cards or electronic remote gate openers may not be given, sold, or traded to another person or placed on a vehicle other than the one(s) for which the permit is registered. 3.1.2 Any individual who has been issued a parking permit must return it if they leave the University prior to the expiration date of the permit. Refunds may be issued if the permit is returned before May 31. Certain refund conditions may be applied to permits issued to students, temporary and nine-month employees. Gate cards and electronic gate openers must be returned if an individual departs the University, or the individual will be responsible for fines and/or replacement costs. 3.1.3 Failure to display an appropriate permit while parked in a permit-required zone or space will result in a fine. 3.2 Employee Parking Permits 3.2.1 Eligible employees may request a parking permit at any time during the year. New employees must provide Transportation with the required documents verifying their employment with the University. These individuals may request parking permits for unreserved parking spaces or lots closest to their primary work location, or they may request parking in commuter lots. Employees are not eligible to use visitor permits. Employees are not eligible to purchase the following permits: SV, SP, UV, UD, DE and DW. 3.2.2 Employee requests will be assigned based on availability. 3.2.3 Employees who have their permit cost paid through payroll deduction must return their permit upon termination of employment with the University. Individuals are responsible for monthly payment until they return the parking permit. Vehicles displaying unauthorized permits are subject to booting and the owner being fined. 3.2.4 Employees on an unpaid leave of absence or faculty who take off-campus scholarly assignment may elect to maintain and keep their permit if it is paid in full through its expiration date. Employees who are having their permit fees deducted through monthly payroll must return their permit prior to the leave, or they will be responsible for monthly permit fees. The employee will be entitled to a reassignment of their permit when they return to the University's employment and reinstate their payroll deduction for parking fees. 3.2.5 Employees participating in the pretax program for monthly parking permits deductions will have their refunds adjusted for income tax. These refunds are adjusted by, and mailed from, University Payroll. Employees not participating in the pretax program will not have their refund adjusted for income tax. Transportation will prepare and mail these refunds. 3.2.6 Special Faculty Salaried Visiting, Clinical, Research, Extension and USDA/USDI are considered employees of the University. Employee parking policies and permit eligibility apply to these individuals. 3.2.7 Retired University Employees Retired employees may request a "Retiree," or "R," permit if they wish to visit the University. "R" permits may be sold at a lesser rate than permits for employees. Verification of retirement is required at the initial application, and annually to renew the permit. A retired employee who returns to work in either a part-time or full-time capacity must notify Transportation and return the "R" permit. The individual must purchase a regular-priced employee permit to park on campus while working. Individuals who falsify employment or compensation information are subject to suspended parking privileges. Permits issued to retirees may not be used by other individuals to attend work or classes on campus. 3.2.8 Phased Retirement participants are considered employees 3.2.9 Permanent Part-time and Full-time Employees-Payroll Deduction Employees receiving paychecks monthly or biweekly for twelve months a year are eligible to have their monthly parking permit fee deducted from their paycheck. They may choose to have permit fees deducted before or after taxes; i.e., on a pre-taxed gross if before taxes, or taken from their net if after taxes. (Employees should consult their tax advisers before deciding on pretax or after tax permit deductions.) If the individual leaves the University employment, they are responsible for returning the permit to Transportation in order to stop payroll deduction. If permit fees cannot be collected through payroll deduction, and the individual has not returned the permit, they will continue to be responsible for payment of the permit until it is returned to Transportation. 3.2.10 Temporary Employees Individuals employed in a nonpermanent position or capacity, or through University Temporary Service (UTS) may request a parking permit. Verification of employment, including duration of employment is required. Payment for the permit will be made by cash, check or credit card. Payment must be for the full amount due on the parking permit. No Partial Payments are accepted. Payroll deduction is not permitted. Permits may be purchased on a monthly basis at a rate equal to one-twelfth the annual cost of the permit. Shorter-term employment will allow for the purchase of permits at a daily or weekly rate. Temporary employees will not be issued gate cards. Assignment of a parking permit and parking location will be decided by Transportation based upon space availability. These individuals are not eligible to be placed on a permit wait list. 3.2.11 Nine Month Recurring Permanent Employees Permanent employees in recurring positions may request annual parking. If the employee leaves the University prior to the expiration of the permit, they are required to return the permit to Transportation. A refund may be issued if the permit is returned before May 31. If permit fees cannot be collected through payroll deduction, and the individual has not returned the permit, they will continue to be responsible for payment of the permit until it is returned to Transportation. 3.2.12 Individuals on Campus Employed by other Agencies or Government or Military Agencies These individuals are eligible for parking under the guidelines for University employees. They are not eligible for payroll deduction of parking fees. 3.2.13 Employees of University Partners These employees are eligible for parking under the covenant of their leases with the University. They are not eligible for payroll deduction of parking fees. 3.2.14 Adjunct Faculty: Adjunct faculty members are expected to purchase a permit if they require parking on campus. 3.2.15 Eligible employees and departments can make requests for the parking permits listed below. Assignment of permits is based on availability, with consideration to the employee's primary work/office location. 3.2.16 Carpool and Vanpool Eligibility- employees may join a carpool or vanpool to reduce parking and driving costs. Carpool and vanpools must be registered with Transportation. Carpools require a carpool permit in order to park in designated spaces. Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) vans are not required to display a parking permit. 3.2.17 Employee Parking Permits: The following provides the general locations and proximity of areas that may be designated for employee parking.
3.3 Student Parking Permits Eligibility:
3.3.1 The following provides general locations and proximity of areas that may be designated for student parking.
3.3.2 Student Parking Permits: Eligible students may request parking permits that are applicable to their residence location or commuter status.
3.3.3 Changes in Students' Residence Status Students who change their status (i.e., from resident to commuter, or commuter to resident) as a result of changing residence, are responsible for contacting Transportation about changing their parking permit to one that may be more appropriate for their residency status. Commuting and residence students who were issued permits based on a particular residency status and change that status without notifying Transportation, may lose their privileges if their new residency does not qualify them for the permit that they currently hold. 3.3.4 Permit Costs and Refunds for Students Student permits issued at the beginning of fall semester will be sold at the full annual rate. Permits issued in subsequent months through August 15 of the next calendar year, will be sold at a prorated rate. Students must pay the total cost of a permit (full rate or prorated amount) before the permit will be issued. Permits are refunded on a prorated basis, less an administrative fee, anytime prior to the date of Spring Graduation. Refunds will be adjusted for any outstanding fines or fees due to Transportation. 3.4 Permits For Others 3.4.1 Permits for Departments
3.4.2 Visitor Parking and Permit
3.4.3 Permits for Service Providers, Salespersons and Cartage
3.4.4 Special approval is required for the following permits:
3.4.5 Accessibility Parking Any employee (including employees of corporate partners or employees of other entities located within the University) or student who, because of a short-term or permanent disability, requires a vehicle on campus, must apply for a parking permit to park in an accessible space. The individual is responsible for providing Transportation with all information required to process and review their request for an exception due to disability. A current state-issued accessibility placard is required for long-term disabilities. Requests will be reviewed by Transportation (with assistance from Student Health Services and the Disability Compliance Office). All possibilities for accessible travel for the student will be considered, and a decision will be made for the best alternative. 3.4.6 Trustee Permits Members of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina State University will be issued ("T") permits at the beginning of each academic year at the direction of the Chancellor. 3.4.7 Student Leader Permits
3.4.8 Permits for Non-Student Residents of E.S. King Village Non-Student residents of E.S. King Village who live at E.S. King Village and have a vehicle, must display a valid University parking permit on the vehicle. 3.5 Permit Costs The Board of Trustees hereby directs the Director of Transportation to collect parking fees for parking permits as follows:
*"Others" represents non-University companies or individuals 3.6 Transferable Permits 3.6.1 A permit holder with multiple vehicles registered to their permit may be assigned one of these types of permits to be transferred between vehicles: (1) hang tag permit for display hanging from rearview mirror, or (2) an adhesive or static cling removable permit for display directly on the lower right hand (passenger) side of the front windshield. The permit must be displayed on the vehicle that is parked on campus. This includes individuals who carpool. 3.7 Temporary Replacement Permits 3.7.1 Authorized permit holders may receive a temporary replacement permit if a vehicle they are driving to campus does not have the permit displayed.
3.8 Affixing/Displaying the Permit (Automobiles) 3.8.1 Permits must be displayed in the intended manner for the type of permit issued. The entire permit must be clearly visible and cannot be obscured in any way. Hang tag permits must be displayed hanging from the rearview mirror. If no rearview mirror exists, the permit must be displayed face up on the dash in the right hand (passenger) side of the front windshield. Adhesive or static cling permits must be affixed to the right hand (passenger) side of the front windshield with the original adhesive material provided on the permit. 3.8.2 Daily Visitor, Accessibility, or Access Hang Tag permits must be placed on the rearview mirror so that the permit number faces out. In vehicles without suspended mirrors, place permit number side up on right hand (passenger) side of dashboard. 3.8.3 A violation of this section (Improper Display of Permit) may result in a fine. 3.9 Permit Replacement 3.9.1 Replacement If a permit holder can return an identifiable portion, including the number of the permit, and the permit is registered to that individual, then he may receive a replacement free of charge. 3.9.2 Charges for Replacement
3.10 Unlawful transfer or Use on Unauthorized Vehicle 3.10.1 Parking permits, gate cards, and remote electronic gate openers remain the property of Transportation and as such, parking permits, replacement permits, gate cards and remote electronic gate openers may not be given, sold or traded to another person. 3.10.2 A violation of this section (Unlawful transfer or Use on Unauthorized Vehicle) may result in a fine, loss of parking privileges for up to one year and/or restitution of said permit and/or gate card. 3.11 Forging, Counterfeiting or Altering of Permits 3.11.1 It is a violation to forge, counterfeit or alter a parking permit in any manner, way, shape or form. 3.11.2 A violation of this section (Forging, Counterfeiting or Altering permits) may result in a fine, loss of parking privileges for up to one year and/or restitution of the permit cost from beginning of the academic year up through recovery date of the counterfeit permit. 3.12 Presenting False Information 3.12.1 It is a violation to present, attempt to present or conspire to present information that an individual would have reason to believe is false, to any employee or agent of Transportation for the purpose of obtaining a permanent or temporary parking permit, maintaining a parking permit, processing a petition/appeal or the purpose of deceiving any employee or agent. 3.12.2 A violation of this section (Presenting False Information) may result in a fine and/or loss of parking privileges for up to one year. 3.13 Carpools 3.13.1 Members of carpools are required to follow all procedures and regulations according to this Ordinance with the following modifications:
4.0 PARKING REGULATIONS 4.1 Permit Enforcement 4.1.1 Non-Reserved Parking Spaces/Areas Parking enforcement is between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, in any unreserved parking space. "DE" and "DW" zones are enforced from 7 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday and 5 p.m. on Friday. The Lot behind Peele Hall is enforced 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. During official University holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas unreserved parking spaces/areas are not enforced. At all other times, an appropriate permit must be displayed to park in these areas. 4.1.2 Reserved Parking Spaces/Gated "A"-Lots Parking enforcement is twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, including University Holidays. At all times, the appropriate permit for the reserved space/area/lot must be displayed on the vehicle. 4.1.3 If a gate to a reserved parking area is raised for any reason, enforcement will be maintained for the permit(s) required for that area. 4.1.4 Specifically designated Client/Visitor Spaces are for use by individuals utilizing business services of the adjacent building and not for general employee parking. Noted time frames apply. 4.1.5 "L" zone permits may park in the "DC," "DD," "EC," and "EM" commuter lots 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m. 4.1.6 The Hillsborough East and West Lots require a "B" zone permit from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and ANY valid University permit at all other times. This lot is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 4.1.7 The appropriate permit is required to be displayed at all times in any space marked "24 HOUR TOWING." A vehicle in violation is subject to a parking citation and immediate towing at the owner's expense. 4.1.8 Pay Lots will be enforced during posted times noted at each lot entrance. Overnight parking in a pay lot will result in a parking citation for the violator and possible towing at the owner's expense. 4.1.9 Multiple citations may be issued in pay lots or at meters. 4.1.10 A violation of this section 4.1 will result in a fine and/or towing. 4.2 Permit Enforcement Zones 4.2.1 A current University Parking Permit is required to be displayed on the campus during the enforcement times, except while parking in parking meter zones or pay lots. Permit holders must pay the required fee for time parked at meters and in pay lots, even if a current permit is displayed on the vehicle. 4.2.2 Parking Permit Types are valid in the parking zone areas as indicated below
Notes: 1) A1-5 permits are not interchangeable; i.e., A1 is not valid in A4, A4 is not valid in A1, A5, etc. 2) "L" permits are valid in the DC, DD, EC and EM zones 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m. 3) Visitor parking is provided in designated areas in the Coliseum Deck, Dan Allen Deck and West Lot. A visitor permit must be displayed. 4) Visitor parking is provided in the Administrative Services Complex client/visitor Lot for visitors to the Complex. 4.3 Areas receiving 24 Hour Enforcement 4.3.1 No Parking Areas It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle on the campus in any area or lot except in spaces marked or designated for parking. This includes drive lanes and driveways, intersections, landscape areas, and blocking of any pedestrian route or accessible aisle or route. This section is not intended to prohibit the stopping of a vehicle, while actually loading or unloading passengers, yielding to an emergency vehicle, yielding to pedestrians or other traffic, following the direction of a traffic sign, signal or other device, the stopping of a public conveyance or by instruction of a law enforcement officer, so long as said vehicle does not obstruct any crosswalk, accessibility parking areas, walkway, intersection or access to any accessibility parking areas. 4.3.2 Chancellor's residence: No person will park a vehicle at the Chancellor's residence, 1903 Hillsborough Street, except for the Chancellor, his/her family and their visitors or invited guests. 4.3.3 Fire Lanes: Certain campus areas are designated as "fire lanes" and carry a more severe penalty, including a fine and 24-hour towing, for blocking these zones. Fire lanes are typically designated with red painted curbs with "fire lanes" in white and/or signage. Yellow hatching or verbiage on the pavement may additionally define the area. 4.3.4 Fire Hydrants: Parking in a manner that blocks access to any fire hydrant, regardless of the presence of special "fire lane" designation, is a violation of this section. 4.3.5 Stand pipes: Parking in such a manner that blocks access to any standpipe or sprinkler system is a violation of this Ordinance. 4.3.6 Barrier Posts: Parking in front of or beyond removable barrier posts is a violation of this Ordinance. 4.3.7 Street Access: Certain streets, lanes or curbs may be designated by Transportation as fire lanes for other life safety reasons, such as high rise building access, fire truck turning radius, ambulance access, etc. 4.3.8 Access areas to Accessibility Parking: Parking in a manner that blocks a curb cut, path, and/or access point to an accessibility parking space. Parking illegally in an accessible parking space or blocking access to such a space is subject to 24-hour enforcement. This includes a fine and towing. 4.3.9 A violation of this section will result in a fine and the vehicle is subject to 24 hour towing. Note: A list of the locations of fire hydrants, standpipes, barrier posts and street access is maintained at Transportation. 4.4 Parking Restrictions 4.4.1 A vehicle must always be parked in the manner and direction indicated by the parking markings and within the confines of the parking space. A vehicle may not encroach its wheels into another space. 4.4.2 No vehicle parked on campus may:
4.4.3 No person will park a vehicle in any space labeled "24 HOUR TOWING" unless the proper permit for that space is displayed on said vehicle. 4.4.4 No person will park a vehicle in any space designated for accessibility parking unless the proper permit for that space is displayed on the vehicle. 4.4.5 No person will park a vehicle in a pay lot without payment for time indicated by ticket receipts received from an automated collection device, receipt of stated fees from an attendant, fee indicator, or posted sign. 4.4.6 A violation of this section 4.4 will result in a fine except for subsections 4.4.3 and 4.4.4, which will result in a fine and the vehicle is subject to towing. 4.5 Parking Meters/Automatic Pay Lot Devices 4.5.1 This section will apply between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meters are enforced between the hours of 7 a.m and 5 p.m. and times of enforcement for pay lots are posted. 4.5.2 When any vehicle will be parked in any parking space alongside or next to where a parking meter is located, the operator will, upon entering the parking meter space, immediately deposit the proper coin (U.S. currency) as is designated by proper directions on the meter. When required by the directions on the meter, the operator of the vehicle, after the deposit of the proper coin or coins, will also set in operation the timing mechanism of the meter in accordance with the directions appearing thereon. Failure to deposit such proper coins and setting the timing mechanism in operation correctly when so required, will constitute a violation of this section. Meter Locations and Payment Requirements
4.5.3 Any person placing a vehicle in a parking meter space which indicates that unused time has been left in the meter by a previous occupant of the space will not be required to deposit a coin if occupancy does not exceed the indicated unused parking time. 4.5.4 If any vehicle remains parked in any such parking meter space beyond the parking time limit set for such parking space and if the meter indicates such illegal parking, then, in that event, the vehicle will be considered as parking overtime and in violation of this section. 4.5.5 Any University visitor displaying a State Accessibility Placard is exempt from the requirements of this section. All other permit holders must deposit the proper coins as required by this section. Faculty/Staff and students with a State Accessibility Placard and a University permit do not have to deposit coinage to meters that are within the boundaries of the zone for which the permit authorizes parking. The Student Service Lot requires display of a “C” or "DE" permit to meet this requirement. Visitors and clients with state issued accessibility placards should inquire with the Transportation office or a Transportation Information Center to obtain a University permit. 4.5.6 A violation of this section 4.5 will result in a fine. 4.5.7 Transportation will be responsible for posting parking meters of a specified time in locations as needed throughout campus. 4.5.8 No person will deposit or attempt to deposit a slug, button, foreign currency, or any other device or substance as a substitute for coins of United States currency. The parking meters accept nickels, dimes, and quarters for proper operation. 4.5.9 It is unlawful for any person to deface, damage, tamper with, willfully break, destroy or impair the usefulness of, or to open without lawful authority an entry or exit gate or parking meter. A violation of this subsection will result in a fine and the cost of repairs incurred. 4.5.10 For use of automatic pay lot devices see instructions posted on the pay on foot station. All vehicles parked in the Dan Allen Deck pay lot must make proper payment using the automatic pay lot device at the time of parking a vehicle. Note: A list of parking meter locations is maintained in Transportation. 4.6 Pay Lots 4.6.1 Any vehicle may park in lots designated as pay lots. Pay lots may be controlled by attendants, automated collection devices or drop slots for payment, and will be monitored by Parking Enforcement. 4.6.2 Pay lots are located at the following sites:
4.6.3 Vehicles entering these lots may pay fees on an hourly basis. Hourly time periods are sixty (60) minutes from the time the vehicle entered. The Pay Lot fee structure is:
4.6.4 Vehicles may not park overnight in any timed zone. 4.6.5 A violation of this section 4.6 will result in a fine or fines. 4.7 Timed Zones 4.7.1 It will be unlawful for any vehicle to remain in a space or area with a designated time limit for more than the stated time. 4.7.2 Vehicles may not park overnight in any timed zone. 4.7.3 A Violation of this section 4.7 will result in a fine. 4.8 Repeat Offenders 4.8.1 Upon receiving the sixth (6) violation within any six month period, the vehicle will be placed on the tow/immobilization list. A maximum of one (1) meter violation per day will count in total ticket count. Any additional violation of the Parking Ordinance may result in the vehicle being towed or immobilized. A vehicle will remain on the tow/immobilization list for as long as six (6) tickets have been received in the immediate preceding six-month (6) period. 4.9 Prohibited Use of Streets and Transportation Facilities 4.9.1 Any person or group who wishes to use campus streets or transportation facilities for any purpose other than that which they are intended or for mass distribution or posting of information in the form of flyers or anything else put on vehicles parked on campus, or on facilities and structures, must first obtain authorization from Transportation. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to use the streets, roadways, alleys, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots or parking areas on the campus for the purpose of:
4.9.2 Any person or group who wishes to use campus streets or parking areas for any purpose other than normal academic or administrative activities must obtain authorization from the Director of Transportation.
4.10 Abandoned Vehicles 4.10.1 The Director of Transportation is hereby authorized to remove any vehicle that has been parked illegally for more than ten days, or which is determined to be "derelict" under North Carolina General Statute 20- 137.7, and dispose of such vehicles as prescribed by North Carolina General Statute 20-137.6 to 20-137.14. 4.11 Blocking Vehicles/Disabled Vehicles 4.11.1 It shall be unlawful to park a vehicle in such a manner to prevent another vehicle from movement.
5.0 ENFORCEMENT 5.1 Penalties 5.1.1 The Director of Transportation is hereby authorized to collect a fine in the following amount for a violation of this Ordinance.
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