Additional References:NC. Gen. Stat. 116-44.4, 20-222, and 20-137.7.

Contact Info: Assoc. VC for Human Resources (919- 515-3443)

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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" 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 Bicycle: Means every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, and supported by either two tandem or three wheels, one of which is 16 inches or more in diameter. For the purpose of this ordinance, a bicycle shall be deemed a vehicle.

1.1.4 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.

1.1.5 Carpool: Three or more commuting members of campus riding together in one car and sharing the use of a carpool permit.

1.1.6 Chancellor: The Chancellor of North Carolina State University at Raleigh.

1.1.7 Crosswalk: That portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation or connection of the lateral lines of sidewalks at intersections, or any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface, and/or signs.

1.1.8 blockquoteector of Transportation: That person designated by the Chancellor who shall be responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the provisions of the Ordinance, except where another person or party is specified in the Ordinance.

1.1.9 Employee: The faculty (including adjunct faculty), 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.

1.1.10 Fire Lane: Any area specifically marked, striped, or designated as a fire lane in which vehicles are prohibited from parking, and/or any area in which blockquoteect and immediate access to a fire hydrant or fire fighting apparatus would be blocked by a parked vehicle.

1.1.11 Handicapped Access Point: 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 handicapped parking space identified by white crosshatches.

1.1.12 Intersections: The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of two or more highways, streets, or roadways, which join one another at any angle whether or not one such highway, street, or roadway crosses the other.

1.1.13 Loading Zone: Any area designated by signs and proclaimed as use for loading and unloading materials and supplies.

1.1.14 Moped/Scooter: Any motorized two-wheeled vehicle which is capable of carrying a rider and which is currently exempt from North Carolina motor vehicle registration and licensing regulations.

1.1.15 Motorcycle: Any motorized two-wheeled vehicle which is capable of carrying a rider and which is currently subject to North Carolina motor vehicle registration and licensing regulations.

1.1.16 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.

1.1.17 North Campus: All property under the control of North Carolina State University bounded on the north by the area north of Hillsborough Street owned, leased, etc. by North Carolina State University, on the south by the railroad tracks, on the east by Pullen Road, and on the west by Dan Allen Drive.

1.1.18 Operator: A person in actual physical control of a vehicle which is in motion or which has the engine running.

1.1.19 Park: The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, other than while actually engaged in the loading or unloading of passengers.

1.1.20 Parking Area: Any place or area specifically set aside, marked or assigned by Transportation for the parking of vehicles, either permanently or temporarily.

1.1.21 Parking Meter: Any mechanical device or meter placed or erected for the regulation of parking by authority of these regulations.

1.1.22 Parking Meter Space: Any space within a parking meter zone, adjacent to a parking meter which is duly designated for the parking of a single vehicle by lines painted or otherwise durable marked on the curb or on the surface of the street adjacent to or adjoining the parking meters.

1.1.23 Parking Meter Zone: Any area including any street or area upon which parking meters are installed and in operation.

1.1.24 Parking Services: The office designated by the blockquoteector of Transportation which issues parking permits, keeps registration and permit records, records violations, and collects transportation fees and fines.

1.1.25 Pay Lot: Any lot designated and signed for time payment for parking. Parking lots may be controlled by, but not limited to, automated collection devices, attendants, or dropslots for payment. Parking rates are collected on basis of time parked.

1.1.26 Registered Vehicle: A vehicle which has been registered with Transportation and is authorized to display valid University parking permit.

1.1.27 Reserved Lot: A designated lot or part of a lot with limited oversell that is reserved for users who have purchased permits specifically for that lot.

1.1.28 Reserved Space: Any parking space which is marked for a specific individual’s vehicle or for type of user. Examples of these designations include, but are not limited to, the following: spaces designated for the mobility impaired, "AS" for spaces assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Business, AAV@ spaces, and AA@ designated lots and parking areas.

1.129 Restitution: Compensation due to Transportation for the full value of a product/service utilized without benefit of having made previous payment for same.

1.1.30 Retired Employees: Employees who have separated from employment with North Carolina State University because of completion of an appropriate term of service, or mental or physical disability and who are drawing annuities from one of North Carolina State Universities’ retirement programs, and are not receiving compensation for current services.

1.1.31 Sidewalk: All property along or by any street, highway, or roadway which is intended for pedestrian use and which lies between the curb line or lateral line of any street, highway, or roadway and the line at which the use of property for purposes other than pedestrian traffic ends.

1.1.32 State: When unmodified, means the State of North Carolina.

1.1.33 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 blockquoteection of a law enforcement officer or traffic control sign or signal.

1.1.34 Stoplight: A road signal that flashes a red, green, or amber warning light to blockquoteect traffic to stop, proceed, or proceed with caution.

1.1.35 Store: Means the parking of a bicycle for a continual period of more than twenty hours or the parking of a bicycle with the intent that it shall not be moved for a period of at least twenty hours.

1.1.36 Street, Highway, or Roadway: The entire width of a corridor designed or marked by proper authorities for vehicular traffic.

1.1.37 Student: Person registered for full or part-time academic study, including special students on the undergraduate or graduate level other than staff members of the University employed under SPA or EPA guidelines.

1.1.38 Temporary Employees: Any non-student part-time or full-time temporary (nonpermanent) employee of the University. This does not include Graduate Research Assistants and Teaching Assistants.

1.1.39 Traffic Way: Any way, area, or region where vehicles or bicycles are permitted to be operated or parked.

1.1.40 Transportation: The Department of North Carolina State University responsible for transportation planning, enforcement of rules and regulations for parking and traffic, registration of vehicles, distribution of permits, issuance of parking penalties, and the upkeep, renovations, and building of parking lots or spaces.

1.1.41 Travel Lane: That portion of the road, street, or way between the centerline and curb on which vehicles or bicycles are permitted to operate. Parking is not permitted in travel lanes.

1.1.42 University: Unless otherwise provided, North Carolina State University at Raleigh.

1.1.43 University Holidays: Those days designated by the Chancellor as Official University Holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This does not include Fall and Spring Break, or other student breaks.

1.1.44 Unregistered Vehicle: Any vehicle on campus not registered with Transportation.

1.1.45 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, blockquoteector of Transportation, or other University Agencies.

1.1.46 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 shall be deemed vehicles, and every rider of a bicycle on the campus shall be subject to the provisions of this Ordinance governing traffic and parking.

1.1.47 Vendor Vehicle Spaces: Those reserved spaces marked by signs indicating vendor parking.

1.1.48 Visitor: Those individuals not identified by this section as an: employee, student or temporary employee.

1.1.49 Walk or Walkway: A path designed for or marked by proper authorities for exclusive use of 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 through their designee (blockquoteector of Transportation) shall 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 blockquoteector of Transportation, acting pursuant to the authority vested by this Ordinance and the Board of Trustees, shall 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 blockquoteector of Transportation may issue temporary regulations and suspend enforcement of parking regulations to allow for the benefit and maximum convenience of visitors, students, and employees. The blockquoteector of Transportation retains the right to authorize or deny the use of or closing of campus streets and parking lots. The blockquoteector of Transportation retains the right to remove vehicles from closed streets and/or parking lots. The blockquoteector of Transportation may suspend enforcement of parking regulations to allow for special events on campus. Temporary regulation and enforcement suspensions are valid only for the specified time period and will not be considered precedent for future situations.

1.2.3 Posting notice of Ordinance and Regulation: The blockquoteector of Transportation shall post notice to the public of the traffic and parking restrictions imposed by or pursuant to this Ordinance and the General Statutes of North Carolina Chapter 116-44.4.

1.2.4 Filing of Ordinance and Regulations: The blockquoteector of Transportation shall provide a certified copy of this Ordinance and all regulations issued hereunder, except temporary regulations, to be filed in the following locations:

1. The Office of the Secretary of State of North Carolina,
2. The Office of the President of the University of North Carolina System,
3. The Office of the Chancellor of North Carolina State University,
4. The Office of the blockquoteector of Transportation,
5. The Office of the Student Body President,
6. The Office of the Student Senate President,
7. The Office of the Chairman of the Faculty Senate,
8. The Office of the Chairman of Staff Senate
9. The Offices of: University Counsel, Admissions, Registration and Records, Lifelong Education, and Student Affairs of North Carolina State University.
10. and any other location the blockquoteector of Transportation deems appropriate.

The copies of this Ordinance filed in the Office of the Chancellor and Transportation shall be open to inspection by the public during regular business hours.

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 shall apply to the operators of all vehicles, whether public or private, and they shall be enforced 24 hours a day, except as herein provided. It shall 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 shall obey the lawful instruction of any law enforcement officer, parking control officer, traffic officer, and any official traffic signs or control device appropriately placed and in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, such section shall be effective without signs being provided.

1.2.8 Nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed to prohibit 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 sidewalk, grass, or shrubbery unless such areas are designated for parking.

1.2.9 Monies: Any monies collected pursuant to this Ordinance shall be used for staffing of Transportation, enforcement, parking and traffic surveys, 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.

1.3.2 Rules of Evidence: When a vehicle is found to be in violation of this Ordinance it shall be considered prima facie evidence that the vehicle was parked:

1. by the person holding a University parking permit for that vehicle, or
2. by the person registered with the University for a parking permit displayed on that vehicle, or
3. by the person on file as owner of said vehicle with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles or corresponding agency of another state or nation.

1.3.3 The blockquoteector of Transportation may apply an additional fine not to exceed $100.00 per this ordinance section 5-1-1.h. for violations of presenting false information, and/or unauthorized use of a permit.

2.1 Motorcycles/Mopeds/Scooters

2.1.1 Motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters must obey all procedures and regulations issued according to this Ordinance with the following modifications:

2.1.2 Motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters are not permitted to park on campus except in designated motorcycle areas. Designated motorcycle areas are noted on the map provided with the brochure for motorcycle parking. These areas may change during the year based on operational necessity.

2.1.3 Motorcycle/moped/scooter permits may be purchased at Transportation located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive. Anyone who has a valid permit for an automobile may obtain a motorcycle/moped/scooter permit for their personal use at a reduced rate. Motorcycle permits may not be used as part of a carpool.

2.1.4 Motorcycle/moped/scooter parking permit must be affixed to the front fork of the motorcycle or displayed visibly on the frame of the moped.

2.1.5 Any North Carolina State University Faculty, Staff, or Student is eligible for a motorcycle/moped permit.

2.2 Bicycles

2.2.1 For the purpose of this Ordinance, bicycles shall be deemed vehicles, and every rider of a bicycle on the campus shall be subject to the provisions of the Ordinance with the modifications issued in this section.

2.2.2 Bicycles must be parked and/or chained only to bicycle racks.

Bicycles found in these areas are subject to immediate impoundment.

1. next to a yellow curb
2. on the sidewalk
3. in a driveway
4. against trees or posts
5. in stairways or handrails
6. in hallways or classrooms
7. at building entrances
8. or in any manner which could impede the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
9. parking meters or sign posts.

2.3 Registration

2.3.1 Registration of Bicycles

1. All bicycles which are operated, parked, or stored on the campus by any student, faculty, or staff member of the University or any employee of a University related agency/office located on the campus should be registered with Transportation. Bicycle registration forms can be completed at Transportation, Public Safety, or Residence Halls on campus.
2. Public Safety will engrave the owner’s driver’s license numberon the bicycle frame at no charge. This is strongly recommended to aid in the return of recovered lost/stolen bicycles.

2.3.2 Registration Permits

1. At the time of registration, each registrant shall be furnished a numbered registration permit. The registration permit is non-transferable (either between persons or assigned bicycles) and shall be affixed 1) with the permit’s own adhesive, 2) with the numerals upright, and 3) to the forward half of the front fork of the bicycle and parked in Transportation approved locations.
2. If a bicycle permit becomes damaged, or if the owner acquires a new bicycle, then the owner should obtain a replacement permit from Transportation.
3. Bicycle owner must complete a new application for a replacement permit.

2.3.3 Effective Period: Such registration shall 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.

2.3.4 Application Form: The application for registration shall be on a form and on the Transportation website provided by the University and shall include:

1. The name and permanent address of the owner or owners;
2. The name and local address of the registrant if different from (a);
3. The name, make, color, serial number and location of the serial number on the bicycle;
4. Other pertinent information as may be required for identification.

2.4 Equipment Required

2.4.1 Unsafe Bicycles Prohibited: No person shall operate or park on the campus a bicycle which is in such an unsafe condition as to endanger any person or property, or which is not equipped as required by this ordinance, or the equipment which fails to meet with or is not adjusted to prescribed standards.

2.4.2 Lighting Equipment: Every bicycle, when operated on the campus during the period from sunset to sunrise, shall be equipped with and have operating:

1. at the front, a lamp which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet in front of such bicycle; and
2. at the rear, a red reflector at least two inches in diameter which, under normal atmospheric conditions at night, shall be capable of reflecting the head-lamp beams of an approaching motor vehicle for all distances of approach from 50 feet to 500 feet, back to the operator of such approaching motor vehicle; or
3. at the rear, a lamp which shall emit a red light visible, under normal atmospheric conditions at night, from a point 500 feet blockquoteectly to the rear of such bicycle.

2.5.1 Bicycle Impounding

1. Any bicycle may be impounded if such bicycle appears to have been abandoned (see 1.1.1).
2. In case of any registered bicycle so impounded, notice shall be sent within 15 working days after such impounding to the registered owner at the place of residence designated on the last registration form on file with Transportation.
3. In the case of any unregistered bicycle so impounded, Transportation shall make reasonable inquiry to identify the owner or the person entitled to possession thereof, and shall within 15 working days after such impounding, post, in a conspicuous place in the office of Transportation, a notice specifying: 1) the location where the bicycle was impounded, 2) the color of the bicycle.
4. Any impounded bicycle which is not redeemed within ninety days after notice shall be disposed of at open sale sponsored by Transportation with all proceeds to be applied in support of the bicycle program and facilities development for the campus.

2.5.2 Impound Storage Fee: An impound storage fee will be charged for bicycles left in storage over 10 working days. A fee of $1.00 per day will be charged up to a maximum of $30.00. All impounded fees must be paid and a receipt presented before bicycles will be released.

2.6 Operation of a Bicycle

2.6.1 Required Adherence to Traffic Laws: Every person operating a bicycle shall do so in adherence to 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.

1. Parking Rules and Regulations for North Carolina State University, and;
2. the Regulations in this Ordinance.

2.6.2 Where Permitted to Operate: Bicycles shall be operated only on a vehicular traffic way or in an area where automobiles are permitted, or on a bicycle path; except that if a bicycle path is parallel to and adjacent to another vehicular traffic way, then a bicycle shall be operated only on the bicycle path.

2.6.3 Operator Riding Requirements: A person propelling a bicycle shall at all times have at least one hand in contact with the handlebars and keep his/her feet in contact with the pedals and shall ride only while either sitting astride and upon the permanent and regular seat, or while standing.

2.6.4 Passenger Riding Requirements: No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.

2.6.5 Carrying Objects: The hands and feet of the operator of a bicycle shall at all times be free for the operation of the bicycle and no bicycle shall be so loaded as to obstruct the operator’s clear view of the road (both forward and backward) or interfere with his/her operation of the bicycle.

2.6.6 Violation: A violation of this section will result in a fine.

2.7 Operation on Bicycle Paths

2.7.1 Control Signals on Parallel Roadway: Traffic signals, yield signs, or stop signs facing a roadway which run parallel to a bicycle path shall apply also to the operators of bicycles on such parallel bicycle path, if such path leads into or crosses the area or cross street for which such traffic signal, yield sign, or stop sign was erected to protect.

2.7.2 Yielding to Pedestrians: Whenever a bicycle path crosses a pathway used for pedestrian travel, the operator of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian using such pathway.

2.8 Rules of the Road

2.8.1 Speed Restrictions: No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed which is greater than that which is reasonable and proper with regard to the traffic conditions at the time or which endangers the safety of any person or property.

2.8.2 Clinging to Moving Vehicles Prohibited: No person riding a bicycle shall attach himself/herself or the bicycle to any moving vehicle.

2.8.3 Riding Abreast Prohibited: A person operating a bicycle shall do so only in single file with other bicycles, except on a bicycle path permitting two lanes of bicycle traffic in the same blockquoteection.

2.8.4 Hand Signals: No operator shall turn his bicycle from a blockquoteect course without first giving a clear hand signal. Such hand signals shall be given at some time during the last twenty feet traveled by the bicycle before turning and shall be given with the arm and hand as follows:

1. Right Turn. With the elbow to the operator’s left and the two parts of the arm making a ninety-degree angle with each other and the hand extended upward.
2. Left Turn. With the operator’s left arm extended, shoulder-height high, and the arm in a horizontal extension and the hand extended outward.

2.8.5 Bicycles to Ride to the Right: No person shall operate a bicycle upon a roadway other than in the blockquoteection of the traffic flow and as near to the right side of the roadway as is practical.

2.8.6 Violation: A violation of this section will result in a fine.

2.9 Skating

2.9.1 Skating is prohibited in all buildings on NC State University property and in all buildings leased or used by NC State University.

2.9.2 Recreational skating is prohibited on all NC State University property north of the railroad tracks unless (a) it is part of an activity approved by the Physical Education department (e.g., skating classes or roller hockey club), or (b) it occurs at least 50 feet away from University buildings that contain offices or classrooms.

2.9.3 Skating that is solely for transportation purposes (e.g., between classes and residence halls and dining halls) is permissible under the following conditions:

1. Skaters must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles.
2. Skaters may not damage any property.
3. Skaters must travel at a safe speed, may not do any jumping, may not ride over steps or curbs, and must remain on smooth paved surfaces.

2.9.4 Persons who violate this section are subject to a $50.00 fine; NC State student violaters will be issued Campus Appearance Tickets.

3. PARKING PERMITS

3.1 Permit Eligibility

3.1.1 Eligibility: All eligible faculty/staff, departments, and students may request permits through Transportation. Parking permits and/or gate cards remain the property of Transportation. As such, parking permits, replacement permits, and/or temporary permits 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 Faculty/Staff

a. Permanently employed faculty/staff may request permits for the various zones through the Wait List. Full-time permanent employees are also eligible for payroll deduction for payment of permits. Employees paid through the Federal Government are NOT eligible for payroll deduction of permits.

d. If an employee leaves employment or takes a leave of absence he/she must contact Transportation about returning the permit and/or gate card, prior to separating from the University.

3.1.3 Adjunct Faculty: Adjunct faculty members are considered employees of the University and as such are expected to obtain a permit and comply with the N.C. State University Regulations for Parking and Traffic.

3.1.4 Retired Employees: Retired employees may obtain Daily Visitor parking permits from the Visitor’s Information Center on Stinson Drive or Transportation’s Customer Service Window located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive. Retired employees who want a permanent parking permit and/or come to campus more than 2 days per week may apply for "BR" parking permits. Retired employees who qualify may also request handicapped parking permits.

3.1.5 Students

1. Freshmen students living in Alexander, Avent Ferry Resident Halls, Bagwell, Becton, Berry, Bowen, Bragaw, Carroll, Gold, Lee, Metcalf, North, Owen, Sullivan, Syme, Tucker, Turlington, Watauga, Welch, and Wood Residence Halls are ONLY eligible for BICYCLE, MOTORCYCLE PERMITS or storage parking.
2. Residence Hall students classified as Freshmen can request parking permits through the waiting list for subsequent years.
3. Residence Hall students are ONLY eligible for "D" Zone or storage lot permits.
4. Students living within a one mile radius of the intersection of Cates Avenue and Morrill Drive are ONLY eligible for bicycle and motorcycle permits. This includes students living at University Towers and Stroud Center.
5. Students living at Avent Ferry Residence Hall , E.S. King Village and Fraternity Court are ONLY eligible for "F" Zone parking permits.
6. Students are NOT eligible for "A#," "B, or C" zone permits. These areas are for faculty/staff use only.
7. "L" permits are available for late afternoon access to campus.
8. Only residence hall students are eligible for storage parking.

3.1.6 Departments

1. Departments can obtain short-term, ½ hour, Daily Loading permits for unloading/loading purposes through the Visitor’s Information Center on Stinson Drive or Transportation’s Customer Service Window located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive.
2. Departments may obtain departmental permits for staff use to conduct University related business. The departmental permits may be used on privately owned vehicles only for short durations while performing official university business. The permit may not be used on privately owned vehicles while parked at the primary office location except while in the actual process of loading/unloading materials.

3.1.7 Visitors: Visitors (non-student, faculty and staff) may obtain Daily Visitor parking permits at the Visitor’s Information Center on Stinson Drive or Transportation’s Customer Service Window located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive. Visitors who will be on campus more than two days per week should contact Transportation or the event sponsor to purchase a temporary permit. Centennial Campus based residents and corporate tenants are not eligible for visitor permits.

3.1.8 Vendors: Non-campus vendors utilizing vehicles with major, easily recognized logos providing delivery or infrastructure/equipment repair services to the university are not required to purchase or display parking permits. Vendors are required to park in an appropriate manner as defined by this ordinance and subject to being fined for failure to meet this requirement. Vendors with vehicles on campus two (2) days a week or less can be accommodated with Temporary Loading (TL) or Daily Visitor (DV) parking permits from the Visitor’s Information Center on Stinson Drive. Temporary Loading permits will be issued short-term (30 minutes) to facilitate loading and /or unloading of equipment and materials, and/or Daily Visitor permits will be issued long-term (all day) as needed. Vendors with vehicles on campus more than two (2) days a week must purchase an "AV" permit at Transportation’s Customer Service Window, located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive. Permits can be purchased on a daily, weekly or annual basis. "AV" permits may be issued with a gate card.

3.1.9 Special authorization is required for the following permits and/or permit zones or spaces:

"AS"	Reserved Space	Vice Chancellor for Finance & Business
"Reserved"	Handicapped	Medical Documentation / Transportation Approval
"P"	Storage Lot	Transportation Approval (State Owned Vehicles)
"BR"	Retired	Departmental Documentation
"DZ"	Delivery Zone	Transportation Approval
"RD"	Resident blockquoteector	Housing and Residence Life Recommends/Transportation Approval
"SG"	Student Government	Student Government Recommends/ Transportation Approval
"RA"	Resident Advisor	Housing and Residence Life Recommends /Transportation Approval

3.1.10 Eligible Faculty/Staff and departments can make requests for all parking zones listed below through the waiting list. Assignment of permits is based on availability of space for the zones requested. Any request that is not filled will be placed on the waiting list. Faculty/staff will be notified when space becomes available, in their choice of zones.

"A1"	Reserved Lot Patterson Hall
"A2"	Reserved Lot Williams Hall
"A3"	Reserved Lot Nelson Hall
"A4"	Reserved Lot Holladay Hall
"A5"	Reserved Lot College of Veterinary Medicine (Hospital)
"A6"	Reserved Lot Steam Plant
"A7"	ABB Corporate Deck-Lower Level
"A8"	Partners I Building
"B"	North Campus Area, Centennial Campus (portions), south central campus (portions), and Weisiger-Brown Athletics
"C"	Steam Plant Lot, Carmichael (portion), South Central Campus areas (portions), Centennial Campus (portions), South West Campus areas
"DC"	Coliseum Parking Deck Area, Coliseum Bays, and Case Center Lot
"DD"	Dan Allen Drive Parking Deck
"D"	College of Veterinary Medicine and Reproductive Physiology Lab, Central Campus area, North Hall (portion), Hillsborough Square Lot
"E"	Centennial Campus Fringe Area, West Campus Area
"F"	Avent Ferry Complex
"L"	Designated Areas/Times
"P"	Storage Lot/Sullivan Drive, Facilities Services (State Vehicles Only)
"BB"	Designated Bicycle Parking
"M"	Designated Motorcycle Parking

3.1.11 Eligible students can make requests for all parking zones listed below through the waiting list. Assignment of permits is based on availability of space for the zones requested. Any requests that are not filled will be placed on the waiting list. Students will be notified when space becomes available, in their choice of zones.

"DC"	Coliseum Parking Deck/Lot, Coliseum Bays, Case Lot
"DD"	Dan Allen Parking Deck
"E"	West Lot, Centennial Campus
"D"	College of Veterinary Medicine and Reproductive Physiology Lab, Central Campus area, North Hall (portion), Hillsborough Square Lot
"F"	E.S. King Village, Avent Ferry Complex, Fraternity Court
"L"	Designated Areas, Times
"BB"	Designated Bicycle Parking
"M"	Designated Motorcycle Parking
"S"	Faucette Drive, Thurman Dr. Storage Lots

3.2 Acquiring a Parking Permit

3.2.1 Faculty/Staff and Departments

1. Faculty/Staff and Departments which have annual permits must renew for their annual permits during the registration process for the following Academic Year. Faculty/staff and departments will be notified in writing of renewal process prior to expiration of current permit.
2. New Faculty/Staff who do not request permit(s) during the registration process should obtain an Employee Parking Permit Request/Authorization Form from their department head. This form must include the employees’s Check Distribution Code, Position Number, and/or length of assignment, and the employee eligibility for payroll deduction of permits. EMPLOYEES PAID THROUGH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF PERMITS.
3. Departments that acquire new or replacement vehicles should request permits through the same procedure as new Faculty/Staff. The Department must establish a contact person who will be responsible for the parking permit. This person’s name and department I.D. number should appear on the Employee Parking Request/Authorization Form.

3.2.2 Students

1. Any student may apply for a parking permit throughout the year.
2. Students who do not have a permit and are not on the waiting list are encouraged to request parking permits for the following academic year, using the waiting list process. Students are notified during the summer prior to the academic year regarding the status of their request for parking permit(s).
3. All other students may make requests for parking permits through Transportation’s Customer Service Window, located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive or on the Transportation website. Students will be notified in writing when space becomes available in their choice of zones.

3.2.3 Vendors: Vendors can obtain application forms for "AV" parking permits from Transportation’s Customer Service Window, located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive or on the Transportation website. The completed application should be presented along with payment blockquoteectly to Transportation.

3.2.4 Handicapped Faculty/Staff and Students

1. Individuals who are ambulatorily disabled or mobility impaired may receive special parking privileges upon completion, acceptance, and approval of a completed "Application for Special Parking" form. Faculty/Staff and students should contact Transportation blockquoteectly to obtain an application and issuance information. Faculty/Staff and students with a permanent disability must display a valid/appropriate zone permit in order to park in a handicapped space on campus.
2. Individuals who are permanently disabled or have a severe life endangering illness or injury, or rely upon the aid of a device such as a wheelchair or crutches to move about, may inquire about receiving a specific reserved space. All other individuals issued handicapped permits will be allowed to park in shared handicapped spaces and any parking zone/space "B" or lower "AV" and "DZ" not included), or metered spaces on campus.
3. Individuals who are temporarily disabled may apply for a Temporary Handicap permit at Transportation office located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive. A completed "Application for Special Parking" form is required. Any person with a temporary disability for more than six weeks is required to have a State handicapped placard in order to receive a permit for campus.
4. Individuals who receive temporary handicap parking permits are not issued gate cards or assigned reserved spaces. A fee is charged for temporary handicap parking if the individual does not have a valid N.C. State permit.
5. Pricing for handicapped permits will be based on zone assignment.

3.2.5 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.

3.2.6 Contractor Permits: Contractors are required to complete the Contractor Parking Permit Application/Authorization Form. Both the N.C. State Contracting Official and Transportation must approve the application. A fee will be charged by Transportation for a Contractor parking permit and/or gate card. Contractor permits, gate cards, and/or spaces will not be provided until payment is rendered.

3.2.7 Student Government Permits: Student Government permits will be issued to a Student Government Position upon receipt of a completed application from the individual holding that position.

1. The Student Body President is issued a "T" permit for the purpose of attending Board of Trustee meetings. This permit is to be used ONLY for this purpose.
2. Permits for new incoming officers will be issued only after the outgoing officer for that position has returned the previously assigned permit.
3. The permit is valid in "SG" spaces or "CC, CD, D, E and F". A vehicle is subject to ticketing and/or towing, as provided by the REGULATION FOR PARKING AND TRAFFIC, if parked in any other campus space, for which a valid permit is not displayed.
4. The blockquoteector of Transportation reserves the right to suspend enforcement of the Student Government spaces as deemed necessary for special events on campus.

3.3 Permit Costs

3.3.1 The Board of Trustees hereby blockquoteects the blockquoteector of Transportation to collect a parking fee as follows:

Faculty / Staff and Departmental

Permit Type	Permit Cost Per Year
"AS"	$588
"A1"	$456
"A2"	$456
"A3"	$456
"A4"	$456
"A5"	$456
"A6"	$456
"A7"	$456
"A8"	$456
"AV"	$282
"B"	$270
"C"	$234
"DC"	$210
ADD"	$210
"CP"	$2.00/month/rider
"D"	$198
"DZ"	$282
"E"	$126
"F"	$126
"G"	$114
"P"	$0
"M"	$42
"BR"	$10
"RD"	$250
"Reserved handicapped Space"	$270
"L"	$22/semester

 

Student

Permit Type	Permit Cost Per Year
"DC"	$195
"DD"	$195
"D"	$180
"E"	$110
"F"	$110
"L"	$22/semester
"M"	$42
"S"	$55/semester
SG"	$250
"BB"	$0
"RA"	$95/semester
"Reserved Handicapped Space"	$250

3.3.2 Visitor Permits: Visitors who are on campus no more than two (2) days per calendar week may obtain a Daily Visitor’s parking permit free of charge. Visitors who are on campus more than two (2) consecutive days in a calendar week must purchase a temporary permit for $1.00 per day.

3.3.3 Temporary Permits: Short term and/or long term temporary employees (NON-STUDENTS) are not eligible for payroll deduction for permits and must pay for temporary parking permits. The cost is $1.00 per day, $5.00 per week, or the annual rate for the assigned zone.

3.3.4 The blockquoteector of Transportation shall prorate the cost of each permit as is appropriate for purchase during the Academic year.

3.4 Transferable Permit

3.4.1 An individual who qualifies for a parking permit may, at no extra charge, register additional vehicles (automobiles) to that permit. The individual will receive a permit jacket for each vehicle registered and will receive one permit to be transferred between vehicles. The permit must be displayed in the permit jacket on the vehicle that is parked on campus. Individuals registering vehicles for use by other individuals must register as a carpooler.

3.4.2 Failure to display the transferable permit while parked in a permit-required zone or space will result in a fine.

3.5 Temporary Permits

3.5.1 If unusual circumstances force a permit holder to drive an alternate vehicle to campus, the driver must obtain a temporary permit from the Visitor’s Information Center on Stinson Drive or Transportation’s Customer Service Window, located in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive.

1. Permit holders are not entitled to obtain a temporary permit if the vehicle which is displaying the original permit is parked on campus.
2. Permit holder may obtain temporary permits from Transportation’s Customer Service Window in the Administrative Services Center on Sullivan Drive.

3.6 Affixing/Displaying the Permit (Automobiles)

3.6.1 The permit must be affixed with the original adhesive provided on the permit. If the permit is registered to more than one vehicle, then the permit jacket must be affixed to the windshield with the original adhesive provided on the jacket.

1. The entire permit must be clearly visible and can not be obscured in any way.
2. The entire permit must be affixed, with the original adhesive provided on the permit, to the lower right-hand (passenger) side of the vehicle to which the permit is registered, with the numbers facing out.
3. If a city license is displayed on the passenger side of the vehicle, then the University permit should be displayed above the city license.
4. Vehicles parked on campus may not be covered in any manner which obstructs the visibility of a parking permit. This includes, but is nor limited to, car covers, tarps and sun visors.

3.6.2 Daily Visitor, Loading, Handicapped, or AV Hang Tag permits must be placed on the rear view 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.

3.6.3 A violation of this section (Improper Display of Permit) may result in a fine.

3.7 Refund of Permit Cost

3.7.1 Transportation shall authorize the refund of part of the purchase price of the permit based on the date of return of the permit to Transportation.

1. Refunds will not be given for "L, M, RA, and S" or semester permits.
2. Refunds will be reduced by any outstanding fines, fees or other charges due to Transportation.
3. Separating employees utilizing payroll deduction should return identifiable portions of his/her permit (and gate card if applicable) to Transportation prior to the 9th of the month to ensure no payroll deduction for that month will be taken. A prorated refund will be issued for permits returned after the 9th of the month.

3.8 Permit and Gate Card Replacement

3.8.1 Free 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.

3.8.2 Charge Replacement

1. If a permit holder cannot return an identifiable portion of his permit, then he/she will be assessed a charge of $10 for a new permit.
2. If a permit has been lost, the person to whom the permit was registered may receive a replacement permit for a fee of $10. Lost permits must be reported to Transportation prior to replacement.
3. If a permit has been stolen, the person to whom the permit was registered may receive a replacement at no charge. Stolen permits must be reported to Transportation.
4. If a gate card is lost, a replacement will be issued for a fee of $10. Damaged gate cards must be replaced and there is no charge to replace a defective card. Altered or taped gate cards will cause damage to equipment.
5. If a lost/stolen permit and/or gate card is found, they must be returned to Transportation and the replacement fee will be refunded to registered holder of the gate card of permit. Displaying and/or possession of a lost/stolen permit or gate card will result in a $100 fine and may result in loss of parking privileges for up to one year.

3.9 Prohibited Trading or Selling of Permits

3.9.1 Parking permits and/or gate cards remain the property of Transportation and as such, parking permits and/or replacement permits or gate cards may not be given, sold or traded to another person or placed on a vehicle other than the one for which the permit or gate card if registered.

3.9.2 A violation of this section (Use on Unauthorized Vehicle) may result in a fine and/or loss of parking privileges for up to one year.

3.10 Counterfeiting or Altering of Permits

3.10.1 It shall be unlawful to counterfeit or alter a parking permit in any manner, way, shape or form.

3.10.2 A violation of this section (Counterfeiting or Altering permit) may result in a fine and/or loss of parking privileges for up to one year.

3.11 Presenting False Information

3.11.1 It shall be unlawful 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.

3.11.2 A violation of this section (Presenting False Information) may result in a fine and/or loss of parking privileges for up to one year.

3.12 Car-pools

3.12.1 Members of car-pools are required to follow all procedures and regulations according to this Ordinance with the following modifications:

1. Car-poolers must register each vehicle that will be driven to campus with Transportation.
2. One transferable permit will be issued to the car-pool.
3. Car-pool members will be issued a permit jacket for each registered vehicle in the car-pool or one hang tag permit to be shared among the members.
4. The car-pool will be charged for only one permit.

4.0 PARKING REGULATIONS

4.1 Permit Enforcement Times

4.1.1 Between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for official University holidays. Official Holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Good Friday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The appropriate permit is required to be displayed in all permitted areas.

1. Whether or not a gate is open during the hours of zone parking enforcement is not an indication that an unauthorized vehicle may legally drive through or park in a gated lot/area.
2. Employees of the Administrative Services Center and University Graphics Buildings are not allowed to park in the Administrative Services Client Lot. All clients using services of the Administrative Services Center and University Graphics may park in the client lot while conducting business.

4.1.2 Zone permits "D", "E", "F" and "L" may park in the Coliseum Lot/Deck and Dan Allen Deck after 3:00 p.m.

1. The Winston Lot requires a "B" zone permit and is enforced from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday.
2. The Hillsborough East/West Lot requires a "B" zone permit from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 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.

4.1.3 The appropriate permit is required to be displayed at all times in any space marked "24 HOUR TOWING."

4.1.4 A violation of this section will result in a fine and/or towing when specified in section 5.1.

4.1.5 If a vehicle is in violation of this section and displays a current University parking permit that is not valid in the area in which the vehicle is currently located, then the fine shall be $30.00. Section 4.1.5 shall not apply to vehicles parked in the following areas:

1. Reserved spaces or reserved lots
2. "AV" service spaces
3. Spaces marked "24 HOUR TOWING"

Enforcement of this section will result whether or not a gate control device is activated.

4.1.6 A vehicle in violation of section 4.1.3 of this Ordinance is subject to being towed at any time day or night.

4.1.7 Pay Lots will be enforced during posted times noted at each lot entrance. Failure to display a valid pay lot ticket on the dashboard of a vehicle parked in a pay station lot will result in vehicle being ticketed.

4.2 Permit Enforcement Zones

4.2.1 A valid University Parking Permit is required to be displayed on the campus during the times indicated in section 4.1 of this article except while parking in parking meter zones.

4.2.2 Parking Permit Type/Valid Permit Zone Permits are valid in individual spaces as noted and in zone areas as marked with an "X":

Read Across

Permit Type	Valid Individual Spaces	Valid Permit Zone(s) for Each Permit Type
		A1-A8	B	C	DC	DD	D	E	F	P	S
AS	specific assigned space, AV, B and lower zones		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
AV,T			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
A1-A8	specific assigned lot/area	X*	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
RH	parks in assigned space or AB@ and lower zones		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
B,BR			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
C				X	X	X	X	X	X	X
DC					X			X	X	X
DD						X		X	X	X
D **							X	X	X	X
E **								X	X	X
F **									X	X
P										X
L***
S****											X

 

* A1-8 permits are not interchangeable; i.e., A1 is not valid in A2, A3, etc.; A2 is not valid in A1, A3, etc.

** Zone permit "D", "F", may park in the Coliseum Lot/Deck and Dan Allen Deck after 3:00 p.m.

*** "L" permit is valid in the Coliseum Deck/Lot, Dan Allen Deck and "E" Lots after 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

**** Individual "S" Lots are not interchangeable.

Other notes:

- Visitor parking is provided in designated "Visitor" spaces and in Riddick, Brooks and Harris lots, the Coliseum parking deck,

and adjacent surface lot (Coliseum lot) also lower level of Dan Allen Deck. A visitor hanging permit must be displayed.

- Administrative Services Center Client Lot: valid parking for clients to the Administrative Services Center and University Graphics only.

4.2.3 Each permit area shall be identified by the placement of the appropriate sign as designated by the blockquoteector of Transportation.

"Visitor"	"Visitor"
"Client Lot"	Everyone except employees working in the Administrative Services Center or University Graphics.

4.2.4 For exact locations of each permit zone, consult the signs that have been placed in each area. Listed below is the approximate location of each typepermit zone. Some locations may contain more than one type zone.

Zone Type	Location
"A1"	Patterson South Lot
"A2"	Williams Lot
"A3"	Nelson South Lot
"A4"	Holladay Lot/WataugaClub Dr. Lot
"A5"	College of Veterinary Medicine
"A6"	North bay of Steam Plant Lot
"A7"	CorporateDeck-Centennial Campus-Lower Level
"A8"	Partners I BuildingCentennial Campus
"B"	All North Campus Lots not "A#" Brooks Lot Hillsborough East/West Lots North Hall Lot (West Side)
"C"	Steam Plant Lot Carmichael Lot (Portion) South Central Campus Areas: Weaver Labs Lots, Food Science Lots, Schaub Lot, Jordan, Robertson, Biltmore Complex,Communications Services Lot Centennial Campus: Corporate Deck (Upper Level), EGRC Deck, College of Textiles Research Facility I, II SouthWest Campus Areas: Administration Services Center Lot, McKimmon Center Staff Lots, Motor Pool Lot, Central Stores Lot, Landscaping/Reclamation, Services Lots
"DC"	Case Center Lot, Coliseum Deck, Coliseum Lot, Coliseum Bays (Jeter Drive)
"DD"	Dan Allen Deck
"D"	Morrill Dr. Warren Carroll Dr. Wood Hall Lot West Dunn Building Bragaw Lot Lee Lot Sullivan Lot (Paved Area) Cates Avenue/(Portion) Carmichael Lot Alexander Area Becton Lot Hillsborough Square Lot East Dunn Ave. Lot Jensen Dr. Berry Lot Clark Lot Baver Dr. North Hall Lot (part) CVM West Lot CVM Annex Lots Reproductive Physiology Lab Lot Thurman Drive (Portion)
"E"	Capability Drive South and West Lots Sullivan Gravel Lot West Tennis Cts. Lot Thurman Drive (Portion) West Lot (East & West)
"F"	Fraternity Ct. Lots E.S. King Village Lots Avent Ferry Complex
"G"	Blue Ridge Lot Method Road Complex Lot
"P"	"P" Lot
"S"	Designated Storage Lots

4.3 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 section applies to, but is not limited to, the following areas:

fire hydrants
fire lanes
dumpsters
traffic lanes
sidewalks
crosswalks
driveways
intersections
driving lane
on grass, lawns or landscaped areas
yellow curb handicapped access points including curb cuts, cross hatched access aisles

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 blockquoteection of a traffic sign, signal or other device, the stopping of a public conveyance or by instructio a law enforcement officer, so long as said vehicle does not obstruct any crosswalk, handicapped access point, walkway or intersection.

4.3.2 No person shall park a vehicle at the Chancellor’s residence, 1903 Hillsborough Street, except for the Chancellor, his family and their visitors or invited guests.

4.3.3 A violation of this section will result in a fine and said vehicle is subject to 24 hour towing.

4.3.4 Fire Lanes: Certain campus areas are designated as "fire lanes" and carry a more severe penalty, including a $50.00 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.

4.3.5 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.

4.3.6 Standpipes: Parking in such a manner that blocks access to any standpipe or sprinkler system is a violation of this ordinance.

4.3.7 Barrier Posts: Parking in front of or beyond removable barrier posts is a violation of this ordinance.

4.3.8 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.

4.3.9 Handicapped access points-campus areas designated as handicapped access points carry a more severe penalty including a $100.00 fine and 24 hour towing for blocking these areas.

Note: A list of the locations of fire hydrants, standpipes, barrier posts and street access is maintained in Transportation.

4.4 Parking Restrictions

4.4.1 When a particular angle or manner of parking is indicated in a parking area or lot by signs or markings, no person shall park a vehicle except at the angle and in the manner so indicated. No vehicle shall be parked in such a manner as to occupy more than one space indicated with lines, signs, or markings for one vehicle.

4.4.2 No person shall park a vehicle upon any street, parking space, parking lot, parking area, roadway, alley or driveway for the principle purpose of:

1. displaying the vehicle for sale;
2. washing, greasing, or repairing the vehicle except in the case of repairs necessitated by an emergency, and only then if said vehicle is in a marked space and has been reported to Transportation and a "Do not Tag or Tow" exemption has been issued. Notes left on vehicles or vehicles with flashers on will not exempt the vehicle from being ticketed or towed;
3. storage which is not incident to the bonafide use and operation of the vehicle; or
4. storage of any detached trailer or semi-trailer when the towing unit has been disconnected.

The blockquoteector of Transportation may authorize exception to section 4.4.2.

4.4.3 No person shall 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 shall park a vehicle in any space designated for the handicapped unless the proper permit for that space is displayed on said vehicle.

4.4.5 No person shall 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 will result in a fine except for section 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 which will result in a fine and said vehicle is subject to towing.

4.5 Parking Meters/Automatic Pay Lot Devices

4.5.1 This section shall apply between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meters are enforced between the hours of 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and times of enforcement for pay lots are posted.

4.5.2 When any vehicle shall be parked in any parking space alongside or next to which a parking meter is located, the operator of such vehicle shall, upon entering the parking meter space, immediately deposit or cause to be deposited in such meter the proper coin (U.S. currency) as is designated by proper blockquoteections on the meter. When required by the blockquoteections on the meter, the operator of such vehicle, after the deposit of the proper coin or coins, shall also set in operation the timing mechanism on such meter in accordance with the blockquoteections appearing thereon. Failure to deposit such proper coin and setting the timing mechanism in operation correctly when so required, shallconstitute a violation of this section.

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 shall not be required to deposit a coin as his occupancy does not exceed the indicated unused parking time.

4.5.4 If any vehicle shall remain parked in any such parking meter space beyond the parking time limit set for such parking space and if the meter shall indicate such illegal parking, then, in that event, such vehicle shall be considered as parking overtime and in violation of this section.

4.5.5 Any University visitor displaying a State Handicapped 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 Handicapped Placard and a University permit do not have to deposit coinage to meters. Visitors and clients with state issued handicapped placards should inquire with Transportation or at the Stinson Drive Information Center to obtain a University permit.

4.5.6 Defective meters must be reported immediately to Transportation. Unexpired time must be visible on the meter while a vehicle is parked in the space.

4.5.7 A violation of this section (Overtime Parking) will result in a fine/fees.

4.5.8 Transportation shall be responsible for posting parking meters of a specified time in the locations as needed throughout campus.

4.5.9 No person shall deposit or attempt to deposit in any parking meter any 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.

4.5.10 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.

4.5.11 A violation of this section (willful defacing, damaging or tampering with any parking meter or automatic gate) will result in a fine and cost of repairs incurred.

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 Control Officers for misuse.

4.6.2 Pay lots are located at the following sites: