Designated parking areas for resident, commuter, staff and visitor are available. Strict enforcement of designated parking areas will occur between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. During weekend and night time hours, all designated parking lots are considered open to the public.  Reserved or assigned spaces are not considered open to the public. These spaces include: 15 minute parking (longer than 15 minutes or no flashers on), resident coordinator spaces, loading docks, visitor spaces, medical spaces, handicap spaces, spaces by fire hydrants/stand pipes, maintenance parking, on the grass, in roadways, or any other reserved spaces and ‘No Parking 3a.m. – 6a.m.’ (or any other time restricted spaces on campus). Notes left on cars are not special permits and will not prevent issuance of parking tickets. 

From November 1 to April 1, there will be no overnight parking from 2:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. in the Alumni Commuter lot, McKay Staff and Commuter Lot, Union Commuter lot, Founders Lower Commuter Lot, and the Swope Commuter lot.

All other regulations are in effect 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (including holidays).

Regulations apply to ALL operators of vehicles on University property including faculty/staff, students and visitors.

All 2009/2010 Student and all 2009/2011 Staff Annual Permits must be applied to TOP left corner of driver’s side windshield ABOVE ASI LINE.  Example: Where your oil inspection sticker is applied.

PENALTIES: 

All vehicles in violation of the Parking and Traffic Regulations will be ticketed and fined for such violations.  Fines for ticketed violations are as follows:

A fine will be accompanied with court costs, if the violator fails to respond, at that time, the violation is then filed with the District Justice Office.

UNPAID PARKING TICKETS:

A vehicle boot/immobilizer may be installed on those vehicles that have five unpaid parking violations or fines totaling $150.00. Should no response be received within 48 hours of booting/immobilization, the vehicle may be towed (section 5).  A hold can also be attached to a student's account for having any unpaid balance (Section6).  The unpaid parking violations can be paid online or at the Parking Office Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4pm.  Ticket drop boxes are located at the Police Station inside the front door or as you exit the Police Parking Lot on the left hand side of the road. If paying in drop box, please pay by check or money order with the exact amount.

BOOTING/IMMOBILIZATION OF VEHICLES: 

All booting/immobilization will be completed by the University Parking Office/Police Department, as a part of fine collection. At no time is the booting/immobilization devices used to penalize the parking violators at Slippery Rock University (section 5). The University has established a cost of $25.00 to be added to the payment for the violation(s) when the boot/immobilizer is installed.  The boot will remain on the vehicle for up to 48 hours.  After that time period, the vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense.  The full amount owed must be paid to either the Parking Office or the University Police.  This amount includes all owed tickets and the boot fee. 

TOWING:

Improper parking and parking in such a way as to obstruct exits, entrances, roadways and/or traffic may result in vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense (section 3). If vehicle is disabled, a pass is required and available at University Police Station 24/7 or at the Parking Office Monday-Friday,  7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. If pass is not obtained, vehicle may be towed immediately (section 3).

PAYMENT:

Payments can be made ONLINE!  Payments are also accepted at 145 Kiester Road, University Parking office, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Tickets with payment enclosed may also be deposited in the ticket payment box located at the University Police Station inside the front door or as you exit the Police Parking Lot on the left hand side of the road. If paying in drop box, please pay by check or money order with the exact amount. (Coins will only be accepted if rolled).

Checks or money orders are payable to SRU to exact amount.