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PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
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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 nighttime hours, these areas are considered open to the public except for all restricted or assigned spaces. These spaces include: 15 minute parking (longer than 15 minutes), staff spaces, resident coordinator spaces, loading docks, visitor spaces, medical spaces, handicap spaces, spaces by fire hydrants/stand pipes and ‘No Parking 3:00am – 6:00am’ (or other time restricted spaces).
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 (Section 2).
VEHICLE REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
All members of the University community operating and parking a vehicle on University property must display a valid University vehicle registration permit (section 2).
PARKING PERMITS:
Payment for permits will be made at the University Police Office, 145 Kiester Road from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at which time the respective permit will be issued.
VISITORS:
No registered student will be permitted to use a visitor pass on their vehicle. All vehicles must be registered with the University Police or through the hosting organization. University members are responsible for assuring that their guests and visitors observe all university regulations. Acquaint yourself with and observe all posted signs concerning parking on University property. Parking is not permitted on University property without a valid parking permit displayed. (notes left on cars are not special permits and will not prevent issuance of parking tickets). Parking is not permitted in loading zones, “No Parking” areas, by fire hydrants/stand pipes, in reserved, medical spaces, on the grass and in roadways. Handicap parking spaces for use ONLY with current, state-issued, Handicap Permit (section 1 and 2).
Visitor parking permits are available at University Police, 145 Kiester Road, or in the designated office in most buildings. Please see signs on building entrance doors.
TEMPORARY REGISTRATION PERMIT:
These are available for any person having obtained a permanent permit, who may have reason to use an unregistered vehicle for short periods of time. They are issued at the University Police Department.
SPECIAL PERMITS:
All special permits are temporary and will be issued by the University Police and the Parking Office. Special permits are temporary and are designated for special reasons or events, i.e., conferences, workshops, ceremonies, vendors, construction workers and medical reserve.
15 MINUTE PARKING:
15-minute parking is permitted in those designated areas ONLY if vehicle flashers are left on. Persons not utilizing flashers will be ticketed and may be towed (in effect 24 hours a day).
PENALTIES:
All vehicles in violation of the Parking and Traffic regulations will be ticketed and fined for such violation. Fines for ticketed violations shall be $15.00. 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 which have five unpaid parking violations. Should no response be received within 10 working days of booting/immobilization, the vehicle may be towed (section 5).
BOOTING/IMMOBILIZATION OF VEHICLES:
All booting/immobilization will be completed by the University 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.
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).
PAYMENT:
Payment for parking ticket fines will be 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.
APPEALS:
Appeals must be made within five working days of issuance of ticket. Appeal forms are located at the University Police station 24 hours a day and the Parking Office 7:30am – 4:00pm. Appeals are to be IN WRITING to the office of University Police (section 6B). Appeals are to be completed properly and returned to the University Police station or the Parking Office.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
SECTION 1. Purpose, Scope and Authority
A. These regulations have been established in order to control motor vehicle traffic and parking on the Slippery Rock University campus. The act of parking or driving a motor vehicle on campus is a privilege and constitutes acceptance by the owner, and/or operator, for the responsibility to see that the owner’s vehicle is neither parked, nor operated, in violation of these regulations or any regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
B. These regulations apply to the use and operation of all motor vehicles, as described by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, upon all properties owned or leased by Slippery Rock University. The regulations apply to all operators of motor vehicles on university property including faculty, staff, students and visitors.
C. The Pennsylvania Crimes Code of 1972; Section 7505; subject “Violation of Government Rules Regarding Traffic,” authorizes that “Each Commonwealth Agency shall promulgate rules and regulations governing all vehicular traffic at those Commonwealth facilities situated upon property of the Commonwealth, which are within the exclusive jurisdiction of such agency, included but not limited to, regulations governing the parking of vehicles upon such property.” This legislation provides that punishment for violation of any such campus-created rule be administered by the institution; Violations of provisions specified in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code will be processed in accordance with Chapter 63 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
SECTION 2. Parking Regulations
A. No student, member of the faculty/staff, or visitors shall operate or park a motor vehicle of any kind or description on premises or property under the control of the university, unless such motor vehicle is properly registered with the University Police Department, whose building is located at 145 Kiester Road. Vehicles must be registered during each university registration period.
B. Student registration shall be valid for a one year time period, from date of issuance with an expiration date of August 31st. It shall be conditioned (except summer students), upon the registrant’s payment of a motor vehicle registration fee of an amount approved by the President or his/her designee and upon the registrant’s remaining enrolled at the university.
1. Resident Students: Resident students are defined as those students living in university housing. Fee registration is $25.00
2. Commuter Students: Commuter students are defined as those students living outside the confines listed in #1 (resident students). Fee registration is $25.00.
3. Summer Students: Summer students, who are required to purchase a parking permit, are defined as an individual registered for summer classes who have not purchased an annual student parking permit. Fee registration is $10.00, which is valid from May 1st through August 20th each year.
C. Staff and faculty registration shall be valid for a two year time period and shall be conditioned upon the registrant’s continued employment at Slippery Rock University.
1. Faculty and Staff Employees: Faculty and staff employees are defined as any administrative staff, support staff or faculty employed by Slippery Rock University who is not in a student status.
2. Retired Faculty and Staff Employees: Retired faculty and staff employees are defined as any administrative staff, support staff or faculty who did retire from the employment of Slippery Rock University.
3. Full-time Contracted Employees: Staff employees who are contracted by Slippery Rock University and are not students of the university, to work at a full-time position (dining services, custodial staff).
D. A parking permit shall be issued (upon payment of a registration fee $25.00 and proof of a valid driver’s license and vehicle registration. This parking permit must be affixed to the rearview mirror (inside) of the vehicle to which it is registered. The permit shall be displayed in an upright position, which can be read through the windshield from the outside. Staff parking permits shall be suspended from the rear view mirror, so as to be seen from the front of the vehicle. PARKING PERMITS IMPROPERLY DISPLAYED WILL BE DEEMED INVALID.
E. To qualify for a parking permit at Slippery Rock University:
1. Motorcycle Parking Permits: The applicant must be a student enrolled at Slippery Rock, or a faculty or staff member, employed or retired, from Slippery Rock University. The permit must be affixed to the lower right of the windshield, or on the front fork of the motorcycle which is registered. An annual parking permit can not be transferred back and forth between a motorcycle and a registered vehicle. Fee registration is $25.00
2. Annual Parking Permits: The applicant must be a student enrolled at Slippery Rock University, part-time or full-time, and follow all the provisions (section 2B&D).
3. Two-Year Staff Permits: The applicant must be a faculty or staff member, employed or retired, from Slippery Rock University (section 2C&D).
4. Temporary Permits: May be issued to any person having obtained a permanent permit, who may have reason to use an unregistered vehicle for short periods of time. Parking will be permitted in areas of their respective classification only.
5. Visitor Permits: May park in any legal space used for staff, faculty and students (excluding such areas as handicap, reserved medical, fire and loading zones, no parking areas, maintenance and custodian only areas).
6. Special Parking Permits: May park in any area designated by the special permit.
7. Handicap Parking: Is designated for only those vehicles with a valid handicap plate or placard issued by any state and displayed on the vehicle properly.
8. Medical Permits: Medical permits are issued for those students who have an injury which renders them unable to walk for long distances. These permits may be requested by submitting an official note from a physician indicating the reason for the request, the beginning date of the injury and an approximate end date of recovery. The medical permit allows an injured student to park (add below). Medical permits ARE NOT to be used in state designated handicap spaces.
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F. When such registered vehicle is sold or transferred, or when owner is no longer enrolled or employed at the institution or in the event of revocation of registration, such permit must be removed and destroyed. Staff permits will be returned to the University Parking Office.
G. No person shall park a vehicle in an area, not specifically designated as a motor vehicle parking lot or space.
H. No motor vehicle shall be parked in a restricted parking area(s), to which such registration has not been assigned. The map indicates campus-parking areas for faculty/staff and students. Parking vehicles in any area not shown or designated as such (including walkways and roadways) is prohibited. In extraordinary circumstances (medical, extreme inconvenience, etc.) a special parking decal may be issued by the University Police Department.
I. No person shall park a motor vehicle within an assigned parking area, other than within the space for the parking of a motor vehicle, as indicated by posted signs or painted lines restricting or limiting such parking.
J. No person shall fail to observe and obey any slow, stop, yield, caution, or any other duly posted sign regulating traffic or parking.
K. The speed limit on all main university roadways is 25 MPH, and the speed limit in parking areas and service roads is 15 MPH, unless otherwise posted.
L. Motor vehicles shall not be parked, as to block or otherwise hinder access, to a fire hydrant, campus building crosswalk, or entrance or exit, to parking lots or campus roadways. Parking in these areas may result in a citation being issued and fine and costs being assessed, according to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and/or being subject to tow.
M. Motor vehicles shall not be parked in handicapped areas, unless they have a current plate or placard. Parking in these areas may result in a citation being issued and fine and costs being assessed, according to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and/or subject to tow.
N. Providing false information when applying for a parking permit, special permit or failure to report changes, which effect the eligibility of the applicant, will be deemed as a violation of this section. The statement of false information may result in a citation being filed with the district justice, and a report will also be sent to the Student Life Division for possible disciplinary action.
O. It shall be unlawful for any person to display a permit, or to have in their possession, a parking permit or special permit, knowing the same to be registered and signed for by another person or issued for a different vehicle. The penalties noted in Section 2N may apply.
P. Vehicles parked on university property shall be deemed to be abandoned if, without the permission the University Police Department, (a) they are left unattended in a non-designated area more than 48-hours; (b) they are not currently registered with the University Police Department, as required under Section 2D of these regulations; or (c) if left parked on property owned, leased or operated by the university, for more than six (6) hours on any highway or other public place with no license plate affixed, thereto, as required by the Pennsylvania Vehicle code. Such vehicle may be subject to tow.
SECTION 3. Towing
A. Any motor vehicle operated, or parked on campus in violation of these regulations, may be towed away and stored at the owner’s expense.
B. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, or operator of a motor vehicle, to notify the University Police Department of the location of the disabled vehicle. Failure to make such a report will leave the owner, or operator, liable for any subsequent citation or any towing charge that may result. Disabled vehicles creating a hazard to other motorists may be towed at the expense of the owner.
Owners of disabled vehicles on campus must report to the Slippery Rock University Police Department and apply for a special permit. The permit is required if your vehicle is disabled on university property or in a non-designated area. Disabled vehicle permits will be issued for no longer than 48 hours. After the time period has elapsed, the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense. Permits can be obtained at the University Police Station 24 hours a day or at the Parking Office from 7:30am- 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
SECTION 4. Violations/Sanctions
A. Any person who violates these regulations, or any campus parking policy, shall be subject to (a) a fine, and prosecution under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code or the Pennsylvania Crimes Code.
SECTION 5. Booting/Immobilization of Vehicles
A. A vehicle boot/immobilizer may be installed if the following conditions/situations occur (a) Vehicles whose owner/operator have 5 or more unpaid parking tickets; (b) When vehicle/operator identity cannot be determined.
SECTION 6. Unpaid Fines, Appeals and Disciplinary Action
A. All penalties, not paid or appealed within the required time limit, will be filed with the District Justice for prosecution. The defendant, if adjudicated guilty, will be required to pay fines and costs of prosecution.
B. Appeals for parking violation tickets may be made to the University Police Station 24 hours a day or at the Parking Office from 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday, in writing, within five (5) days from the issuance of ticket. Further appeal of violation notices may be made at the District Justice Office, after the violation has been filed with that office. No appeal will be accepted by the University Police Department, after notice has been forwarded to the District Justice.
C. Disciplinary action may result on campus for continued violations or failure to acknowledge notices of violation. Action regarding students will be processed through the Student Life Division. Action regarding faculty/staff will be processed through the appropriate dean, director or vice president.
SECTION 7. Revision of Rules
A. Slippery Rock University may revise rules governing the parking and traffic at Slippery Rock University, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7505 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, and upon due notice to the university community, via customary notices in campus bulletins and newspapers. Such changes will be officially incorporated into the regulations.
SECTION 8. Responsibility of the University
The university assumes no responsibility, nor is it liable for, any damage done to vehicles when parked on the university campus.
SECTION 9. Effective Date
These rules shall take effect immediately.
Revised Mar. 2008
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