Most Common Parking Violations
Below is a list of suggestions to avoid the most common violations when parking on campus.

1. payment for parking is required
All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid campus parking permit. No permit is needed if parked in metered spaces but the meter must be paid. If you are a visitor to campus please click here for information regarding visitor parking. If you will be parking on campus using a disabled placard please see our Disabled Parking policy.

2. look at your permit
It will state the type of lots in which you can park (student, visitor, B1, etc.). Be sure to only park in lots or spaces specified by your permit type. Long-term permits currently have three designations: “C”, “S” or “A”. “C” permits are valid in visitor/student lots, “S” permits in staff lots, and “A” permits in faculty lots.

3. Check the signs and curb stops
Before parking your vehicle check the parking signs. Each lot has one or more entrance signs that provide information on the type(s) of permit(s) which are authorized. In addition, individual spaces within the lots may be marked for a specific type of permit. These spaces may only be used by those displaying the correct permit.

4. Areas Enforced 24 Hours
Certain lots and spaces on campus require a specific type of permit at all times (including weekends and holidays). Watch for signage or curb markings with these restrictions. Examples of spaces that are enforced at all times are spaces for the disabled, reserved spaces, and restricted service areas. Certain time zones are also enforced at all times and are marked as such

5. Park in Marked Spaces Only
Designated parking spaces are indicated by a line or markings on both sides of the space. Areas without such markings are not legal parking spaces. Please make sure you are parked completely within the lined space (no wheels on or over the lines). Vehicles not parked completely within the designated space may receive a parking citation.

6. Permits are NOT Valid in Metered spaces
Parking permits cannot be used in metered spaces. Meters must be currently paid for in order for the vehicle to be legally parked.

7. Expired Parking Meters
All campus parking meters have maximum time limits. Each meter is accompanied by a sign stating the maximum time that meter will allow. No grace period is given for expired meter violations. All vehicles parked in expired metered spaces are in violation and subject to a citation.

8. Holidays and School Breaks
On university holidays, the permit requirements on the main campus are not in effect. All other regulations are still enforced and citations may be issued. Please be advised that university holidays may differ from other institutional and religious holidays. Please contact Parking Services if there are any questions regarding parking during university holidays.

9. Disabled Parking Spaces, Cross-Hatched Areas, and Access Ramps
California Vehicle Code regulations are enforced at all times. Parking in these spaces or areas without a valid DMV placard or a special identification license plate may result in a $280 parking citation. Please note a valid campus parking permit must also be displayed.

10. Permits Must be Correctly Displayed
Long term permits (annual or quarterly permits) must be displayed in the lower left corner of the windshield (driver’s side) and must be fully affixed to the windshield. These permits may not be attached by using tape or suction cups. Short term permits must be displayed in accordance with the instructions stated on the permit itself.

11. Altered, Counterfeit or Stolen Permits
Displaying an altered, counterfeit, or stolen permit will result in a substantial penalty ($500) and may also result in University disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution.