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.