Parking and Motor Vehicle Regulations

Enforcement

The provisions of the California Vehicle Code and University regulations issued by the Board of Regents of the University will be enforced by the Department of Public Safety on all property owned and/or operated by the University.

Parking and traffic regulations are established under the authority of Section 21113 of the California Vehicle Code. These regulations apply to all faculty, staff, students and visitors of the University and are intended to:

• Promote pedestrian and vehicular safety. Make parking facilities available to all members of the campus community.
• Ensure access at all times for ambulances, firefighting equipment and other emergency/service vehicles.
• Provide proper collection of parking fees.
• Provide limited visitor parking.

Suspension of Parking Regulations

The Department of Public Safety shall reserve the right to temporarily suspend parking regulations for the general public who may attend special events on campus (e.g., athletic events, concerts, conferences, commencement ceremonies, etc.)

Special Exemptions

All public owned and operated vehicles and those vehicles specifically authorized by the University shall be exempt from certain provisions of the University Parking Regulations when actively involved in the performance of University business, maintenance or emergency services.

Roadway Closure

Any campus roadway, alley, driveway, parking area or any portion, hereof, may be closed when necessary.

Motorists are required to obey verbal orders of a Public Safety Officer.

General Regulations

Liability

The University is not liable or responsible for damage or loss to any vehicle while on campus. The University assumes no liability for damages to personal property arising from parking privileges.

Parking decals and temporary permits

All motor vehicles parked on University property must either have a properly authorized temporary parking permit which is displayed according to instructions on the permit or a valid annual decal. Vehicles displaying parking permits or decals which are improperly located are subject to citation. Permission to drive or park on University property may be denied by proper authority at anytime.

Parking space

Possession of a current parking permit or pass does not guarantee a parking space. The responsibility of locating a legal parking space in any given lot or street rests solely with the holder of the permit or pass.

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking is prohibited year round in certain designated areas, except those vehicles authorized by the Department of Public Safety.

Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Maintenance is not permitted on campus. Violators are subject to citations and charges for cleanup. Heavy fines are imposed for oil/petroleum products left on the roadways.

Abandon Vehicles

No person may abandon, wreck, dismantle, or render any vehicle inoperable on University property. Emergency repairs may be made only with the approval of the Department of Public Safety. A 72 hour towing notice may be attached to abandoned vehicles. If the vehicle is not removed within 72 hours in compliance with this notice, the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Motorcycles

Motorcycles may not be driven off normal motor vehicle traffic routes and must be parked in designated motorcycle areas. Mopeds may not be driven on sidewalks or on the Wood Memorial Footbridge.

Skateboards/Rollerblades

Skateboarding and rollerblading on campus is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Department of Public Safety.

Equestrian Traffic

Horses are not permitted on campus at anytime except when specifically authorized by the Department of Public Safety.

Out of State Vehicle Registration Requirements

Any vehicle entering the State of California is subject to registration immediately if the vehicle owner accepts gainful employment or is renting a home/apartment for use as a residence, including student residence halls.

Traffic Regulations

Speed Limit

The maximum speed limit on campus streets is 15 miles per hour for all vehicles. The parking lot speed limit is 10 miles per hour for all vehicles.

Pedestrians

Pedestrians shall be given the right of way at all times. Pedestrians should cross streets only at designated crosswalks.

Wood Memorial Bridge

Unauthorized motor vehicles, including motorized cycles, are prohibited on the Wood Memorial Bridge.

Signs

No person shall drive, stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle whether attended or not, upon any driveway, sidewalk, landscaped area or any area not marked for parking or in any other location that will obstruct the view of any sign posted by the Department of Public Safety.

Barriers, Posts, Gates And Fences

No person may remove, damage or alter or otherwise circumvent any barrier, post, gate or fence erected by the University for control of parking and/or traffic.

Parking Regulations

Controlled Parking

Parking is specifically controlled at all times (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) in the below listed areas:

• Red curb-no parking anytime.
• Green curb-limited time as indicated.
• Yellow curb-service vehicles only.
• White curb-limited time is five minutes.
• Blue curb-No vehicles should park in a blue zone reserved for “Disabled Parking Only” unless properly displaying a Department of Motor Vehicle’s Disabled Plate placard.
• Reserved areas as indicated.

Prohibited Parking

• Within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant.
• Parking in the roadway adjacent to other vehicles. (known as double parking).
• On any lawn, sidewalk, or in any area that restricts vehicle or pedestrian traffic.

Other Regulations

• Vehicles can not be used as living quarters while parked on campus.
• Vehicles must be fully contained in the stalls/areas marked for parking.
• Diagonally and perpendicular parked vehicles must have one wheel within 18” of the curb.
• Both inside wheels of a parallel parked vehicle must have the wheels within 18” of the curb.
• All parking along roadways and areas not otherwise marked must be parallel and facing the direction of traffic.
• Head in parking only.

Parking Permit Regulations

Display Of Permits

Permits are required and must be placed hanging from the rear view mirror, facing forward.

Replacements

Permits are replaced only by the finance department with a written police report defining the cause of the loss. The cost of the replacement permit is determined by the finance department.

Unauthorized Use Of Permits

No person may alter, deface, destroy, counterfeit, or unlawfully remove a parking permit from any vehicle nor shall any person possess any permit not specifically authorized by the University.

Permit Removal

The University assumes no responsibility for the removal of any expired, unauthorized or revoked faculty, staff or student parking permit.

Cancellation Of Parking Permits

The University may cancel or revoke any permit for cause by notification or in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date.

Standard Annual Permits

A-All University streets and “A” and “B” lots.
B-“B” lots only.
C-Clinic areas only (Issued only by the Department of Public Safety.)
D-Dental school and Stockton “B” lots only.
E-Emeriti faculty valid on all University streets and “A” and “B” lots.
F/L-Law school and Stockton “B” lots.
S-Service vehicles issued by the Department of Public Safety for University-owned vehicles valid on all University streets and “A” and “B” lots.

Visitor Parking

Visitors to the campus between 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM must display a temporary parking permit on their vehicle. If parking in the reserved visitor’s parking near the tower you must obtain a temporary parking permit from the Tower lobby. Park Ur Self permit dispensers are located in front of the Faye Spanos Concert Hall and in the swimming pool parking lot. These permits are valid in “B” lots.

Enforcement Procedures

Traffic Violations

Vehicles in violation of University Parking Regulations are subject to being towed.

Moving Violations

If the violation involves a vehicle which has an operator, that person shall cooperate fully with Public Safety Officers by furnishing all information requested (e.g., driver’s license, proof of registration, etc.)

Parking Citations

Parking citations issued by the Department of Public Safety personnel are processed directly through the Department of Public Safety. Compliance with the instructions on the back of the citation becomes the responsibility of the cited individual. Appeals of the citations are processed through the Department of Public Safety. This may be conducted on-line.

Removal Of Vehicles

The Department of Public Safety shall have the authority to remove any vehicle parked in violation of parking regulations, if the vehicle is endangering any life or property (e.g., leaking gas, vehicle on fire) or if the vehicle is an obstruction to any emergency vehicle. The owner shall be responsible for any charges related to towing or storage of the vehicle. The University assumes no responsibility.