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Traffic Rules &
Regulations

Campus Vehicle Safety & Parking Guidelines

Traffic & Parking Overview

The College has adopted regulations pertaining to campus traffic and parking in order to provide safety and security to the college community and facilities and to minimize disturbances and congestion.

To accomplish these goals, it is necessary for all students, faculty, and staff to become familiar with the regulations and abide by them. The regulations are applicable to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Important Notice

Anyone who receives a cumulative of four unpaid violations may be subject to having their registration and decals to operate a vehicle withdrawn.

Driving a motor vehicle is both a privilege and a responsibility. The College reserves the right to regulate the use of all vehicles on campus and to forbid the use of a vehicle by any individual whose conduct indicates they are not complying with established rules and regulations.

Vehicle Registration

All vehicles must be registered and display current decals to operate on campus.

Student Registration

$50

All students operating vehicles on campus must register by the first Monday in September.

Expires: July 31st

Required: Proof of insurance

Student Registration Form

Faculty/Staff Registration

$25

Faculty and staff members must register vehicles operated on campus premises.

Expires: July 31st

Required: Proof of insurance

Faculty/Staff Registration Form

Registration Requirements

Required Documents

  • Current insurance proof
  • Valid driver's license
  • Vehicle registration

Important Notes

  • Decal must be displayed
  • Register by first Monday in September
  • Unregistered vehicles may be towed

Parking Areas & Lot Assignments

The campus has 17 designated parking lots with approximately 800 parking spaces.

Residential Students

Must park in designated residential lots only

  • Lot C: Berkshire A
  • Lot D: Berkshire B
  • Lot E: Front of Holmes Hall
  • Lot F: Across from Holmes Hall
  • Lot G: North end of Holmes Hall
  • Lot T: New Women Residence Hall

Commuter Students

Must park in designated commuter lots only

  • Lot A: Front of Brownlee Hall
  • Lot B: East side of Brownlee Hall
  • Lot I: Front of Kincheloe Hall
  • Lot J: Behind Kincheloe Hall
  • Lot M: Front of Trio Building

Faculty & Staff

Reserved spaces and designated faculty/staff lots

  • Lot H: Northwest end of Renner Hall
  • Lot K: Southwest end of A.A. Branch Hall
  • Lot L: Between Blackmon & A.A. Branch
  • Lot O: South end of Blackmon Admin
  • Lot P: Front of Blackmon & Alumni House
  • Lot Q: Behind Warren Hall

Special Use Areas

Health center, visitors, and special events

  • Lot N: West end of Health/Wellness Center
  • Lot R: Behind Health/Wellness Center
  • Lot S: Visitor parking - Wilder Building

Campus Traffic Regulations

All campus community members must follow these essential traffic safety rules.

Speed Limits

Campus Roads: 20 MPH maximum

Parking Lots: 5 MPH maximum

Speed limits are strictly enforced for the safety of pedestrians and other drivers on campus.

Safe & Courteous Driving

Motor vehicles must be operated in a safe and courteous manner at all times on campus.

Reckless driving may result in fines or referral to civil authorities.

Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrians at crosswalks have the right-of-way over motor vehicles.

Always yield to pedestrians and exercise caution in high-traffic areas.

Authorized Areas Only

Vehicles may only be operated on streets, drives, and designated parking lots.

Driving or parking on grass, walkways, or "no-parking" zones is prohibited.

Traffic Signs

All traffic signs must be observed and obeyed.

This includes stop signs, yield signs, directional signs, and parking restrictions.

Accident Reporting

Any accident involving a motor vehicle must be reported to Campus Security immediately.

This applies regardless of the extent of damages involved.

Legal Authority

It is a violation of College policy to willfully refuse to obey a lawful order given by Department of Public Safety officers or any law enforcement officer.

Violations & Penalties

All fines are to be paid at the Cashier's window in the Blackmon Administration Building.

False Registration $100
Altered Parking Permit $100
Operating without Decal $50
Parking on Grass $50
Handicap Area Violation $50
Greater than Safe Speed $50
Safety Zone Violation $50
Unauthorized Parking $25
Failure to Stop for Signs $25
Blocking Sidewalk $25
Improper Display of Decal $25
Obstructing Traffic $20
Parking Against Traffic Flow $10

Towing Policy

Vehicles may be towed at owner's expense for:

  • • Unregistered vehicles
  • • Unauthorized parking
  • • Creating traffic hazards
  • • Handicap space violations
  • • Safety zone violations

Appeals Process

To appeal a Vehicle Violation Notice:

  • • Submit written request to Dean of Students
  • • Must be within 10 days of notice date
  • • Appeal heard by Traffic Committee

Contact Information

For vehicle registration, violations, and campus traffic information.

Department of Public Safety

Registration Office

One Jackson Place

College View Drive

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Days: Monday - Friday

Cashier's Office

Fine Payments

Blackmon Administration Building

Cashier's Window

For: All parking violation fines

Payment: Cash, Check, or Card

Emergency Contact

24-Hour Emergency Line

For accidents, emergencies, and urgent traffic issues

Available: 24 Hours Daily

Response: Immediate dispatch

Additional Information

The College does not assume responsibility for damages and/or theft of any motor vehicle or its contents while driven or parked on campus. All regulations are in accordance with the law and campus policies.