Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations 2002 - 2003
Providing adequate parking facilities is a continuous concern of Radford University. Through the enforcement of vehicle regulations and the expansion and improvement of campus parking facilities, the university is working to alleviate parking problems in an efficient manner. Environmental concerns are closely monitored in the process to protect the natural resources of the university.
In all of these efforts, the university attempts to keep parking fees at a minimum, despite the fact that the cost of constructing parking spaces is estimated at approximately $3,000.00 per space. Radford University's parking rates are below the average of all State affiliated universities.
Students and employees of the university are responsible for the registration of their respective vehicles and for compliance with rules and regulations governing the operation of these vehicles on university property. In the interest of fairness and legality, these rules and regulations apply equally to university employees, students, visitors, and guests. The cooperation of vehicle operators in the administration and enforcement of traffic and parking regulations will enhance the convenience, safety, and general welfare of the university community.
1. REGISTRATION FEES
FOR EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS
Fall
Semester...........................................$72.00 Employee..$70.00
Student
Spring
Semester.......................................$36.00Employee..$35.00 Student
Summer
School........................................$15.00Employee..$15.00 Student
(Subject to change)
Temporary Registration Fee (See Article II,
Section 7, page 7.)
2. REFUND POLICY
Registered permits must be returned to the Parking Services Office to obtain a refund. The
annual registration fee is refundable in accordance with the following schedule.
| DATE REQUESTED | REFUNDABLE AMOUNT |
| Before October 1 | Full refund. |
| Between October 2 and February 28 | 50% of fee paid. |
| After March 1 | No Refund. The special summer registration fee is not refundable. |
3.
APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR PARKING TICKETS
Individuals receiving parking tickets may appeal their fine to the Appeals Board. The
following steps should be taken:
A. All appeals must be initiated within (10) calendar days of the citation B.Appellants will be notified by letter from Parking Services of the decision on their appeal. Those appeals that are denied must be paid at the Parking Services Office in Walker Hall within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the letter. After (10) calendar days a late fee charge will be applied as described in Section 4.8. C.Persons who wish to have their appeal decision reviewed by the Parking and Traffic Regulations Committee may do so within (10) calendar days after the date of the original ruling on their appeal. No review will be granted after (10) calendar days of this date. Those individuals desiring a review must pay a $10.00, non-refundable, administrative fee to Parking Services. D.Parking Services and/or the Parking and Traffic Regulations Committee reserves the right to call individuals to appear in person when reviewing an appeal. Individuals may not appear in person before Parking Services and/or the Parking and Traffic Regulations Committee unless they are called by one of those bodies to do so. ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE APPEALS BOARD ARE FINAL.
4.
DISPOSITION OF PARKING TICKETS
The individual in whose name the vehicle is registered with the university is responsible
for clearing parking tickets and the payment of assessed fines. Parking tickets are
cleared in accordance with the following procedures:
A. Parking tickets must be taken or mailed to the Parking Services Office for disposition upon receipt of the citation.
B. After 72 hours, a ticket is considered past due and it will block your account.
C. If payment is not received in the Parking Services Office within 10 calendar days of ticket issuance (this also applies to payments mailed), a $15.00 late fee will be assessed.
D. If after 30 calendar days, the ticket remains unpaid, an additional $15.00 late fee will be added to the account.
E. Until such time as the fine is paid the student cannot enroll for future courses or obtain a transcript of academic work completed at Radford University. All unpaid fines of employees will be referred to the Virginia Department of Taxation for collection, an external collection agency or to the Payroll Office to garnish wages.
ARTICLE I: GENERAL REGULATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
The definitions of terms in these regulations shall be those provided in The Virginia
State Statutes. The meaning of other terms shall be as follows:
A. ACADEMIC YEAR: From the beginning of one fall semester to the beginning of the next fall semester. |
B. BLOCKING DRIVE/DRIVEWAY: Blocking any street, alley, road, or any area in parking lots which is not designated for parking. |
C. CAMPUS: All property which is owned or leased by the State of Virginia and which is under the supervision of the Board of Visitors of Radford University. |
D. CROSSWALK: The portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation of the lateral lines of sidewalks at intersections or any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrians crossing by lines or other markings on the street surface. |
E. DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY POLICE: The person designated by the Vice President for Finance and Administration to be responsible for enforcing the provisions of these regulations. |
F. EMERGENCY VEHICLES: Vehicles used by the University Police Department. |
G. INTERSECTION: The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines of two or more streets which join one another at any angle whether or not one such street crosses the other. |
H. OPERATOR: The word "operator" as used in this regulation means any individual who operates a vehicle or is in physical control of that vehicle. |
I. OVERTIME PARKING: A parking meter is in violation when the Yellow Violation flag is displayed or when the Red Overtime flag is displayed. |
J. PARK: The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not. |
K. PARKING AREA: Any place set aside and marked for parking of vehicles, either permanently or temporarily. |
L. PARKING SERVICE OFFICE: The office responsible for the management and administration of parking facilities, resources, policies, and procedures, and enforcements. |
M. REGISTRANT: The individual in whose name a vehicle is registered with the Parking Services Office. |
N. SIDEWALK: Any area designated for, or marked by proper authorities for the exclusive use of pedestrians. |
O. STOP: Complete cessation of movement of the vehicle. |
P. STREET: Any way or place designated or marked by proper authorities for vehicle, bicycle, and moped traffic. |
Q. STUDENT: Any individual enrolled or participating in academic activities at the university other than university employees. |
R. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A PERMIT: Possession or use of a Radford University parking permit by any person other than the original purchaser or in any vehicle other than those legally registered to the permit. |
S. UNIVERSITY: Unless otherwise provided, Radford University. |
T. UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE: Any individual employed by Radford University. |
U. VEHICLE: Any device in, upon, or by which a person or property may be transported or drawn upon the campus, except devices moved by human power. The term "motorcycle", in these regulations applies to any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor-propelled vehicle. |
V. TRAFFIC AND PARKING OFFICER: Any person appointed by the Director of University Police or Parking Services Manager to enforce traffic and parking regulations and direct traffic on campus. |
W. SERVICE VEHICLE: Any clearly marked vehicle owned by the university providing maintenance or making deliveries to the various buildings on campus or any vehicles designated by Parking Services Office as such. |
X. CONSTRUCTION PARKING AREA: Any area designated by appropriate signs or barriers as reserved for construction contractors on the campus. |
| Y. VISITOR: Any person visiting a department or the campus. |
| Z. GUEST: Any person who is visiting a student or faculty/staff member on the campus . |
SECTION 2. PUBLICATION
Regulations governing parking on the Radford University campus are in effect twenty-four (24) hours a day, 365 days a year. The Parking Services Office is responsible for the publication of amendments to these regulations as approved by the Parking and Traffic Committee of Radford University. This information is published and revised periodically to keep students and others advised of changes. Regulations governing parking and traffic or changes thereto are announced on official bulletin boards, in The Tartan , and other campus publications.
SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISION
The driver of a vehicle, bicycle, or motorcycle shall obey the lawful instructions of Police Officers, official traffic signs or traffic control devices placed in accordance with the provision of these regulations.
SECTION 4. REMOVAL OF SIGNS
No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any official traffic or parking control sign or device or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon, or any part thereof.
SECTION 5. LIABILITY
The university does not assume responsibility for any vehicle or its contents, parked or operated on the campus.
SECTION 6. REPORT OF VEHICLE
ACCIDENT
Vehicle, bicycle and motorcycle accidents occurring on the university campus must be reported immediately to the University Police in addition to any other reporting required by law.
SECTION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF
REGULATIONS
The President, acting pursuant to the authority vested in her as Chief Administrative Officer of Radford University and by these regulations, shall exercise her discretion and authority in such a manner as to insure the proper conduct of the necessary business of the university and the effective utilization and control of the available parking areas and facilities on the campus of the university for the benefit and maximum convenience of students, visitors, and employees. The President has delegated to the Vice President Finance and Administration, the Director of University Police, and the Manager of Parking Services the responsibility for the implementation of these regulations.
SECTION 1. REGISTRATION OF
VEHICLES
Students and employees of the university who operate or park a vehicle on the university campus must register their vehicle at the Parking Services Office. Vehicles registered must be owned by the registrant, their parent/guardian or spouse. Proof of vehicle ownership may be required at the time of registration for Virginia residents and is required for non-Virginia residents. Registration of vehicles operated on campus by contractors, vendors, and participants in special programs, conferences, and other events is determined on a case by case basis by the Parking Services Office.
SECTION 2. TIME OF REGISTRATION
All student and employee vehicles must be registered annually at the beginning of the fall semester or within 48 hours after the first class of fall/spring semester and both summer sessions. Vehicles of students who register for classes after the beginning of the fall/spring semester and both summer sessions must be registered within 48 hours of that date. New employees must register their vehicle within 48 hours after beginning work.
SECTION 3. DISPLAY OF PERMIT
Permits for vehicles must be displayed clearly from the rear view mirror. Permits on
motorcycles must be affixed in a manner so as to be readily visible.
SECTION 4. REPLACEMENT OF PERMITS
If a permit is stolen, lost or removed, the registrant is responsible for replacing the
permit. Replacement permits may be obtained from the Parking Services Office. PLEASE LOCK
YOUR VEHICLE.
The charge for replacing your permit is as follows:
Before October
1...................................Student $70.00....Employee$72.00
Between October 1 and
February 28.....Student $35.00....Employee $36.00
After March
1...................................................................................$18.00
By filing a lost or
stolen report with the University Police and
Parking
Service.................................................................................$10.00
SECTION 5. MISUSE OF A PERMIT
Unauthorized use of a permit may result in university sanctions, monetary penalty, loss of parking privileges and/or legal action. A permit may only be used by the original purchaser and only in the vechicle(s) registered to the permit.
SECTION 6. EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
All student permits, regardless of the date issue, will expire annually on August 15th . All Faculty/Staff permits, regardless of the date of issue, will expire annually on September 30th.
SECTION 7. REGISTRATION RESTRICTIONS
A. A vehicle may be registered only by its owner, by the owner's child, parent, spouse, or guardian.
B. To register a vehicle, the individual must produce a current operator's permit and valid registration card or evidence of his/her right to use the vehicle.
C. An individual may not register more than two vehicles without the approval of the Parking Services Office. Only one vehicle, registered to the same person, may be parked on campus at a time.
D. The individual in whose name the vehicle is registered is responsible for all parking tickets issued to that vehicle.
E. See Article IX for information on bicycles and mopeds.
SECTION 8. TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS
A. A permit for a vehicle temporarily in use may be obtained by the individual the vehicle is registered to for a period of time not in excess of two weeks if the original permit purchased is inaccessible.
B. Permit holders are not entitled to obtain a temporary permit if the vehicle which is displaying the original permit is parked on campus.
C. If an individual has not registered a vehicle on campus, a fee of $2.50 per week will be charged.
D. Temporary employees who are not eligible for payroll deduction may receive a free temporary permit for two (2) weeks from the date of employment. If employment is longer than two (2) weeks, a temporary permit must be purchased for $2.50 per week, or a permit at the faculty/staff rate.
SECTION 9. VISITOR PARKING PERMITS
A. A guest of an employee, department or student MUST obtain a valid visitor parking permit in order to park in the appropriately designated university owned parking lots.
B. Visitor permits may be obtained from the Visitor's Center. The hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm M-F. After 4:00 p.m. and on weekends, a visitor permit may be obtained from University Police located in the Allen Building.
C. Individuals requesting special parking permits for groups should request these in writing at least THREE days prior to the event to the Visitor's Center Office. The name of the guest, license tag number, make and color of the guest vehicle, requesting department, department telephone number, and time frame of permit need to be included in the memo.
D. Employees and students are never considered visitors to the university at any time.
E. Employees and students are responsible for their guest and any violations they may obtain. Employees and students must make their guest aware of the university's parking rules and regulations.
F. Visitors may only park in the lots designated by the Parking Services Office, Visitors Center, or University Police when the permit is assigned. Visitors who park in lots not designated by either of these departments are subject to parking violations.
G. Guests staying longer than 2 nights will be assigned to Lot E. Frequent guests of students may be required to purchase a parking permit.
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISION
Parking of vehicles is prohibited in all campus areas except those areas designated for vehicle parking. Parking Services or the University Police Department should be notified immediately if a vehicle is disabled (signs on windshield are not acceptable) or prior to loading/unloading a vehicle. The use of flashers does not give permission to illegally park.
SECTION 2. DESIGNATION OF PARKING SPACES
A. Parking spaces for students and employees are designated by lots.
B. Parking spaces for visitors are designated by lot on a valid visitor permit.
C. Parking spaces for disabled persons are identified by appropriate signage.
D. Parking spaces for employees of construction projects are identified by appropriate signs , barriers, or on a valid visitor permit.
SECTION 3. DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS
A. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. registered vehicles of students who are Commuters will be restricted to the following parking areas:
1) Lot C (North of Norwood St.) 2) Lot D (Lawrence St.) 3) Lot E (University Drive) 4) Lot K (Beside Cooks Clean Center) 5) Lot M (Jefferson and Calhoun Streets) 6) Lot U (Armstrong Drive) 7) Lot Z (Lower Side of Dedmon Center) 8) Lot BB (Behind Allen Building) 9) Lot HH (Howe St.) 10) Canton, Norwood Street 11) Art Annex 12) Lot Y (East Main St.) 13) East Main Street Lot (EMSL) 14) Lot Q (Adjacent to Human Resources Building)
C. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. registered vehicles of students living on campus, Resident Students, will be restricted to the following parking areas:
1) Lot CC (University Drive) 2) Lot FF (Stockton Street) 3) Lot Z (Lower side of Dedmon Center) 4) Lot BBF (Baseball Field Parking Lot) 5) Lot E (University Drive, adjacent to Armstrong Building) Certain rows only, not the entire Lot! 6) Lot U (University Drive) D. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. registered vehicles of Faculty or Staff will be restricted to the following parking areas:
1. Lot A 2. Lot B 3. Lot C 4. Lot E 5. Lot F 6. Lot G 7. Lot K 8. Lot M 9. Lot N 10. Lot Q 11. Lot R 12. Lot S 13. Lot T 14. Lot U 15. Lot V 16. Lot W 17. Lot X 18. Lot Z 19. Lot AA 20. Lot BB 21. Lot DD 22. Lot EE 23. Lot FF 24. Lot GG 25. Lot II 26. Lot Y 27. Lot HH
28. Art Annex
29. Lot P 30. Lot D 31. Lot NN 32. Printing Services
33. East Main Street Lot (EMSL) 34. First Christian Church, Fairfax Street and Tyler Avenue. (No parking allowed between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 am and weekends.) 35. Lot JJ (Fairfax Street Office Apartments)
E. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday registered vehicles of faculty, staff or students will be permitted to park in the following areas:
1. Lot DD, 4 hour metered spaces only, (meters must be paid).
1. Lot X, in front of ATM machine (University Police Parking Only).
2. Lot B, Dining Services Vehicle Parking Only 3. Lot F,Network Services and Residential Life. 4. Lot I, Health Center - Physician Parking Only. 5. Lot DD, Loading and unloading spaces 6. Lot F, Loading and unloading spaces
7. Lot B, Loading and unloading spaces 8. Lot A, President’s and Provost’s Office spaces.
G. All Disabled spaces are enforced twenty-four (24) hours a day, 7 days a week. Disabled spaces are located in the following lots:
1. Lot A 2. Lot B 3. Lot C 4. Lot E 5. Lot F 6. Lot G 7. Lot H 8. Lot I 9. Lot N 10. Lot X 11. Lot AA 12. Lot EE I. The university provides designated parking areas for Motorcycles. Registered motorcycles of employees or students are permitted to park in the following areas:
1. Lot G
J. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. registered vehicles of University Apartments Residents are restricted to the following areas:
1. Lot L
2. Lot J
3. Lot O
4. Lot Z
5. Lot CCIf these lots are full University Apartment residents may bump to commuter status. (Please refer to Article III, section 3, clause A)
SECTION 4. PROHIBITED VEHICLE PARKING
| A. Stopping or parking so as to block the movement of a properly parked vehicle. |
| B. Parking as to obstruct the flow of traffic or endanger life and property. |
| C. Parking of a vehicle in an area reserved for a special event as designated by signs or traffic enforcement personnel. |
| D. Using a designated parking place for dormant storage. |
| E. Parking on sidewalk. |
| F. Parking within an intersection or crosswalk or in front of a driveway. |
| G. Parking on the grass or landscape areas unless directed by a Traffic and Parking Officer. |
| H. Parking on the approaches or other portions of a parking area which are not clearly marked for parking. |
| I. Blocking fire hydrants, trash receptacles (dumpsters), fire lanes and service entrances. |
| J. When a particular angle or manner of parking is indicated in a parking area or parking lot by signs or markings, no person shall park a vehicle except at the angle or in the manner so indicated, and no vehicle shall be parked in such a manner as to occupy more than one space indicated by lines, signs, or markings for one vehicle. |
| K. Parking in a space or along a curb for a period of time longer than allowed by signs or other markings. |
| L. Parking in a space designated for disabled parking without a proper permit. |
| M. Parking in a space reserved for visitors without being a visitor to the campus. |
| N. Parking of a vehicle in an area reserved for construction parking as designated by signs or barriers. |
| O. The use of flashers does not give permission to illegally park. |
| P. Parking in a area NOT marked or posted for parking. |
| Q. Parking in a construction area. |
SECTION 5. PARKING HOURS
IN ASSIGNED SPACES
Unless specified by signs indicating 24 hour enforcement, parking in assigned spaces is enforced between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. Spaces designated for disabled, loading zones and visitors are enforced twenty-four (24) hours a day. Lot N, RU Clinics spaces are restricted as posted .
SECTION 6. VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
Vehicles shall not be parked upon any street, parking space, parking lot, parking area,
alley, or driveway for the principal purpose of:
A. Displaying the vehicle for sale.
B. Washing, greasing, or repairing the vehicle except in the case of repairs necessitated by an emergency and except when permission is granted by the Director of University Police.
C. Storage which is not incident to the bona fide use and operation of the vehicle.
D. Storage of any detached trailer or semi-trailer when the towing unit has been disconnected, except when permission is granted by the Director of University Police.
SECTION 7.
UNIVERSITY & MAINTENANCE VEHICLES
The foregoing regulations shall not apply to university or other properly
designated service vehicles while
performing necessary services. Except for Reserved spaces other than for Service vehicles and Handicapped Parking Spaces.
The University Police shall take appropriate action to control unusual traffic and parking
conditions resulting from athletic and other special events conducted on campus. Sponsors
of these events shall notify the RU Police Department and/or Parking Services
five (5) working days in advance of
scheduling events so that special traffic control and parking plans may be implemented.
The University Police Department and/or Parking Services is authorized to and may require that certain areas or lots be temporarily reassigned in order to provide adequate space for events held on University property. The University Police Department and/or Parking Services shall notify persons using these areas by posting signs, by mailing memos, by e-mail or by phone of such an event. When adequate notification is given, persons using these areas should have their vehicles removed for the specified time. This in no way authorizes a person (s) to park their vehicle illegally or improperly. These events include, but are not limited to, athletic events, conferences, emergencies, and commencement. Persons who fail to move their vehicles from these areas will be subject to being towed at the owners expense.
SECTION 1. GENERAL
The Virginia General Statues governs the enforcement of moving traffic regulations on the Radford University campus except as otherwise provided for in these rules and regulations.
SECTION 2. ENFORCEMENT
Parking Services and/or the University Police have the responsibility to enforce all Parking and Traffic Regulations approved by the Parking and Traffic Committee of Radford University. Questions concerning these regulations should be directed to the Chairperson of this committee.
SECTION 3. SPEED LIMIT
The maximum speed on the university campus is 25 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.
SECTION 4. RESTRICTED OPERATIONS
Vehicular traffic is restricted to paved streets and gravel/ paved parking areas. Vehicles shall not be driven or ridden upon any sidewalk or walkway, or within any area identified by post, signs, or other markings indicated that vehicles are prohibited except when permission is granted from the Director of University Police.
SECTION 5. ONE WAY STREETS
Vehicles shall not be driven or ridden in a direction opposite to that indicated by appropriate signs or markings, including University parking lots.
SECTION 6.
UNIVERSITY & MAINTENANCE VEHICLES
The foregoing regulations shall not apply to university or other service vehicles while
performing necessary services.
SECTION 7. STOP SIGNS
Vehicles must stop at erected stop signs or marked stop lines painted upon intersecting streets except when otherwise directed by a Traffic Control Officer or signal.
SECTION 8. YIELD SIGNS
Vehicles must yield the right of way to other traffic at intersections marked by a yield
sign except when otherwise directed by at Traffic Control Officer or signal.
SECTION 1. ADVERTISING
Individuals, firms or corporations shall not use the campus of the university for the
purpose of advertising any article, commodity or service without the approval of the
Director of the Hurlburt Student Center.
SECTION 2. SELLING
Individuals, firms or corporations shall not use the campus of the university for the
purpose of selling or offering for sale any article, commodity or service without the
approval of the Director of the Hurlburt Student Center.
SECTION 3. SOLICITING
Solicitations on campus are not permitted.
SECTION 1. CLOSING OF TRAFFIC
AREAS
The Director of University Police and/or Parking Services has the authority to close any street, roadway, alley, driveway, parking lot, parking area, or any portion thereof, on the campus of the university for the purpose of construction or maintenance work or for the protection of pedestrians.
SECTION 1. APPLICABILITY
This schedule of penalties is applicable to all persons operating vehicles on university
property.
SECTION 2. DISTRICT COURTS
Vehicle operators will be charged in the Radford City General District Court for all
violations of the Virginia Code that are traffic violations, misdemeanors, or felonies.
Vehicle operators who commit violations of infraction offenses from Virginia Statutes will
be cited on a Virginia Uniform Summons form and will be referred to the City of Radford
General District Court.
SECTION 3. CIVIL PENALTIES
The traffic and parking violations listed below are considered civil offenses and
applicable fines are assessed and collected through established university debt collection
procedures. Fines may be paid at the Parking Services Office located in Walker Hall.
| 1) Non-Registered Vehicles | $25.00 |
| 2) Restricted Lot | $25.00 |
| 3) Parking in Reserved Space | $25.00 |
| 4) Failure to Properly Display Permit | $25.00 |
| 5) Overtime Parking-Meter | $25.00 |
| 6) Improper Parking: Blocking Drive, Double Parking, Yellow Line | $25.00 |
| 7) Parking on Sidewalk or Grass | $25.00 |
| 8) Disabled Zone or Ramp | $100.00 |
| 9) Unauthorized Use of Permit | $100.00 |
| 10) Blocking Ramp | $25.00 |
| 11) Blocking Fire Hydrant | $25.00 |
| 12) Parking in Visitors Only Space | $25.00 |
| 13) Blocking a Vehicle | $25.00 |
| 14) Blocking Loading Dock | $25.00 |
B. Individuals committing five (5) or more traffic or parking violations, or any combination thereof, within an academic year that have authorization to operate a vehicle on campus may have their parking privileges revoked. Any account with $125 or more in unpaid violations, may have their vehicle impounded or immobilized until all fines and fees are paid in full to include a $25 immobilization fee. Parking privileges may be revoked for frequent violators of parking regulations. Any vehicle that is immobilized for five (5) days without the fines being paid in full is subject to being towed at the owners expense.
C. Revenues received pursuant to Article VII are placed in an Auxiliary account to be used for the following:
(1) To defray the cost of administering and enforcing ordinances adopted
(2) To provide transportation systems and facilities including payments to any public or private transportation system serving university students and employees.
(3) To develop, maintain, and supervise parking areas and facilities.
(4) To finance construction of parking facilities.
(5) For other purposes related to parking, traffic, and transportation on the campus.
SECTION 4. TOWING OR IMMOBILIZING
The University Police Department and/or Parking Services is authorized to remove from the campus, to a storage area, any vehicle parked in violation of these Traffic and Parking Regulations at the owner's expense. As a matter of enforcement policy, University Police Officers will not tow a vehicle except in the following circumstances, without specific approval from the Director of the University Police or their designee.
(1) The operator's authorization to operate a vehicle on campus has been revoked and the operator has been duly notified of this revocation by personal service, campus mail, or first class mail.
(2) The vehicle is blocking a curb cut designed for wheelchairs.
(3) The vehicle is parked in a fire lane or other area marked with appropriate signs.
(4) The vehicle does not have a permit.
(5) The vehicle is blocking traffic or another car and the operator of the other car wishes to leave.
(6) The vehicle is parked in a non-parking area and/or blocking a trash dumpster.
(7) The vehicle is found in an unauthorized parking lot.
(8) The vehicle is in continuous violation of traffic and parking rules and regulations.
(9) The vehicle is creating a traffic hazard.
(10) The vehicle is parked in a disabled space without a special parking permit.
(11) Any account with $125 or more in unpaid parking violations.
(12) Any vehicle which is immobilized for longer than five (5) business days, without paying in full all fines and fees owed, may be towed from University property at the owner's expense.
The vehicle is considered towed once the tow service has been called and the owner or operator must pay the towing fee to the tow service and all unpaid parking violations before the vehicle can be released. Towing and storage fees constitute a lien against the vehicle enforceable in the manner prescribed by law for enforcement of mechanics and material men's liens.
SECTION 5. NOTIFICATION
The Parking Service Office makes a reasonable effort to notify the vehicle registrant each month of any parking violations. This communication includes the date of the violations, the violations number and fine due. However, the violation itself serves as the first notification and it is due upon receipt. Inability of the Parking Services Office to notify registerant does not invalidate the fine or late fees assigned.
SECTION 1. REGISTRATION
Bicycle and moped registration is provided by the University Police Department.
SECTION 2. SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Bicycles or mopeds may not be chained or otherwise secured to handrails or traffic signs, or placed in any manner which may create a safety hazard, by obstructing passageways, stairs, entrances, or exits.
SECTION 3. GENERAL REGULATIONS
Operators of bicycles and mopeds must abide by the rules of Article V when riding on campus streets. Mopeds are considered motor vehicles and therefore, cannot be operated on campus sidewalks.
SECTION 4. ENFORCEMENT
Bicycles and mopeds parked or operated in violation of Article IX, Section 2, are subject to at $5.00 fine and impounding. Fines are collected in accordance with Article VIII, Section 3. The University Police Department has the authority to use whatever means necessary to impound illegally parked bicycles and mopeds; locks and chains are removed at the owner's expense. proof of ownership is required to claim impounded bicycles or mopeds. Unclaimed bicycles and mopeds are disposed of in accordance with Virginia State Statutes.
SECTION 1. PEDESTRIANS RIGHT OF
WAY
Pedestrians shall be given the right of way by any operator of a motor vehicle,
moped, or bicycle.
SECTION 2. PEDESTRIAN
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pedestrians shall use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever they are provided;
pedestrians shall walk on the left side of the street, alleyway or driveway facing
oncoming traffic. Pedestrians shall not walk or run more than one abreast when sidewalks
are not provided.
SECTION 3. SPECIAL EVENTS
This article shall apply to all athletic teams, physical education classes, ROTC
activities, and other like groups unless proper notification is made to the University
Police Department pursuant to Article IV: SPECIAL EVENTS.
Questions regarding these rules and regulations should be directed to the Parking Services Office (831-6361 or 831-6330)(V/TDD 831-5128) or write to PO Box 6992; Radford University; Radford, VA 24142.
