Duke University Policies - Two-Wheeled Vehicles

2. Two Wheeled Vehicles

2.1 Motorcycles - Motorcycles that are required to display state license plates must have valid parking permits to park on campus.  Duke employees, students, and employees of other entities with offices on the campus, or other leased or owned properties, are eligible to request a parking permit.

2.1.1 Permits are purchased from PTS.  Anyone who has a valid permit for an automobile may purchase a motorcycle permit for their personal use at a reduced rate.  Motorcycle permits may not be used as part of a carpool. The permit must be affixed to the front fork or rear fender of the motorcycle. Motorcycles must be parked in designated motorcycle spaces.

2.2 Bicycle/Moped/Scooter
a. Bicycles/Mopeds/Scooters are considered vehicles, and every rider of a bicycle/moped/scooter on the Duke campus will be subject to the provisions of this Document with the modifications issued in this section.
b. Bicycles/Mopeds/Scooters must be parked and/or chained only to bicycles racks or designated areas. 

2.2.1 Registration - All bicycles/mopeds/scooters that are operated, parked, or stored on the campus by any employee or student should be registered with PTS.

2.2.2 Bicycle/Moped/Scooter Permits
a. Bicycle/moped/scooter permits are not transferable (either between persons or assigned bicycles/mopeds/scooters).
b. If a bicycle/moped/scooter permit becomes damaged, or if the owner acquired a new bicycle/moped/scooter, then the owner should obtain a replacement permit from PTS.
c. Bicycle/Moped/Scooter permits do not expire.

2.2.3 Bicycle Impounding - Any bicycle may be impounded if such bicycle appears to have been abandoned or creates a safety hazard.

2.2.4 Operation of a Bicycle – Bicyclists must adhere to traffic control devices and rules of the road applicable to motor vehicles under North Carolina state laws as prescribed in the General Statutes of North Carolina Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles.

2.3 Skating/Rollerblading

2.3.1 Skating is prohibited in all buildings on Duke property and in all buildings leased or used by Duke.

2.3.2 Skating that is solely for transportation purposes (e.g., between classes and residence halls and dining halls) is permissible under the following conditions:
a. Skaters must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles.
b. Skaters may not damage any property.
c. Skaters must travel at a safe speed, may not do any jumping, may not ride over steps or curbs, and must remain on smooth paved surfaces.

2.3.3 This policy will be enforced by the Duke University Police Department.