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DUKE
UNIVERSITY
1.1 The Director of Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for the registration and parking of vehicles on property owned or leased in whole or in part by Duke University. 1.2 The Director of Parking and Transportation Services will exercise discretion and authority in a manner as to ensure assure 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 visitors, students and employees. For the purpose of this document “campus” will include all Medical Center Areas except where specified. 1.3 The Director of Parking and Transportation Services is authorized to issue exceptions to regulations, to issue temporary regulations, and suspend enforcement of parking regulations to allow for the benefit and maximum convenience of visitors, students, and employees. The Director of Parking and Transportation Services retains the right to authorize or deny the use of or closing of campus streets and parking lots, and may suspend enforcement of parking regulations to allow for special events on campus. Exceptions to regulations, temporary regulations and enforcement suspensions are valid only for when and how specified, and will not be considered precedent for future situations. 1.4 Liability: Duke University assumes no liability or responsibility for damage to or theft of any vehicle parked or in operation on the properties leased to or under the control of the Board of Trustees of Duke University. 1.4.1 The provisions of this Document will apply to all Duke University employees, Medical Center Employees, students, vendors, contractors and visitors, as well as the operators of all vehicles, whether public or private, and they will be enforced 24 hours a day, except where noted. It is unlawful for any operator to violate any of the provisions of this Document. 1.4.2 The operator of any vehicle will obey the lawful instruction of any law enforcement officer, parking control officer, traffic officer, and any official traffic signs or control devices appropriately placed and in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, such section will be effective without signs being provided. 1.4.3 Nothing in this Document will be deemed to prohibit authorized vehicles of the University, or its agents, or of any public utility company from making any such stops as the establishment and maintenance of streets, grounds, water supply, and utility lines require. It is unlawful to drive or park a motor vehicle on sidewalk, grass, or shrubbery unless such areas are designated for parking. 1.4.4 Monies: Any monies collected pursuant to this Document will be used for staffing of Parking and Transportation Services, enforcement, planning for services, parking operations, consultants, construction and maintenance of parking facilities, and such other purposes as deemed necessary to carry out the transportation program at Duke University. PTS reserves the right to reclassify existing parking lots and structures and determine the rates for parking annually. 1.4.5 Rules of Evidence: When a vehicle is found to be in violation of this Document it will be considered prima facie evidence that the vehicle was parked: a. By the person holding a University parking permit for that vehicle, b. By the person registered with the University for a parking permit displayed on that vehicle, or c. By the person on file as the vehicle's owner with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, or corresponding agencies of another state or nation. d. Changes and Modification to these Policies - These terms and conditions are subject to annual review and modification. 2.1 Motorcycles - Motorcycles must have valid parking permits to park on campus. Duke University employees, students, and employees of other entities with offices on the University campus, or other leased or owned properties, are eligible to request a parking permit. 2.1.1 Permits are purchased from Parking and Transportation Services. Anyone who has a valid permit for an automobile may obtain 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 will be deemed 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 Parking and Transportation Services. 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 Parking and Transportation Services. 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 - Every person operating a bicycle will do so in adherence 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 University property and in all buildings leased or used by Duke University. 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 Police Department. 3.1 General Terms and Conditions a. Permits are issued for an annual or biannual period to departments, employees, and students. Individuals in specified groups are eligible to purchase monthly, weekly, or periodic use permits. b. Outstanding parking fines or fees will be transferred for collection upon identification and subsequent linking of vehicle to customer account. c. Permit purchases can be made within the application timeframe online at the Parking and Transportation Services Web site, or by submitting a completed printed application. Duplicate requests may result in multiple charges, assignment delays, or omission. 3.1.1 Authority to Issue a. Parking and Transportation Services is the sole department authorized to issue any type of parking permit used for parking on the Duke University Campus. b. Any permit issued by any other individual, department or agency will not be recognized as a valid parking permit and will cause the vehicle to be cited and/or towed. 3.1.2 Property - Parking permits and gate cards remain the property of Parking and Transportation Services. Parking permits, replacement permits, temporary permits, gate cards or electronic remote gate openers may not be given, sold, or traded to another person or placed on a vehicle other than the one(s) for which the permit is registered. 3.1.3 Vehicle Registration a. Individuals and departments must provide current vehicle registration information before a permit will be issued. b. Vehicle registration information includes: owner, driver (unless other than owner), make, model, year, license plate number and state of issue, permanent address of owner and local address of owner or user. c. Individuals and departments owning permits are responsible for maintaining current vehicle information with Parking and Transportation Services. d. Individuals must register all vehicles that may park on campus and display their assigned permits. e. Carpool participants must register all vehicles that may use the carpool permit. f. Vanpool participants must register their vehicles in the event they need to drive to campus. g. Motorcycle registration information must be provided with permit application. h. Students who bring a vehicle to campus must register that vehicle before any permit, including temporary, will be issued. In the event the vehicle is not associated with an employee or student outstanding parking fees and parking fines will be billed to the registered vehicle owner. 3.1.4 Payment of Parking Permit Fees and Parking Fines - Permit fees and parking fines must be paid by one of the following methods: a . Employees may use payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis for parking permits based upon the employee’s benefits eligibility. b. Employees may pay by cash (in person), check, credit or debit card. Student's permit fees will be billed to their Bursar accounts. c. Departments may pay by Interdepartmental Request. d. Unpaid parking fines or fees due from employees of Duke will be collected through payroll deduction. e. Unpaid parking fines or fees owed by students will be billed to their Bursar accounts. Access to grades and registration may be prevented until fines and fees are paid. f. Any fines or fees that cannot be collected through the above mentioned means may be collected through an outside collection agency. g. Vehicles with outstanding fines and fees are subject to immobilization (booting) and/or impoundment. 3.1.5 Returns and Refunds - An individual who has been issued a parking permit must return it to Parking and Transportation Services if they leave the University prior to the expiration date of the permit. Refunds may be issued if the permit is returned before the refund deadline. Certain refund conditions may be applied to permits issued to students, temporary and nine-month employees. The refund value for annual permits is the current face value of the permit if turned in prior to the refund deadline. 3.1.6 Parking Permit Categories a. Special - Spaces or permit types available to certain individuals, or where special approvals are required. b. Premium - Parking spaces located in a garage, gated lot, or non-gated lot that provide close, convenient parking to a building or facility where the demand is great. c. Garage - Covered parking areas specifically designed to shelter motor vehicles. d. Gated - Parking areas where entrance is restricted by a gate and only permit holders have access. e. Proximate - Parking spaces located in a gated lot or non-gated lot that are moderately convenient to nearby buildings or facilities. f. Remote - Parking spaces located near the perimeter of campus where shuttle service is usually necessary to get to one's destination. g. Resident - Parking spaces designated for resident student use or others who live in campus residence halls. 3.1.7 Temporary Replacement Permits a. Permit holders may receive a complementary replacement permit valid for a maximum of two weeks in instances when they must drive a substitute vehicle to campus. b. Permit holders are not entitled to obtain a temporary permit for a second vehicle parked on campus. c. Parking and Transportation reserves the right to limit the number of replacement permits issued to an individual to four permits per calendar year. 3.1.8 Proper Display of Permit a. Parking permits must be displayed facing outward on the rearview mirror of the vehicle. The entire permit must be clearly visible and cannot be obscured in any way. b. Adhesive permits for convertible automobiles may be issued and must be affixed on the back of the rearview mirror of the vehicle. Only one convertible permit will be issued to an individual. c. Placards must be displayed on the front dash of the vehicle, face up. 3.1.9 Permit Replacement a. If a permit holder can return an identifiable portion (including the permit number ) of a permit registered to him or her, he or she may receive a replacement free of charge. b. The replacement charge for all other permits will be one-half the current face value of the permit. c. If the reported lost or stolen permit is found in use on campus, the original holder may be subject to fines and loss of parking privileges if it is found the information they provided was falsified. d. The DukeCard Office will replace lost, stolen or damaged DukeCards if applicable. e. If a permit is found, it must be returned to Parking and Transportation Services and the replacement fee will be refunded to the registered permit holder. f. Displaying and/or possession of a lost/stolen permit or gate card will result in parking fines, towing or immobilization of the vehicle and the loss of parking privileges for up to one year. 3.1.10 Trading or Selling of Permits a. Parking permits remain the property of Parking and Transportation Services and as such, parking permits and/or replacement permits may not be given, sold, or traded to another person. b. Violation will result in a fine and/or loss of parking privileges for up to one year. 3.1.11 Counterfeiting or Altering of Permits - Counterfeiting or altering permits will result in parking fines, towing or immobilization of the vehicle and/or loss of parking privileges for up to one year. 3.1.12 Presenting False Information - Presenting, attempting to present, or conspiring to present information that an individual would have reason to believe is false, to any employee or agent of Parking and Transportation Services for the purpose of obtaining a permanent or temporary parking permit, retaining a parking permit, processing a petition/appeal for the purpose of deceiving any employee or agent may result in a fine and/or loss of parking privileges for up to one year. 3.1.13 The following parking permits are valid for parking on the Duke campus and other locations where a Duke permit is required.
3.2.1 Annual permits expire on August 15. 3.2.2 Employees may request a parking permit at any time during the year. New employees must provide Parking and Transportation Services with documents certifying their employment with the University. These individuals may request parking permits for unreserved parking spaces or lots closest to their primary work location. 3.2.3 Employee permits will be assigned based on availability. If the employee's first choice is not available, Parking and Transportation Services will assign another permit as close as possible to the first choice. Permits will be issued as space becomes available. Employees must renew assigned permits and requests for permits periodically, as determined by Parking and Transportation Services. 3.2.4 Employees, who have their permit fee paid through payroll deduction, must return their permit upon termination of employment. Individuals are responsible for the monthly payment until the parking permit is returned. 3.2.5 Employees on an unpaid leave of absence or faculty who take off-campus scholarly assignments may elect to retain their permit if it is paid in full through its expiration date. Employees who are having their permit fees deducted through a monthly payroll may return the permit prior to the leave, or be responsible for monthly permit fees. The employee may be reassigned when they return to the University's employment and reinstate their payroll deduction for parking fees based on availability. 3.2.7 Retired Faculty a. Retired faculty may request an "Emeritus" permit if they wish to visit the University. Verification of emeritus status is required at initial application. b. A retired employee who returns to work in either part-time or full-time capacity must notify Parking and Transportation Services and return his or her permit. The individual must purchase a regular-priced employee permit to park on campus while working. c. Individuals who falsify employment or compensation information are subject to suspended parking privileges. d. Unauthorized individuals may not use permits issued to retirees to park on campus. 3.2.8 Payroll Deduction for Permanent Part-time and Full-time Employees - Employees receiving paychecks monthly or biweekly for twelve months a year are eligible to have their monthly parking permit fee deducted from their paychecks. If an individual leaves University or Medical Center employment, he or she is responsible for returning the permit to Parking and Transportation Services. 3.2.9 Temporary Employees a. Individuals employed in temporary positions through Duke Temporary Service (DTS) or other temporary agencies may request a parking permit. b. Verification of employment, including duration of employment, may be required. c. Payment must be for the full amount due on the parking permit. Partial payments are not acceptable. Payroll deduction is not permitted. d. Individuals with short-term assignments can purchase permits on a monthly basis. The rate will be the same as the rate for a regular employee in that lot. Only certain lots will be open to temporary employees and availability will be determined by Parking and Transportation Services at the time of purchase. e. Assignment of a remote lot parking permit and parking locations will be decided by Parking and Transportation Services based upon availability. f. Temporary employees are not eligible to be placed on a permit wait list. 3.2.10 Individuals on Campus Employed by other Agencies or Government or Military Agencies. - These individuals are eligible for parking under the guidelines for employees. 3.2.11 Adjunct Faculty : a. Adjunct faculty members are expected to purchase a permit if they require parking on campus. b. Employee permit policies will apply to adjunct faculty. 3.2.12 Faculty in Residence - employees who live on campus in residence halls are eligible for a reserved parking space and payroll deduction for permit charges. 3.2.13 Resident Coordinators - Full-time Housing employees who live on campus in residence halls are eligible for a reserved parking space and payroll deduction for permit charges 3.3.1 Eligibility and Application Procedures a. Duke graduate, undergraduate, and transfer students may request parking permits. Eligibility will be based on classification and resident or commuter status. b. Students who change their status (i.e., from Central to West, or East to Central) as a result changing their residence, are responsible for contacting Parking and Transportation Services about changing their parking permit to the one appropriate for their residency status. c. Students who were issued permits based on a particular status and change that status without notifying Parking and Transportation Services, may lose their privileges if their new residency does not qualify them for the permit that they currently hold. d. Permits are issued based on availability with consideration given to location of residence. e. Visiting students assigned to the Medical Center are required to purchase parking permits. 3.3.2 Student Permit Payments and Refunds a. All Student permits will be billed to the student’s bursar account . Student permits issued at the beginning of fall semester will be sold at the full annual rate. Permits are prorated monthly. Students must pay the total cost of a permit (full rate or prorated amount) before the permit will be issued. Students will not be issued permits on a monthly basis. b. Permit refunds will not be granted after January 17. c. A parking permit may not be used by, or transferred to, another individual who is not a registered user of the permit. Violators will lose parking privileges on campus. 3.4 Students Abroad - Students returning from study abroad programs for the spring semester will have access to all residential or commuting permits available at that time. 3.5 Graduate Student Lottery 3.5.1 Parking and Transportation Services will allocate participating departments a specific number of permits to assign to that department's graduate or professional students. The department will conduct a permit lottery for eligible students. 3.5.2 A completed list of lottery winners, including the student name and assigned lot must be returned to Parking and Transportation Services, at which time these permits will be made available for purchase on-line. 3.5.3 Lottery winners who do not purchase their assigned parking permit within the set timeframe will permanently lose their assignments. 3.6 Permits for Departments 3.6.1 Departments considering purchase of parking permits for individuals with departmental funds should contact their budget officer to review appropriateness. 3.6.2 Academic and Administrative Departments may purchase shared use departmental permits for employees to use while conducting University related business. 3.6.3 Departments may purchase permits for employees to use while providing service throughout campus. (See Table 1 for applicable permits.) 3.7 Visitor Parking and Permits Please note: the valet parking available at Duke North, Duke South, and the Emergency Department is managed by DUHS Administration, Not Parking and Transportation Services. 3.7.1 All visitors in zoned lots must display a Daily Visitor parking permit issued by Parking and Transportation Services or provided by departmental authorized representatives. 3.7.2 Campus departments, employees, or students who sponsor events on campus, or invite visitors, are responsible for pre-arranging parking for their guests. Parking and Transportation Services has the right to refuse parking if the event or the number of guests severely impacts parking availability for permit holders. 3.7.3 Visitors must pay in advance of parking in metered spaces and/or pay station areas. A current non-expired receipt must be displayed on the dashboard at all times when parked in pay station lots. 3.7.4 Employees and students are prohibited from using designated visitor spaces and areas designated for patients and visitors. 3.8 Pay Stations, Meters, and Parking Garage IV 3.8.1 Pay stations are located at the Science Drive lot, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Nasher Art Museum, and the Bryan Center. 3.8.2 Meters are located throughout campus. 3.8.3 Rates at pay stations and meters are $2 per hour. 3.8.4 Any individual who parks in a pay station lot or at a meter must pay the appropriate fee for the time his or her vehicle is parked, including permit holders. 3.8.5 The maximum time allowed and hours of operation vary by location and are displayed on each meter and pay station. 3.9 Vendor and Contractor Permits 3.9.1 Vendors delivering supplies and materials on campus are required to purchase a parking permit. Vehicles must park in marked spaces and may not park on curbs, sidewalk, landscape areas, fire lanes, handicap spaces, or block traffic. 3.9.2 Vendors that provide goods or repairs, and are on campus for more than two days in a five-day period, must purchase a permit to park on campus and to use loading zones. These permits may be purchased in advance by either vendors or associated departments. 3.9.3 Contractors performing repairs or surveys of utility (water, gas, sewer, phone, electricity) infrastructures are not required to purchase a parking permit if they have a visible logo displaying their company name and service on the vehicle. 3.9.4 Vehicles required to be on campus for more than one day in a consecutive five-day period must purchase a permit. Use of parking for periods longer than one week must be reviewed and approved by Parking and Transportation Services. Failure on the part of the contractor to make appropriate parking arrangements will be considered in violation. 3.10 Medical Center Vendor and Contractor Permits 3.10.1 Vendors delivering supplies and materials to Medical Center facilities are to use the appropriate loading dock/areas. Vehicles showing no loading/unloading activity for a 30 minute period are subject to ticketing and towing. All other vendors are to use Medical Center paid parking facilities. 3.10.2 Contractors performing repairs may purchase a Contract Worker (CW) permit. Vehicles used in direct support of the work project may use the CW lots located behind Duke South and the Nanaline Duke Building. Vehicles used to transport workers to and from the campus are required to use PG1. Workers may exit free of charge by displaying the “CW” permit. Permits are not required for vehicles parked on construction sites not yet released to Duke. 3.11 Handicapped Parking Permits 3.11.1 Any employee or student who, because of a short-term or permanent disability, requires a vehicle on campus, must apply for a parking permit to park in an accessible space. The individual is responsible for providing EOHW (employees) or Student Health (students) all information required to process and review their request for an exception due to disability. 3.11.2 Possibilities for accessible travel for the individual will be considered, and a decision will be made for the best alternative. 3.12 Trustee Permits 3.12.1 Members of the Board of Trustees of Duke University and Duke University Medical Center will be issued "Trustee" permits and programmed gate access cards at the direction of the University Secretary for the duration of their six year term. 3.12.2 "Trustee" permits will be valid in any non-reserved space on campus. 3.13 Student Government Eligibility - GPSC, DUU, and DSG are eligible to receive one Universal Access permit per organization to conduct the business of their offices. 3.14 Permits for Camps, Conferences, and Events 3.14.1 Parking for camps, conferences, and other large events must be coordinated through Parking and Transportation Services. 3.14.2 Charges may be applied for the use of parking lots and for the appropriate permits. 3.14.3 The camp, conference, or event may be required to pay or provide traffic and parking control. 3.14.4 Departments or individuals may not issue parking permits or give consent to park on campus without approval from Parking and Transportation Services. 3.14.5 Failure to coordinate parking and traffic needs and obtain authority from Parking and Transportation Services may result in fines and restrictions to parking facilities. 3.14.6 Requests for valet parking service may be made through Parking and Transportation Services. 3.15 Parking Losses as a Result of Construction 3.15.1 Parking and Transportation Services will assign permit holders replacement parking during the period of construction in the most proximate lot/zone where space is available. 3.15.2 Permit rates during the construction period will be adjusted to reflect the new lot or zone if applicable. 3.15.3 When space is limited every effort will be made so current permit holders will not be displaced in order to accommodate those whose parking is impacted or lost due to construction. 3.16 Assignment Processes for Newly Constructed Lots 3.16.1 Parking and Transportation Services may initially offer permits in new lots or zones first to those displaced by construction. 3.16.2 Remaining assignments may be made to employees and students working or residing in the immediate vicinity. Waitlists may be used to ensure all spaces are assigned. 4.1 Permit Requirement - Vehicles must be parked in marked spaces. Vehicles must properly display a current permit for the appropriate area in which the vehicle is parked from 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday -Friday, excluding University holidays.
4.2 Parking Enforcement - Parking and Transportation Services enforces parking regulations on the University campus. Duke Police may provide limited parking enforcement to assist Parking and Transportation Services. 4.2.1 Summer Parking Enforcement - During the summer, permit restrictions are adjusted in many locations due to availability and need. Summer Permit Enforcement is in effect the first Monday following graduation through August 16 of each year. a. Gated Zones/Lots: b. Un-gated Zones/Lots: c. All other lots and garages are enforced for required permits year round 4.3 Reserved Parking Spaces - Parking is enforced 24 hours, seven days a week, including University Holidays. At all times the appropriate permit for the reserved space/area/lot must be displayed on the vehicle. Vehicles parked in reserved spaces without the proper permit will be towed at the owner's expense. 4.4 Lots/Areas Reserved for Events - All vehicles must be removed from lots/areas when designated as reserved for events before the posted time. 4.5 Service Spaces - Parking regulations are enforced weekdays between the hours of 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise posted. 4.6 Loading Areas – Loading zones and docks are enforced based on posted signs in the area. 4.7 Visitor Parking - Visitor Parking permits are required on all vehicles parked on campus by individuals not affiliated with the university. Faculty, staff, and students of any type, associated with Duke University or Medical Center, are not considered visitors. Individuals who use the resources of Duke University on a regular basis (more than twice weekly) are not considered visitors. Parking and Transportation Services will sell Daily Visitor permits to departments for distribution to their guests. Official university visitors may use any of the designated Visitor pay lots or meters, or they may purchase a parking permit at the Parking and Transportation Services for use in designated areas. No vehicles may be left unattended in patient drop off areas. 4.7.1 Motor homes and over sized vehicles should park adjacent to PG II on a first come first served basis. One day passes may be purchased from the parking attendant in PGI I. 4.7.2 Multiple visitors will not be allowed into gated lots without prior approval from Parking and Transportation Services. Visitors in groups of more than 15 will be handled by the Special Events section of Parking and Transportation Services. Departments with frequent visitors may require a Reserved Visitor space. Requests for such spaces should be made to Parking and Transportation Services. 4.7.3 Department sponsored daily Campus visitor permits for pay lots or meters are $5/day. 4.7.4 Department Permits for Campus "Reserved" or shared visitor spaces are $3/day 4.7.5 Departments and agencies will not be allowed to design and produce parking permits. The display of unauthorized permits will result in a fine. 4.8 Inoperable or Raised Gates - If a gate is raised during the time when enforcement is normally in effect, permit(s) required for that area will continue to be enforced. 4.9 Designated Visitor Parking Spaces - Employees and students are not allowed to park in designated visitor spaces. 4.10 Hourly Pay lots - Hourly pay lots controlled by pay stations will be enforced from 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, exclusive of University holidays, unless otherwise posted. 4.11 Metered spaces will be enforced from 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, exclusive of University Holidays, unless otherwise posted. In the event that the lot is being used for a special event, a sign will be posted informing drivers of the time that cars must be removed. 4.11.1 Everyone who uses a pay lot or metered space during the regulated hours must pay to park or display a valid pay lot visitor permit. 4.11.2 Individuals with handicapped placards must pay to park in garages, pay lots and at metered spaces if the space is designed for accessibility. 4.11.3 Inoperable meters or pay stations must be reported to Parking and Transportation Services immediately at 684-PARK. Knowingly parking at an inoperable meter or pay station is a violation. 4.11.4 Vehicles may not park overnight in PGIV (Science Drive at Bryan Center). 4.12 All Zones Areas - Any valid current permit, except Blue Zone, may park in the concourse of Wallace Wade Stadium except during athletic events, when there is no parking in the concourse. Any valid Duke permit may be used at Asbury Church on East Campus except when the lot is being used for church activities. 4.13 Blue Zone Parking Exceptions - Vehicles permitted to park in the Blue Zone must be removed by midnight of the evening prior to home football events. 4.14 Eligibility and Exceptions - Parking and Transportation Services may designate lots to serve specific groups as necessary to fully utilize parking resources. 4.15 Encroachment - No vehicle shall be parked in a manner that causes it to occupy any portion of two or more parking spaces simultaneously. 4.16 No Parking Area and Improper uses of Parking Spaces a. No parking will be permitted on sidewalks, walkways, landscapes, and travel lanes or over pedestrian crosswalks. b. Blocking dumpsters and unauthorized parking at loading docks and service spaces is not permitted. c. Parking in a fire lane, fire access area, or obstructing fire and rescue access is not permitted. d. Parking spaces on campus may not be used to post the sale of a vehicle, wash vehicles or store vehicles unless authorized by Parking and Transportation Services. e. Vehicles may only use one parking space at a time. No trailers may be attached to a vehicle while it is parked on campus. f. Storage units, trailers, jet skis or boats may not be placed in parking spaces without the prior consent of Parking and Transportation Services. g. No space may be blocked, reserved, or closed to access without the consent of Parking and Transportation Services. h. No spaces may be signed or designated for a particular use or user without the consent of Parking and Transportation Services. i. Access to a gated parking lot or facility may be made only by use of a swipe or proximity card or permit activated by PTS for use by the designated individual or vehicle for access to the specific lot or facility. Any vehicle entering a gated parking lot or facility by any other means is subject to ticket and tow. 4.17 Prohibited Use of Parking and Transportation Services Facilities Without Prior Authorization from Parking and Transportation Services 4.17.1 Using campus parking facilities for any purpose other than that for which they are intended, for mass distribution or posting of information in the form of flyers, or anything else put on vehicles parked on campus. 4.17.2 Advertising any article, commodity, service or event. 4.17.3 Selling or offering for sale any article, commodity, or service except by those persons, firms or corporations who are official selling agencies of the University. 4.17.4 Use of campus parking areas for any purpose other than normal academic or administrative activities. a. There will be a rental fee charge based on size of lot, length of use, and location. b. There will be a fee assessed for any labor and/or materials provided by Parking and Transportation Services. c. There will be a fee assessed for any work required to return a lot to its condition prior to rental. 4.18 Abandoned Vehicles - Any vehicle that has been parked illegally for more than seven calendar days or which is legally parked but determined to be "derelict" under North Carolina General Statue 20-137.7 will be removed. 4.19 Blocking Vehicles/Disabled Vehicles 4.19.1 Inoperable/disabled vehicles must be reported to Parking and Transportation Services and removed within 48 hours of the notification. 4.19.2 Inoperable/disabled vehicles left standing in driveways, driving lanes, tow lanes, blocking vehicles, or other no parking areas are subject to being towed and fined. 4.19.3 It is advised that the inoperable/disabled vehicle owner/driver move the car to the nearest unreserved, designated parking space and obtain the proper permit from Parking and Transportation Services immediately thereafter. 4.20 Towing Regulations 4.20.1 The Director of Parking and Transportation Services is hereby authorized to have vehicles towed from the campus of the University to a designated place of storage for any vehicle in violation of the following: a. Unauthorized parking in a space designated as 24 HOUR TOWING. b. Unauthorized parking in a handicapped space. c. Parking in a no parking area, landscape, or sidewalk. d. Repeat offenders parked illegally. Repeat offenders will be defined as those who have received 10 or more citations (paid or unpaid) during a six month period. e. Abandoned vehicles f. Unauthorized parking in a reserved space and/or lot g. A vehicle that has had an immobilization device placed on it and remains unclaimed by 9:00 PM Monday through Friday. h. In addition to any fine assessed, the owner of a towed vehicle is responsible for payment of any towing and/or storage fee charge for such towing. j. Vehicles are released from towing 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, exclusive of University holidays. 4.21 Vehicle Immobilization (Booting)
4.22 The Director of Parking and Transportation Services may suspend parking privileges in conjunction with the Office of Student Life. 5 Parking Violations and Fines
6.1 Submission of Appeals 6.1.1 Individuals issued parking violations and/or related fines may petition the penalty within fifteen calendar days of the date of the citation or letter imposing punishment. 6.1.2 Only written appeals submitted on a valid form will be revi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||