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and VEHICLE CONTROL REGULATIONS UNIVERSITY POLICE
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AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE By the authority of Chapter 144, Section 1007-1009, Illinois Revised Statutes, as amended, the following rules and regulations have been adopted for control of vehicles on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in order to promote the safety and convenience of students, faculty, staff, and visitors and to facilitate the general operation of the University. These regulations are established to insure the maintenance, control, and maximum equitable use of parking facilities and shall apply to all property owned and/or controlled by the University. The University may amend these regulations at any time. Advance public notice of changes will be given.
The Board of Trustees delegates to the administration of the university authority to prescribe parking areas on campus, change the designation of parking areas as necessary, appoint members of the Parking Appeals Committee ( Hearing Board ), and to adopt hearing and appeals procedures compatible with the regulations herein stated. Police officers of the University Police Department have the authority and power of peace officers for the protections of property under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees and the University, the prevention of trespass, the maintenance of peace and order, and the enforcement of regulations controlling vehicles on that property. All fees collected for parking permits and for parking permits and for sanctions shall be devoted to defraying the costs associated with registration and parking activities and costs associated with the establishment and maintenance of parking lots.
RESPONSIBILITY
A. It is the responsibility
of each member of the university community to read, understand and abide
by the regulations.
B. All faculty, staff and
students who operate or expect to operate a motor vehicle (whether privately
owned, leased, or borrowed) on the
University campus, either regularly or occasionally, must register with
the University Police, Parking Services Division, and secure and
display a valid parking permit while the vehicle is on the Eastern Illinois
University campus. This registration must occur before a vehicle
is parked in any campus parking lot that requires a permit.
C. The registered user/owner
has sole responsibility for the parking permit and all citations with the
following exception: if it is determined
by the University Police Department that a person attending the University,
receives a parking ticket on a vehicle to which the registered
owner is not affiliated with the University, the operator of that vehicle
will be responsible for all tickets issued to that vehicle.
D. Seldom is the operator
of an unregistered vehicle known. Establishing responsibility for
parking violations involves the reasonable
assumption that a student, faculty, or staff member with the same address
as the registered owner of the vehicle is the operator of that
vehicle that receives the parking citation(s). When two or more students,
faculty, or staff members reside at the same address, the
assumption is that one or more are operators.
E. The responsibility
of finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator.
Lack of parking spaces is not justification for illegal
parking.
DEFINITIONS
A. FACULTY and STAFF
refers to all academic and non-academic employees, whether full-time, part-time
,or temporary.
B. STUDENTS
refers to persons registered for classes at the University, whether for
credit or non-credit, undergraduate or graduate, full-
time or part-time.
C. VISITORS refers
to persons other than faculty, staff, or students who park their vehicles
on campus.
D. MOTOR VEHICLES
include automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor scooters, motor bikes,
moped type vehicles, and all other motor-
powered passenger carrying vehicles.
E.
PARKING refers to stopping or waiting, regardless of whether a vehicle
is attended or not.
F. PERMIT
refers to an authorization to park and/or operate vehicles on Eastern Illinois
University property.
FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE REGULATION
No freshman or sophomore (less
than 60 semester hours re credit) under the age of 21 shall possess or
park a motor vehicle on any University parking lot or property unless specifically
designated lots have available parking spaces. If space is available,
Freshman/Sophomore permits may be purchased for those lots until the University
Police has determined the lots are at full capacity.
PARKING PERMITS AND FEES
Permits may be purchased at the
University Police Department, Parking Services Division. THE PURCHASE
OF A PARKING PERMIT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE AVAILABILITY OF PARKING SPACE.
A. A valid
Eastern Illinois University parking permit must be displayed during the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
in all lots, except for those that are specifically marked 24 hour lots
or metered lots.
B. Faculty, staff,
and students may apply for permits using a form available at the University
Police Department. Current costs are listed
below:
Type
of
Cost per
Cost per Summer
Permit
Year
Semester Semester
Administrative
$150.00
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Staff
$50.00
$25.00
$20.00
Student
$50.00
$25.00
$20.00
Fresh/Soph
$150.00
$75.00
$20.00
Motorcycles
$10.00
$5.00
$5.00
1. Permits are
renewable on an annual basis.
2. Absolutely
no refunds will be issued.
3. Rates are
subject to change.
C. All permits
will be valid for the time period issued.
D. Permit applications
are processed and in effect the day before the first official day of classes.
Applicants must present a valid drivers
license and a validated Eastern Illinois University identification card
at the time of application for the permit.
E. Student
applications for permits must also present a current class schedule.
Sale of student permits will be conducted on the first
official day of classes for the Fall and Spring Semesters or ass otherwise
scheduled. Applications by mail available.
F. Only
one permit will be issued for each eligible person.
G. Prior
authorization by the University Police Department is required for purchase
of permits for other individuals vehicles.
H. All
hang tag permits must be attached to the rear view mirror with the decal
facing the windshield. Vehicles without rear view mirrors
must display permit face up on the driver's side of the dash.
I. All
motorcycle permits must be permanently affixed to the registered vehicle
and must be clearly visible from the front of the vehicle.
J. Restricted
permits or identifiers must be displayed next to the University parking
permit.
K.
Lost, stolen, mutilated, or misplaced permits may be replaced at a cost
of $5.00. Any duplicate use could result in criminal charges.
L.
Temporary permits and day passes may be issued and purchased on a limited
basis at the discretion of the University Police Department
with an appropriate charge to be determined by the University Police Department.
M.
All permits remain the property of the University and must be surrendered
at the request of an officer of the University Police Department.
Parking permits shall be canceled under any of the following conditions:
1. Change of student vehicle ownership.
2. Termination of the eligibility of the faculty/staff
member or student to whom the permit was issued.
3. Termination of the period for which the permit was
issued.
4. Receipt of a new permit superseding a prior permit.
5. Cancellation for cause.
PARKING AREAS
A. Parking lots and
areas will be designated as follows:
1. Administrative
2. Staff (Faculty and Staff) - Red Signs
3. Student - Blue Signs
4. Metered
5. Underclassmen - White Signs
B. Designated disabled
parking spaces are located in virtually all parking areas on campus.
C. Specifically designated
spaces in various lots on the campus are available for motorcycle parking.
Motorcycles with proper permits
must park in these areas.
D. Short term metered
parking is provided primarily for visitors. Primary locations are
adjacent to Blair Hall and the Student Union.
E. Large group visitor
parking should be arranged through the University Police Department, Parking
Services Division.
PARKING and TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Pedestrians have the right of way at all crosswalks
Below is a list of violations and fines. The person to whom a parking ticket is issued is responsible for all violations.
A. Curbs
painted re indicate "Fire Lanes". Curbs painted yellow and yellow
striped areas indicate "No Parking Zones". Parking in
red or yellow zones or by loading docks or entrances to buildings
and driveways. Fine:$75.00 - FireLanes; $40.00 - Other painted
areas.
B. Parking
vehicle on pedestrian paths, grassed areas, side walks, or safety zones
Fine:
$40.00
C. Parking
a vehicle in such a location as to obstruct a properly marked vehicle Fine:
$40.00
D. Parking
a vehicle on a driveway posted for use by emergency vehicle Fine: $40.00
E. Parking
outside of painted lines on parking spaces Fine: $40.00
F. Parking
motorcycles, motor scooters, motor bikes, or mopeds in bicycle racks Fine:
$40.00
G. Parking
4 wheeled motor vehicle in motorcycle zones Fine: $40.00
H. Parking
in handicapped zones without proper authorization Fine: $100.00
I. Parking
in a lot with a permit designated for another type of lot Fine: $40.00
J.
Driving into or parking a vehicle in any area on the University campus
which has been closed by the use of barricades, chains, or other
traffic - control devices Fine: $40.00
K. Driving
a motor vehicle (including motor scooters, motorcyles, or motor bikes,
or mopeds) on pedestrian paths, sidewalks, grassed areas,
or safety zones Fine: $ 40.00
L. Falsification
of registration Fine: $ 100.00 and referral to University Judiciary
and/or officials
M. Failure to
report any change which would affect parking privileges Fine: $10.00
N. Miscellaneous
Violations and Fines:
1.
15 minute Zone
$40.00
2.
Expired Permit
$40.00
3.
Meter Violation
$15.00
4.
Parking in Lots without Permit
$40.00
5.
Improper Display of Permit
$ 5.00
With the exceptions of items L,
M, O and P the fine will be reduced by 50% if paid within 48 hours.
O. All persons
found in possession and/or displaying an altered or reported lost or stolen
parking permit/day pass shall be subject to a
criminal charge and/or $200.00 campus fine and loss of parking
privileges for one year.
P. Any person
loaning his permit to another to use shall be subject to the Parking Department
revoking the permit with no reimbursement
Plus
$100.00 fine.
IMMOBILIZED VEHICLES
The immobilizing clamp may be removed
by paying a service charge of $30.00 to the University Police Department.
A.
Persons having delinquent parking tickets may have the vehicle immobilized
without notice, at the operators or owner's expense.
B.
Any motor vehicle in any University designated parking lot that is owned
or operated by persons having delinquent parking
tickets may be immobilized without notice.
C.
Any motor vehicle parked on campus displaying a stolen, altered, improperly
purchased permit, or a permit that is not registered
to that vehicle or registered owner of that vehicle, may be immobilized
without notice.
D.
A vehicle that has been immobilized shall be subject to tow without notice
at the operator's or owner's expense if the immobilizing
charge has not been paid within 24 hours from the time of the original
immobilization.
TOWED VEHICLES
Vehicles which may be towed away
without notice at the operator's expense are:
A.
Vehicles parked in restricted zones designated as "Tow Away", "No Parking",
"Fire Lane", "Disabled" or other areas where parking is
prohibited.
B. Vehicles
abandoned in University property.
C.
Vehicles whose operators or owners fail to pay the immobilizing service
charge for removal or immobilizing clamp within a 24 hour period.
D. Vehicles
found parked on campus that ore owned or operated by persons whose parking
privileges have been revoked.
E.
Vehicles listed on disabled log for more than 24 hours.
CITY OF CHARLESTON STREETS
Citations are issued by the Charleston
Police Department for parking violations of city streets bordering the
University campus. All city violations are handled by the Charleston
Police Department, and all fines are paid to the city of Charleston.
IMPOUNDMENT
The University reserves the right
to remove and impound vehicles on campus without a permit; with an unauthorized,
alter, or counterfeited
permit; without license plates;
parked in a barricaded area; parked in such a way as to constitute a serious
hazard or impediment to traffic or to the movement and operation of emergency
equipment; or which have been abandoned.
Persons who habitually or flagrantly violate these traffic and parking regulations shall have their vehicles subject to impoundment. the University may require owners of such vehicles to satisfy any outstanding penalties prior to release of the impounded vehicle. in addition, students are subject to encumbrance of academic records. Owners will be responsible for costs involved in removing, impounding, and storage of such vehicles.
APPEALS
A person wishing to appeal a parking
violation must file a written form available at the University Police Department,
Parking Services Division. An appeal must be made within ten
calendar days of the issuance date of violation notice. The Parking
Appeals Committee may either confirm, reject, or modify the penalty specified
by the notice. The decision of the Parking Appeals Committee is final.
A person wishing to appeal campus citations for other than moving/traffic
offenses must do so through the Judicial Affairs Office. Firelane
citations and handicapped citations cannot be appealed. They are
a violation of state law.
BICYCLES
By authority of the University's
Internal Governing Policies, bicycle regulations are as follows:
A. The
term "bicycle" shall include any two wheeled vehicle which is propelled
by human power. It shall not include vehicles propelled
by a motor of any kind. The term "campus" shall include all property
owned or controlled by Eastern Illinois University.
B. All
University faculty, staff, or students who wish to operate, park, or store
a bicycle on campus shall register the bicycle with the
University Police Department.
C.
All bicycles shall be operated reasonably and properly with due regard
for safety of the rider, pedestrians, and other vehicular traffic.
Penalty
$25.00
D.
Bicycles shall be parked in racks provided in the area(s) designated for
bicycle parking. Penalty $5.00
E.
Bicycles operated at night must have headlights. Penalty $5.00
F. Illegally
parked bicycles may be cut free and impounded by the University Police
at the owner's expense.
G.
Bicycles parked at handicap ramps or in such a fashion as to impede
normal foot traffic may be immediately removed and impounded
by the University Police. Penalty $25.00
BICYCLE, ROLLER BLADE, &
SKATEBOARD POLICY
1. Bicycles,
roller blades, and skateboards may be used on sidewalks for safe transportation
purposes only. They may not be used
within
buildings.
2.
Excessive speed, stunt riding, or any other use of bicycles, roller blades,
or skateboards that may cause property damage or endanger
self or others is prohibited. Users may not ride on stairways, patios,
dock areas, benches, picnic tables, or other irregular surfaces.
3.
Student, faculty, or staff violators are subject to institutional disciplinary
proceedings. Non- university persons can be required to leave
the campus immediately and may be subject to restriction on subsequent
access.
HANDICAP PARKING
A.
Both a valid University Parking Permit and a valid Stated Handicap Permit
or license plate must be displayed to utilize handicap zones on
University property.
B.
In addition to regular handicap spaces, vehicles displaying a valid handicap
permit or license plate will be allowed to park in student,
staff, or metered lots. Meters do not require payment by vehicles
displaying a valid handicap permit/plate.
C.
Permanent and temporary handicap permits may be applied for at the Secretary
of States Driver's License Facility.
MISCELLANEOUS
A. When
restrictions are placed on any parking areas, the University Police, Parking
Services Division, will endeavor to notify permit
holders through public notice in advance of such closures together with
information on alternative parking. Temporary removal of signs
does not signal removal or restrictions for any given parking area.
B.
Should a vehicle break down and it becomes necessary to park in an illegal
manner, the driver must notify the University Police
Department, Parking Services Division, immediately for authorization and
recording in the official disabled vehicle log.
C. All
accidents involving moving vehicles, which occur on University property,
must be reported immediately to the University Police
Department, Parking Services Division.
