Campus Parking

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Speed Limit	Refunds	Vehicle Removal
Decals	Temporary Permits	Penalties
Decal Display	Visitor Parking	Failure to Pay Penalties
Car Pool Decals	Violations	Appeals
Fees	Prohibited Parking	Parking FAQ's
Walking Distance From Parking Lots to Buildings

The Police Department is responsible for the enforcement of state, local, and University parking and traffic regulations.

Parking regulations are enforced by issuing parking tickets and by vehicle towing. The owner of a vehicle is responsible for payment of any tickets and/or towing fees.

Motor Vehicle Regulations and Parking Information

PART I. Authority

Section 1-101 - Authority

Under authority vested by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Springfield has general jurisdiction over matters relating to parking and traffic, including the establishment of vehicle registration, parking fees, the authorization of signs regulating traffic and parking, designation of parking fees, and the institution of regulations implementing these policies.

Section 1-102 - Effective Date

The effective date of these regulations is December 15, 1999.

PART II. Coverage Definitions and Divisibility

Section 2-101 - Coverage, General
A.	The regulations contained herein shall apply to all motor vehicles and users thereof, coming upon, or parking on the campus of the University of Illinois at Springfield, unless otherwise provided in these regulations.

B.	The provisions of these regulations shall apply to the driver of any vehicle owned or operated by the United States, the state, or any county, city, town, district, public corporation, or any other political subdivision of this or any other state, except as otherwise provided in this section.

Section 2-102 - Definitions
The words and phrases in these regulations, for the purpose of these regulations, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 625, Illinois Vehicle Code, except where the context otherwise requires.

Section 2-103 - The Illinois Vehicle Code
All laws of the State of Illinois concerning vehicles and their operations, including but not limited to the Illinois Vehicle Code, are hereby incorporated in these regulations as if reproduced herein full. Pursuant thereto, the posting of signs regulating traffic and parking by the Police Department shall be deemed to have been duly done by local authority as therein defined.

Section 2-104 - Speed Limit
The speed limit on campus roads or drives is 20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. In marked and posted pedestrian crosswalks, the pedestrian has the right-of-way and the maximum speed limit in such areas is 15 miles per hour.

PART III. Registration

Section 3-101 - General
All vehicles operated or parked on University property by a full or part-time student, faculty member, employee, or staff member must have a parking decal. The decal is obtained by registering the vehicle at the Bursar's Office. Persons who work at the University of Illinois at Springfield, but who are paid by another entity, must purchase a decal to park on University property.

Section 3-102 - Eligibility, General
A.	Any University of Illinois at Springfield student, faculty member, staff member, or other employee of the University is eligible.

B.	No person shall register a vehicle or receive a parking decal for a vehicle unless he/she completes and signs a Parking Decal Application Form provided by the Bursar's Office. Vehicles with dealer's plates may not be registered without permission from the Police Department.

Section 3-103 - Vehicle Eligible for Registration
A.	Any UIS student, faculty member, employee, or staff member may register only his/her vehicle or the vehicle of a member of his/her immediate family. Immediate family includes any relative domiciled at the individual's residence.

Section 3-104 - Attachment of Decal
Registration of a vehicle is not complete until the decal issued is permanently attached to the vehicle as prescribed herein.

PART IV: Decals

Section 4-101 - Issuance of Decals
All decals shall be issued by the Bursar's Office.

Section 4-102 - Persons Affiliated With the University
Persons affiliated with the University of Illinois at Springfield shall not park a motor vehicle on University property without display of a current decal.

Section 4-103 - Visitors
Visitors may park in university parking lots, except where prohibited by sign or markings.

Section 4-104 - Car Pools
Students, faculty or staff who wish to rotate driving responsibilities may form car pools and receive parking decals at lower rates. Each member of the pool will be issued a special decal to denote membership in a designated car pool. A transferable card will be issued to the pool and must be displayed on the front right dashboard in any car bearing a car pool decal while it is parked on campus. Each car pool member will be assessed a fee of $24.00 for an annual car pool decal.

Section 4-105 - Vehicle Registration Fees
The assessment and collection of motor vehicle fees from students, faculty, staff, and from all employees eligible for motor vehicle privileges is hereby established according to the following:



	Student	Faculty/Staff	Additional
Annual	$60.00	$72.00	$7.00
Fall Semester	30.00	36.00	7.00
Mid-Annual	30.00	36.00	7.00
Summer Session	15.00	18.00	7.00
Carpool Annual	30.00	36.00	7.00
Monthly Parking permit	5.00	6.00	(one time issue)
Replacement decals	7.00
Temporary Parking permits	FREE	FREE
(2 weeks or less) – issued by UIS Police Dept.

Section 4-106 - Multi-decals

Decals for additional family vehicles (immediate family member) may be issued at a fee of $7.00 per vehicle by the Bursars office.

Section 4-107 - Refunds

Students who drop out of school and employees who resign may be eligible for a refund only if they have purchased an annual decal beginning with the fall semester. Deadline to apply for a refund will be prior to the first day of classes for the spring semester. The amount refunded will be one half of the original amount paid for an annual decal. The decal or the remnants thereof must be returned when applying for refund. Refunds will not be granted on semester decals.

Section 4-108- Ownership of Decals

All decals remain the property of the University at all times and may be reclaimed for cause at any time. Upon sale of a vehicle or other change of eligibility for motor vehicle privileges under these regulations, a decal must be immediately removed.

Section 4-109 - Manner of Displaying Decal

Window decals must be displayed on the outside lower right-hand corner of the rear window of the vehicle in such a manner as not to obstruct the rear view of the driver. The decal must be permanently attached, not taped.

PART V. Parking

Section 5-101 - Overnight Parking
Allowed (unless otherwise posted)

Section 5-102 - Prohibited Parking
No person shall park a vehicle unless directed by police officers:

(1)	In a location other than an authorized parking lot or space.
(2)	In a location prohibited by a sign or a yellow curb marking.
(3)	In a marked loading zone for a period longer than the allotted time.
(4)	On walks or grass.
(5)	In a driveway unless marked or posted.
(6)	So as to block a crosswalk or driveway.
(7)	So as to block cars legally parked.
(8)	So as to block a wheelchair ramp.
(9)	In a designated parking space for emergency vehicles or other authorized vehicles.
(10)	On a campus street or driveway except where posted.
(11)	In a handicapped space unless the vehicle meets the standards for handicap parking as defined in Chapter 625, Illinois Compiled Statutes.

No vehicles with the exception of emergency vehicles may park in a fire lane.

Section 5-103 - Temporary Permits
These permits are available for any student, faculty or staff that has to drive a different vehicle, other than the one registered with the University. These permits are issued by the UIS Police Department.

A.	Temporary Employees
	Temporary employees who are hired for a period of more than two (2) weeks must purchase a “One Month” parking permit from the Bursar's Office. Temporary employees hired for a period of two (2) weeks or less will be given a temporary parking permit good for up to two (2) weeks by the Police Department.

B.	Loading/Unloading Permits
	Issued to Contractors/Vending Companies that are engaged in University business. Issued at the discretion of the Police Department.

PART VI: Sanctions and Violation Penalties

Section 6-101 - Revocation of Parking Privileges
The Police Department shall have the authority to revoke the parking privileges of any individual who:
(1)	Is found guilty of reckless driving under Chapter 625, of the Illinois Compiled Statutes while driving a vehicle on this campus.
(2)	Is found guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol under Chapter 625, of the Illinois Compiled Statutes while driving a vehicle on this campus.
(3)	Has his/her operator's license revoked by the State of Illinois.
(4)	Fails to reimburse the University for cost incurred for towing a vehicle.

Section 6-102 - Imposition of Sanctions and Violation Penalties
The Police Department is authorized to impose sanctions for violation of these regulations, withdraw motor vehicle privileges as provided in these regulations, cause the removal of trespassing vehicles at the operator's or owner's expense as provided in these regulations, refer the matter to internal disciplinary action, impose a violation penalty, or any combination of the above.

Section 6-103 - Violation Penalties
The Police Department shall have the authority to impose a violation penalty in addition to the sanctions listed in Sections 6-101 and 6-102 of this part as established below:
(1)	False or deceptive practice in obtaining parking privileges or decals	$25.00
(2)	No Decal	$ 25.00
(3)	Unauthorized parking in a handicapped space	$250.00
(4)	Tow Zone (Marked)	$50.00
(5)	Unauthorized Space/No Parking Zone	$25.00
(6)	Emergency Lanes/Spaces, Fire Lane/Hydrant	$25.00
(7)	Zone Overtime	$ 5.00
(8)	Blocking (Cars, Drives, Sidewalks, Ramps)	$ 25.00

Section 6-104 - Failure to Pay Violation Penalties
A.	Notwithstanding any provisions of these regulations, any student who fails, refuses, or neglects to pay a violation penalty as set forth in these regulations will be subject to an administrative hold being placed on the student's registration and/or records until such time as the amount is paid to the Bursar.
B.	Notwithstanding any provisions of these regulations, any person who is an employee of the University and who fails to pay a violation penalty as set forth in these regulations will be subject to having such violation penalty owed to the University deducted from the sums due to such employee from the University.

Section 6-105 - Motor Vehicles Subject to Removal
A.	Vehicles may be subject to removal from the campus under the following conditions:
	(1) Motor vehicles parked in such a manner as to impede the normal flow of traffic; vehicles blocking driveways, wheelchair ramps, fire lanes and hydrants, or other vehicles; and those parked in handicap parking spaces without handicap plates, decals or disabled veteran plates may be removed immediately when the violations are noted by a police officer or upon complaint to the Police Department.
	(2) Vehicles which are found abandoned/derelict and/or inoperable because of traffic accidents. Abandoned/derelict vehicles are defined as those vehicles without a current license plate, in obvious disrepair, or which otherwise appear to be abandoned, and as further described in Chapter 625 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
	(3) Any vehicle found on campus after loss of parking privileges may be removed therefrom at the expense of the owner or operator as provided in these regulations.
B.	All vehicles removed under conditions as listed above will be removed at the expense of the owner or operator of such vehicle.

PART VII. The Parking Appeals Board and Advisory Committee

Section 7-101 - Hearing
A.	Any person who desires to appeal a violation penalty must appeal within ten (10) days of issue. Appeal forms are available at the Police Department and the Bursar's Office. The individual filing the appeal has the option to appear in person before the Board to present his/her case.
B.	Anyone who fails to file an appeal waives the right to the same and shall be subject to violation penalty or sanctions otherwise herein provided.

Section 7-102 - The Parking Appeals Board and Advisory Committee
The Board shall consist of two student members, two faculty members, and two staff members appointed by the appropriate Senate. The Board shall establish its own procedures for due process. The decisions of the board are final.

Section 7-103 - Authority of the Parking Appeals Board and Advisory Committee
Shall have the authority to:
(1)	Affirm the violation or any sanction imposed under regulations.
(2)	Determine that no violation penalty was incurred or other sanction imposed under these regulations.
(3)	Grant a continuance or rehearing for a violation.

THESE REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REVISION AT ANY TIME.

COPIES OF THE COMPLETE PARKING REGULATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UIS POLICE DEPARTMENT.

UIS Police Department
University of Illinois at Springfield
P.O. Box 19243
Springfield, IL 62794-9243
Phone: (217) 206-6690
Fax: (217) 206-7511

*Walking Distance from Parking Lots to Buildings

Parking Lots	University Hall	Public Affairs Center	Brookens	Health-Science Building
A	975	975	750	675
B	1050	900	600	675
C (North)	900	600	600	825
C (South)	600	450	450	600
D	900	600	600	825
E	600	400	400	675
F	450	750	900	750
G	150	450	600	450
H	675	900	825	600
*Distance measured in feet from center of parking lots

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