Parking Violation Fines

FineParking violation
$40.00No Parking Hang Tag
$40.00Expired Parking Hang Tg
$50.00Parking Hang Not Valid for Lot/Area (unassigned lot)
$25.00*Parking Meter/Pay Station Expired/Overtime. *Fine increases to $35.00 if not paid within 10 calendar days from ticket date.
$250.00Unauthorized Parking in a Handicapped Space
$50.00Unauthorized Parking Lot or Space/No Parking Zone
$50.00Unauthorized Parking in a Prohibited Location/Area
$50.00 Authorized Vehicles Only
$50.00 Tow Zone (Marked)
$50.00 Blocking (Vehicles, Drives, Sidewalks, Ramps, etc.)
$50.00 Parking in a Reserved Parking Space without appropriate Parking Hang Tag
$25.00Unauthorized Use of Resident Parking Only
$50.00Failure to Remove Vehicle from Special Event signed area
$250.00False or Deceptive Practice in obtaining Parking Privileges

Parking Violation Appeal

If you receive a parking violation and wish to appeal it, complete the following steps within ten (10) calendar days of the ticket date. Violations over ten (10) calendar days old are not eligible for appeal.

1. Pay the Violation Fine

Pay the parking violation fine online prior to filing the appeal. If you are a student and not able to pay, complete the waiver section on the Appeal Form.

2. Complete the Form

Download and complete the Appeal Form. The Form is required to appeal a parking violation. Any other submittal, whether written or verbal, will not be accepted as an appeal and will not be presented to the Parking Appeals Board.

A waiver is available for students who cannot pay the parking violation fine prior to submitting an appeal. The student is responsible for obtaining the approval and signature from the Dean of Students (or authorized designee) under the waiver section of the Appeal Form.

3. Submit the Form

Appeal Forms may be emailed to parking@uis.edu, mailed, or hand-delivered to the Parking Operation’s office.


Contact Parking Operations

Office: BSB 43

Phone: (217) 206-8502

Email: parking@uis.edu

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm


Rules & Regulations: Parking Violations and Appeals

The following regulations are subject to revision at any time.

Section 6-101 – Revocation of Parking Privileges

Parking privileges may be revoked for any individual for the following reasons:

  • Conviction of reckless driving on campus, as defined in Chapter 625 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
  • Conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol on campus, as defined in Chapter 625 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
  • Revocation of driver's license by the State of Illinois.
  • Failure to pay outstanding parking fines.
  • Receipt of a parking violation for using false or deceptive practices to obtain parking privileges.

 

Section 6-102 – Imposition of Sanctions and Violation Penalties

The University is authorized to impose sanctions for any violation of these regulations, withdraw motor vehicle privileges as provided in these regulations, cause the removal of 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 University 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:

  • $ 40.00     No Parking Hang Tag
  • $ 40.00     Expired Parking Hang Tag
  • $ 50.00     Parking Hang Tag not valid for lot/area (unassigned lot)
  • $ 25.00*    Parking Meter-Parking Meter Pay Station EXPIRED/Parking Zone Overtime (*This violation increases to $35.00 if not paid within en calendar days from the violation date)
  • $250.00    Unauthorized Parking in a handicapped space
  • $  50.00    Unauthorized Parking Lot or Space/No Parking Zone
  • $  50.00    Unauthorized parking in a prohibited location/area: Emergency Lanes/Spaces, Fire Lane/Hydrant, on Sidewalks, on Grass, on Recreational and/or Athletic Courts, in Driveways, in Loading Zone, prohibited by sign or yellow curb marking
  • $  50.00    Authorized Vehicles Only
  • $  50.00    Tow Zone (Marked)
  • $  50.00    Blocking (Cars, Drives, Sidewalks, Ramps)
  • $  50.00    Parking in a Reserved Parking Space without appropriate Parking Hang Tag
  • $  25.00    Unauthorized use of Resident Parking Only
  • $  50.00    Failure to remove vehicle from special event signed area
  • $250.00    False or deceptive practices in obtaining parking privileges

A violation penalty must be paid or appealed within ten (10) calendar days of the ticket’s issuance or the violation penalty will be processed as a debt owed to the University.  Only after payment is received, may a violation be elevated to the appeals board committee for review of a no violation penalty in accordance with Section 7 of these regulations.

Section 6-104 – Failure to Pay

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 towed from the university property under the following conditions:

  1. Motor vehicles parked in such a manner as to impede the normal flow of traffic or create a safety hazard; vehicles blocking driveways, wheelchair ramps, fire lanes and hydrants, garbage and recycling dumpsters, or other vehicles; and those parked in handicap parking spaces without handicap plates, decals or disabled veteran plates.
  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.
  4. Unauthorized parking in a location/area outlined in Section 5-103 Prohibited Parking.

B. All vehicles removed under conditions as listed above will be removed at the expense of the owner or operator of such vehicle.

Section 7-101 – Hearing

A. Any person who desires to appeal a violation penalty, must appeal it within ten (10) calendar days of the ticket’s issuance. The parking violation must be paid online prior to filing an appeal.  

B. Any person 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 is chaired by the campus parking manager and may consist of two student members as appointed by the Student Government Association, two staff members as appointed by the Civil Service Advisory Council and/or the Academic Professional Advisory Council, and two faculty members. 

The Board is an ad hoc committee that meets on an as-needed basis. Typically the Board meets once per month from September through May, and once between June and August.

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.