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Parking Services
Telephone: 298-1921
Fax: 298-2884
- Definitions
- Facilities
- Parking and Operating
- Registration of Vehicles
- Permit Classifications
- Enforcement
- Parking and Traffic Committee
Parking Services administers all aspects of the function of parking lot maintenance, replacement, and enforcement, permit issuance, and motorist assistance on campus. Permits may be purchased at Mowbray Hall during normal business hours. Permits are required for all persons parking at any location on campus which is non-metered. Any department on campus which is anticipating hosting a conference, workshop, or special event should contact the Parking Services Office at least two weeks prior to the event for coordination of parking lot assignments and special parking permits. The office also provides motorist assistance during normal University hours for unlocks, battery jumps, tire changing, gasoline assistance, etc.
Parking & Traffic Regulations - Effective August 1, 2004
The following regulations for the registration, operation, possession, and use of vehicles by Western Illinois University students, staff, faculty, employees of contracted services, and visitors are effective as of August 1, 2004 and are enforced year round, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, except as noted in these regulations. The authority to regulate parking is vested in the administration by the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University. These regulations are reviewed by representatives of the faculty, staff, and student body and approved by the President of the University.
Persons who own, possess, or operate a vehicle on Western's campus are responsible for knowing the regulations. Violation of parking regulations may subject an individual to University discipline, including but not limited to repossession of parking permits and/or revocation of parking privileges. Individual cases will be reviewed by the Director of the Office of Public Safety or his designee and/or Office of Student Judicial Programs.
1. Definitions
A. University Facilities: All University property owned or controlled by the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University.
B. Registered Vehicle: A vehicle properly displaying a valid Western Illinois University parking permit or licensed by a government agency.
C. Employee: An individual employed at Western Illinois University or a non-student employed by a business under contract to work on campus.
D. Student: An individual enrolled in any class at Western Illinois University, including the Department of Continuing Education, who is not an employee as defined above.
E. Commuter A: Senior and graduate students who do not live on Western Illinois University campus property.
F. Commuter B: All other students who do not live on Western Illinois University campus property.
G. Reserved Space: A department or organization assigned a reserved parking space for clients and/or departmental use. A request for approval will be forwarded from the Vice President for Administrative Services.
H. Individual Reserved Spaces: Individual reserved spaces are for designated administrators after approval of the President or Vice President for Administrative Services.
I. Visitor: An individual who is not enrolled in any classes, or receiving credit on an internship, or who is not employed at Western Illinois University. (Includes both the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.)
J. Vendor: An individual who conducts business on campus and is not affiliated with the University.
K. Service Vehicle: A vehicle which is clearly marked as owned by the University or a vehicle displaying an approved service permit.
2. Facilities:
A. Meters will be enforced between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, the entire calendar year. Meters located in lots adjacent to a residence hall will be enforced seven days a week, 7:00 a.m. - midnight.
- Subsequent meter violations may be issued at 30-minute intervals for 30-minute meters and one-hour intervals for one-hour to ten-hour meters.
- Malfunctioning meters (i.e., jammed, incorrect timing) should be reported immediately to Parking Services. A meter ticket will be cleared only if a report is filed within 24 hours and the malfunction is verified.
B. All parking spaces are defined by white lines and/or bumper blocks; all other areas are no parking zones (exception - Sherman Circle). Such areas will include, but are not limited to, posted fire lanes, no parking zones, yellow zones, crosswalks, grass or unpaved areas, and service drives.
C. Service drives and service vehicle spaces are reserved at all times. For loading/unloading purposes, non-University vehicles may be issued a service permit to allow 30-minute parking. Prior consent may also be obtained via telephone and entered on the car log; violations will not be cleared without appeal unless the vehicle is on the car log. Vehicles may not be logged into meters, fire lanes, reserved or handicap spaces, or on the grass.
D. Lot CA may not be used for overnight parking.
E. The speed limit is 20 m.p.h. on internal University roadways and 10 m.p.h. in parking lots.
F. Western Illinois University assumes no responsibility for the care or protection of any vehicle or its contents on University property.
G. Western Illinois University reserves the right to temporarily or permanently close any parking area. When possible, advance notice will be given. Any vehicle in a barricaded area may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.
H. Operators and owners of mobile homes, trailers, campers, etc., are not permitted to use University facilities for the purpose of living except with permission from the Office of Public Safety.
I. Commuter A and B Lots may be used by faculty/staff hangtag holders.
3. Parking and Operating:
A. The responsibility of finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator. A parking permit does not ensure the availability of a parking space, but grants the privilege of parking in specified areas when space is available.
B. Visitors may obtain a free parking permit for restricted hours. Employees and students are not considered as visitors and may not display a visitor permit on their vehicle.
Visitors who receive parking tickets may have registration violations excused by personally appearing at Parking Services of the Office of Public Safety (open 24 hours) and establishing their visitor status prior to leaving campus. The registered owner of the vehicle will become the responsible party for violations that are not resolved during the seven-day appeal period; a notarized letter may be required to clear a ticket.
C. A substitute or disabled vehicle may be placed on a vehicle log by calling Parking Services. The registrant is responsible for tickets issued prior to notification.
D. Substitute vehicle log-ins will be honored if the registrant has a valid annual permit.
E. Vehicles may be logged in for 30 minutes for loading/unloading by calling Parking Services. Tickets received in no parking zones, reserved lots, faculty/staff, and Q-Lots during logged in time will be cleared upon receipt by Parking Services. When Parking Services is closed, contact the Office of Public Safety at 298-1949.
4. Registration of Vehicles:
A. A parking permit is required in certain lots from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, and at all times (24 hours) in certain lots or spaces as posted.
B. Parking regulations (i.e., reserved spaces, no parking zones, fire lanes, etc.) are in effect at all times, including weekends, holidays, and when classes are not in session. Individuals who have no annual permit may purchase a temporary permit for $2/week for their respective parking lot(s). Any vehicle will be allowed to park in all Q lots for the first five days of a semester and during finals week without a permit. Faculty/staff lots will be enforced during these times. Assessment Day is considered as class in session.
C. To register a vehicle, a student must complete a registration form.
D. In order to obtain any additional special permit (residence hall lot, graduate assistant, etc.) proof of immediate family ownership of vehicle (title or current license plate registration) must be provided at the time of purchase. Restricted permits or identifiers must be displayed next to the Western Illinois University annual permit.
E. Students will not be permitted to register any vehicle with a dealer (DL) plate.
F. Student registration is not considered complete until the parking permit is affixed to the lower corner (passenger side) of the front windshield. Only one valid permit may be displayed on a vehicle.
G. Mopeds and motorcycles must display permits visible from the rear of the vehicle.
H. Hangtag registration is not considered complete until the validation sticker is affixed to the lower corner (passenger side) of the front windshield and hangtag is displayed from the interior rear view mirror so that the numerals are visible from the front of the vehicle. Exceptions will be reviewed by the Director of Public Safety.
I. If a permit is returned by February 1 of the year of expiration, half of the parking permit fee may be credited to an individual's account.
J. Current permits should be removed when the vehicle is destroyed or changes ownership. The vehicle registrant continues to be responsible for all tickets written while the permit is valid. Replacement permits for students are $1.00 if returned or proof of its destruction is supplied. A lost or stolen permit/hangtag should be reported to the Office of Public Safety immediately. A report must be filed before a replacement hangtag may be purchased at the current price.
K. All current permits remain the property of Western Illinois University. A revoked permit must be removed from the vehicle and returned to Parking Services.
L. Employees may purchase only one hangtag and this hangtag may not be used on a vehicle displaying a student permit. A vehicle may not display both a Q-Lot permit and a validation sticker. Outstanding employee parking and traffic assessments must be paid before a vehicle can be registered.
5. Permit Classifications:
A. Employee Hangtags
- Reserved Hangtag: Available to employees upon the approval of the Vice President for Administrative Services.
- F/S Hangtags: Available to employees and vendors for F/S and Q Lots. Validation stickers are required for each additional vehicle. Vendors may request a V permit for 20-minute parking in service vehicle spaces or loading zones.
- Service Permits: "S" stickers may be issued to individuals who have been approved for use in service drives/spaces for a maximum of 30 minutes.
- Unlawful use of a stolen employee hangtag will subject an individual to arrest and prosecution, in addition to administrative action.
- An illegal transfer of an employee hangtag may result in revocation of parking privileges for the remainder of the academic year for all parties involved.
B. Student Parking Permits
- Q-Permits: Available for $36.00 to students for Q, Q/N, QE, QS, and Q/W Lots.
- Commuter A Permits: Available for $60.00 for graduate and senior students who do not live on the Western Illinois University campus for parking in CA, CB, and Q Lots.
- Commuter B Permits: Available for $48.00 for all students who do not live on the Western Illinois University campus for parking in CB and Q Lots.
- Residence Hall Permits: Available to occupants of Corbin/Olson, Higgins, Thompson, Lincoln/ Washington Halls, and the new residence hall. Eligibility is determined by housing contract number and residence hall. A "Q" permit must be purchased to be placed on the waiting list. The fee for an annual housing contract lot (HCL) permit is $72.00, (includes cost of "Q" permit). Proof of immediate family vehicle ownership must be presented; permits will be forfeited if not purchased by the specified date.
Eligible individuals who bring a vehicle on campus later in the year must contact Parking Services to be placed on the priority list. Residence Hall permits are invalid as of the date the individual leaves the residence hall. HCL spaces are reserved at all times during the fall and spring semesters. An illegal transfer of HCL permits will result in revocation of parking privileges. - Family and Graduate Housing Permits: Residents must purchase their appropriate annual permit/hangtag (student or employee). A special permit will be issued at no additional charge to allow parking in the lot for their building. The special permit will need to be returned in identifiable condition in order to obtain a replacement. Non-residents and second vehicle (per apartment) must park in the visitor areas with a proper permit. A Western Illinois University permit is required Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., in this visitor lot.
- Graduate Assistant Parking: Restricted permits are issued upon request on a space available basis at the beginning of each semester and distributed according to a priority list submitted by each college or non-academic department. These permits are valid with current annual permit at the cost of $15.00/semester and expire at the end of each semester.
C. Motorcycle Permits
Motorcycles and mopeds are permitted to park in designated motorcycle parking and meters. This is a 24-hour restriction. Faculty/staff who register a primary vehicle and obtain an employee hangtag, may obtain a motorcycle permit at no cost. Faculty/staff who use a motorcycle as a primary vehicle only, will be required to pay the current motorcycle registration fee to obtain a permit.
D. Vendor Parking Permits
Individuals, other than employees or students, who regularly operate and park a vehicle on campus for business purposes should purchase a F/S hangtag. (The Purchasing Office will verify vendor status.) In addition, a special permit is required in service spaces (limit 30 minutes). Companies with a University contract to provide goods or services to Western Illinois University may receive an additional identifier at no charge for vehicle(s) used solely for delivery purposes.
E. Emeriti Permits
One permit is available at no charge to each Western Illinois University emeriti as designated by the Vice President for Administrative Services which is valid in F/S and Q Lots. Use of an Emeritus permit by Western Illinois University employees or students is not permitted and may result in revocation of parking privileges.
F. Temporary Medical Parking Permits
Students and faculty/staff with special medical needs may obtain a temporary medical parking permit from Beu Health Center for faculty/staff lots. The student must have a current Western Illinois University parking permit and have the medical permit affixed to the window next to the Western Illinois University parking permit.
G. Handicapped Parking Permits
Any faculty/staff/student vehicle displaying a state-issued handicapped permit or license plate must display a current Western Illinois University parking permit and is authorized to park in an unreserved handicapped space. If a handicapped space is unavailable, the vehicle may be parked in any available space in a faculty/staff/student lot or in a metered space without a permit. Handicapped spaces are reserved for state-authorized handicapped vehicles at all times. Unauthorized use of state handicapped permits will result in revocation of Western Illinois University parking privileges.
H. Substitute Vehicles/Temporaries
Individuals using a substitute vehicle may call Parking Services to request a vehicle log (up to three days per call). Substitute vehicle hangtags are available at Parking Services (7 days at a time). Limit 5 logs per semester. The substitute vehicle may not be registered to or owned by an individual otherwise ineligible for the requested parking area. To assure citations are removed, individuals should contact Parking Services with citation information.
I. Disabled Vehicles
Individuals must report and log in vehicles that are disabled for a specified period of time; tickets will be cleared only during the logged in time period. Vehicles may not be logged into meters, reserved spaces, or fire lanes.
| Annual Permits will be prorated as of January 1, 2005 and expire August 15, 2005. | ||
| Annual Permit | Annual Fee | Prorated |
|---|---|---|
| Reserved Space Hangtag | $ 150.00 | $ 75.00 |
| Reserved Lot Hangtag | $ 112.00 | $ 56.00 |
| Residence Hall | $ 72.00 | $ 36.00 |
| F/S Hangtag | $ 60.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Vendor | $ 60.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Commuter A | $ 60.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Commuter B | $ 48.00 | $ 24.00 |
| Q Lot | $ 36.00 | $ 18.00 |
| Motorcycle | $ 20.00 | $ 10.00 |
6. Enforcement:
A. The following violation fines will be enforced year round as follows:
- No Western Illinois University Permit–$22;
- Restricted Parking/Permit Not Valid in Lot–$20;
- Improper Parking–$3;
- No Parking Zones/Undesignated Parking–$30;
- Fire Access Area, (plus any tow charges) $50;
- Towable Violation, Issued in Addition to Parking Violation– $20;
- Reserved Space/Lot– $35;
- Handicapped Space, (plus any tow charges)– $100;
- Overtime Meter– $5;
- Subsequent Meter Violation– $8;
- Improper/Failure to Display Permit– $3;
- Failure to Register a Substitute Vehicle–$3;
- Failure to Park as Directed by a University Officer or Designee–$3;
- Moving Violation–$25;
- Transferring Any (windshield affixed) Western Illinois University Permit from One Family-Owned Vehicle to Another–$10;
- Transferring Any Western Illinois University Permit from One Individual to Another (sale, gift, loan)–$25;
- Falsification of Registration Information–$50;
- Altering or Manufacturing of any Western Illinois University Parking Permit/Hangtag– $50;
- Unauthorized Procurement, Possession, or Use of Any Western Illinois University Parking Permit/Hangtag– $50;
- Failure to Utilize Bicycle Parking Area–$3.
B. A second ticket may be issued for certain violations which occur for longer than a four-hour period.
C. Ticket payments may be made at the Union Service Center. Outstanding violations may restrict student registration and the release of student records. Violations not collected through the Billing and Receivables Office may be referred to a collection agency.
D. Students with ten or more tickets will be referred to Student Judicial Programs for appropriate action.
E. Tow Policy
- Individuals receiving five tickets, other than the overtime meter violation (paid or unpaid), will be placed on the tow list for the remainder of the academic year. Thereafter, whenever parking in violation, the vehicle is subject to being towed at the owner's expense in addition to the parking violations.
- A towable violation ($20) ticket will be issued in addition to the specific parking violations.
- Individuals on the tow list are not eligible to use press passes or restricted permits other than HCL permits.
F. Appeals Procedures
- Persons issued a parking ticket may appeal in writing within seven calendar days of the ticket issuance. Tickets under appeal will be posted to the individual's account. Appeals that are amended or approved will result in an adjustment to the individual's account.
- Appeals are adjudicated by the Appeals Committee.
- If there is additional pertinent information after a written appeal has been denied, an individual may submit a second written appeal within 10 calendar days from the first appeal's review date. The decisions of the Appeals Committee are final.
G. The Office of Public Safety/Parking Services shall enforce all University motor vehicle and parking regulations.
7. Parking and Traffic Committee:
The Parking and Traffic Committee is chaired by the Director of Public Safety. Membership consists of students, staff, faculty, and administrative representatives. The committee acts as an advisory body to the President and Vice President for Administrative Services on matters pertaining to campus parking and traffic. Correspondence may be directed to the committee, c/o Office of Public Safety, Mowbray Hall.
