Only those motor vehicles displaying a current, valid parking pass are entitled to use campus facilities.

• Within parking areas, parking should be orderly so as to fully utilize available parking spaces and where striped areas are visible, vehicles must be parked within the stripes.
• All campus roadways are considered fire lanes and no parking is permitted unless otherwise specified.
• Vehicles may not be parked off the pavement, on grassy areas, on pedestrian crosswalks, on sidewalks or at fire hydrants.
• Vehicles in loading/unloading areas must be moved as soon as they are loaded/unloaded.
• Inoperative or unlicensed vehicles may not be parked anywhere on campus.
• Issuance of vehicle decals entitles the holder to park in the designated areas only if there is, at the time, available space in the parking areas.  The responsibility for locating authorized parking spaces rests with the operator of the vehicle.  Lack of space will not be considered a valid excuse for violating any parking regulations.
• Because of limited parking on campus, special attention must be given in order to maintain unrestricted access to all campus roadways.  All drivers must be aware of and comply with all traffic and parking regulations.  During special events, parking will be permitted in certain restricted areas as needed.
• Fire lanes are to be left open at all times.

The owner of a disabled must contact Safety and Security and obtain a “Disabled Vehicle” permit, which must be hung from the rear view mirror of the disabled vehicle.  A note attached to the vehicle or phone call will not be accepted.

Disabled vehicles must be repaired or removed within 12 hours after breakdown occurs.  If the disabled vehicle is creating a hazard or blocking traffic, the vehicle must be moved immediately.

Unregistered vehicles, those parked in prohibited locations or that have excessive unpaid tickets will be immobilized by attaching a boot, or clamp, to a wheel.

The boot is to be removed only by Safety and Security. Removal by anyone else will subject the owner to fines and possible arrest.

There is a $75 fine for all booted vehicles.

Towing of vehicles

A vehicle will be towed if:

• it is parked fire or emergency lanes, or in a handicapped or reserved area
• it is blocking traffic or a sidewalk
• if it has been booted for more than 72 hours

The owner of a towed vehicle will be charged $100 in addition to the cost of towing and any applicable storage charges by the private towing service.

• parking violation: $25
• illegal use of mobile device: $25
  
• failure to display a legible current parking decal or unauthorized use of a parking decal: $50
• failure to obey a reasonable request of a Security/traffic officer: $50
• driving or parking on grassed areas or sidewalks: $50
• theft, damage or attempt to damage traffic control equipment: $50 and cost of repairs
• reckless driving: $75
• failure to obey traffic control signs or devices: $75
• fee for boot installation/removal: $75
• speeding on campus: $100
• parking in handicapped space or fire lane: $100
• university towing fee: $100 plus fee assessed by towing service

Please note:

• Students may have grades and transcripts withheld until assessed fines are paid.
• Upon accruing $500 or more in parking fines, a campus motor vehicle registration may be revoked for the balance of the academic year and the vehicle will not be permitted on campus. 
• Students have 24/7 access to student account statements. Student may log in to https://my.sbu.edu, select the Student Services tab and click the View/Pay Your Student Account link under the Student Accounts heading.

Appeals must be submitted within 30 days of the issuance of a citation. All appeals are online. Students may access the site from the my.sbu homepage.

As a university student, you agree to abide by the university's parking rules and regulations.

• an individuals who owns, maintains, or operates a motor vehicle on campus is responsible for violations regardless of whether or not he/she had possession of, or was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation. It is owner's responsibility to advise any driver of the university parking rules and regulations.
• Parking decals are permission to park and not a guarantee of a particular space.
• The vehicle operator is responsible for finding a legal parking space.
• All citations are presumed valid. The individual is responsible for presenting information when submitting the electronic appeal that would invalidate a ticket. Once an appeal is submitted, a subsequent appeal is not permitted.
• Past parking violations will factor into the Appeals Board’s decision.
• Decisions of the Appeals Board are final

Insufficient grounds for appeal

• not registered yet/did not have time to register or pick up a decal
• registered online, but did not pick up or display decal on vehicle
• just dropping something off/vehicle was not parked there long
• could not find a spot nearby/preferred parking lot was full or too far away
• others who parked the same way did not receive tickets
• use of flashing hazard lights (or four-way lights)
• inclement weather
• the owner of the vehicle was not driving it at the time of the violation
• can't afford the fine
• did not know of or was not informed of the violation
• someone said it was OK
• parked there before and did not receive a ticket
• disagree with parking rules and regulations
• was late and in a hurry
  

• False or misleading statements or failure to disclose pertinent information will result in denial of appeal and may result in the loss of parking privileges and/or other appropriate administrative action.
• If your appeal is denied, the fine must be paid.
• Fines are payable either by check or cash at the Business Office in Hopkins Hall or online (credit/debit) at https://my.sbu.edu/student-services/student-accounts.
• Unpaid tickets will result in a hold being placed on your student records and/or other actions deemed necessary

All motor vehicles must be removed from university parking lots at the close of the semester. Those remaining after this time will be considered abandoned and will be towed. Vehicles left in any university parking lot without valid state registration plates will be considered abandoned and will be towed.