Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 008 - Department of Higher Education
Division 02 - Colleges and Universities Plans and Operations
Rule 008.02.12-003 - 2012 - 2013 Arkansas Tech University Parking and Traffic Regulations - Russellville Campus and Ozark Campus

1 The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator

2 Lack of space is not a valid excuse for violating a parking regulation.

3 Standard parking/traffic regulations and definitions, as enacted in the Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws and State Highway Commission Regulations will be rigidly enforced on the Tech campus at all times, including legal holidays and the time between semesters when classes are not in session

4 Violators of established Parking and Traffic Regulations may be issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket payable in Municipal Court in Russellville, Arkansas, in lieu of a Tech citation.

5 Violation notices will be affixed to the motor vehicle or presented to the driver. Payment may be either mailed or paid in person at the Student Accounts Office in the Doc Bryan Building

6 Vehicles are considered parked when left standing, stopped or unattended for any period of time

7 It is illegal to re-use a ticket

8 Pedestrians have the right-of-way at designated crosswalks at all times except at signal-controlled intersections where pedestrians will be expected to comply with the signal

9 Students, faculty and staff members are expected to be familiar with and abide by the regulations at all times The fact that any vehicle does not receive a violation notice while his/her vehicle is parked or operated in violation of any regulation or law does not mean or imply that such a regulation or law is invalid

10 Due to evolving changes, signage will superceed zones as marked on the map

11 Vehicles are assumed abandoned if left parked and stationary for a period of two weeks. Such vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense

12 School buses and other large vehicles, as well as special purpose vehicles, are required to park in areas designated by the Department of Public Safety

13 You are responsible for all violations by a vehicle displaying a hangtag issued in your name If you lend your car, proper operation of the vehicle is still your responsibility.

14. Only one type of Tech hangtag is to be displayed on a vehicle at a time.

15 Obey regulatory signs and barricades established by the Department of Public Safety.

16 Vehicles will not be operated on the Tech campus without required safety equipment prescribed by the vehicle code of the State of Arkansas.

17 Vehicles parked in parallel parking spaces must be parked with the passengers' door to the curb with flow of traffic

18 Loading zones around residence halls are to be utilized by students for loading/ unloading. A maximum of 15 minutes will be observed at all times

19 Vehicles will be parked within designated parking boundaries and in no case shall they overlap into or onto roadway, crosswalk or sidewalk The fact that other vehicles are parked improperly shall not constitute an excuse for parking with any part of the vehicle over the line

20 The time limit on 15 minute zones will be observed at all times

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

(http://www.atu.edu/psafe)

The Department of Public Safety is located on campus at 1511 North Boulder and is open Monday thru Thursday 7 a.m. to I a.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to I a.m. excluding holidays For all services call 479-968-0222 for emergencies only, on campus call 911.

PARKING VIOLATION CHARGES

The responsibilities for payment of fines incurred for traffic violations will rest with the registrant In the event vehicle registration has not been completed, responsibility lies with the owner and/or operator of the vehicle Persons violating the rules and regulations as stated while using a motor vehicle on campus will be fined under the University's system of traffic violations listed below

VIOLATION NOTIFICATION LIST

RESTRICTED PARKING AREAS

YELLOW CURBS RESTRICTED PARKING at all times

FIRE ZONES As marked

RED No students or ineligible employees between 730 am and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

BLUE/WHITE Designated disability parking zones This includes ramps as well as parking spaces

SIGNS Restricted by signs as posted

ANY ATHLETIC OR DRILL FIELD No parking at any time. These will not be posted

Arkansas Tech University reserves the right to set aside areas as necessary for special events in all parking areas of the University The University further reserves the right to temporarily block certain streets as necessary without notice to the public

TOWING AND IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES

The University reserves the right to immobilize, tow and/or impound any vehicle that is parked on University property in such a way as to constitute a serious hazard; or any vehicle owned by a violator having three or more violations in any academic year

The Department of Public Safety may direct an authorized commercial garage to carry out any towing action. Violators will be responsible for paying all costs for removal, impounding and storage of such vehicles Vehicles may be held until all charges are paid

If your vehicle is booted, you have the right to contest it at a hearing This does not apply to ticketings. Hearings will be conducted Monday-Friday at the Doc Bryan Student Services Building, beginning at 9 a.m. You must contest the boot by the next business day or waive all your future rights to contest

The boot may be removed after outstanding tickets are paid or as a finding of the hearing. There is no additional fee for the placement or removal of this boot If you feel this boot has been placed on this vehicle erroneously or if you have any other questions, you may contact the Department of Public Safety 24 hours a day at 479-968-0222

PAYMENT OF VIOLATIONS/FINES

A person receiving notice of a parking or traffic violation should go to the student accounts office, Doc Bryan Student Services Center, to pay the fine placed against his/her account. The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Check the PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS for a listing of all fines for violations.

MOVING VIOLATIONS

Moving violations include all traffic laws as stated in the Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic laws and State Highway Commission Regulations The official Tech parking citation notice placed on vehicles will be sufficient as a summons for violation of these rules and regulations. In lieu of a University citation, the violator may be issued a uniform traffic ticket which will be adjudicated in Municipal Court

Additional violations/rules are as follows:

Speed limit on campus is 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

No U-turns.

Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in campus crosswalks.

HANGTAG PARKING AREAS

FACULTY/staff ONLY

Vehicles with authorized RED hangtags may park in areas marked in red or in any authorized parking location on campus

RESIDENT STUDENTS OF |ONES AND ROUSH ONLY

Vehicles with authorized GREEN hangtags must park in areas marked in green on the map except during "open parking" hours.

Lots F, G, M, N, Q Lots I and) are overflow

RESIDENT STUDENTS OF PAINE/TURNER ONLY

Vehicles with authorized LIGHT BLUE hangtags must park in areas marked in light blue on the map except during "open parking" hours

Lots K, T, U and W as marked

RESIDENT STUDENTS OF WILSON. CRITZ, AND HUGHES ONLY

Vehicles with authorized BROWN hangtags must park in areas marked in brown on the map except during "open parking" hours

Lots FF, KK, W, West M Street, and NN as marked

RESIDENT STUDENTS OF NUTT BROWN AND TUCKER HALL ONLY Vehicles with authorized ORANGF. hangtags must park in areas marked in orange on the map except during "open parking" hours.

Lots CC, DD, EE, NN, Y, AND X as marked

UNIVERSITY COMMONS APARTMENT STUDENTS ONLY

Vehicles with authorized GRAY hangtags must park in areas marked in gray on the map except during "open parking" hours

Lot I Lot I is overflow

RESIDENT STUDENTS OF CARAWAY ONLY

Vehicles with authorized OLIVE hangtags must patk in areas marked in olive on the map except during "open parking" hours

Lot MM

STADIUM SUITES/BASWELL HALL

Vehicles with authorized DARK BLUE hangtags must park in dark blue areas marked on the map except during "open parking" hours

Lots TT, RR, SS AND QQ as marked Lot UU is overflow

COMMUTER STUT'

Vehicles with authorized hangtags must park in areas marked in yellow on the map except during "open parking" hours

Lots A, B, C, D, |, K, L, R, S, Z, AA, BB, OO, UU, XX, AND E, F as marked

VISTA PLACE/SOUTH HALL

Vehicles with authorized BLACK AND YELLOW STRIPED hangtags must park in areas marked with yellow and white stripes on the map or in areas marked in yellow on the map except during "open parking" hours

Lots A, B, C, D, I, K, L, R, S, Z, AA, BB, GG, OO, UU, AND E, F as marked

ALL AUTHORIZED STREET PARKING WILL BE MARKED BY SIGNS

RESIDENT HALL PARKING AREAS DO NOT APPLY TO OPEN PARKING HOURS.

LOTS00 AND QQ ARE NOT OPEN PARKING AREAS ON HOME FOOTBALL GAME DAYS.

MC = Motorcycle Only

21 A traffic ticket or any other communication from a Department of Public Safety officer, while in the performance of his duties, is considered to be an official University notice Failure to respond will make the recipient subject to disciplinary action

22 If a hangtag is not visible to the officer while he is issuing a citation, the citation will be for no current hangtag. If, in the course of issuing a citation, the officer discovers the hangtag. he has the discretion to downgrade that ticket to improper display only.

23 Windshields, side wings, side or rear windows may not be obstructed with any sign, sunshield, sun visor, poster or other transparent material other than a certificate or sticker required by state law or campus regulations. This will include writing on vehicle windows with shoe polish.

24. No boats, campers or trailers allowed to park on campus

1 Operating a motor vehicle in any mannet which may create a disturbance on campus may be considered a traffic violation This includes excessive use (determined by city odinance or officer's discretion) of boom box, stereo, horn illegal exhaust systems, squealing of tires or placing pedestrians or other drivers in a hazardous situation

2 All personnel, including visitors, are expected to adhere to all campus and state regulations regarding safety procedures

3 All residence hall students who own or operate registered vehicles must use the parking areas assigned to that residence hall. Residence hall parking lots are color-coded

4 Arkansas Tech University cannot and does not assume the obligation of providing parking spaces for all vehicles at all times

5. Arkansas Tech University does not assume responsibility for the care and protection of any vehicle or its contents while said vehicle is operated or parked on the campus or lands controlled by the University

6 Vehicles that do not qualify for registration or "approved as safe" by the State of Arkansas are not permitted on the campus at any time Disabled and abandoned vehicles will be turned over to the State Police for disposal according to law

7 Mechanical work other than minut repairs such as replacement of vehicle battery or flat tires will not be permitted on the Tech campus

8 Arkansas Tech University reserves the right to restrict or revoke the use of an automobile on campus to anyone if the use of that vehicle is thought to be detrimental to the academic achievement of any student or if the person has abused the privilege of operating said vehicle on or off campus

9 It shall be the responsibility of any driver of a disabled vehicle (i.e. dead battery, out of gas, keys locked in car. etc) to immediately notify the Department of Public Safety of the problem and location of the disabled vehicle. Failure to make notification may result in the vehicle's being either towed of given a ticket Abandoned vehicles shall be towed at the owner's expense

10 Flagrant disregard of campus parking and traffic regulations will result in the vehicle being towed to storage and parking privileges on campus revoked. Towing and storage charges will be assessed prior to the release of the vehicle to the owner

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY - OZARK CAMPUS TRAFFIC/PARKING INFORMATION

Traffic Regulations:

By authority of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with Act 328 of 1967, Arkansas Tech University requires all members of the faculty, staff, student body and classified personnel to register motor vehicles which they own or operate on the Ozark Campus or on lands controlled by the University. All registrants shall abide by all traffic and parking regulations.

Registration of vehicles shall be accomplished at the time of regular registration for the fall, spring or summer semesters at the Office of Student Accounts. All faculty, staff and students must present a current Arkansas Tech University ID card before a parking permit will be issued. All vehicles on campus are required to register and display a current parking permit. Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two or more wheels.

Parking permits are valid from August 15th one year through August 15th of the next year. After securing a parking permit at the Office of Student Accounts, charges are assessed to the student's account. Parking permits must be displayed by hanging on the rear view mirror so the number can be read through the front windshield from the outside; they may not be taped on the vehicle or laid on the dash or seat. These permits can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Parking permits are the responsibility of the purchaser and must be removed prior to sale or transfer of the vehicle, upon termination of employment, or withdrawal from the school. If a hangtag is lost or stolen it will be the responsibility of the student or school employee to purchase a replacement permit. There is no refund for permit cost. Parking violations may result in a fine being charged to a student's account.

The Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will enforce the following violations on campus property and will collect fines as stated in the list below.

Moving Violations

Reckless Driving- A. C.A. § 27-50-308 states that any person who drives a vehicle in such a manner as to indicate a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.

Careless Driving- A. C.A. § 27-51-104 states that it is unlawful to operate any vehicle in a careless manner as to evidence a failure to keep a proper lookout for other traffic, vehicular or otherwise, or in a manner as to evidence a failure to maintain proper control. Careless driving may also include, but is not limited to the following:

-Driving onto or across private property to avoid intersections, signs, or other traffic control devices.

-Driving in such a manner, or at such speed, as to cause skidding, spinning, or sliding of tires or vehicle.

-Driving too close to, or colliding with, parked or stopped vehicles, fixtures, persons, or objects adjacent to road.

-Driving of vehicle with any part or object extended, in such fashion as to endanger persons or property.

-To operate a vehicle wherein or whereon passengers are located in such manner to be a danger to themselves.

-To operate a vehicle in any manner, when the driver is inattentive, and such inattention is not reasonable and prudent in maintaining vehicular control.

Campus Parking:

All vehicles should have a parking permit, which can be obtained from the Office of Student Accounts. The cost of the Parking Permit is $15.00. Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety will enforce violations that occur on campus property. Local law enforcement agencies may also enforce violations of state law that occur on campus property.

Parking for the Handicapped:

Any vehicle found to be parked in an area designated for exclusive use of disabled persons (as defined in Section 75 266-22 of Act 772) shall be subject to impoundment by the appropriate law enforcement agency according to Section 12 of Act 772, and the owner will be subject to a fine not less than $25 or not more than $100 for each offense plus applicable towing, impounding, and related fees.

Handicapped Parking Decals:

Handicapped parking decals may be obtained at the Arkansas State Revenue Office. Decals may be used by persons who are temporarily or permanently disabled, and are good for the duration of the disability, an may be used anywhere in the State of Arkansas. A statement from a physician is necessary to obtain the decal.