Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 008 - Department of Higher Education
Division 02 - Colleges and Universities Plans and Operations
Rule 008.02.15-002 - Arkansas Tech University - 2015-16 Parking Map and Traffic Regulations
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Public Safety is located on campus at ] 511 North Boulder and Is open Monday thru Friday 7 ajn. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. For all services call 479-968-0222 or, for emergencies 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 mill be fined under the University's system of traffic violations listed below.
VIOLATION NOTIFICATION LIST
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1. Failure to display current hangtag |
$35 |
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2. Failure to display hangtag properly |
$20 |
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3. Parking in wrong color lotfarong letter lot |
$20 |
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4. Parking at yellow curb |
$20 |
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5. Parking where prohibited by signs |
$20 |
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6. Illegal use of, reproducing, alterations of, defacing, using revoked hangtags or falsifying registration Information |
$75 |
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7. Unauthorized disabled parking |
$100 |
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S. Parked disregarding painted lines |
$20 |
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9. Parking in unauthorized zone |
$20 |
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10. Driving/parking on grass |
$20 |
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11. Double parked/blocking |
$20 |
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12. Blocking drive |
$25 |
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13. Blocking dumpster |
$20 |
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14. Loading zone beyond IS minute time limit |
$20 |
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15. Parking on wrong side of street |
$20 |
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16. Backed into parking space on street |
$20 |
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17. Blocking fire hydrantzone |
$60 |
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IS. Parked in visitor space |
$20 |
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19. Parking in reserved area |
$20 |
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20. Across sidewalk and/or crosswalk |
S20 |
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21. Expired license tab |
$20 |
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22. Failure to display license plate |
$20 |
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23. Failure to stop or yield right of way |
$25 |
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24. Driving wrong way on one-way |
$20 |
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25. U-tum |
$20 |
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26. Reckless driving |
$50 |
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27. Improper Equipment |
$20 |
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28. Speeding |
$35 |
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29. Securityviolation(proppirLgdoorsopen,etc) |
$25 |
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30. Reusing Citation |
$75 |
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31. Jaywalking |
$25 |
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32. Excessive Noise/Disorderly Conduct |
$25 |
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33. Emergency Call Station Violation |
$125 |
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34. Other |
$20 |
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35. Bicycles Blocking Access |
$35 |
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36. Bicycles locked to Ramps/Access |
$75 |
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37. Failure to Display Bicycle Registration |
$20 |
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40. Warning |
$0 |
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41. Impound Fee |
$20 |
AUTHORITY
In accordance with A.C.A 25-17-307, the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University establishes the following rules and regulations for the registration, operation, and parking of motor vehicles on Arkansas Tech University campuses. These rules and regulations are binding on all members of the Faculty, staff, student body and others utilizing the lands owned or controlled by Arkansas Tech University. Lands owned or controlled by Tech will henceforth be known as the CAMPUS for purposes of clarification in this brochure.
Arkansas Tech Department of Public Safety officers are constituted peace officers by ACA 25-17-305, by action of the Board of Trustees, and under the laws of this state possess all the authority provided by law For city police and county sheriffs to be exercised as required for the safety and protection of the University community
Enforcement of traffic regulations on the Tech campus Is the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety, All drivers will observe and obey the orders of the Department of Public Safety officers while such officers are engaged in the performance of their respective duties. This Includes producing and rendering identification and hangtags requested.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Registration shall be accomplished for all terms of attendance by purchasing a hangtag on-line thru your OneTech account. All instructions pertinent to obtaining a hangtag will be provided.
Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two or more wheels.
All vehicles on Tech campuses are required to register and display a current parking hangtag. Parameters for the operation and parking of motor vehicles may be viewed on the campus map.
Hangtags are valid from August 15 through August 15 of the next year and charges will be from August 15 through August 15 of the next year at $30.00 for all terms of attendance.
Hangtags must be displayed by hanging on the rear view mirror so the number can be read through the front windshield from the outside. These hangtags can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Do not tape hangtag on vehicle or lay on dash or seat.
Lost/stolen hangtags are full price for replacement.
Summer term hangtags will be one-half the original cost.
Hangtags are the responsibility of the purchaser and must be removed prior to sale or transfer of the vehicle or upon termination of employment or withdrawal from the unlvererty
Falsifying registration information, such as buying hangtags for another person in his/her name will be fined $75.00. Also, the person who allows another individual to purchase a hangtag for him/her will be fined $75.00
Charges will be assessed at the time of registration of the vehicle as follows for all faculty, staff and students and other non-Tech employees.
A$30.00 for the calendar year (Angiirt IJ throwgh Aagwt lS)
B$30.00 from the beginning of the second semester thrugh August 15
C $30.00 for summer tern
Hangtag fees are non-refundable
Temporary Hangtags are available at the Department of Public Safety for faculty, staff and students who have misplaced their hangtag. These hangtags are provided at no cost and are valid for a maximum of two weeks.
RESTRICTED PARKING AREAS
YELLOW CUBES RESTRICTED PARKING at all times.
FIRE ZONES As marked
RED No students or ineligible employees between 7:30 a.m. 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 OB DULL FIELD Mo 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 parted 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 nest 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 follow:
Speed limit on campm It 20 nph union otherate potted.
No U-turns.
Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians In campus crosswalks.
ACCIDENTS
All traffic accident! occurring on the campus or grounds controlled by the University must be reported Immediately to the Department of Public Safety by calling on campus 479-968-0222. if you are unable to contact the number, call 911 on campus and ask that the Tech officer on duty be dispatched to your location.
DISABILITY PARKING
As required, a number of parking spaces have been set aside For use by disabled Individuals only. Each space has been marked with signs and or blue and white paint on the space, if these spaces are full, you may park in any color zone but not in spaces marked as loading zones, timed parking and reserved as long as you display your valid disability license plate or placard. Vehicles found Illegally parked In these spaces are subject to towing and impoundment fees.
Only Individuals who have been Issued, and are displaying, a disabled license plate or placard issued by the State of Arkansas are permitted to park in spaces marked with blue and white stripes. Vehicles must also have valid Tech hangtag.
License plates, decals and placards may be obtained from the State Revenue Office at 105 South Rodchester, Russellville, AR. For information, call 479-968-1526.
Transfer of a disability license or placard is a violation of the Arkansas state law. The offender will be ticketed accordingly
TEMPORARY DISABILITY PARKING
Persons requesting temporary disability status for parking must be authorized by the Tech Health and Wellness Center located In Dean Hall and, if eligible, then obtain a spedal Temporary hangtag from the Department of Public Safety. You will then be eligible to park In the areas marked or disabled space only for the dates specified.
SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
Contact the Department of Public Safety at 479-968-0222 or email at dpslftatu.edu
VISITOR PARKING
Visitors are always welcome on campus and may park In any non-restricted area. Corrently enrolled students or employees are net considered visitors. Visitor spaces are never considered part of open parking.
visitors, please secure a visitor's hangtag at no cost at the Department of Public Safety or through the office you are visiting by presenting a valid driver's license and the correct license plate for the vehicle they are operating on the Tech campus
Visitors with the hangtag may use any color parking area. Visitors without the hangtag may park only in the areas marked "Visitors Only. " Visitors who park In violation may be issued a parking citation,
MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORBIKES
Motorbikes, motor scooters, motorcycles and bicycles must be operated only on streets normally designated for automobile use. A hangtag must be displayed If parked on campus or an optional decal may be affixed to the left front fork.
APPEALS
All appeals will be dealt with according to the rules and regulations stated In this pamphlet. All students, faculty and staff uantlng to appeal a citation must appeal their citation on-line thru OneTech. Appeals made after three school days will not be considered. All Instructions pertaining to the appeal process will be provided.
HANGTAG PARKING AREAS
FACULTY/STAFF ONLY
Vehicles with authorised hangtags may park In areas marked In red or in any authorized parking location on campus. This does not include areas designated "Visitor. 1 RESIDENT STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY COMMONS, [OWES AND BOUSH ONLY
Vehicles with authorized hangtags must park In areas marked in green on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lota F, G, H, N, Q Lota I and J are overflow RESIDENT STUDENTS OF BROWN. CHTTZ. HUGHES. M STREET. NUTT.
vehicles with authorized hangtags must pad; in areas marked
In orange on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lot a CC, DD, EE, FF, KK, NN, W, K, West 11 Street T, U, W, Y, and X,as marked
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF CARAWAY ONLY
Vehicles with authorized BROWN hangtags must park in areas marked in olive on the map except during 'open parting" 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, RB. SS AND QQ as marked Lot UU ii overflow COMMUTER STUDENTS ONLY
Vehicles with authorized hangtags must park 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, OO, UU, XX, YY, ZZ, and E, F as marked
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,
Lets A, B, C, D, J, R, 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 APPUf TO OPEN PARKING HOURS.
LOTS00 AND OQ ARE NOT OPEN PARKING AREAS ON HOME E0OTBALL GAME DAYS.
MC = Motorcycle Only
'Arkansas tech University does not discriminateon the basis of colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic infomation, or disability in any of its practices, policies, or procedures. This Includes, but is not limited to, employmentadmissions, educational services programs or activities which it oprators or financial aid. The Artansas tech Affirmative Action officer can be reached by calling 498-6020.
PARKING REGULATIONS
All parkmg regrdattom will be enforced 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
1. The responsibility for rinding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator
2. Lack of space is not a valid excuse for violating a perking 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 dasses 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 Itch 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.
S. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at designated crosswalks at all times excepl 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 fad: 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 supercede 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 owners 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 parted 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 perking 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
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Open parking hours will be declared from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. daily and from 5 p.m. on Friday through 7:30 a.m. on Monday. School holidays are considered as "open parking" days. Residence hall parking areas are not open parking areas.
1. Operating a motor vehicle In any manner which may create a disturbance on campus may be considered a traffic violation. This includes excessive use [determined by city ordinance 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 minor 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 if 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 or 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 velide to the owner
