Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) The operation
and parking of a motor vehicle on the University of Florida campus is a
privilege granted by the University rather than a right. All vehicles parked on
campus during hours of restriction must properly display a university parking
decal or permit. A parking decal is not a guarantee of a parking space. Each
vehicle operator is responsible for finding a legal parking space. Lack of a
space is not a valid excuse for violating any parking regulation. Parking
meters are located throughout the campus for visitors to the university.
Transportation and Parking Services operates a pay parking facility for use by
patients and visitors to Shands Hospital and the J. Hillis Miller Health
Center. The University assumes no liability for damage to vehicles operated or
parked on the campus. Any such damage is a risk assumed by the owner or
operator of the motor vehicle.
(2)
The following are definitions of words and phrases used in the rules and
regulations governing traffic, parking and registration of vehicles on the
University of Florida campus.
(a) Bicycle -
Includes every vehicle propelled solely by human power and every motorized
bicycle as defined in section
316.003(2),
F.S.
(b) Business Days - All days
except weekends and official University Holidays.
(c) Campus - Includes all of the property of
the University of Florida located in Gainesville or adjacent areas.
(d) Decal - Sticker affixed to the vehicle
allowing parking in designated areas when space is available.
(e) Employee - Any employee of the University
of Florida including faculty, administrative and professional, university
support personnel system staff and other personnel services (non-student)
staff. For the purpose of these regulations, employees of university direct
support organizations and non-university organizations contracted to provide
services to the university shall have the same parking privileges as university
employees.
(f) False Registration -
Applying for or receiving a parking permit or decal by showing or giving false
information or by other fraudulent means which shall include reproducing,
altering or defacing a decal, a permit or any other document used for
registration or used in lieu of a valid registration.
(g) Impound - To tow a vehicle away from the
place in which it is parked or to seize and hold legal custody.
(h) Moped - Includes all vehicles described
in section 316.003(77),
F.S.
(i) Motorcycle and Motor
Scooter - Includes all motor vehicles with two or three wheels.
(j) Motor Vehicle - Includes all vehicles
other than bicycles and mopeds.
(k)
Parking Space - Areas governed by the University of Florida parking rules and
regulations with parking spaces delineated by white, yellow or blue striping, a
parking meter or physical barriers delineating parking parameters.
(l) Permit - A card temporarily displayed in
the vehicle allowing parking for a limited period of time.
(m) Registration - Obtaining authorization to
operate and park a vehicle on campus by receiving an appropriate decal or
permit for a specified area(s).
(n)
Restricted Area - An area within which an automobile may be parked if it bears
the appropriate decal for that area.
(o) Reserved Space - An individual parking
space, as approved by the President, appropriately marked for a particular
license tag number, individual or position.
(p) Restricted Hours - The hours between 7:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise
indicated.
(q) Service Area or
Drive - Parking areas reserved only for properly identified service or
emergency vehicles, commercial vehicles, or vehicles bearing proper
authorization from Transportation and Parking Services. Service Areas or Drives
are delineated by signs or pavement markings.
(r) Student - Includes all persons, not
classified as faculty or staff, carrying one or more credit hours of graduate
or undergraduate work. This includes Santa Fe Community College students who
enroll in courses on campus.
(s)
Student Classification - The student's classification as established by the
University of Florida Registrar.
(t) Transportation and Parking Services - The
University unit responsible for issuing decals and permits for parking on
campus and for collecting parking fees and parking fines. It is located on
campus at 115 North-South Drive, (352)392-8048 (Voice) and (352)392-7106
(facsimile), and the mailing address is P.O. Box 112325, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida 32611-2325. Its hours of operation are Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except on University
holidays.
Rulemaking Authority
240.227(1),
240.264 FS. Law Implemented
240.263(2),
240.264
FS.
New 9-29-75, Amended 8-15-78, 8-19-79, 8-26-81, 8-12-82,
3-6-85, Formerly 6C1-3.06, Amended 5-14-87, 4-27-88, 4-23-89, 4-17-90, 5-7-92,
5-19-93, 4-30-95, 5-1-96, 6-7-00,
5-22-01.
