Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1)
Section 1006.66, F.S., requires each
University Board of Trustees to adopt rules "that govern traffic on the grounds
of the University; that provide penalties for the infraction of such traffic
rules; and that the University finds necessary, convenient, or advisable for
the safety or welfare of the students, faculty members, or other persons."
Regional campuses and separately accredited institutions may have different
names and locations for parking and traffic offices and officials. This rule
applies to the USF System unless otherwise specified in this rule or on the
individual campus parking/traffic information website.
Or at the main building:
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USFTPA
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4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Room PSB 101, Tampa, FL
33620
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USFSP
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140 USFSP Harborwalk Ave. S, BAY 132, St. Petersburg,
FL 33701
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USFS-M
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8350 N. Tamiami Trail, SMC-B116, Sarasota, Florida
34243-2049
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(2)
TRAFFIC.
(a) Traffic rules, regulations and
directive signs governing the use of motor vehicles are in effect 24 hours a
day, all year long. Inclement weather does not bar their enforcement.
(b) The appropriate parking &
transportation services office (PATS) on each campus will refer traffic
violations to the appropriate official.
(c) Motorists shall yield the right-of-way to
pedestrians within a crosswalk.
(d)
The Tampa campus speed limit is 25 m.p.h. unless otherwise posted. Speed limit
in parking lots is 10 m.p.h. and 5 m.p.h. in parking garages. Refer to each
campus' parking/traffic information website for applicable speed
limits.
(e) It is unlawful to drive
in the opposite direction of the normal flow of traffic.
(f) It is unlawful to remove, alter, or
change any traffic control device, sign, barricade, or traffic cone. It is also
unlawful to drive around barricades, traffic cones in the roadway, or parking
facilities that are closed by PATS.
(3) SCOOTERS, MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES, AND
MOPEDS.
(a) Drivers of scooters, motorcycles,
bicycles and mopeds are responsible for observing the same traffic
rules/regulations as those governing vehicles.
(b) Drivers may not drive, ride or park
scooters, mopeds, or motorcycles on grass, sidewalks or in the confines of a
building.
(c) It is unlawful for
more than one person to ride on a vehicle at the same time, unless the vehicle
is designed for and equipped with a seat for each person.
(d) Drivers may not park two-wheeled
motorized vehicles in an automobile space. They are, however, allowed to park
at paid meters. There are designated motorcycle spaces available.
(e) Holders of motorcycle or bicycle permits
are entitled to a maximum of five (5) days, annually, of temporary parking
permits for four-wheeled vehicles.
(f) All two-wheeled motor vehicles must be
registered with PATS. Motorcycles cannot display automobile permits at any
time. Registered owners with both an automobile and a motorcycle who wish to
park both on campus must have a permit for each.
(g) Bicyclists will be ticketed for MOVING
VIOLATIONS on streets or sidewalks by University Police. Bicycle Regulations
are outlined in Section
316.2065, F.S. A person
propelling a bicycle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a
roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to
a pedestrian under the same circumstances, but the cyclist shall yield the
right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before
overtaking and passing such pedestrian.
(4) ENFORCEMENT.
(a) ALL FLORIDA TRAFFIC LAWS ARE ENFORCEABLE
ON CAMPUS.
(b) University Police or
the appropriate Law Enforcement authority on USF System campuses are authorized
to directly and immediately enforce these rules/regulations, to make arrests,
and to issue moving traffic citations on campus and off campus in cases where
the offenses occur or originate on campus.
(c) University Police, Parking Enforcement
Specialists, the appropriate Law Enforcement authority or specially designated
personnel are authorized to issue parking citations for parking and
registration violations in accordance with these rules twenty-four (24) hours a
day/seven (7) days a week.
Rulemaking Authority
1006.66 FS. Law Implemented
1006.66 FS., Chapter 316
LOF
New 1-30-12, Amended
11-24-13.
