Q: I received a ticket for parking illegally three weeks ago. It was my first offense and I didn't do anything about it since I figured it was just a warning; Now I have a fine on my student account. Why?

 A: If you receive a citation either by mail, on your vehicle, or in person by a Community Service or Public Safety Staff Officer, you are responsible for payment of that citation within 10 days or it will be placed on your account. If you would like to appeal it then you must pay first before an appeal can be submitted. There are no written "warnings." If an officer gives a warning, it will be in a verbal format.

Q: I just received a moving violation ticket, how do I know how much the fine will cost me or is it a warning?

 A: Look in your 2007-2008 University Vehicle Code for the Fine Schedule. When you pay at the Business Office the cashier will let you know the price or call x2201 and we will answer your question, it will depend on why you received the citation. A CITATION IS NOT A WARNING. All fines must be paid at the Business Office. Fines paid past two weeks (10 school days) of the issue date of the citation will be automatically doubled.

 Q: I received a citation in the mail for "exceeding the campus speed limit." Is there a campus speed limit? Can I really be cited for this?

A: Yes, there is a campus speed limit. In various locations on campus, you will notice several signs posting the maximum speed of 15 MPH. If you received a citation in the mail, most likely the citing officer was unable to issue you the citation in person. If it appears you are traveling at an unsafe speed, an officer may choose to cite you at their discretion. In most cases, the officer will attempt to get you to stop and inform you of the violation in person. If the officer is unable to get your attention, you will receive the citation in the mail. The officers do not chase anyone off campus.

Q: If I live on campus, can I park in the parking lots next to my class?

A. NO. There are a limited number of parking spaces available for students, faculty, and staff. The University has designated certain areas for specific members of the community -- staff and faculty, resident students, and commuter students. So when you're thinking about driving up to class from your hall, think of it this way: commuter students drive anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour to get to class. Resident students can walk or take the shuttle to class from the residence halls in about 5 minutes. So, please save the parking for those who need it -- you will be cited and fined $50 or more for parking in a commuter or faculty/staff space. Parking is permitted on campus after 8 p.m.

Q. As a freshman, am I allowed to bring a car and park it off campus?

A. No. Freshman residents are NOT PERMITTED to bring vehicles to campus, nor may they park in surrounding neighborhoods or in the City Lot. Freshman violating the policy will be fined $250 plus 10 hours of community service.

Q. I just received a ticket and I have been parking in the same spot for the past month why did I not receive a ticket before now? A. The officers patrol different areas during the day; they may have been doing reports, jumpstarting a vehicle, escorting a student or ticketing on the other side of campus during the time you were parked illegally. More than likely, that is why you did not receive a ticket. If you park illegally, you will eventually receive a ticket. If you have any questions about parking call x2201 or come into the office. We will be glad to help you.