Traffic & Parking Regulations
Policy Statement
These regulations are prepared and distributed
to assist those who plan to operate and/or park motor vehicles on
University of Alabama property. There is a continuing effort to provide
the highest level of service ensuring the safest and most efficient
use of University Parking resources.
Authority
These regulations are established by virtue
of the authority vested in the Board of Trustees in accordance with
state statutes. By virtue of the powers granted to the Board of Trustees
by the Constitution, the Board of Trustees has the authority to adopt
and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for the management
and governance of the institution. These powers may be delegated to
various University officials for the governance of students and the
administration of University Affairs, Ref: Alabama Code SS16-47-2,
34(1975).
The responsibility of obtaining knowledge
of all laws and regulations in force rests with the motor vehicle
operator. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to be familiar
with and abide by these regulations. The fact that a violation notice
is not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean or
imply that the regulations or laws are no longer in effect.
All ordinances of the City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, related to traffic
which are not in conflict with or inconsistent with these regulations,
are made a part thereof and are enforceable as provided herein.
As a result of the dynamic environment every effort is made to ensure accuracy of information provided on written material such as maps or University signage however, one should consult www.bamaparking.ua.edu for any recent updates pertaining to rules, regulations and announcements. The website, www.bamaparking.ua.edu, will supersede any written material as a determining factor.
Reservation
of Space
The University of Alabama reserves the right
to set aside areas for special events, i.e., concerts, athletic events,
parades, funerals, etc., in all parking areas of the University campus.
The University further reserves the right to temporarily block certain
areas of street and/or parking lots in order to facilitate repairs
to same, without notice to the general public.
Parking Requirements
These Parking and Traffic Regulations are effective August 16, 2007, and are subject to change at any time. All vehicles operated on The University of Alabama campus by students, faculty, and staff, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. must properly display a current University of Alabama parking permit. Registration in itself is no guarantee of a parking space, or to be near the place where one works or attends class. The responsibility of finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator. A lack of space where one would like to park is not a valid excuse for violating any parking regulation.
Registration
Dates - Students Fall Online Registration
The student's window for registration for parking permit coincides with the registration window for classes. Once a student's registration window is open to register for a parking permit, it will remain open until the Transportation Services website closes. If you do not register for a permit online, you may register at the Transportation Services office beginning August 1st.
After August 1st, all students needing to register for a spring or summer permit must register in person at the Transportation Services office.
The Transportation Services office located at Student Services Center, Room 103, is open from 7:45 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.
Registration Dates - Faculty/Staff Fall Online Registration
Faculty/Staff may obtain a parking permit or decline a parking permit during the online registration period. All Faculty/Staff will be required to have their parking permit payroll deducted.Once the online registration closes in June, parking permits may be purchased at the Transportation Services office, at 103 Student Services Center.
After August 1st, all Faculty/Staff needing to register for a spring or summer permit must register in person at the Transportation Services office.
The Transportation Services office located at Student Services Center, Room 103, is open from 7:45 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.
A Faculty/Staff parking permit shall be issued to the following:
- Full time faculty and staff members.
- Part time faculty and staff members who are NOT currently enrolled as a student.
Temporary Employees
Temporary employees are required to purchase a parking permit based on the following conditions:
- Those employed for up to three months are required to purchase a visitor/vendor permit for the period that they are on campus.
- All temporary employees hired for more than 3 months are required to purchase a regular faculty/staff parking permit.
Faculty, Staff, and Students from Surrounding local Institutions
Faculty, Staff and Students from surrounding local institutions that visit The University of Alabama campus will be required to purchase a visitor/vendor permit from the Transportation Services office. Faculty or staff members that are employed by both The University of Alabama and the local institution will be required to purchase a Faculty/Staff permit. Students that are dual enrolled will be required to purchase a student permit. It is the Faculty, Staff, and Students responsibility to know and abide by The University of Alabama's rules and regulations.
Visitors/Vendors
The University welcomes all visitors to campus, however, visitors are asked to bring their valid driver's license to obtain a parking pass from the Transportation Services office, located inside the Student Services Center. Visitor/Vendor permits are $3.00 for one day. Visitor/vendor's requesting the purchase of a permit exceeding one day may purchase these permits at 103 Student Services Center between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Vehicle license plate information is required. Parking is available for $3.00 on the top level of the Campus Drive and Ferguson parking decks, as well as the North ten Hoor parking deck (no permit required). Visitor/Vendor parking permits are valid in all legal parking spaces unless otherwise restricted to a designated zone or area (note the restrictions on the front of the permit). Students or Faculty/Staff using a Visitor's parking permit may receive an improper registration citation and have their vehicle wheel-locked or impounded. Parking in an accessible (handicapped) parking space will require a valid State Accessible parking permit, in addition to a visitor's permit.
Temporary Emergency Parking Permits
- Students who are disabled for medical reasons on a temporary basis and need transportation beyond the capabilities of the university's transit system must obtain a parking permission slip from a staff doctor at the Student Health Center to substantiate the request. Bring the parking permission slip to the Transportation Services office to obtain a temporary accessible parking permit.
- Temporary emergency parking permits must be displayed in the lower side of the front windshield on the passenger's side. The date must be visible.
- Temporary Emergency parking permits are available at no cost to individuals with a current parking permit.
- Your parking permit must accompany the temporary emergency parking permit, unless on file at the Parking Services office.
Permits
Each eligible individual that purchases a campus parking permit will receive a parking permit for his/her appropriate parking zone. The permit must be displayed face out on the rearview mirror at all times when vehicle is parked on campus. Failure to display your permit could result in your vehicle being wheel-locked or impounded. Permits may be transferred and used on more than one vehicle. Please remember that you are responsible for your permit. You should not loan your parking permit to others because you are responsible for all parking citations written against your permit. It is in the interest of the holder to secure the permit at all times. Lost or stolen permits may be replaced at current year's permit fee. Persons who purchase the permit understand that the permit itself is the property of the University of Alabama and must be surrendered upon separation.
Registration
Information after August 1st over the counter in Transportation Services
- Campus Wide Identification Number (ACTion Card).
- Resident Address: Students: Proof of an on-campus building where you live, or your local resident address.
- Vehicle License Plate: Vehicle License plate information required to purchase a parking permit.
- Current Registration Fee Payment Method
- Students: Will be billed by Office of Student Receivables.
- Faculty/Staff: One time payment or 5 equal monthly payments when registering online or in person until January 1st. After January 1st a one time payment of cash, check or payroll deduction.
It is the responsibility of Faculty/Staff to decline a parking permit by the close of online registration, otherwise, a regular Faculty/Staff permit will be issued and payroll deducted.
Zone Permit
Parking
BLUE PERMIT:
Physically Handicapped (permanently)
Parking:
Blue Zone or
any legal parking space.
GREEN PERMIT:
Faculty, Administration and
Staff
Parking:
Parking: Green Zones, Perimeter and Time Limit Zones only.
BLACK PERMIT:
Reserved Faculty/Staff and Student Parking
Parking:
Faculty/Staff and students purchasing a reserved permit may park in their designated reserved deck/lot, Perimeter and Time Limit Zones only.
RED PERMIT:
Commuter Student (lives off
campus)
Parking:
- West Zone: Students purchasing this permit will be able to park in that specific zone, Perimeter and Time Limit Zones only.
- Northeast Zone : Students purchasing this permit will be able to park in that specific zone, Perimeter and Time Limit Zones only.
- Southeast Zone : Students purchasing this permit will be able to park in that specific zone, Perimeter and Time Limit Zones only.
GOLD PERMIT:
Retired Faculty and Staff
Parking:
Any available, legal parking space except reserved lot areas..
PURPLE PERMIT:
Resident Student
Parking:
Purple Zone and Time-Limit Zones only.
TAN PERMIT:
Resident Student
Parking:
Tan Zone and Time Limit Zones only.
ORANGE PERMIT:
Resident Student
Parking:
Orange Zone and Time Limit Zones only.
BROWN PERMIT:
Resident Student
Parking:
Brown Zone and Time Limit Zones only.
SILVER PERMIT:
Resident Student
Parking:
Silver Zone and Time Limit Zones only.
LAVENDER PERMIT :
Resident Students
Parking:
Lavender Zone and Time-Limit Zones only.
YELLOW PERMIT:
Resident Students
Parking:
Yellow Zone, Time-Limit Zones, and Ferguson Deck.
PERIMETER PERMIT:
Faculty/Staff and Students
Parking:
Perimeter Zone, Time-Limit Zones
Deck Access
Anyone with permits that allow them deck access must swipe their action card in the A slot on exit. Swiping in the B slot will deduct $3.00 from Bama Cash. Anyone wishing to pay to park in a deck may exit by swiping their action card in the B slot, which will deduct $3.00 from Bama Cash, depositing $3.00 in the cash/token receptacle upon exit or purchasing a token for $3.00 at one of the token machines available at each deck.
Accessible (Handicapped)
Parking - Students and Staff
Blue permits will only be issued to students, faculty, and staff who are certified for accessible parking by the State of Alabama, or by the state in which the accessible needs individual resides. Bring your state issued accessible documentation (placard and receipt) to the Transportation Services office, at 103 Student Services Center, to obtain a University Accessible permit. Failure to obtain a University Accessible parking permit may result in a citation for failure to register.
Impounding
of Vehicles
All vehicles not parked in accordance with University Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations, including safety hazards, are subject to being cited, towed or impounded and held until all citations, tow charges and storage fees are paid. All vehicles wheel locked and not released by 12:00 P.M. on Friday may be towed.
Note: Impounded vehicles not claimed by the third school day will be assessed a daily $5.00 storage fee.
Parking
and Traffic Rules
Standard rules of the road for the city, county, and state will be observed on campus.
- All parking rules and regulations are in effect at all times, with the exception of zone permit parking, which is in effect from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Note: Handicap zones are in effect at all times).
- SPECIAL INTERIM AND SUMMER TERM RULE: Residential Students will be allowed access to Perimeter Zones in conjunction with the individual's designated residential zone. All other permit holders must remain in their designated zones.
- The violation of all parking regulations will subject the violator to fines as specified under “Parking Violations”.
- Driving or parking in a transit lane, parking at a yellow curb, yellow line, fire hydrant, state parking, and blue ramped sidewalk is prohibited at all times and will subject vehicle to impoundment by Transportation Services.
- LOADING AND SERVICE ZONES: Parking is restricted to delivery service and vendor vehicles for the purpose of loading and unloading only. Individuals needing to temporarily park their personal vehicle in a loading zone must first obtain permission from the Transportation Services office.
- Double parking on streets or in parking areas is prohibited at all times.
- Vehicles should be parked within a designated white lined parking space.
- Permits are only valid when your university status corresponds with your parking permit zone. It is the responsibility of the holder to notify Transportation Service with changes in campus status.
- All campus parking rules and regulations are in effect during registration and examinations.
- The speed limit is 25 mph except where otherwise posted. However, any speed not safe for the conditions of the road, including vehicular and pedestrian congestion, are prohibited.
- Parking on the grass, sidewalks, crosswalks and loading zones is prohibited.
- Motorists must yield to pedestrians in designated crosswalks.
- Motorcycles, bicycles, and other vehicles are subject to the same traffic rules, and are to move in the same direction on the same side of the street as other vehicles. They must not use sidewalks or lawns.
- The University assumes no liability for damages to vehicles operated or parked on campus. Any such damage is a risk assumed by the owner as operator of the vehicle.
- Trailers, boats, campers, and similar non-motor vehicles are prohibited from parking on campus..
- Inability to find a legal parking space will not be accepted as a defense for violations.
- A faculty or staff member may not register for a permit for the purpose of being used by a student.
- Failure to display a current parking permit while on campus will result in the issuance of a parking citation. All charges, including tow charges and the purchase of current permit will be assessed before the vehicle is released.
- Parking permits may be transferred between vehicles.
- Refunds for permits: Permits may be returned prior to September 15th for a full refund.
Parking
Violations
If the fine on a citation is greater than
the amount indicated by the accumulation record, the greater fine
will be levied against the violator.
I.
PARKING VIOLATIONS
Improper Zone
50.00
Improper Parking
25.00
Parking on Yellow Curb/Firelane
50.00
Parking on Yellow Line
50.00
No Parking Space
50.00
Parking on Grass
25.00
Double Parking
50.00
Exceeding Time Limit
25.00
Parking at Fire Hydrant
50.00
Blocking Ramped Sidewalk
(Blue)
100.00
Parking in Handicap (Blue)
Space (1st offense)
250.00
Parking in Handicap (Blue) Space (2nd offense)
500.00
Tow Away Zone
50.00
Failure to Affix Permit
25.00
Improperly Affixed Permit
25.00
Improper Registration
25.00
Improper Use of a Permit
50.00
Failure to Register
25.00
Use of a Lost/Stolen Permit
100.00
Driving or Parking in a Transit lane
100.00
Removing or tampering with a Wheel Lock
200.00
Failure to Claim impounded vehicle after third school day (storage fee)
5.00 per day
5th and subsequent violations 50.00 or higher value of citation
10th and subsequent violations will result in a Student Nonacademic Misconduct form being submitted to Student Judicial Affairs
3rd Failure to Register subject to wheel lock and/or permit plus all outstanding tickets
75.00
All vehicles impounded or towed are subject to a release fee in addition to all outstanding citations. (storage fee of $5.00 after the third school day also will apply)
All citations, regardless of the type of violation, are reflected in the accumulation record of violator. The accumulation period for violators is one (1) year beginning August 16th of the academic year and ending August 15th of the following year. You will be responsible for all citations received in prior years.
Moving
Violations
Anyone cited for a moving violation will be
issued a State of Alabama Uniform Traffic Citation.
Payment
of Fines
Students - Parking citations are automatically charged to student accounts. Students may report to the office of Student Receivables, Student Services Center, to make payment.
Visitors - Visitors can make payments at the University of Alabama Transportation Services office, Room 103, Student Services Center in person or by mail.
Faculty/Staff - Faculty/Staff citations will be payroll deducted. You may pay citations at Transportation Services located 103 Student Services within 72 hours of receiving the citation.
Three days after the issuance of a citation in which no payment has been made and no appeal filed, the amount of the citation will automatically be processed for payroll deduction.
Citation
Appeals
Students: May appeal citations to the University Parking and Traffic Student Court of Appeals.
Faculty/Staff: May appeal citations to the University Parking and Traffic Court of Appeals.
All Appeals are subject to the following stipulations:
- The citation being appealed must be listed on the appeal form. Appeals may be filed using our new interactive appeal form at www.bamaparking.ua.edu or in person at the Transportation Services office in the Student Services Center
- All appeals must be filed with the Transportation Services office in the Student Services Center
- All appeals may be made in person to proper court after written appeal form has been properly filed with the Transportation Services office in the Student Services Center.
Board
of Review
The University Parking and Traffic Subcommittee on Appeals and Petitions also exists to hear appeals of student and/or faculty/staff who, because of extenuating circumstances, need a permit different from the one for which they originally qualify. These appeal forms are available, and must be filed, at the Transportation Services office in the Student Services Center.
Need help with your car? Call Motorist
Assistance Program 348-0121 or 348-5454 after 4:30 and weekends.
updated 8/2007
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Policy StatementThese regulations are prepared and distributed to assist those who plan to operate and/or park motor vehicles on University of Alabama property. There is a continuing effort to provide the highest level of service ensuring the safest and most efficient use of University Parking resources. AuthorityThese regulations are established by virtue of the authority vested in the Board of Trustees in accordance with state statutes. By virtue of the powers granted to the Board of Trustees by the Constitution, the Board of Trustees has the authority to adopt and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for the management and governance of the institution. These powers may be delegated to various University officials for the governance of students and the administration of University Affairs, Ref: Alabama Code SS16-47-2, 34(1975). The responsibility of obtaining knowledge of all laws and regulations in force rests with the motor vehicle operator. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to be familiar with and abide by these regulations. The fact that a violation notice is not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean or imply that the regulations or laws are no longer in effect. All ordinances of the City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, related to traffic which are not in conflict with or inconsistent with these regulations, are made a part thereof and are enforceable as provided herein. As a result of the dynamic environment every effort is made to ensure accuracy of information provided on written material such as maps or University signage however, one should consult www.bamaparking.ua.edu for any recent updates pertaining to rules, regulations and announcements. The website, www.bamaparking.ua.edu, will supersede any written material as a determining factor. Reservation of SpaceThe University of Alabama reserves the right to set aside areas for special events, i.e., concerts, athletic events, parades, funerals, etc., in all parking areas of the University campus. The University further reserves the right to temporarily block certain areas of street and/or parking lots in order to facilitate repairs to same, without notice to the general public. Parking RequirementsThese Parking and Traffic Regulations are effective August 16, 2007, and are subject to change at any time. All vehicles operated on The University of Alabama campus by students, faculty, and staff, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. must properly display a current University of Alabama parking permit. Registration in itself is no guarantee of a parking space, or to be near the place where one works or attends class. The responsibility of finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator. A lack of space where one would like to park is not a valid excuse for violating any parking regulation. Registration Dates - Students Fall Online RegistrationThe student's window for registration for parking permit coincides with the registration window for classes. Once a student's registration window is open to register for a parking permit, it will remain open until the Transportation Services website closes. If you do not register for a permit online, you may register at the Transportation Services office beginning August 1st. After August 1st, all students needing to register for a spring or summer permit must register in person at the Transportation Services office. The Transportation Services office located at Student Services Center, Room 103, is open from 7:45 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Registration Dates - Faculty/Staff Fall Online RegistrationFaculty/Staff may obtain a parking permit or decline a parking permit during the online registration period. All Faculty/Staff will be required to have their parking permit payroll deducted.Once the online registration closes in June, parking permits may be purchased at the Transportation Services office, at 103 Student Services Center. After August 1st, all Faculty/Staff needing to register for a spring or summer permit must register in person at the Transportation Services office. The Transportation Services office located at Student Services Center, Room 103, is open from 7:45 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. A Faculty/Staff parking permit shall be issued to the following:
Temporary EmployeesTemporary employees are required to purchase a parking permit based on the following conditions:
Faculty, Staff, and Students from Surrounding local Institutions Faculty, Staff and Students from surrounding local institutions that visit The University of Alabama campus will be required to purchase a visitor/vendor permit from the Transportation Services office. Faculty or staff members that are employed by both The University of Alabama and the local institution will be required to purchase a Faculty/Staff permit. Students that are dual enrolled will be required to purchase a student permit. It is the Faculty, Staff, and Students responsibility to know and abide by The University of Alabama's rules and regulations. Visitors/VendorsThe University welcomes all visitors to campus, however, visitors are asked to bring their valid driver's license to obtain a parking pass from the Transportation Services office, located inside the Student Services Center. Visitor/Vendor permits are $3.00 for one day. Visitor/vendor's requesting the purchase of a permit exceeding one day may purchase these permits at 103 Student Services Center between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Vehicle license plate information is required. Parking is available for $3.00 on the top level of the Campus Drive and Ferguson parking decks, as well as the North ten Hoor parking deck (no permit required). Visitor/Vendor parking permits are valid in all legal parking spaces unless otherwise restricted to a designated zone or area (note the restrictions on the front of the permit). Students or Faculty/Staff using a Visitor's parking permit may receive an improper registration citation and have their vehicle wheel-locked or impounded. Parking in an accessible (handicapped) parking space will require a valid State Accessible parking permit, in addition to a visitor's permit. Temporary Emergency Parking Permits
PermitsEach eligible individual that purchases a campus parking permit will receive a parking permit for his/her appropriate parking zone. The permit must be displayed face out on the rearview mirror at all times when vehicle is parked on campus. Failure to display your permit could result in your vehicle being wheel-locked or impounded. Permits may be transferred and used on more than one vehicle. Please remember that you are responsible for your permit. You should not loan your parking permit to others because you are responsible for all parking citations written against your permit. It is in the interest of the holder to secure the permit at all times. Lost or stolen permits may be replaced at current year's permit fee. Persons who purchase the permit understand that the permit itself is the property of the University of Alabama and must be surrendered upon separation. Registration Information after August 1st over the counter in Transportation Services
Zone Permit Parking
Deck AccessAnyone with permits that allow them deck access must swipe their action card in the A slot on exit. Swiping in the B slot will deduct $3.00 from Bama Cash. Anyone wishing to pay to park in a deck may exit by swiping their action card in the B slot, which will deduct $3.00 from Bama Cash, depositing $3.00 in the cash/token receptacle upon exit or purchasing a token for $3.00 at one of the token machines available at each deck. Accessible (Handicapped) Parking - Students and StaffBlue permits will only be issued to students, faculty, and staff who are certified for accessible parking by the State of Alabama, or by the state in which the accessible needs individual resides. Bring your state issued accessible documentation (placard and receipt) to the Transportation Services office, at 103 Student Services Center, to obtain a University Accessible permit. Failure to obtain a University Accessible parking permit may result in a citation for failure to register. Impounding of VehiclesAll vehicles not parked in accordance with University Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations, including safety hazards, are subject to being cited, towed or impounded and held until all citations, tow charges and storage fees are paid. All vehicles wheel locked and not released by 12:00 P.M. on Friday may be towed. Note: Impounded vehicles not claimed by the third school day will be assessed a daily $5.00 storage fee. Parking and Traffic RulesStandard rules of the road for the city, county, and state will be observed on campus.
Parking ViolationsIf the fine on a citation is greater than the amount indicated by the accumulation record, the greater fine will be levied against the violator.
All vehicles impounded or towed are subject to a release fee in addition to all outstanding citations. (storage fee of $5.00 after the third school day also will apply) All citations, regardless of the type of violation, are reflected in the accumulation record of violator. The accumulation period for violators is one (1) year beginning August 16th of the academic year and ending August 15th of the following year. You will be responsible for all citations received in prior years. Moving ViolationsAnyone cited for a moving violation will be issued a State of Alabama Uniform Traffic Citation. Payment of Fines
Citation Appeals
Board of ReviewThe University Parking and Traffic Subcommittee on Appeals and Petitions also exists to hear appeals of student and/or faculty/staff who, because of extenuating circumstances, need a permit different from the one for which they originally qualify. These appeal forms are available, and must be filed, at the Transportation Services office in the Student Services Center. Need help with your car? Call Motorist Assistance Program 348-0121 or 348-5454 after 4:30 and weekends. updated 8/2007 |
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