Read more These regulations are prepared and distributed to assist individuals operating and/or parking motor vehicles on The University of Alabama property. The University is committed to providing the highest level of service and 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notice is not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean or imply that the regulations or laws are no longer in effect.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.
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY As a result of the dynamic environment, every effort is made to ensure the 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. This website 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 streets and/or parking lots in order to facilitate repairs, without notice to the general public.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT HOURS Zone enforcement hours for all commuter and faculty staff areas will be enforced Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Accessible, residential, reserve, and tow-away zones are enforced 24 hours daily.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC RULES Parking and Traffic Rules
PARKING REQUIREMENTS Parking Requirements Vehicles parked on The University of Alabama campus must be registered and parked within their permitted zone or utilize one of the visitor pay areas. Vehicles not parked in accordance with University Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations are subject to being cited, towed and/or impounded and held until all citations and tow charges are paid. Vehicles parked on campus without a license plate and/or vehicle identification number visible are subject to immediate impoundment until proof of ownership is established. Individuals registering a vehicle accept responsibility for all citations issued. Registration is no guarantee of a parking space or guarantee of a parking space near the location where one works or attends class. The responsibility of locating a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator. A lack of space where one prefers to park is not a valid excuse for violating any parking regulation. Vehicles parked in such a manner are subject to receiving citations.
STUDENT PERMIT REGISTRATION INFORMATION Student Permit Registration Parking Services offers students the opportunity to purchase a residential, commuter, perimeter, or accessible permit. Parking permits are issued according to zones. Residential students are only allowed the option to purchase a permit for their residential zone. Commuter students may purchase a commuter permit or a perimeter permit based on availability when they register. Accessible permits will only be issued to students who are certified by the State of Alabama or by the state in which they reside. Permits from other local colleges or universities are not valid during zone-enforced hours. Student Permit Registration Instructions Students who registered for fall classes prior to July 15th must wait until their registration window opens to purchase a permit. Students will be notified of their permit registration date and time through their Crimson email. All students who register for fall classes on or after July 15th will not receive an email notification. These students will only be required to wait 24 hours after registering for their fall classes to purchase a permit. If you have any issues with permit registration, contact us at 205-348-5471.
TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Temporary Permits for Medical Conditions
POLARIS SLINGSHOT AND SIMILAR VEHICLES Polaris Slingshot The Polaris Slingshot and vehicles of similar design are treated the same as a regular vehicle. They are required to park in a normal vehicle parking space and either purchase a vehicle permit or utilize visitor parking options (ParkMobile or Multi-Space Pay Station)
MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION All motorcycles parked on The University of Alabama campus must be registered with Parking Services or parked in one of the Multi-Space Pay Stations. Individuals must purchase a permit for a motorcycle or a motorized scooter in person at the Parking Services office. Individuals with a current University of Alabama vehicle permit may register their motorcycle or motorized scooter free of charge by contacting the Parking Services office at 205-348-5471. Space limitations only allow individuals to park one car or one motorcycle on campus at any given time. The motorcycle or motorized scooter parking will be restricted to the permitted vehicle parking zone. Motorcycles are prohibited in gated areas. Motorcycle or motorized scooter parking spaces are designated by ground markings.
Motorcycle Registration
VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS Vendors and contractors working on campus will be required to have prior approval before a surface lot parking permit will be sold. Approval for a monthly surface lot parking permit must be forwarded by the department or college authorizing the sale for the extended permit. Contractors on campus for construction projects will be sold surface lot parking permits or will be instructed to park in a designated area in close proximity to the project strictly based on the scope of the work agreed upon in the bid documents by Construction Administration and the individual or company awarded the bid.
Vendors and Contractors
PATRONS Patrons who are utilizing the services of the Recreation Center, Aquatic Center, Moody Music Building, and participants in Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) must purchase a parking permit. Permits may be purchased at the Parking Services office located inside the Campus Drive Parking Deck at 315 Hackberry Lane by completing the UA Patron Registration form. No refunds will be issued for Patron Permits.
Patrons
CONFERENCE OR GROUP PARKING Conferences and/or groups must contact Event Management at 205-348-0024 at least seven days in advance to arrange parking for their event.
Conference or Group Parking
GAMEDAY AND RV PARKING Visit www.uagameday.com or call the hotline at 205-262-2811 for gameday and RV parking information.
Gameday and RV Parking
DECK ACCESS All campus parking deck and surface lot gates will be kept in the lowered position. Gates will automatically open if a valid permit for the gated parking deck or lot is displayed. Please approach the gates slowly. Permits must be displayed from your rearview mirror when entering and exiting a gated parking deck or lot. The permit types listed below include deck access to the Student Center, Campus Drive, Capstone, North ten Hoor and Magnolia parking decks between the hours of 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., and the Stadium Drive reserved parking deck between the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and on weekends. Vehicles must be removed from the pay decks prior to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays to avoid being charged the daily visitor rate on exit. Vehicles must be removed from the Stadium Drive reserved deck and the Magnolia deck prior to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays to avoid being cited. Parking Services reserves the right to remove this additional deck access for special events. Faculty and Staff Reserved Permits Faculty and Staff Green Permits Faculty and Staff Perimeter Permits Commuter Northeast, Commuter Southeast, Commuter West Permits Tan, Orange, Yellow, and Silver Residential Permits Student Perimeter Permits Students, faculty, staff, and visitors who elect not to purchase a parking permit may pay to park in one of the four visitor parking decks (Campus Drive, Capstone, Student Center, North ten Hoor) by paying the daily rate. Credit cards and Bama Cash are the only forms of payment accepted. Deck clearance is posted at the entrance to each deck. UA is not responsible for damage to vehicles that exceed the clearance restrictions. Permits may only be used with the vehicle it is registered to.
Deck Access
LOST/STOLEN PERMITS To report a permit lost or stolen, a Lost/Stolen Permit form should be completed and submitted to the Parking Services office as soon as possible. Student replacement permits may be purchased for a fee of $100.00 during the fall or spring semesters and for a fee of $50.00 during the summer semester. Faculty/staff replacement permits may be purchased for a fee of $100.00 during the fall semester and for the prorated permit fee (if less than $100.00) during the spring and summer semesters. A police report describing forcible entry must be presented in order for a stolen permit to be replaced free of charge.
Lost/Stolen Permits
REFUNDS Student Refunds Students purchasing permits prior to the beginning of classes will have ten business days to return their permits for a full refund once classes begin. Students purchasing their permits after classes begin will have ten days from the date of purchase to return their permits for a full refund. Permits may be returned in person to the Parking Services office located inside the Campus Drive Parking Deck at 315 Hackberry Lane or by mailing the permit to Parking Services – Box 870179 – Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Students who purchase a parking permit in the fall of 2022 will pay the full price for the permit. Students who leave the University in December and do not plan on returning in the spring may return their permit for a partial refund through January 13, 2023. All permits are deactivated upon separation from the University, regardless of whether they are returned. Faculty/Staff Refunds Refunds for parking permits will be issued if the permit is returned to the Parking Services office within ten business days from the date of purchase. Permits may be returned in person to the Parking Services office located inside the Campus Drive Parking Deck at 315 Hackberry Lane or by mailing the permit to Parking Services – Box 870179 – Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.
PARKING VIOLATIONS Accumulation Table Unregistered vehicles receiving three or more citations are subject to being wheel-locked/towed. Vehicle release requires payment of all outstanding fines. Citations are reflected in the accumulation record of the violator. The accumulation period for violators is one year, beginning August 14th of the academic year and ending August 14th of the following year. 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.
Parking Violations
Parking Violation Fine
Improper Deck Exit $10.00
Failure to Register $25.00
Improperly Affixed Permit $25.00
Improper Registration $25.00
Time Limit $25.00
Pay Station Violation $25.00
Parked in Vehicle Space Motorcycle or motorized scooter parked in vehicle space $25.00
Parked in Motorcycle Space Vehicle parked in motorcycle or motorized scooter space $25.00
Use of Deactivated Permit Wheel-lock fee will be enforced if the permit is displayed by an individual other than the original owner $25.00
Improper Zone $50.00
Improper Use of Permit $50.00
Improper Parking Includes the following violations but not limited to: Parking on a Curb, Yellow Line, Fire Lane, Fire Hydrant, No Parking Space, Parked on Grass, State Parking, Double Parking, Motorcycle Parked in Gated Area, Client/Visitor space without proper credentials $50.00
Improper Entry/Exit of Deck $50.00
Parked in Pedestrian Area Motorcycle or motorized scooter parked in pedestrian area (sidewalk, grass, etc.) $50.00
Parked in Ride-share P/U $100.00
Wheel-lock/Tow Wheel-lock/tow release requires payment of outstanding fines prior to release of the vehicle, this includes Tow Away zones $100.00
Lost/Stolen/Forged Permit $100.00
Improper Parking/Relocation Fee $100.00
Game Day Tow Fee $100.00
Parked in a Transit Lane $100.00
Parked in a Bicycle Lane $100.00
HC Ramp/Sidewalk Blocked $100.00
Dumpster/Tow Away Zone $150.00
6th Avenue Reserve Tow Away $150.00
Remove/Tamper Wheel-lock $200.00
Accessible Parking First offense – $250.00 Second & subsequent offense – $500.00 $250.00/$500.00
Parked in Purple Heart Space $250.00
Parked in FIR or Area Coordinator Space Subject to towing $250.00
Electric Vehicle Only $25.00
Storage Fee May be accessed to all impounded or towed vehicles after the 3rd school day $5.00 per day
Violation Fine
5th and subsequent violations - $50.00 or the higher value of the citation $50.00 Minimum $50.00 Minimum
10th and subsequent violations - $100.00 or the higher value of the citation $100.00 Minimum $100.00 Minimum
20th citation – Individual is referred to the Office of Student Conduct
PAYMENT OF FINES Students Parking citations are automatically charged to student accounts of registered vehicles. Payments may be made at Student Account Services, 105 Student Services Center. Faculty/Staff Faculty and staff may pay parking citations in person at the Parking Services office located inside the Campus Drive Parking Deck at 315 Hackberry Lane. If payment is not made and an appeal is not filed within three days of citation issuance, the citation will automatically be processed for payroll deduction. Visitors Visitors may pay citations in person at the Parking Services office located inside the Campus Drive Parking Deck at 315 Hackberry Lane or by mailing the payment to Parking Services – Box 870179 – Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.
Payment of Fines
CITATION APPEALS All appeals are subject to the following stipulations: The following are not considered valid reasons for filing a citation appeal: Students The Student Government Association (SGA) Student Judiciary is comprised of Associate Justices, led by one Chief Justice, and assisted by Clerks. The Board adjudicates cases arising from Conduct Referrals and parking violations. Students must complete the Citation Appeal Form. Students may elect to appear before the Student Judiciary or have the Judiciary decide based solely on their written statement. Citation appeal hearings are held weekly during the academic year. Students can expect to have their case heard by three to four members of the Student Judiciary. Students can present factual evidence to support their case (example: repair shop invoice if the car was disabled). Students may only appeal citations issued during the current or previous semester. Denied appeals will be assessed for an additional $5.00 processing fee and may only be resubmitted if additional factual information is included. Faculty/Staff Faculty and staff may only appeal citations issued during the current or previous semester to the University Parking and Transportation Committee Court of Appeals. Denied appeals will be assessed for an additional $5.00 processing fee and may only be resubmitted if additional factual information is included.
Citation Appeals
Last Updated 4/27/2023