Parking and Traffic Regulations
Troy Campus
GENERAL INFORMATIONParking and Traffic regulations established in this brochure apply to all Alabama Campuses. Procedures may vary at the Dothan, Montgomery and Phenix City Campus.
OBJECTIVES
Parking privileges are provided under established regulations which are designed to facilitate the work of the University. For the safety and convenience of all concerned, the enforcement and administration of regulations governing motor vehicles on the campus shall apply to visitors, students, faculty, and staff and all others employed on the campus.
All student and employee (faculty and staff) permits expire August 1st annually. Expired permits must be removed.
REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
All vehicles must be properly registered in accordance with these regulations.
Registering your motor vehicle is part of the academic registration process at the beginning of each Fall Semester. After Fall Semester registration you must register the vehicle the day you arrive on campus. University Police Department is located in Hamil Hall.
Registering another person's vehicle is prohibited.
University Parking Permits are required to park at fraternity and sorority houses.
Students enrolled in evening and weekend classes must register their vehicles with the University Police Department.
Employee permits are available from the University Police Department.
Non-students (spouses/dependants) residing at any University owned property are required to obtain a parking permit.
Visitors are required to obtain a "Visitor Permit" from the University Police Department.
Persons substituting for a faculty or staff member should notify the University Police Department and obtain a temporary permit on day of arrival.
Temporary permits are available at the University Police Department for the convenience of those who will bring a vehicle on the campus for short periods of time.
Students moving on or off campus after receiving their initial decal (Resident or Commuter), must acquire the new appropriate decal from the University Police Department. There is an additional $5.00 fee.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Students
Academic year .....................................................................................$25.00
Summer session only, all permits..........................................................$10.00
Motorcycles .........................................................................................$15.00
Temporary permits ......................................................................$2.00 weekly
Replacement permits ............................................................................$5.00*
Visitor permits ...........................................................................................NC
Faculty and Staff-Academic Year
Named Parking Spaces ........................................................................$35.00
(If the named space becomes vacant it will not be re-issued).
Zoned Parking Spaces ..........................................................................$25.00
Note: Prices are for Faculty/Staff vehicles only and can't be used for dependents.
*Must bring in current decal to the University Police Department.
DISPLAY OF OPERATING PERMITS
Each student and employee operating a motor vehicle on the campus is required to register the vehicle. To be valid, the permit must be mounted (taping not permitted) per instructions with permit in the lower left hand corner of the rear glass behind the driver or in the case of a convertible the lower right hand corner (passenger side) of the windshield. Motorcycles will be issued a metal washer with the permit number and expiration date stamped on it. The metal washer will be attached to one of the license tag bolts. Students will be given the appropriate colored permit that relates to either Residential or Commuter parking lots. Loss or destruction of a permit shall be reported immediately to the University Police Department and a new permit must be purchased. Any employee or student driving or parking
on the campus without a permit will be in violation of these regulations. Permits should be removed when student or employee, or the vehicle, is not longer connected with the University. Permits must be removed from vehicles when sold or traded. Documentation must be provided to the University Police Department before a new decal is issued.
REGULATIONS-GENERAL PROVISIONS
All city and state regulations and all directive signs governing the use of motor vehicles shall be observed at all times to include vehicles with loud music.
The speed limit for motor vehicles on campus is 25 miles per hour except where slower speed is essential for safety.
All vehicles must come to a complete stop at intersections where stop signs are located. Motorists must give right-of-way to pedestrians.
Unnecessary noise from horns, radios and mufflers is strictly prohibited.
No parking at any time on yellow curbs or in No Parking areas.
No parking is permitted on unpaved areas of the campus unless the area is designated for parking.
Motor vehicles must be parked within the markers in all campus parking areas. Parking on or over a line, curb, or backing into a parking space is a violation of regulations.
Parallel parking, where permitted, must be on right side of street.
Students and employees parking in a prohibited zone or visitor space will be subject to being wheel locked at their expense.
Loading zones and service zones are reserved exclusively for service vehicles and Physical Plant activities.
Vehicle owners must provide the University Police Department with their current license plate numbers. When a new tag is issued owners must also provide this information immediately.
Transferring a permit from one vehicle to another is prohibited. Vehicle permits will be displayed ONLY on the vehicle for which it was issued. The owner and/or operator of a vehicle violating this section will be subject to disciplinary action in addition to a fine, and the permits shall be retuned to the University Police Department to be cancelled.
When a vehicle is sold, traded, or wrecked, the owner is responsible for removing the current permit and registering the new vehicle. Any violation noted against any permit number will be charged to the person to whom it was originally issued. The operator to whom the parking permit was issued is responsible for any infractions involving the vehicle, unless the vehicle is reported stolen before the infraction occurs.
If a vehicle is found on campus in violation of any provisions of these regulations and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be held responsible for violations committed.
Employee reserved parking spaces will be used by the registered employee only. Violators are subject to the loss of the reserved parking privilege.
Employees are not authorized to purchase an employee reserved or employee parking permit for anyone other than themselves. Violators are subject to the University disciplinary process.
The University reserves the right to regulate the use of motor vehicles on the campus and to forbid the use of a motor vehicle by any student, faculty, or staff whose conduct in any way reflects failure to cooperate with published University parking and traffic regulations.
The University reserves the right after a reasonable attempt is made to contact owner, to remove and impound illegally parked or abandoned vehicles, and any vehicle found on campus without a permit, with an unauthorized or altered permit, with no license plate, or parked in such a way as to constitute a serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians or to the movement and operation of emergency equipment. The owner shall be responsible for cost involved in removing, impounding and storing of such vehicles. The University shall not be liable for any damage to such vehicle occurring during removal or impoundment.
If a vehicle is inoperative and cannot be parked in a designated area, it is the registered operator's responsibility to notify the University Police Department immediately.
MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR SCOOTERS
Unnecessary noise from mufflers is prohibited.
Passing on the right of other vehicles is prohibited.
Driving on sidewalks, lawns, recreation areas, playing fields, or within buildings is prohibited.
Speed zones and traffic signals are to be obeyed.
Parking regulations and penalties for motor vehicles are also applicable to motorcycles and motor scooter.
NOTE: The use of emergency flashers while parked in a restricted area will not prevent the issuance of a citation.
ZONE PARKING INFORMATION
(Red Zone) will be used for students residing in University Housing in the following buildings. (Alumni, Clements, Dill, Gardner, Hamil, Pace, Cowart and Shackelford Halls)
(Black Zone) will be used for all other students, including those living in Fraternity, Sorority, Honors House, University Apartments or Hill Crest Housing.
(Open Lots) are those lots designed for any student, or staff member to park in any time of day or night, as long as the appropriate parking decal is displayed on the vehicle.
Responsibility for finding an authorized space rests with the operator of each vehicle. The lack of space in a certain area, or inclement weather will not alter any of the provisions of the parking regulations. Timed spaces are provided around campus with a time limit stated on the curb. These spaces may be used to transact University business ONLY.
PARKING VIOLATIONS
The following are violations that will result in a fine/citation.
Parking by yellow curb
Parking in a "No Parking" area
Backed into a parking space
No Permit on vehicle
Failure to remove old permit
Transferring permit to another vehicle
Parking on or over a line
Excessive speed
Parking in a visitor space
Parking or driving on grass
Parking in the wrong zone
Overtime parking
Double Parking
Parking in Handicap Space 
Parking in service space
Blocking Handicap Ramp
Reserved Parking
Altering parking decal
Permit improperly mounted
Wrong Way on one-way Street
Fire Lane
Blocking/parking behind another vehicle
Littering
Violations of parking and traffic regulations will
subject the violator to fines.
WHEEL LOCK PROCEDURE AND POLICIES
University Police will use "WHEEL LOCKS" for the following reasons:
Five (5) or more unpaid citations or tickets totaling $150.00.
Failure to have a permit on the vehicle, after three (3) citations and verification that the vehicle is being used by a Student or Employee.
Illegally parked in a Handicap space or any restricted area.
Parking/driving on grass.
ENFORCEMENT HOURS
Enforcement of University regulations begins the first day of registration. Faculty and Staff parking is enforced between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Except during official University holidays, General traffic regulations and parking spaces in vicinity of residence halls are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
PARKING FINES
Parking fines will be $15 for each offense except those listed below:
Moving Violation $75.00.
- Speeding
- Running Stop Signs/Red Lights
- Wrong Way on One-Way Street
- Reckless Driving
Note: Persons ticketed for reckless driving or driving under the influence will be referred to Local District Court, and forfeit driving privileges on campus for a minimum of 90 days for the first offense. Subsequent violations could result in permanent revocation of driving privileges on campus and additional disciplinary action.
A $75.00 fine will be levied for the following violations:
- Handicap Parking and blocking Handicap Ramp (Vehicle must be properly identified with appropriate handicap credentials belonging to operator of vehicle.)
- Littering (Students, Faculty, and Staff are requested to help keep the University free from litter and waste. Persons found guilty of littering are subject to provisions of state law.)
- Fire Lane.
- Service Areas/Loading Docks
- Blocking Dumpster (TOW AWAY ZONE)
- Noise Ordinance
Wheel lock removal $50 except when parked on grass $100.
When in violation of the parking regulations the registered owner is solely responsible and all penalties apply even though a ticket was claimed not to have been found on the vehicle.
Payment of outstanding fines shall be prerequisite to completing registration for any term.
Students who accumulate excessive traffic/parking fines during any one semester will be subject to disciplinary action. This could result in the vehicle being towed and on-campus driving privileges being suspend.
All fines and fees are payable immediately at the University Police Department located in Hamil Hall.
APPEALS
Students may appeal a traffic/parking ticket to the Traffic Appeals Court provided appeal is filed with the SGA (Trojan Center Room 110) within 72 hours after receiving the ticket. THE DECISION OF THE TRAFFIC APPEALS COURT IS FINAL.
Phenix City Campus
Additional Parking and Traffic Information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Campus Parking Maps are available during registration.
FEES
Student (Academic Year) .....................$25.00
Motorcycles............................$15.00
Visitor permits ..........................NC
Employee (Faculty and Staff) Academic Year...........$25.00
OPERATING PERMITS
Parking permits are available at the Student Services Department.
Student ID cards are available at the Student Services Department.
Parking permits are available at the beginning of each semester.
PARKING FINES
Parking Fines are the same as the Troy Campus.
Dothan Campus
(334-983-6556)
Additional Parking and Traffic Information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Campus Parking Maps are available at the Malone Hall Reception Desk.
Campus parking is divided into six areas labeled as E-1, E-2, E-3, W-1, W-2, and W-3. Parking regulations for each area are as follows:
| W-1 & E-1 | Student Parking |
| W-2 | Student and Visitor Parking |
| E-2 & W-3 | Reserved for Faculty & Staff 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:00 a.m. to noon on Friday. Student parking permitted after 5:00 p.m. daily. |
| E-3 | Reserved for Faculty & Staff only at all times. No Student Parking Anytime: |
Note: Handicapped spaces are available in E1, W1, and W3. Visitor spaces are available in W2.
* A weekend is from noon on Friday until 6:00 A.M. on Monday.
PARKING REGULATIONS
The speed limit for motor vehicles on campus is 20 miles per hour except where slower speed is essential for safety. University regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
OPERATING PERMITS
Parking permits are available at the reception desk in Malone Hall, Monday thru Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Student ID cards are available in Malone Hall Room 103.
FEES
Student (Academic Year) .....................$25.00
Motorcycles.........................$15.00
Visitor permits ..........................NC
Employee (Faculty and Staff) Academic Year...........$25.00
PARKING FINES
Parking Fines are the same as the Troy Campus.
Students attending classes at the Fort Rucker location are bound by the parking regulations in effect at that location.
Montgomery Campus
Additional Parking and Traffic Information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parking Information - Admission to Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex - Base Entry Procedures
Maxwell/Gunter base entry procedures require all faculty, staff and students, who do not already possess a current base decal, to obtain one according to the following instructions: Go to the Visitors Center at Maxwell AFB located at the Bell Street entrance. Hours of operation are from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Hours of operation on Wednesday are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You must have the following documents with you: (1) current signed registration form (for students), adjunct faculty must have a ID card or a copy of their faculty contract (2) current student ID card (obtained in Room 307, Whitley Hall, after registration) (3) valid state issued drivers license (4) current state vehicle (tag) registration (5) proof of automobile insurance (with expiration date). Please do not wait; get your pass as soon as possible to avoid waiting in line. New students will be given a map showing authorized parking areas. At all times, vehicles must be operated in compliance with base traffic regulations which include the wearing of seatbelts. Violators will be ticked and may be directed to appear before the Federal Magistrate in Federal Court in Montgomery. Call (334) 241-9541 if you experience any problems.
Downtown Parking (get a map at Whitley Hall front desk) Students are not allowed to park in campus parking lots or decks to go to work downtown. There are several lighted, security patrolled parking lots and two parking decks near Whitney Hall. You must have a current ID card and parking remit to park in campus lots and decks. Please drive carefully and pay attention to traffic signs. To avoid parking fines or towing at owners expense, please park in authorized spaces only and have a current parking permit displayed on your drivers side rear window.
OPERATING PERMITS
A parking permit must be obtained from the ID clerk at Whitney Hall, room 307. You must have a current student ID card to obtain the permit.
FEES
Student (Academic Year) .....................$25.00
Motorcycles.........................$15.00
Visitor permits ..........................NC
Employee (Faculty and Staff) Academic Year...........$25.00
PARKING FINES
Parking Fines are the same as the Troy Campus.
