Policy ID:
Date Instituted: May 1, 2008
Last Revised: May 1, 2008

Policy Description

Overview
The university maintains parking facilities to meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff and visitors.  The university does not assume responsibility for security of vehicles or contents while parked on university property.
 
Area of Jurisdiction
The information contained in the parking regulations applies to all university property, lots, roadways and the parking deck. 

Table of Contents:

1. General Rules
2. Enforcement
3. Student Permits
4. Faculty/Employee Permits
5. Motorcycle Permits
6. Temporary Permits
7. Other Permits
8. Proper Display of Permit
   

1. GENERAL RULES:
 
Parking on Seton Hall University property is by permit only.  “Parking permit” is the general term used for hangtag, window decal, dashboard placard, guest pass, temporary pass, or other form authorized by Parking Services for parking on university property.  Parking rules and regulations are in effect 24 hours every day.  Violators are subject to ticketing, towing at the owner's expense, booting, forfeiture of all fees, and revocation of parking privileges and/or judicial action.  Permits are the property of the university and must be returned to Parking Services upon request for just cause.  Ignorance of the parking rules and regulations is not an excuse.  The driver and/or host is responsible for knowing the rules and regulations which are available at the Parking Services office and on-line at parking.shu.edu.
 
1.1. Permit Registration
Registration and display of a valid Seton Hall University parking permit is required at all times while vehicles are parked on university property.  Registration applications can be completed online or printed out and submitted in person at the Parking Services Office.
 
1.2. Vehicle Registration
Vehicle registration is an individual responsibility.  Non-receipt of registration materials or notification does not excuse failure to register a vehicle with the University.  A vehicle is to be registered for an individual's own use.  Registering a vehicle for another's personal use through false information is considered fraud.  A student may not register another student's vehicle.  Penalty for all parties involved includes a $200 fine for each person, cost of boot and/or tow, plus loss of parking privileges for an academic year.
 
1.3. Lost or Stolen Permits
The university is not responsible for lost or stolen permits. Parking Services should be notified immediately upon discovery of a lost or stolen permit.  Any vehicle found using a permit that has been reported lost or stolen will be booted or towed even if used by the original owner.  A replacement permit is $5.00.
 
1.4. Parking on University Property
Parking on university property is permitted for university business only.  The purchase of a parking permit provides the privilege of parking on campus.  Given the limited number of spaces, a parking spot is not guaranteed.  The inability to find a legal parking spot does not excuse illegal parking.
 
 
1.5. Designated Parking Locations
Parking on university property is permitted only in parking lots, the parking deck, and designated areas.  Vehicles must be parked entirely within a marked space.  Absence of a marked space indicates NO PARKING.
 
1.6. Responsibility for University Parking Violations
The person who has registered the vehicle with Seton Hall University, regardless of the driver or owner of the vehicle, assumes responsibility for all outstanding university parking violations issued to a vehicle.  Violations issued to a vehicle not registered with Parking Services may be investigated through state motor vehicle and other agencies.  Any vehicle that is found to be registered to a relative of a current or previous Seton Hall University student will become the responsibility of that current or previous student, unless the registered owner takes responsibility for the parking violations by making payment in full.  When no current or previous Seton Hall University student is found, the registered owner of the vehicle will become responsible for the parking violations.  Students, Faculty Members and Staff are responsible for violations incurred by their guests.
 
1.7. State Registration Laws
State registration laws must be followed while parked on university property.  Permits are issued for registered vehicles only.  Use of a permit on an unregistered vehicle without valid state license plates or inspection sticker will result in the removal of that vehicle at the owner's expense.
 
1.8. Vehicles with Unpaid Tickets
ALL vehicles with unpaid tickets may be booted and/or towed without notice at the owner's expense.  Once booted or towed the right to appeal is forfeited.  Campus parking privileges may also be suspended.  Unpaid tickets will result in denial of the privilege to register a vehicle to park on campus.  Additionally, for students; outstanding citations will be assessed through their Bursar account; pursuant to University policy, outstanding balances may hold academic registration, transcripts, and/or diplomas.  For faculty and employees outstanding citations will be assessed through Human Resources and may result in payroll deduction.
 
1.9. Restricted Parking
No parking is permitted between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. except for Resident Permits, Overnight Temporary Permits, Employees Permits or any other permit holder using the library.  Duffy Lot is closed between the hours of 2 am and 6 am.
 
1.10. Signs and Markings
Signs and road markings are provided in the interest of parking control and safety.  Therefore, signs and markings must be obeyed. Reserved spaces are posted throughout the campus.  Only vehicles assigned to these spaces may park there and all others may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.  Removal or damage of signs and markings is illegal and subject to the judicial and/or civil process.
 
1.11. Parking Alert
From time to time Parking Alerts, which are electronic notifications transmitting important parking updates, lot and road closures, etc. to the community, are issued.  It is the responsibility of the university community to read and comply with these alerts.
 
1.12. Green Area Restrictions
Because the Green Area is a fire zone, it is controlled by electronic gate access.  Only those given permission to enter may do so.  Physically moving the gate arm is a violation of the University policy and subject to the judicial process.  Parking is prohibited around the Green except in reserved designated areas opposite Mooney Hall and the curb located on the University Center side of the road nearest the McNulty Gate.  Failure to observe the Green Area restrictions may subject the violator to university citation, tow, and/or South Orange Police or Fire Department summons.
 
1.13. Status Change
Change in status, for example resident to commuter, must be reported to Parking Services Office immediately for review.  Failure to report a status change may subject the violator to ticketing, booting and/or towing and may result in the loss of parking privileges
 
1.14. Disabled Vehicles
Disabled vehicles must be reported to Public Safety.  The vehicle must be removed as soon as possible and not longer than 24 hours.  Permission must be obtained from Parking Services for periods longer than 24 hours.  Vehicles that are a safety hazard or obstruct the flow of traffic will be removed immediately at the owner's expense.  Damaged or inoperable vehicles may not be stored on university property and will be subject to removal at the owner's expense.
 
1.15. Counterfeit or Altered Permits
The use or possession of counterfeit or altered permits is illegal and subject to the disciplinary process.  Vehicles found to be in use or possession of counterfeit or altered permits are also subject to ticketing, booting and/or towing and may result in loss of parking privileges.
 
1.16. Improper Permit
Each permit is issued for a specific purpose and valid for certain hours.  Permits used outside its intended purpose is a violation and a citation for IMPROPER PERMIT will be issued.  An example of this would include an Evening Permit used on campus between the hours of 6 am and 4 pm, Monday though Friday.
 
1.17. Temporary Closure of Lots and Roadways
The university reserves the right to temporarily close parking areas and roadways for repairs, safety and special events.  Vehicles parked in areas that have been closed by barricades, signs, or notifications are subject to ticketing and or towing at the owner's expense. 
 
1.18. Snow Removal Operations
Snow removal operations are announced by campus TV station, WSOU, residence hall postings and electronic parking alerts.  In the event of a sudden and severe snow storm vehicles must be removed from surface lots and parked in the deck or other covered parking area.  It is the responsibility of the registered operator of the vehicle to be aware of weather conditions and remove the vehicle.  Failure to remove a vehicle may result in the issuance of a ticket.
 
1.19. Parking in Handicapped Spaces
Faculty, staff and students parking in a handicapped space requires both registration with Seton Hall University Disability Support Services and the appropriate state agency.  The proper identification issued by both authorities must be displayed at all times.
 
1.20. Fire Zones
Parking in fire zones is strictly prohibited.  Vehicles left unattended, regardless of the amount of time, will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense and may be subject to South Orange Police or Fire Department summons.  The following areas are designated as no parking zones:  Seton Drive, Chapel Court and Madison Drive from Walsh Library to and including the Green Area.  Hazard lights cannot be used for parking in these areas and displaying hazard lights does not make these areas legal parking spaces.
 
1.21. Loading Zones
Parking in loading zones is prohibited.  Hazard lights cannot be used for parking in these areas and displaying hazard lights does not make these areas legal parking spaces.
 
1.22. Speed Limits
The posted speed limit on all campus roadways is 15-miles per hour.  The speed limit for the parking lots and the parking deck is 5-miles per hour.
 
1.23. Faculty Lot
Only those in possession of a Faculty Permit may park in the Faculty Lots.  Adjunct Faculty Permits are not permitted in these lots.
 
1.24. Overnight Library Parking
All university community members may park on the main campus between the hours of 2 am and 6 am for LIBRARY USE ONLY.  All others MUST abide by the rules set forth for their specific permit.  Failure to comply will result in a citation being issued and may be subject to being booted and/or towed.
 
1.25. Transfer of Permit
Permits are non-transferable and may only be used on the vehicles to which they are registered.  Any vehicle found using a permit to which it is not assigned will be ticketed as well as booted and/or towed and may result in loss of parking privileges even if used by the original owner.  Illegally transferred permits will be considered use of a counterfeit or altered permit.
 
 
2.  ENFORCEMENT
Parking regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Violation types and locations are routinely analyzed and enforcement adjusted accordingly.  Ticket payments are due upon receipt.
 
2.1.  Violations and Fines

 
2.2. Fine Payments
Fines may be paid online at parking.shu.edu using a credit card or in person at the Parking Services Office by Pirate's Gold, credit card (American Express, Visa and MasterCard), money order or check.  Fines may also be paid by mail with a check or money order.
 
2.3. Appeals
Tickets may be appealed within ten (10) business days of the date the ticket was issued.  After ten days the right to appeal is forfeited and the violator is responsible for all fines.  Towing costs may not be appealed.  The following violations are ineligible for appeal:

Parking in Fire zones
Parking in Handicapped spaces
Parking in reserved spaces
Use of counterfeit, lost, stolen or altered permits
Permit obtained by fraud
Previously appealed citations

Once a vehicle has been booted and/or towed the right to appeal any outstanding citation is waived and all outstanding fines are due.
 
All appeals must be submitted in writing on an official appeal form available at the Parking Services office.  Appeals that are denied will be assessed a $25 fee in addition to the original fine and any applicable late fees.
 
2.3.1. Invalid Appeals
Parking Services strives to provide fair and consistent enforcement of the parking rules and regulations for everyone's benefit.  If someone feels that a citation was issued in error the appeals process provides an opportunity to appeal the citation and possibly have the fine waived.  However, appealing a citation in no way guarantees that the penalty will be waived.
 
Invalid Appeals include but are not limited to the following reasons:

“I didn't see the sign.”
“Others were parking there too.”
“I was late.”
“I could not find another parking space.”
“There was no sign that said I could not park there.”
“I was only parked there for a few minutes.  I had my flashers on.”
“I have always parked there and you never gave me a citation before.”
“Other cars were parked there and they did not get a citation.”
“I do not agree with the policy or regulation.”
“The guard told me it was OK to park there.”

2.4. Towing
Vehicles are subject to towing at the owner's expense for any violation of university parking and registration rules.  Towing offenses include, but are not limited to:   

Parking in Fire zones
Parking in Handicapped spaces
Parking in reserved spaces
Three or more unpaid tickets
Use of counterfeit, lost, stolen or altered permits
Permit obtained by fraud
Refusal to remove vehicle during snow removal operations.

Private companies provide towing.  Cost of towing and storage is paid directly to the towing company.  The university does not benefit financially from the towing of vehicles.

By law, after the tow mechanism is attached the tow company is responsible for the vehicle even if it has not yet been removed from university property.  Tow companies are expected to treat everyone professionally and courteously.  All claims for damage must be made to the tow company directly.  

2.5. Late Fees
Any citations left unpaid after ten (10) business days will be assessed a $15 late fee.  


3.  STUDENT PERMITS
Students with unpaid tickets will not be issued a permit until tickets are paid.  The following permits are available for students only:
 
3.1. Resident (R Series)
Permits are issued to senior students residing in campus residence halls and are valid 24 hours a day for the current academic year (fall and spring semesters).  Residents who are not classified as seniors who are affiliated with an academic program that requires off campus work may obtain a permit provided the appropriate dean certifies the need and are available on a semester to semester basis.
 
3.1.1. Half Year Resident (Y Series)
Senior students residing in campus residence halls who require a resident permit for the Fall semester only may obtain a Half Year Resident permit.  The permit expires on December 31 of the current year in which it was issued.
 
3.1.2. Annual Resident (RS Series)
Senior students residing in campus residence halls who require a resident permit for the academic year as well as the summer following the spring semester may obtain an Annual Resident permit.  The permit expires on August 31 of the current academic year in which it was issued.
 
3.2. Weekend Resident (W Series)
Permits are issued to any student residing in campus residence halls and are valid from 5:00 pm Friday to 5:00 pm Sunday of a given weekend.  Permits may be purchased weekly, monthly or per semester.  Weekend Resident Permits do not count against the five weekday permits available to resident students.  Weekend Resident Permits purchased through Public Safety and Security are assessed an additional $15 fee.  To avoid this late fee, these permits should be purchased during Parking Services normal business hours.  Semester and monthly Weekend Resident permits are not available from Public Safety and Security.
 
3.3. Ora Manor (O Series)
Permits for resident parking at Ora Manor are processed by Housing and Residence Life.  The Ora Manor permit is not valid for parking on the main campus.  An Ora Manor Resident must purchase a commuter permit to park on the main campus.  Parking at Ora Manor is subject to Ora Manor rules and regulations.
 
3.4. Turrell Manor (TM Series)
Permits for resident parking at Turrell Manor are issued in conjunction with either a Resident, Half-Year Resident, Annual Resident or Summer permit.  You must be eligible for one of the aforementioned permits and be a resident of Turrell Manor in order to obtain a Turrell Manor permit.  Parking at Turrell Manor is very limited and not guaranteed.  Your Resident, Half-Year Resident, Annual Resident or Summer permit will allow you to park overnight on the main campus if parking is unavailable at Turrell Manor.
 
3.5. Commuter (C Series)
Commuter permits are issued to students who do not reside in one of the campus residence halls. Commuter permits restrict parking on campus between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.  No parking is permitted between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. except when the permit holder is using the library.
 
3.5.1. Half Year Commuter (YC Series)
Students commuting to campus who require a commuter permit for the fall semester only may obtain a Half Year Commuter permit.  The permit expires on December 31 of the current year in which it was issued.  Commuter permits are issued to students who do not reside in one of the campus residence halls.  No parking is permitted between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. except when the permit holder is using the library.
 
3.5.2. Annual Commuter (CS Series)
Students commuting to campus who require a commuter permit for the academic year as well as the summer following the spring semester may obtain an Annual Commuter permit.  The permit expires on August 31 of the current academic year in which it was issued.  Commuter permits are issued to students who do not reside in one of the campus residence halls.  No parking is permitted between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during the academic year except when the permit holder is using the library.  During the summer parking is permitted 24 hours starting with the day after commencement.
 
3.6. Evening  (N Series)
Evening permits are issued to students who do not reside in one of the campus residence halls and whose classes begin at 4 p.m. or later on weeknights or any time on weekends.  Parking is permitted between 4 p.m. and 2 a.m. only and on weekends from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m.  Parking is permitted between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. for library use only.
 
3.6.1. Fall Evening (YN Series)
Students commuting to campus who require an evening permit for the fall semester only may obtain a Fall Evening permit.  The permit expires on December 31 of the current year in which it was issued.  Evening permits are issued to students who do not reside in one of the campus residence halls and whose classes begin at 4 p.m. or later on weeknights or any time on weekends.  No parking is permitted between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. except when the permit holder is using the library.
 
3.6.2. Annual Evening (NS Series)
Students commuting to campus who require an evening permit for the academic year as well as the summer following the spring semester may obtain an Annual Evening permit.  The permit expires on August 31 of the current academic year in which it was issued.  Commuter permits are issued to students who do not reside in one of the campus residence halls and whose classes begin at 4 p.m. or later on weeknights or any time on weekends.  No parking is permitted between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during the academic year except when the permit holder is using the library.  During the summer parking is permitted 24 hours starting with the day after commencement.
 
3.7. Summer Session (S Series)
Summer permits are valid from May 1 to August 31 of the year in which they were purchased.  Parking is permitted between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. daily until the day following commencement when parking will be permitted 24 hours a day.
 
3.8. Multi-vehicle
A student who drives more than one (1) vehicle during the semester may register up two (2) vehicles for a multi-vehicle placard permit.  Only vehicles belonging to an immediate family member may be registered.  These vehicles are subject to the General Rules and Regulations for parking violations.  Multi-vehicle permits will not be issued for any Resident permits (R, Y or RS series)
 
3.8.1. Reuse
Multi-vehicle permits are valid ONLY for the semester or academic year in which they are issued.  Reuse of a multi-vehicle placard will be considered use of a counterfeit or altered permit and will result in ticketing as well as booting and/or towing.
 
3.8.2. Forgotten Placards
Multi-vehicle placards forgotten more than five (5) times will require the driver to purchase a temporary permit.  Temporary permits are available at a cost of $5 per day.
 
3.9. Carpools
Two or more drivers may register for a carpool by bringing their valid vehicle registrations into parking services.  ONLY one vehicle associated with the carpool permit can be driven on campus at a time.  Carpool violations are adjudicated strictly by the appeals board.  Multi-vehicle permits will not be issued for any Resident permits (R, Y or RS series).
 
3.9.1. Reuse
Carpool permits are valid ONLY for the semester or academic year in which they are issued.  Reuse of a carpool placard will be considered use of a counterfeit or altered permit and will result in ticketing as well as booting and/or towing.
 
3.9.2. Forgotten Placards
Carpool placards forgotten more than five (5) times will require the driver to purchase a temporary permit.  Temporary permits are available at a cost of $5 per day.
 
3.10. Permit Fees