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Parking Rules & Regulations

• Introduction
• Authority
• Vehicle Registration
• Permits
• Regulations
• Traffic Laws
• Revocation and Suspension
• Vehicle Immobilization and Towing
• Parking Fine and Appeal

Introduction

Information contained in this site is intended as a guide for vehicle operations and parking on the campus and property controlled by Clayton State University. Parking regulations are subject to being changed, modified, etc. Current parking regulations will be maintained in the Parking Services Office for review by students, staff, faculty or others. Clayton State University is authorized and reserves the right to regulate the use of all parking facilities for the exclusive use of designated groups and/or individuals participating in University-sponsored events.

It is the responsibility of each individual that operates a motor vehicle on the campus of Clayton State University to know, understand and comply with all Parking Regulations.

Clayton State University does not assume any responsibility for vehicles operated and/or parked on campus. Vehicles operated and/or parked on the Clayton State campus will be at the risk of the owner/operator.

Authority

The Department of Public Safety, Parking Services, is responsible for coordinating the enforcement of all Parking Regulations on the Clayton State University campus and modifying/altering traffic and/or parking patterns on campus as required.

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Vehicle Registration

1. Drivers operating vehicles on Clayton State property must have a valid driver's license and proper vehicle insurance as required by law.
2. All motorized vehicles operated anytime on campus by students, employees, and concessionaires must be properly registered and properly display a Clayton State University parking permit.
3. Each student motor vehicle must registered no later than the second week of classes, starting the initial semester it is to be operated on campus. If purchased at a later time, it must be registered with the parking Services Office by the next business day.
4. Each employee's motor vehicle must be registered with the Parking Services Office within one week of employment date or, if a motor vehicle is on campus at a later time, it must be registered by the next business day.
5. Vehicles may be registered by the owner and/or authorized operator of the vehicle.
6. The Parking Services Office must be notified the next business day of any change in ownership or license tag number of any vehicle registered for operation on campus.
7. Anyone registering a motor vehicle may be required to furnish all or part of the following information before a permit is issued:
   • Vehicle make, model, year;
   • Vehicle color;
   • License plate number;
   • Home address, telephone number;
   • Owner's name and address (if different from operator);
   • Student identification number and social security number.

Permits

Parking Permit Issuance

1. Permits issued to students, faculty, or staff are only valid for use by the authorized recipient, registered vehicle operator. Permits are not transferable.
2. Permits are only valid as follows:
   • a. Student Permit - active Clayton State University student.
   • b. Faculty/Staff - full-time benefited staff and faculty actively employed
   (NOTE: Upon completion of employment, faculty and staff are required to return their parking permits to the Parking Services Office.)
3. All faculty/staff and student permits issued, unless otherwise indicated, are valid for the academic year, Fall semester through Summer semester.
4. Visitors' permits will be issued to individuals that are not employees, former students, active students, and/or concessionaires.
5. Parking for special visitors, i.e. speakers, visiting teachers, contractors, consultants, special groups, etc., must be arranged through the Parking Services Office in advance.

Parking Permit Display

1. All parking permits will be displayed by placing the parking permit in the rear window of the vehicle on the lower left side OR, in lower driver's side windshield where it is clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle.
2. Temporary, special, visitor permits, etc., will be displayed on the driver's side dashboard, fully visible through the windshield.
3. Permits cannot be altered or modified in any way from the original permit.
4. Permits that become damaged must be returned to the Parking Services Office.

Replacement Parking Permits

1. Parking permits that are lost/stolen must be immediately reported to the Parking Services Office or Department of Public Safety.
2. Student or faculty/staff parking permits that are lost will be reissued upon the payment of $5.00.
3. Parking permits reported lost/stolen that are recovered must be returned to the Parking Services Office immediately. The person to whom the permit was issued may be entitled to a refund of $5.00 upon return to the Parking Services Office.

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Regulations

1. All vehicles will be parked in an authorized parking space within the lines of the parking space.

   • Spaces specifically designated, (see map), etc. are:

   • Faculty/Staff Parking Only - Only Faculty/Staff with a current Clayton State Faculty/Staff parking permit may be allowed to park in these designated parking spaces.
   • Student Parking Only - Only students with a current Clayton State parking permit may be allowed to park in these designated spaces.
   • EXCEPTIONS: Special events or circumstances may require these spaces to be temporarily assigned for other uses.
2. Vehicles must properly display a current parking permit, clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle.
3. Parking on lawns, landscaped areas, sidewalks, or other areas not specifically designated by signs or curb markings, as parking areas is a violation. The absence of a "No Parking" sign does not denote parking is permitted.
4. Vehicles will not be stopped or parked on campus in a manner that obstructs, impedes, or otherwise creates a hazard to pedestrian/vehicle traffic.
5. Visitor spaces are provided for persons not affiliated with the University. Faculty, staff, and students may not utilize parking spaces designated as visitor parking.
6. Vehicles parked in times parking spaces cannot exceed the posted time limit.
7. Vehicles cannot be moved from one space to another to circumvent timed parking restrictions.
8. Vehicles cannot be left unattended in loading areas for more than 10 minutes. Parking in loading areas is only authorized for service personnel, loading/unloading authorized by the Parking Services Office and/or authorized vendors. Parking services should be contacted prior to utilizing loading areas.
9. All curbs are designated as fire lanes unless clearly marked for parking. Vehicles are not authorized to stop, stand or park on any curbs that are not designated as authorized parking spaces.
10. No motor vehicle may exceed the speed limit of 20 MPH on the campus except on North Lee Street.
11. Vehicles are required to stop for pedestrian traffic.
12. Recreational vehicles, motor homes, campers, trailers, etc., are not authorized to utilize more than one parking space on campus and may not be used as living or sleeping quarters while parked on campus without the expressed permission of the Department of Public Safety.
13. All vehicle operators are required to obey the directions of Plant Operations personnel, Police Officers, parking patrollers, etc., who are directing traffic, controlling access to parking and/or roadways at all times.
14. Vehicles may not be left on campus overnight without the prior authorization from the Department of Public Safety and/or Parking Services Office. Operators must notify the Department of Public Safety in the event a vehicle is left on campus that has become inoperable.
15. The registered owner/operator of a vehicle is responsible for all fines, late fees and administrative costs, or the filing of appropriate appeals for the violations.
16. Vehicles parked in handicapped spaces not displaying a valid handicap permit will be in violation and subject to being removed by wrecker at the owner's expense and/or issuance of a State Uniform Traffic citation.

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Traffic Laws

All Georgia traffic laws are in effect on the Clayton State University campus. Georgia Uniform Traffic Citations can be issued for these violation and may be contested through Clayton County State Court or City of Morrow Municipal Court. Clayton State University Parking Citations may be issued in lieu of State Uniform Traffic Citations and appealed to the Parking Appeals Committee.

Revocation and Suspension

1. Operation of a vehicle on the Clayton State University campus is a privilege and may be revoked at any time without a refund of the parking fee.
2. Individuals are subject to having their campus parking privileges restricted, revoked and/or suspended without the refund of the parking permit fees for the following reasons:
   • Failure to answer a written notice regarding a parking citation;
   • Driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
   • Failure to demonstrate a responsible attitude toward campus, city and state regulations and laws;
   • Failure to pay traffic fines/fees;
   • Receiving seven (7) citations in ninety days. Parking privileges will be restricted, suspended and/or revoked for ten (10) weeks from the date of the seventh citation;
   • Receiving fifteen (15) citations in one academic year. Parking privileges will be restricted, suspended and/or revoked for one year from the date of the fifteenth (15th) citation.
3. Notification of restricted, suspended and/or revoked parking privileges will be made by letter from the Parking Services Office to the current address on file with the Registrar's Office. Confirmation of receipt of the letter is not necessary to initiate suspension.
4. Any person whose parking privileges have been restricted, suspended and/or revoked must return their parking permit to the Parking Services Office for the period required. Failure to surrender a parking permit to the Parking Services Office will result in a "hold" being placed on the individual's records until the permit is surrendered.
5. If the vehicle belonging to or registered to someone whose campus parking privileges have been restricted, suspended and/or revoked is parked on campus, not in compliance with restrictions, during the time period, the vehicle will be towed from the campus at the owner's expense.

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Vehicle Immobilization and Towing

1. Vehicles are subject to immobilization for the following reasons:
   • Vehicle is parked in a reserve parking space without displaying the appropriate permit;
   • Vehicle is illegally parked;
   • Vehicle has accumulated five (5) or more unpaid parking citations;
   • Vehicle is not properly registered with the Parking Services Office;
   • Vehicle will be removed at owner's expense 24 hours after immobilization.
2. An administrative fee of $50.00 will be assessed in addition to existing fines. Release of an immobilizer may be arranged by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 678.466.4050. Removal of an immobilizer without the authority of the Department of Public Safety may result in criminal prosecution.

Vehicle Towing

1. Vehicles may be towed from the campus at the owner's expense for the following reasons:
   • Vehicle creates a nuisance or causes inconvenience to another person;
   • Vehicle is parked in a manner that obstructs, hinders or otherwise creates a hazard, real or potential;
   • Vehicle is parked in a tow zone or reserved space or in a loading/unloading area or loading/unloading dock;
   • Vehicle is in violation of any parking rule/regulation or state law;
   • Vehicle is abandoned on campus;
   • Vehicle is listed as belonging to an individual whose parking privileges have been restricted, suspended and/or revoked;
   • Vehicle is not properly registered with the Parking Services Office.

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Parking Fine and Appeal

1. Fines, penalties, and other sanctions will be enforced as follows:
   • For a vehicle registered with the Parking Services Office, fines and sanctions will be assessed against the individual in whose name the vehicle is registered.
   • For vehicles not registered, assessments will be made against the operator, if it is determined that the operator at the time of the violation is associated with Clayton State University and should have registered the vehicle with Parking Services Office.
   • If a vehicle is not registered with the college and the operator is not associated with the college, fines will be assessed against the vehicle's owner as listed in the state vehicle registration records.
2. Parking fines may be paid at the Parking Services Office.
3. Parking fines may be paid within 10 business days from the date the citation was issued. Fines not paid within the 10 day time period will be assessed a late fee of $3.00.
4. Failure to pay parking citation fines and parking fee may result in a student being prohibited from registering for classes or obtaining records without written notice.
5. Clayton State University Parking fines are assessed as follows; (NOTE: Fines are subject to change without prior notice. Check with the Parking Services Office for accurate, up-to-date information.)
   • Handicap parking violation:
     • 1st offense - $25.00
     • 2nd offense - $50.00
     • 3rd offense - $75.00
   • Obstructing traffic, loading zones or other hazards:
     • 1st offense - $10.00
     • 2nd offense - $15.00
     • 3rd offense - $20.00
   • Parking in unauthorized area:
     • 1st offense - $5.00
     • 2nd offense - $10.00
     • 3rd offense - $15.00

     (NOTE: Fines applicable to Clayton State University Parking Citations.)

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Parking Citation Appeal Process

1. Appeals are accepted in written form and must be received by the Parking Services Office within 10 business days from the date the citation was issued. Appeals are forfeited if not received within the specific time frame.
2. All appealed citations will be forwarded to the Parking Appeals Committee for review.
3. After a decision is made, recipient will be notified in writing as to the status of the appeal.
4. Approved appeals will be removed from the recipient's record, and denied appeals will be due and payable within 10 working days from the date of notice.
5. Failure to pay denied appeals within the allotted 10-day period will result in the recipient's records being placed on hold.

NOTE: You can print the Parking Citation Appeal Form and submit it to Parking Services Office, Student Center, Room 207.

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