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The University of Tampa is a private, urban institution that encourages its Campus Safety and Security officers to strictly enforce parking policies. Faculty, staff, and students, as well as their guests, are responsible for understanding and complying with these regulations at all times. Failure to do so may result in loss of parking privileges.

IT IS THE VEHICLE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY IN ADVANCE REGARDING ANY QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY RESULT IN A CITATION OR VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT:

Parking Permits

• Students are required to register their vehicles, properly display valid parking permits, and use their designated parking areas Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Parking permits expire annually on Aug. 15; they may not be reproduced, altered, or transferred to another individual or vehicle. Costs: August-December: $50; January-April: $35; May-June: $30; July: $15; replacement permit: $15.
• All guests/visitors must obtain a temporary (no cost) permit.
• Hanging permit must be placed on the rearview mirror facing the front of the vehicle and be plainly visible.
• Stick-on permit must be permanently attached to the rear (driver's side) window, lower left corner. For convertibles or other special situations, please contact Campus Safety & Security Office as improper permit display will result in a citation.

• The Cass Building, Edison Building, Pepin, Plant Hall, Stadium Center and Sykes Building parking areas are restricted to faculty, staff and special event parking, except for weekdays 5-10 p.m., when evening college/graduate students may park there.
• "Loading/Unloading Zone" areas are for that purpose only and restricted to 15 minutes duration.
• The Thomas and West Parking Garage first floors are designated for faculty, staff and visitors only. Students must use parking garage levels two and up.
• Freshmen (commuters and residents) must use the West Parking Garage at all times.
• There is no parking — at any time or for any reason — on Brevard Avenue and Poe Parkway.
  

• A citation appeal may be filed with the University Traffic Board within five business days of the citation date.
• Appeal forms may be obtained and returned to the Campus Safety and Security Office.
• Citations must be paid (Plant Hall, Bursar's Office, Room 428) within 14 business days of the citation date.
  

• All University Community members are required to register their vehicles, display valid parking permits, and use their designated parking areas Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Parking on campus is allowed only when the vehicle’s operator is on University business, attending class or a University event.
  
• The absence of "No Parking" signs or curb paint does not suggest that parking is permitted.
• Vehicle may be impounded at the owner's expense for:
• • parking in a fire lane, reserved space or no parking area.
  • obstructing traffic/pedestrian flow, creating a hazard, or interfering with University operations.
  • remaining unmoved for three consecutive days.
• Parking or driving privileges may be revoked for:
• • five or more violations per semester or seven or more violations per academic year.
    
  • providing fraudulent information or improper permit use.
  • hit-and-run accident involvement.
  • driving while under the influence or alcohol or drugs.
• Driving the wrong direction on one-way streets is prohibited and strictly enforced.
• The maximum UT campus speed limit is 15 mph.

All parking violations are $35, except for the following:

• Failure to display or properly display a parking permit: $20
• Parking facing traffic: $20
• Parking within 20 feet of a fire hydrant: $50
• Parking in a handicap space without a valid permit: $75
• Moving, removing, altering, defacing or destroying traffic and/or parking devices (including traffic cones, barricades and gates). Campus conduct charges may also be filed. $75

• Running a stop sign: $50
• Driving the wrong way on a one-way street: $50
• Failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk:$50

• 1-5 mph over campus speed limit: Warning
• 6-14 mph over campus speed limit: $30
• 15-19 mph over campus speed limit: $50
• 20 mph or more over campus speed limit: $75