Vehicle Registration and Traffic Regulations

The University of Tampa is a private, urban institution that encourages its Department of Campus Safety 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 in advance regarding any questions, concerns or circumstances that may result in a citation or vehicle impoundment.



Department of Campus Safety
ResCom Clubhouse Building

720 W. North B St. (next to Thomas Parking Garage)

Telephone: On Campus: x7777
Off Campus: (813) 257-7777
Email: CampusSafety@ut.edu 

Students are required to register their vehicles within three days of the first day of classes, 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 rear view 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 the Department of Campus Safety as improper permit display will result in a citation.

• ALL FRESHMEN (residents and commuters) must use levels 2 3 and up in the West Parking Garage at all times. This is the only legal freshmen parking on campus.
• The TEMPORARY COMMUTER parking area (North A, North Boulevard, Brevard Avenue area) is for commuters only from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The lot is open to all valid permits (except freshmen) on weekends.
• The first level of the Thomas Parking Garage is reserved for FACULTY, STAFF and VISITORS at all times. All students (except freshmen) may park on the ramp leading to the second level through the fifth level.
• The West Parking spaces on the first level and ramp (except for the 36 faculty/staff spaces) and second floor are designated for commuter students only (permits starting with a "c") from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parking is open to all permits (except freshmen) and visitors after 5 p.m. and on weekends.
• 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 graduate and continuing students may use the areas.
• "Loading/Unloading Zone" areas are for that purpose only and restricted to 15 minutes duration.
  There is no parking — at any time or for any reason — on Brevard Avenue and Poe Parkway
• Visitor parking areas require a visitor's parking permit, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Permits may be obtained from Admissions or Campus Safety.

• 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 Office. ONLINE APPEAL FORM.

• Citations must be paid (Plant Hall, Bursar's Office, Room 428) within 14 business days of the citation date.
• Student with unpaid citations are not permitted to register for classes or obtain transcripts.

• 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.

Parking Violations:
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

Moving Violations: 

• 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

Speeding Violations (maximum campus speed limit is 15 mph): 

• 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

Note: Individuals driving recklessly, driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, repeating serious violations or driving/parking on campus after privileges have been revoked will be referred immediately to the Office of Student Conduct.