008.02.06 Ark. Code R. 002
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Public Safety is located on campus at 1511 North Boulder and is open 24 hours. For all services call 968-0222 or, for emergencies only, on campus dial 911.
PARKING VIOLATION CHARGES
The responsibilities for payment of fines incurred for traffic violations will rest with the registrant. In the event vehicle registration has not been completed, responsibility lies with the owner and/or operator of the vehicle. Persons violating the rules and regulations as stated while using a motor vehicle on campus will be fined under the University's system of traffic violations listed below.
Volations and fines | |
WARNING | $00.00 |
Failure to display current hangtag | $35.00 |
Failure to display hangtag properly | $20.00 |
Parking in wrong color lot/wrong letter lot | $20.00 |
Parking at yellow curb | $20.00 |
Parking where prohibited by signs | $20.00 |
Illegal use of, reproducing, alterations of, defacing, using revoked hangtags or falsifying registration information | $50.00 |
Unauthorized handicap parking | $60.00 |
Parked disregarding painted lines | $20.00 |
Parking in unauthorized zone | $20.00 |
Driving/parking on grass | $20.00 |
Double parked/blocking | $20.00 |
Blocking drive | $25.00 |
Blocking dumpster | $20.00 |
Loading zone beyond 15 minute time limit | $20.00 |
Parking on wrong side of street | $20.00 |
Backed into parking space on street | $20.00 |
Blocking fire hydrant | $60.00 |
Parked in visitor space | $20.00 |
Parking in reserved area | $20.00 |
Across sidewalk and/or crosswalk | $20.00 |
Expired license tab | $20.00 |
Failure to display license plate | $20.00 |
Failure to stop or yield right of way | $25.00 |
Driving wrong way on one-way | $20.00 |
U-turn | $20.00 |
Reckless driving | $50.00 |
Improper Equipment | $20.00 |
Speeding | $35.00 |
Security violation (propping doors open, etc. ) | $25.00 |
Other (see comments) | $20.00 |
AUTHORITY
In accordance with A. C. A. 25-17-307, the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University establishes the following rules and regulations for the registration, operation, and parking of motor vehicles on the Arkansas Tech University campus. These rules and regulations are binding on all members of the faculty, staff, student body and others utilizing the lands owned or controlled by Arkansas Tech University at Russellville, Arkansas. Lands owned or controlled by Tech will henceforth be known as the CAMPUS for purposes of clarification in this brochure.
Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety officers are constituted peace officers by A. C. A. 25-17-305, by action of the Board of Trustees, and under the laws of this state possess all the authority provided by law for city police and county sheriffs to be exercised as required for the safety and protection of the University community.
Enforcement of traffic regulations on the Tech campus is the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety All drivers will observe and obey the orders of the Public Safety officers while such officers are engaged in the performance of their respective duties. This includes producing and rendering identification and hangtags requested.
The Russellville Police Department has jurisdictional rights to issue tickets on campus since Arkansas Tech University is located inside the corporate limits of the city of Russellville.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Registration shall be accomplished at the time of regular registration for the fall, spring or summer semesters at the Department of Public Safety or at locations and times specified.
Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two or more wheels.
All vehicles on Tech campus are required to register and display a current parking hangtag. Parameters for the operation and parking of motor vehicles may be viewed on the campus map.
Hangtags are valid from August 15th one year through August 15th of the next year. After securing a hangtag at the Public Safety Department, charges are assessed to the individual's account at the Office of Student Accounts.
Hangtags must be displayed by hanging on the rear view mirror so the number can be read through the front windshield from the outside. These hangtags can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Do not tape hangtag on vehicle or lay on dash or seat.
Lost/stolen hangtags are full price for replacement.
Summer term hangtags will be one-half the original cost.
Hangtags are the responsibility of the purchaser and must be removed prior to sale or transfer of the vehicle or upon termination of employment or withdrawal from the university.
Falsifying registration information, such as buying hangtags for another person in his/her name will be fined $50.00. Also, the person who allows another individual to purchase a hangtag for him/her will be fined $50.00.
Charges will be assessed at the time of registration of the vehicle as follows for all faculty, staff and students and other non-Tech employees.
Temporary Hangtags are available at the Public Safety Department for faculty, staff and students who have misplaced their hangtag. These hangtags are provided at no cost and are valid for a maximum of seven days.
RESTRICTED PARKING AREAS
YELLOW CURBS RESTRICTED PARKING at all times.
RED No students or ineligible employees between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
BLUE/WHITE Designated disability parking zones. This includes ramps as well as parking spaces.
SIGNS Restricted by signs as posted.
ANY ATHLETIC OR DRILL FIELD No parking at any time. These will not be posted.
During the fall semester, parking lot B is utilized by the marching band as a drill field. All vehicles must have cleared this lot no later than 3:30PM on weekdays. Any vehicles remaining after that time will be towed at owner's expense.
Arkansas Tech University reserves the right to set aside areas as necessary for special events in all parking areas of the University. The University further reserves the right to temporarily block certain streets as necessary without notice to the public.
TOWING AND IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES
The University reserves the right to immobilize, tow and/or impound any vehicle that is parked on University property in such a way as to constitute a serious hazard; or any vehicle owned by a violator having three or more violations in any academic year.
The Department of Public Safety may direct an authorized commercial garage to carry out any towing action. Violators will be responsible for paying all costs for removal, impounding and storage of such vehicles. Vehicles may be held until all charges are paid.
PAYMENT OF VIOLATIONS/FINES
A person receiving notice of a parking or traffic violation should go to the student accounts office, Doc Bryan Student Services Center, to pay the fine placed against his/her account. The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Check the PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS for a listing of all fines for violations.
MOVING VIOLATIONS
Moving violations include all traffic laws as stated in the Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic laws and State Highway Commission Regulations. The official Tech parking citation notice placed on vehicles will be sufficient as a summons for violation of these rules and regulations. In lieu of a University citation, the violator may be issued a uniform traffic ticket which will be adjudicated in Municipal Court.
Additional violations/rules are as follows:
Speed limit on campus is 20 mph unless otherwise posted.
No U-turns.
Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in campus crosswalks.
ACCIDENTS
All traffic accidents occurring on the campus or grounds controlled by the University must be reported immediately to the Department of Public Safety by calling on campus 968-0222. If you are unable to contact the number, call 911 on campus and ask that the TECH officer on duty be dispatched to your location.
PARKING REGULATIONS
All parking regulations will be enforced 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Open parking hours will be declared from 5:00PM to 7:30AM daily and from 5:00PM on Friday through 7:30AM on Monday. School holidays are considered as "open parking" days. Residence hall parking areas are not open parking areas.
DISABILITY PARKING
As required, a number of parking slots have been set aside for use by permanently handicapped individuals only. Each spot has been clearly marked with signs and blue and white paint on the space. Vehicles found illegally parked in these slots are subject to impoundment and a fine in addition to towing and impoundment fees.
Only individuals who have been issued, and are displaying, a disability license plate or placard issued by the State of Arkansas are permitted to park in spaces marked with blue and white stripes. Vehicles must also have valid Tech hangtag.
License plates, decals and placards may be obtained from the State Revenue Office at 325 South Denver, Russellville, AR. For information, call 968-1526.
Transfer of a disability license or placard is a violation of the Arkansas state law. The offender will be ticketed accordingly.
TEMPORARY DISABILITY PARKING
Persons requesting temporary disability status for parking must be authorized by the Tech Health and Wellness Center located in Dean Hall and, if eligible, then obtain a special Temporary hangtag from UPD. You will then be eligible to park in the areas painted RED only for the dates specified.
SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
Contact the Department of Public Safety.
VISITOR PARKING
Visitors are always welcome on campus and may park in any non-restricted area. Currently enrolled students or employees are not considered visitors.
Visitors, please secure a visitor's hangtag at no cost at the Public Safety Department or through the office you are visiting.
Visitors with the hangtag may use any color parking area. Visitors without the hangtag may park only in the areas marked "Visitors Only. " Unrestricted parking for visitors is only permitted on Homecoming, Family Day, open parking hours and other designated University functions. Visitors who park in violation may be issued a parking citation.
MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORBIKES
Motorbikes, motor scooters, motorcycles and bicycles must be operated only on streets normally designated for automobile use. A hangtag must be displayed if parked on campus.
APPEALS
All appeals will be dealt with according to the rules and regulations stated in this booklet. All appeals must be made within three school days. Appeals made after three school days will not be considered.
All faculty, staff and student appeals should follow the above procedures.
Appeal forms are available at the Department of Public Safety building, located at 1511
North Boulder.
HANGTAG PARKING AREAS
FACULTY/staff ONLY
Vehicles with authorized red hangtags may park in areas marked in red or in any authorized parking location on campus.
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF JONES AND ROUSH ONLY
Vehicles with authorized green hangtags must park in areas marked in green on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots G, I, M, N, P,
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF PAINE ONLY
Vehicles with authorized LIGHT BLUE hangtags must park in areas marked in blue on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots U and part of K as marked
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF SUMMIT, BROWN, TURNER ONLY
Vehicles with authorized brown hangtags must park in areas marked in brown on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots W, X, Y, CC, DD, EE, FF
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF MASSIE ONLY
Vehicles with authorized orange hangtags must park in areas marked in orange on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots AA, BB, and HH as marked
UNIVERSITY COMMONS APARTMENT STUDENTS ONLY
Vehicles with authorized GRAY hangtags must park in areas marked in gray on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lot I
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF CARAWAY ONLY
Vehicles with authorized OLIVE hangtags must park in areas marked in olive on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots MM and JJ as marked
COMMUTER STUDENTS ONLY
Vehicles with authorized YELLOW hangtags must park in areas marked in yellow on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots A, B, C, D, F, J, K, L, R, GG, BB, JJ, LL, NN, OO, QQ, RR, SS as marked
CONTRACT EMPLOYEES
Vehicles with authorized DARK BLUE hangtags must park in areas marked in dark blue on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots Z, LL, NN
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008.02.06 Ark. Code R. 002