Section 6C13-1.002 - University Traffic Rules(1) General. This rule is applicable to all persons who operate motor vehicles ("motorists") or bicycles on the campus of Florida Polytechnic University. "Motor vehicles" include, but are not limited to, automobiles, trucks, scooters, motorcycles, golf carts, and mopeds. The University assumes no liability for motor vehicles or bicycles operated on University property.(2) Citations issued. Law enforcement officers, including University police, have the authority to issue written citations to persons who violate the University's parking and traffic rules.(3) Applicable laws. All ordinances of the adjacent municipality relating to traffic that are not in conflict or inconsistent with these traffic rules shall extend and be applicable to the University campus. In addition, all provisions of Chapter 316, F.S., are applicable to the University campus. These rules and laws are in effect 24 hours a day, all year long.(4) Speed Limit. The speed limit on campus is 10 miles per hour in parking lots and 25 miles per hour on main roads, unless otherwise posted. The speed limit in surface lots is as posted.(5) Right-of-Way. Motorists shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within a crosswalk and to wildlife and bicyclists.(6) Barriers. The University may place barriers such as cones, signs and barricades at any point deemed necessary. Except as required for the passage of emergency vehicles, removal of any such barrier without permission from an authorized University official is prohibited.(7) Flow of Traffic. Motorists may not drive a motor vehicle in opposition to the direction that is indicated by signs, flow of traffic or directional arrows.(8) Driving in Prohibited Zones. Motorists may not drive motor vehicles, with the exception of police vehicles, emergency vehicles or golf carts, on the grass, walkways, or the confines of a building or other prohibited zones.(9) Enforcement Directives. A directive given by a police officer or parking patroller or designee temporarily supersedes these rules any contrary posted sign or signal.(10) Traffic Rules on Web Site. Copies of the University traffic rules are available on the Florida Polytechnic University web site.(11) University Traffic Violation Fines, University traffic violations will result in a fine of $25.00. Such fine shall be paid or appealed in the same manner as parking citations are paid and appealed under Rule 6C13-1.003, F.A.C. The Appeal Hearing Officer(s) will be guided by this rule and any relevant circumstances in making a decision. If the fine is paid timely, the late payment charges and other remedies for failure to timely pay fines or charges provided in Rule 6C13-1.003, F.A.C., will be available to the University.(12) State Uniform Traffic Citations. If charged with violating a traffic regulation enumerated in Chapters 316 and 318, F.S., the cause shall proceed in accordance with Chapters 315 and 318, F.S., and is not appealable through the University administrative processes. Likewise, violations of applicable ordinances of the adjacent municipality shall proceed in accordance with the municipality's processes and are not appealable through the University administrative processes.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6C13-1.002
Rulemaking Authority 1001.706(2) FS. Law Implemented 1006.66 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 185, September 23, 2014 effective 10/9/2014.