Section 6C4-4.0011 - Traffic and Moving Violations(1) Section 1006.66, F.S., requires each University Board of Trustees to adopt rules "that govern traffic on the grounds of the University; that provide penalties for the infraction of such traffic rules; and that the University finds necessary, convenient, or advisable for the safety or welfare of the students, faculty members, or other persons." Regional campuses and separately accredited institutions may have different names and locations for parking and traffic offices and officials. This rule applies to the USF System unless otherwise specified in this rule or on the individual campus parking/traffic information website. Or at the main building:
USFTPA | 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Room PSB 101, Tampa, FL 33620 |
USFSP | 140 USFSP Harborwalk Ave. S, BAY 132, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 |
USFS-M | 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, SMC-B116, Sarasota, Florida 34243-2049 |
(2) TRAFFIC.(a) Traffic rules, regulations and directive signs governing the use of motor vehicles are in effect 24 hours a day, all year long. Inclement weather does not bar their enforcement.(b) The appropriate parking & transportation services office (PATS) on each campus will refer traffic violations to the appropriate official.(c) Motorists shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within a crosswalk.(d) The Tampa campus speed limit is 25 m.p.h. unless otherwise posted. Speed limit in parking lots is 10 m.p.h. and 5 m.p.h. in parking garages. Refer to each campus' parking/traffic information website for applicable speed limits.(e) It is unlawful to drive in the opposite direction of the normal flow of traffic.(f) It is unlawful to remove, alter, or change any traffic control device, sign, barricade, or traffic cone. It is also unlawful to drive around barricades, traffic cones in the roadway, or parking facilities that are closed by PATS.(3) SCOOTERS, MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES, AND MOPEDS.(a) Drivers of scooters, motorcycles, bicycles and mopeds are responsible for observing the same traffic rules/regulations as those governing vehicles.(b) Drivers may not drive, ride or park scooters, mopeds, or motorcycles on grass, sidewalks or in the confines of a building.(c) It is unlawful for more than one person to ride on a vehicle at the same time, unless the vehicle is designed for and equipped with a seat for each person.(d) Drivers may not park two-wheeled motorized vehicles in an automobile space. They are, however, allowed to park at paid meters. There are designated motorcycle spaces available.(e) Holders of motorcycle or bicycle permits are entitled to a maximum of five (5) days, annually, of temporary parking permits for four-wheeled vehicles.(f) All two-wheeled motor vehicles must be registered with PATS. Motorcycles cannot display automobile permits at any time. Registered owners with both an automobile and a motorcycle who wish to park both on campus must have a permit for each.(g) Bicyclists will be ticketed for MOVING VIOLATIONS on streets or sidewalks by University Police. Bicycle Regulations are outlined in Section 316.2065, F.S. A person propelling a bicycle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, but the cyclist shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.(4) ENFORCEMENT. (a) ALL FLORIDA TRAFFIC LAWS ARE ENFORCEABLE ON CAMPUS.(b) University Police or the appropriate Law Enforcement authority on USF System campuses are authorized to directly and immediately enforce these rules/regulations, to make arrests, and to issue moving traffic citations on campus and off campus in cases where the offenses occur or originate on campus.(c) University Police, Parking Enforcement Specialists, the appropriate Law Enforcement authority or specially designated personnel are authorized to issue parking citations for parking and registration violations in accordance with these rules twenty-four (24) hours a day/seven (7) days a week.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6C4-4.0011
Rulemaking Authority 1006.66 FS. Law Implemented 1006.66 FS., Chapter 316 LOF
New 1-30-12, Amended 11-24-13.New 1-30-12, Amended 11-24-13.