2007 - 2008 Student Handbook

MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS

General Information

• All motor vehicles operated on College property or in College parking lots, either  regularly or temporarily,  must be registered  with the  Department of  Safety and Security.  The operator and/or owner of a motor vehicle is required to comply with all Lycoming College Motor Vehicle Regulations.

• A vehicle registration form must be signed prior to receipt of a parking decal.  Signing this form indicates that the vehicle owner/operator will follow all rules and regulations outlined in the Lycoming College Motor Vehicle Regulations and accepts responsibility for the accuracy of all information contained therein.  A copy of the regulations is provided when the decal is issued.  Additional copies are available at the Safety and Security office in Rich Hall.

• No one is permitted to loan, re-sell, or otherwise permit use of the decal on other than the registered vehicle.

• Lycoming provides parking facilities for students, staff, faculty and visitors. The College is not responsible for any damage to or theft from any vehicle parked on College property.  It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner and/or operator to take all reasonable precautions to prevent thefts or damage.  Some of these precautions include, but are not limited to: closing windows, locking doors, parking in designated areas, and refraining from displaying valuables in the vehicle.

• Parking lots are filled by those registered and authorized for each lot on a first come, first served basis each day.  Obtaining a parking decal does not guarantee a parking space. Lighting surveys are conducted on a regular basis and recommended improvements are completed.  If you must park after dark and would prefer not to walk alone, the Department of Safety and Security will provide an escort to your campus destination.  If you would like an escort you should, preferable, contact the Safety and Security Office in advance of your arrival on campus or before parking your vehicle to the parking lots.

• All vehicles must be properly parked between lines.   Parking decals must be displayed on the left rear bumper of registered vehicles.  The decals are removable provided they are properly placed on the vehicle.  A vehicle must be pulled forward into the parking position so the decal on the back bumper is visible from the aisle.

• There is no parking on College Place or the upper quad area, except for authorized reserved parking.

Vehicle Registration

• All motor vehicles operated and/or owned by currently enrolled students must removable provided they are properly placed on the vehicle.  A vehicle must be registered with the Department of Safety and Security.  Parking decals may be purchased in the Department of Safety and Security, located in the lower level of Rich Hall, Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm or at check-in.  Your driver's license, vehicle registration card and proof of insurance are required to register a vehicle.  The annual fee to register a returning student's vehicle on campus is $60.00 provided the vehicle is registered by July 1.  If the vehicle is registered after July 1, the annual registration fee is $120.  Obtaining a parking decal does not guarantee a parking space.
   

• Students who reside in College Apartments must register their vehicles with Safety and Security.  College Apartment residents should park in the appropriate parking lot according to their class status.  Apartment residents may also apply for a "city" on-street parking permit at the Safety and Security Office. Be advised that the City of Williamsport enforces street parking and the number of permits made available to the College is limited.
   

• Resident students are assigned to specific parking lots according to their class status.  A campus map is available in the office of Safety and Security.  Information regarding parking assignments may also be found on the College website:  www/lycoming.edu/security/parking.htm.
   

• All resident students may park in the Mulberry Street lot if arriving on campus during late evening/early morning hours and/or they are unable to locate a parking space in their designated location.  Vehicles must be moved into an appropriately assigned lot by 2:00 p.m. the following day.
   

• Commuter students may park in the Mulberry Street lot and Sophomore and Freshman lots.
   

• Guests of resident students are permitted to park in the Mulberry Street parking lot ONLY.
   

• Parking permits are issued in several different colors depending on the status of the person. Black indicates faculty and staff, red indicates senor and junior resident students, green indicates commuter students, blue indicates sophomore resident students, and yellow indicates freshman resident students.
   

• The Department of Safety and Security reserves the right to revoke student, faculty, and staff parking privileges for repeat violations of this policy, or for providing inaccurate information on the Motor Vehicle Registration Form.

Temporary Parking

• A vehicle temporarily parked to load or unload for a period not to exceed 15 minutes must have the four-way emergency flashers activated and a registration decal properly displayed on it.

• At no time shall parking spaces reserved for vehicles displaying a disability license plate or placard be used for  any reason other than for a vehicle operated by or used to transport a person with a disability or a severely disabled veteran.

• Temporary registration is available 24 hours a day at the Safety and Security Office in the lower level of Rich Hall.

• Temporary permits are available for a maximum of 14 days or a total of two (2) weeks each year.  They are not intended to replace proper registration or display of a parking decal on the vehicle.

Restricted Parking

• All vehicles must be parked in their designated lots Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Visitor, service, 24 hour staff spaces and spaces reserved for vehicles displaying a disability license plate or placard are reserved at all times for properly identified vehicles.  Overnight parking and temporary parking in these spaces is prohibited.

• Except as provided for vehicles displaying a disability (handicapped) license plate or placard and service vehicles, at no time shall a vehicle be parked in the upper quad area, on College Place, on a sidewalk, or on the grass.  Parking in these areas constitutes a violation at any time, 24 hours a day, and 12 months a year.

• Vehicles must be in operable condition.  Any vehicle in severe disrepair must be removed promptly.  A disabled vehicle is not an excuse to park illegally.  All vehicles must display a current state registration plate and inspection certificate.

Snow Emergency

• If the College remains open, all parking regulations remain in effect.  If the College closes, students may remain parked in the staff lots.

• The presence of snow on city streets does not relieve anyone of their obligation to properly register their vehicle.

• Parking regulations will be strictly enforced.

• After a snow emergency, all vehicle operators are responsible for freeing their vehicles from snow accumulation, including snow piled up by plowing.  Shovels may be obtained from the Safety and Security Office with a College ID.  Whenever possible, accumulated snow will be removed, not plowed.

 NOTE:  During a City designated snow emergency, all vehicles must be removed from Washington Boulevard and Franklin Street.

Visitor Parking

• Visitor parking permits may be picked up from the Safety and Security Office or the switchboard in Long Hall. Guests visiting the Admissions House or the Athletic Department may acquire guest parking permits from those offices.  Students are responsible for their guests. Guests of students are permitted to park in the same color designated areas as their host.

• Specifically identified visitor parking spaces are located in the Academic Center lot, near Long Hall, and on College Place. These spaces are for business visitors only.  No registered vehicles or vehicles operated by faculty, staff, or students are authorized to be using these spaces.

Fines

The above fines will be imposed on the first and second violations. On the third violation, the fine will be doubled. The fourth violation will result in a double fine, as well as the vehicle being immobilized, if possible. If immobilization is not possible, the vehicle may be towed. Upon the fifth violation, the fine will again be doubled and the vehicle will be towed. After a fifth violation, the fine(s) will be doubled and parking privileges will be revoked. Any further parking on campus will result in immediate towing.

Lycoming College assumes no responsibility to damage that may occur during towage or storage of vehicles.  Any vehicle that is towed and not picked up within 24 hours will be assessed a fee of $10.00 per day for storage.  this fee will be added to the cost of towing.

All fines must be paid within seven (7) days of receiving the ticket.  If payment is not made in seven (7) days, the Treasurer's Office will be informed of the total owed and that amount will be placed on the student's bill.

Appeals

Appeals must be submitted in a timely manner and within the semester the ticket was issued.  For parking tickets issued within the last week of a semester, appeals may be made during the 1^st week of the following semester.  Appeal forms are available in the Safety and Security Office.

The following reasons on which to base an appeal will not be honored:

• No spaces available in a lot.

• Unfamiliar with regulations.  All members of the College community are expected to be familiar and follow regulations.

• Incorrect advise.  The fact that a person has been incorrectly advised does not constitute an excuse. The Student Handbook and parking regulations are the sole authority unless otherwise indicated by the Director of Safety and Security.

• Short-term illegal parking. The fact that the illegal parking was brief does not constitute an excuse or special circumstance.

• Inconsistent Enforcement.  Officers ticket at random times.  It is impossible to guarantee that every violation will receive a ticket every time.

• 4-way emergency flashers were turned off.  It is expected that anyone leaving a vehicle unattended will secure it.  If the vehicle is not secured, the registered owner must take responsibility for someone turning off the flashers.

• Parking off campus.  All students and employees are required to register their vehicles.  If a ticket is issued, the vehicle was obviously parked on campus.

The appellant will receive written notice indicating the action taken by the parking committee.

Appeals are reviewed by the Appeals Committee consisting of two (2) students and one (1) faculty member.  The committee is chaired by the Director of Safety and Security, who is a non-voting member that advises on this Policy.