Parking & Traffic Regulations 2012-2013
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Section VIII
Driving and Parking Offenses
| Driving and Parking Offenses | Fine | |
| Section | Violation Description | Penalty |
| V | Unauthorized parking in an “AT ALL TIMES” space | $75 |
| V | Improper method of parking | $35 |
| V | Disabled vehicle** | $75 |
| V | Unauthorized special event parking | $75 |
| V | Parking overtime at a meter | $20 |
| V | Improper use of a controlled access area or a key card | $75 |
| V | Unauthorized parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities | $200* |
| V | Moped/motorcycle/motor scooter parked in a space designated for four-wheeled vehicles | $25 |
| V | Bicycle parking in areas other than those designated for bicycles** | $25* |
| V | Violating temporary parking restrictions | $35 |
| V | Parked in violation of set time parameters | $35 |
| V | Idling at air intake louvers** | $35 |
| VI | Failure to display proper permit on a registered vehicle (3 warning tickets per academic year then $15 per incident) | warning/$15 |
| VI | The unauthorized sale, distribution, possession, counterfeiting, or alteration of a university parking permit and/or the possession of an illegally purchased, distributed, counterfeited, or altered permit (plus cost of the permit) | $250 + permit cost*† |
| IV | Obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic** | $35 |
| V | Parking at a fire lane, fire hydrant, red or yellow-curb** | $75 |
| V | Parking or driving on sidewalks, grass or shrubbery (plus the actual cost of repairs) | $35 + cost |
| IV | Improper passenger pick-up and drop-off | $35 |
| IV | Exceeding 15 miles per hour speed limit or other posted speed limits on campus | $75 |
| IV | Violation of an official traffic control device (e.g. "Stop" or "Yield" sign) | $75 |
| IV | Moving violation of the Texas Motor Vehicle Laws not otherwise specified in these regulations | $75 |
| V | Moving a barricade or parking within any barricaded area or moving a vehicle without permission of owner/operator** | $35 |
| IV | Failure to stop and heed instructions given by a university police officer or guard | $75 |
| V | Other non-moving violation of Texas Motor Vehicle Laws | $75 |
| VIII | Parking or operating a motor vehicle while privileges are suspended** | $200* |
| IV | Roller-skating, skateboarding, or operating a scooter on campus | $15 |
| IV | Having a vehicle of any type within a university building (except parking facilities) | $20 |
| V, VI | Parking without authorized valid permit | $35 |
| V | Unauthorized parking in Thompson Conference Center/ LBJ lots | $35 |
| V | Improper exit from a university parking garage (plus maximum daily fee due) | $75 + fee* |
| VIII | Theft of property or damaging property by either unauthorized boot removal or tampering/attempted removal of the boot (plus replacement cost of damaged property) | $250 + cost |
| VI | Unregistered bicycle | $15 |
| V | Inhabiting a vehicle of any kind on university property without authorization | $75 |
| VII | Vehicle relocation and/or towing | $125 |
NOTE: PTS reserves the right to refer any violators to the Dean of Students or Departmental Dean or Director
*Penalty doubles upon second offense and all subsequent violations are subject to immobilization or impound.
** Offense subject to citation and vehicle impound.
† All relevant and currently outstanding fines and fees must be paid prior to the release of the boot.
Automobile Boot Fee — $35
Bicycle Impound Fee — $10
