A New Approach to Enforcement Booting is the immobilization of vehicles with excessive tickets or parked in a tow-away zone.
Immobilization involves the placement of a large steel device on the left front tire of the vehicle.
This is tightened on the tire, then padlocked into place. If the vehicle is moved or attempted to be moved, damage to the vehicle will occur. If the vehicle was immobilized due to parking in a tow-away zone, the individual will be required to pay the ticket and the release fee. Many areas on campus still require illegally parked vehicles to be impounded. This includes handicapped spaces, fire lanes, reserved spaces, vehicles parked on the grass, or blocking traffic or endangering individuals or equipment.