Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 008 - Department of Higher Education › Division 02 - Colleges and Universities Plans and Operations › Rule 008.02.11-006 - 2011 - 2012 Arkansas Tech University Parking and Traffic Regulations - Russellville Campus and Ozark Campus

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
Parking Regulations
All parking regulations will be enforced 7 days a week,
				24 hours a day.
1. The
			 responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle
			 operator.
2. Lack of space is not
			 a valid excuse for violating a parking regulation.
3. Standard parking/traffic regulations and
			 definitions, as enacted in the Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws and
			 State Highway Commission Regulations will be rigidly enforced on the Tech
			 campus at all times, including legal holidays and the time between semesters
			 when classes are not in session.
4. Violators of established Parking and
			 Traffic Regulations may be issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket payable in Municipal
			 Court in Russellville, Arkansas, in lieu of a Tech citation.
5. Violation notices will be affixed to the
			 motor vehicle or presented to the driver. Payment may be either mailed or paid
			 in person at the student accounts office in the Doc Bryan Building.
6. Vehicles are considered parked when left
			 standing, stopped or unattended for any period of time.
7. Arkansas Tech University assumes no
			 responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents at
			 any time while it is operated or parked on the campus.
8. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at
			 designated crosswalks at all times except at signal-controlled intersections
			 where pedestrians will be expected to comply with the signal.
9. Students, faculty and staff members are
			 expected to be familiar with and abide by the regulations at all times. The
			 fact that any vehicle does not receive a violation notice while his/her vehicle
			 is parked or operated in violation of any regulation law does not mean or imply
			 that such a regulation or law is invalid.
10. It will be the responsibility of any
			 driver of a disabled vehicle, i.e., dead battery, out of gas, keys locked
			 inside, etc., to immediately notify the Department of Public Safety of the
			 problem and the location of the disabled vehicle.
11. Vehicles are assumed abandoned if left
			 parked and stationary for a period of two weeks. Such vehicles will be towed at
			 the owner's expense.
12. School
			 buses and other large vehicles, as well as special purpose vehicles, are
			 required to park in areas designated by the Department of Public
			 Safety.
13. You are responsible for
			 all violations by a vehicle displaying a hangtag issued in your name. If you
			 lend your car, proper operation of the vehicle is still your responsibility.
14. Only one type of Tech hangtag
			 is to be displayed on a vehicle at a time.
15. Obey regulatory signs and barricades
			 established by the Department of Public Safety.
16. Vehicles will not be operated on the Tech
			 campus without required safety equipment prescribed by the vehicle code of the
			 State of Arkansas.
17. Vehicles
			 parked in parallel parking spaces must be parked with the passengers' door to
			 the curb with flow of traffic.
18.
			 Loading zones around residence halls are to be utilized by students for
			 loading/unloading. A maximum of 15 minutes will be observed at all times.
19. Vehicles will be parked within
			 designated parking boundaries and in no case shall they overlap into or onto
			 roadway, crosswalk or sidewalk. The fact that other vehicles are parked
			 improperly shall not constitute an excuse for parking with any part of the
			 vehicle over the line.
20. The
			 time limit on 15 minute zones will be observed at all times. Vehicles are
			 considered parked when left unattended for any period of time.
21. A traffic ticket or any other
			 communication from a Public Safety officer, while in the performance of his
			 duties, is considered to be an official University notice. Failure to respond
			 will make the recipient subject to disciplinary action.
22. If a hangtag is not visible to the
			 officer while he is issuing a citation, the citation will be for no current
			 hangtag. If, in the course of issuing a citation, the officer discovers the
			 decal, he has the discretion to downgrade that ticket to improper display only.
23. Windshields, side wings, side
			 or rear windows may not be obstructed with any sign, sunshield, sun visor,
			 poster or other transparent material other than a certificate or sticker
			 required by state law or campus regulations. This will include writing on
			 vehicle windows with shoe polish.
24. No boats, campers or trailers allowed to
			 park on campus.
Parking Information
Open parking hours will be declared from 5:00 PM to 7:30 AM
				daily and from 5:00 PM on Friday through 7:30 AM on Monday. School holidays are
				considered as "open parking" days.
Residence hall parking areas are not
				open parking areas.
1.
			 Operating a motor vehicle in any manner which may create a disturbance on
			 campus may be considered a traffic violation. This includes excessive use
			 (determined by city ordinance or officer's discretion) of boom box, stereo,
			 horn, illegal exhaust systems, squealing of tires or placing pedestrians or
			 other drivers in a hazardous situation.
2. All personnel, including visitors, are
			 expected to adhere to all campus and state regulations regarding safety
			 procedures.
3. All resident hall
			 students who own or operate registered vehicles must use the parking areas
			 assigned to that residence hall. Residence hall parking lots are color-coded.
4. Arkansas Tech University cannot
			 and does not assume the obligation of providing parking spaces for all vehicles
			 at all times.
5. Arkansas Tech
			 University does not assume responsibility for the care and protection of any
			 vehicles or its contents while said vehicle is operated or parked on the campus
			 or lands controlled by the University.
6. Vehicles that do not qualify for
			 registration or "approved as safe" by the State of Arkansas are not permitted
			 on the campus at any time. Disabled and abandoned vehicles will be turned over
			 to the State Police for disposal according to law.
7. Mechanical work other than minor repairs
			 such as replacement of vehicle battery or flat tires will not be permitted on
			 the Tech campus.
8. Arkansas Tech
			 University reserves the right to restrict or revoke the use of an automobile on
			 campus to anyone if the use of that vehicle is thought to be detrimental to the
			 academic achievement of any student or if the person has abused the privilege
			 of operating said vehicle on or off campus.
9. It shall be the responsibility of any
			 driver of a disabled vehicle (i. e. dead battery, out of gas, keys locked in
			 car, etc. ) to immediately notify the Public Safety Department of the problem
			 and location of the disabled vehicle. Failure to make notification may result
			 in the vehicle's being either towed or given a ticket. Abandoned vehicles shall
			 be towed at the owner's expense.
10. Flagrant disregard of campus parking and
			 traffic regulations will result in the vehicle being towed to storage and
			 parking privileges on campus revoked. Towing and storage charges will be
			 assessed prior to the release of the vehicle to the owner.
DISABILITY PARKING
As required, a number of parking slots have been set aside for
				use by permanently handicapped individuals only. Each space has been marked
				with signs and or blue and white paint on the space. If these spaces are full,
				you may park in any color zone but not in spaces marked as loading zones, timed
				parking and reserved as long as you display your valid disability license plate
				or placard. Vehicles found illegally parked in these spaces are subject to
				towing and impoundment fees.
Only individuals who have been issued, and are displaying, a
				disability license plate or placard issued by the State of Arkansas are
				permitted to park in spaces marked with blue and white stripes. Vehicles must
				also have valid Tech hangtag.
License plates, decals and placards may be obtained from the
				State Revenue Office at 105 South Rodchester, Russellville, AR. For
				information, call 479-968-1526.
Transfer of a disability license or placard is a violation of
				the Arkansas state law. The offender will be ticketed accordingly.
TEMPORARY DISABILITY PARKING
Persons requesting temporary disability status for parking must
				be authorized by the Tech Health and Wellness Center located in Dean Hall and,
				if eligible, then obtain a special Temporary hangtag from UPD. You will then be
				eligible to park in the areas marked
RED
or handicapped space only
				for the dates specified.
SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
Contact the Department of Public Safety at 479-968-0222 or
				email at dps@atu.edu.
VISITOR PARKING
Visitors are always welcome on campus and may park in any
				non-restricted area. Currently enrolled students or employees are not
				considered visitors.
Visitors, please secure a visitor's hangtag at no cost at the
				Public Safety Department or through the office you are visiting.
Visitors with the hangtag may use any color parking area.
				Visitors without the hangtag may park only in the areas marked "Visitors Only.
				" Unrestricted parking for visitors is only permitted on Homecoming, Family
				Day, open parking hours and other designated University functions. Visitors who
				park in violation may be issued a parking citation.
MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORBIKES
Motorbikes, motor scooters, motorcycles and bicycles must be
				operated only on streets normally designated for automobile use. A hangtag must
				be displayed if parked on campus or an optional decal may be affixed to the
				left front fork.
Appeals
All appeals will be dealt with according to the rules and
				regulations stated in the Parking Booklet. All appeals must be made within
				three school days. Appeals made after three school days will not be considered.
All faculty, staff and student appeals should follow the stated
				procedures.
Appeal forms are available at the Department of Public Safety
				building, located at 1511 North Boulder.
Hangtag Parking Areas
FACULTY/staff ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
RED
hangtags may park in
				areas marked in red or in any authorized parking location on campus.
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF JONES AND ROUSH ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
GREEN
hangtags must park
				in areas marked in green on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots F, G, M, N, Q Lots I and J are
				overflow
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF PAINE/TURNER ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
LIGHT BLUE
hangtags must
				park in areas marked in blue on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots K, U, T and W as marked
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF WILSON,CRITZ, AND HUGHES
				ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
BROWN
hangtags must park
				in areas marked in brown on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots FF, KK, VV, West M street, and QQ as
				marked
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF NUTT, BROWN, AND TUCKER HALL
				ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
ORANGE
hangtags must park
				in areas marked in orange on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots CC, DD, EE, NN, Y, and X as marked
UNIVERSITY COMMONS APARTMENT STUDENTS ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
GRAY
hangtags must park
				in areas marked in gray on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lot I Lot J is overflow
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF CARAWAY ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
OLIVE
hangtags must park
				in areas marked in olive on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lot MM
STADIUM SUITES/BASWELL HALL
Vehicles with authorized DARK BLUE hangtags must park in dark
				blue areas marked on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots TT, RR, SS
COMMUTER STUDENTS ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
YELLOW
hangtags must park
				in areas marked in yellow on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots A, B, C, D, J, K, L, R, S, Z, AA, BB, JJ, OO,
				UU
VISTA PLACE (Res life students) / SOUTH
				HALL
Vehicles with authorized BLACK AND YELLOW STRIPED hangtags must
				park in areas marked with yellow and white stripes on the map or in areas
				marked yellow on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots A, B, C, D, J, K, L, R, S, Z, AA, BB, GG, JJ, OO,
				UU
Vehicle Registration
Registration shall be accomplished at the time of regular
				registration for the fall, spring or summer semesters at the Department of
				Public Safety or at locations and times specified. Only one hangtag may be
				registered per person.
Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two
				or more wheels.
All vehicles on Tech campus are required to register and
				display a current parking hangtag. Parameters for the operation and parking of
				motor vehicles may be viewed on the campus map.
Hangtags are valid from August 15th one year through August
				15th of the next year. After securing a hangtag at the Public Safety
				Department, charges are assessed to the individual's account at the Office of
				Student Accounts.
Hangtags must be displayed by hanging on the rear view mirror
				so the number can be read through the front windshield from the outside. These
				hangtags can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Do not tape hangtag on vehicle
				or lay on dash or seat.
Lost/stolen hangtags are full price for replacement.
Summer term hangtags will be one-half the original cost.
Hangtags are the responsibility of the purchaser and must be
				removed prior to sale or transfer of the vehicle or upon termination of
				employment or withdrawal from the university.
Falsifying registration information, such as buying hangtags
				for another person in his/her name will be fined $75.00. Also, the person who
				allows another individual to purchase a hangtag for him/her will be fined
				$75.00.
Charges will be assessed at the time of registration of the
				vehicle as follows for all faculty, staff and students and other non-Tech
				employees.
A.
$30.00 for the
			 calendar year (August 15 through August 15)
B.
$30.00 from the beginning of the
			 second semester through Aug. 15
C.
$15.00 for summer term
Hangtag fees are non-refundable
Temporary Hangtags are available at the Public Safety
				Department for faculty, staff and students who have misplaced their hangtag.
				These hangtags are provided at no cost and are valid for a maximum of seven
				days.
Violations & Fines
The responsibilities for payment of fines incurred for traffic
				violations will rest with the registrant. In the event vehicle registration has
				not been completed, responsibility lies with the owner and/or operator of the
				vehicle. Persons violating the rules and regulations as stated while using a
				motor vehicle on campus will be fined under the University's system of traffic
				violations listed below.
Violations and fines
WARNING
$00.00
Failure to display current hangtag
$35.00
Failure to display hangtag properly
$20.00
Parking in wrong color lot/wrong letter lot
$20.00
Parking at yellow curb
$20.00
Parking where prohibited by signs
$20.00
Illegal use of, reproducing, alterations of,
						  defacing,
using revoked hangtags or falsifying registration
						  information
$75.00
Unauthorized handicap parking
$100.00
Parked disregarding painted lines
$20.00
Parking in unauthorized zone
$20.00
Driving/parking on grass
$20.00
Double parked/blocking
$20.00
Blocking drive
$25.00
Blocking dumpster
$20.00
Loading zone beyond 15 minute time limit
$20.00
Parking on wrong side of street
$20.00
Backed into parking space on street
$20.00
Blocking fire hydrant
$60.00
Parked in visitor space
$20.00
Parking in reserved area
$20.00
Across sidewalk and/or crosswalk
$20.00
Expired license tab
$20.00
Failure to display license plate
$20.00
Failure to stop or yield right of way
$25.00
Driving wrong way on one-way
$20.00
U-turn
$20.00
Reckless driving
$50.00
Improper Equipment
$20.00
Speeding
$35.00
Security violation (propping doors open, etc.
						  )
$25.00
Other (see comments)
$20.00
AUTHORITY
In accordance with A. C. A.
				25-17-307,
				the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Tech University establishes the following
				rules and regulations for the registration, operation, and parking of motor
				vehicles on the Arkansas Tech University campus. These rules and regulations
				are binding on all members of the faculty, staff, student body and others
				utilizing the lands owned or controlled by Arkansas Tech University at
				Russellville, Arkansas. Lands owned or controlled by Tech will henceforth be
				known as the CAMPUS for purposes of clarification in this brochure.
Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety officers
				are constituted peace officers by A. C. A.
				25-17-305,
				by action of the Board of Trustees, and under the laws of this state possess
				all the authority provided by law for city police and county sheriffs to be
				exercised as required for the safety and protection of the University
				community.
Enforcement of traffic regulations on the Tech campus is the
				responsibility of the Department of Public Safety All drivers will observe and
				obey the orders of the Public Safety officers while such officers are engaged
				in the performance of their respective duties. This includes producing and
				rendering identification and hangtags requested.
The Russellville Police Department has jurisdictional rights to
				issue tickets on campus since Arkansas Tech University is located inside the
				corporate limits of the city of Russellville.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH ALL RULES AND
				REGULATIONS
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ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY - OZARK CAMPUS TRAFFfC/PARKING
				INFORMATION
Traffic Regulations:
By authority of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with
				Act 328 of 1967, Arkansas Tech University requires all members of the faculty,
				staff, student body and classified personnel to register motor vehicles which
				they own or operate on the Ozark Campus or on lands controlled by the
				University. All registrants shall abide by all traffic and parking regulations.
Registration of vehicles shall be accomplished at the time of
				regular registration for the fall, spring or summer semesters at the Office of
				Student Accounts. All faculty, staff and students must present a current
				Arkansas Tech University ID card before a parking permit will be issued. All
				vehicles on campus are required to register . and, display a current parking
				permit. "Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two or more"
				wheels.
Parking permits are valid from August
				15th one year through August
				15th of the next year. After securing a parking
				permit at the Office of Student Accounts, charges are assessed to the student's
				account. Parking permits must be displayed by hanging on the rear view mirror
				so the number can be read through the front windshield from the outside; they
				may not be taped on the vehicle or laid on the dash or seat. These permits can
				be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Parking permits are the responsibility of the
				purchaser and must be removed prior to sale or transfer of the vehicle, upon
				termination of employment, or withdrawal from the school. If a hangtag is lost
				or stolen it will be the responsibility of the student or school employee to
				purchase a replacement permit. There is no refund for permit cost. Parking
				violations may result in a fine being charged to a student's account.
The Arkansas Tech University-Ozark will enforce the following
				violations on campus property and will collect fines as stated in the list
				below.
Violation
Fine
Warning
$00.00
Failure to display current hang tag
$20.00
Unauthorized Handicapped Parking
$100.00
Parking Where Prohibited by Signs
$20.00
Parking in and Unauthorized Zone
$20.00
Blocking
$20.00
Failure to Stop or Yield Right of Way
$25.00
Reckless/Careless Driving
$50.00
Speeding
$35.00
Moving Violations
Reckless Driving- A. C. A. §
										27-50-308 states
				that any person who drives a vehicle in such a manner as to indicate a wanton
				disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless
				driving.
Careless Driving- A. C. A. §
										27-51-104
				states that it is unlawful to operate any vehicle in a careless manner as to
				evidence a failure to keep a proper lookout for other traffic, vehicular or
				otherwise, or in a manner as to evidence a failure to maintain proper control.
				Careless driving may also include, but is not limited to the following:
-Driving onto or across private property to avoid
				intersections, signs, or other traffic control devices,
-Driving in such a manner, or at such speed, as to cause
				skidding, spinning, or sliding of tires or vehicle.
-Driving too close to, or colliding with, parked or stopped
				vehicles, fixtures, persons, or objects adjacent to road.
-Driving of vehicle with any part or object extended, in such
				fashion as to endanger persons or property.
-To operate a vehicle, wherein or whereon passengers are
				located in such manner to be a danger to themselves.
-To operate a vehicle in any manner, when the driver is
				inattentive/and such inattention is hot reasonable and prudent in maintaining
				vehicular control.
Campus Parking:
All vehicles should have a parking permit, which can be
				obtained from the Office of Student Accounts. The cost of the Parking Permit is
				$15.00. Arkansas Tech University Department of Public Safety will enforce
				violations that occur on campus property. Local law enforcement agencies may
				all enforce violations of state law that occur on campus property.
Parking for the Handicapped:
Any vehicle found to be parked in an area designated for
				exclusive use of disabled persons (as defined in Section 75, 266-22 of Act 772)
				shall be subject to impoundment by the appropriate law enforcement agency
				according to Section 12 of Act 772, and the owner will be subject to a fine not
				less than $25 or not more than $100 for each offense plus applicable towing,
				impounding, and related fees.
Handicapped Parking Cecals:
Handicapped parking decals may be obtained at the Arkansas
				State Revenue Office. Decals may be used by persons who are temporarily or
				permanently disabled, and are good for the duration of the disability, and may
				be used anywhere in the State of Arkansas. A statement from a physician is
				necessary to obtain the decal.