Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 008 - Department of Higher Education › Division 02 - Colleges and Universities Plans and Operations › Rule 008.02.13-003 - 2013-2014 Arkansas Tech University Parking and Traffic Regulations for the Russellville campus and the Ozark campus

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY - OZARK CAMPUS TRAFFIC/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 Campus 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 not 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
				also 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 Decals:
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.
2013-14
PARKING MAP & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITYT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
(
http://www.atu.edu/psafe
)
The Department of Public Safety is located on campus at 1511
				North Boulder and is open
Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and
				Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
excluding holidays. For all services call
479-968-0222
or, for emergencies on campus,
call 911.
PARKING VIOLATION CHARGES
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.
VIOLATION NOTIFICATION LIST
1. Failure to display current hangtag
$35
2. Failure to display hangtag properly
$20
3. Parking in wrong color lot/wrong letter
						  lot
$20
4. Parking at yellow curb
$20
5. Parking where prohibited by signs
$20
6. illegal use of, reproducing, alterations of,
						  defacing, using revoked hangtags or falsifying registration
						  information
$75
7. Unauthorized handicap parking
$100
8. Parked disregarding painted lines
$20
9. Parking in unauthorized zone
$20
10. Driving/parking on grass
$20
11. Double parked/blocking
$20
12. Blocking drive
$25
13. Blocking dumpster
$20
14. Loading zone beyond 15 minute time
						  limit
$20
15. Parking on wrong side of street
$20
16. Backed into parking space on street
$20
17. Blocking fire hydrant/zone
$60
18. Parked in visitor space
$20
19. Parking in reserved area
$20
20. Across sidewalk and/or crosswalk
$20
21. Expired license tab
$20
22. Failure to display license plate
$20
23. Failure to stop or yield right of way
$25
24. Driving wrong way on one-way
$20
25. U-turn
$20
26. Reckless driving
$50
27. Improper Equipment
$20
28. Speeding
$35
29. Security violation (propping doors open, etc.
						  )
$25
30. Reusing Citation
$75
31. Jaywalking
$25
32. Excessive Noise/Disorerly Conduct
$25
33. Emergency Call Station Violation
$125
34. Other
$20
35. Bicycles Blocking Access
$35
36. Bicycles locked to Ramps/Access
$75
37. Failure to Display Bicycle Registration
$20
40. Warning
$0
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 Arkansas Tech University campuses. 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. Lands owned or
				controlled by Tech will henceforth be known as the CAMPUS for purposes of
				clarification in this brochure.
Arkansas Tech Department of Public Safety officers are
				constituted peace officers by A. CA.
				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 Department of Public Safety officers while such officers
				are engaged in the performance of their respective duties. This includes
				producing and rendering identification and hangtags requested.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH ALL RULES AND
				REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
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 and only one vehicle per person shall be parked on
				campus.
Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two
				or more wheels.
All vehicles on Tech campuses 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 15 one year through August 15 of
				the next year. After securing a hangtag at the Department of Public Safety,
				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 August 15
C.
$15.00 for summer term
Hangtag fees are non-refundable
Temporary Hangtags are available at the Department of Public
				Safety for faculty, staff and students who have misplaced their hangtag. These
				hangtags are provided at no cost and are valid for a maximum of two weeks.
RESTRICTED PARKING AREAS
YELLOW CURBS
RESTRICTED PARKING at all times.
FIRE ZONES
As marked.
RED
No students or ineligible employees between
				7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
BLUE/WHITE
Designated disability parking zones.
				This includes ramps as well as parking spaces.
SIGNS
Restricted by signs as posted.
ANY ATHLETIC OR DRILL FIELD
No parking at any
				time. These will not be posted.
Arkansas Tech University reserves the right to set aside areas
				as necessary for special events in all parking areas of the University. The
				University further reserves the right to temporarily block certain streets as
				necessary without notice to the public.
TOWING AND IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES
The University reserves the right to immobilize, tow and/or
				impound any vehicle that is parked on University property in such a way as to
				constitute a serious hazard; or any vehicle owned by a violator having three or
				more violations in any academic year.
The Department of Public Safety may direct an authorized
				commercial garage to carry out any towing action. Violators will be responsible
				for paying all costs for removal, impounding and storage of such vehicles.
				Vehicles may be held until all charges are paid.
If your vehicle is booted, you have the right to contest it at
				a hearing. This does not apply to ticketings. Hearings will be conducted
				Monday-Friday at the Doc Bryan Student Services Building, beginning at 9 a.m.
				You must contest the boot by the next business day or waive all your future
				rights to contest.
The boot may be removed after outstanding tickets are paid or
				as a finding of the hearing. There is no additional fee for the placement or
				removal of this boot. If you feel this boot has been placed on this vehicle
				erroneously or if you have any other questions, you may contact the Department
				of Public Safety 24 hours a day at 479-968-0222.
PAYMENT OF VIOLATIONS/FINES
A person receiving notice of a parking or traffic violation
				should go to the student accounts office, Doc Bryan Student Services Center, to
				pay the fine placed against his/her account. The office is closed on Saturdays,
				Sundays and holidays. Check the PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS for a listing
				of all fines for violations.
MOVING VIOLATIONS
Moving violations include all traffic laws as stated in the
				Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic laws and State Highway Commission
				Regulations. The official Tech parking citation notice placed on vehicles will
				be sufficient as a summons for violation of these rules and regulations. In
				lieu of a University citation, the violator may be issued a uniform traffic
				ticket which will be adjudicated in Municipal Court.
Additional violations/rules are as follows:
Speed limit on campus is 20 mph unless otherwise posted.
No U-turns.
Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in campus
				crosswalks.
ACCIDENTS
All traffic accidents occurring on the campus or grounds
				controlled by the University must be reported immediately to the Department of
				Public Safety by calling on campus 479-968-0222.
If you are unable to
				contact the number,
call 911
on campus and ask that the Tech
				officer on duty be dispatched to your location.
DISABILITY PARKING
As required, a number of parking spaces have been set aside for
				use by 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 the Department of
				Public Safely. 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.
Visitor spaces are never considered part of open
				parking.
Visitors, please secure a visitor's hangtag at no cost at the
				Department of Public Safety or through the office you are visiting by
				presenting a valid driver's license and the correct license plate for the
				vehicle they are operating on the Tech campus.
Visitors with the hangtag may use any color parking area.
				Visitors without the hangtag may park only in the areas marked "Visitors Only.
				" 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 this 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 above
				procedures. Appeal forms are available at Department of Public Safety.
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 UNIVERSITY COMMONS, 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 BROWN, CRITZ, HUGHES, M STREET,
				NUTT, PAINE, TUCKER, TURNER, AND WILSON 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, FF, KK, NN, W, K, West M Street, T, U,
				W, Y, and X, as marked
RESIDENT STUDENTS OF CARAWAY ONLY
Vehicles with authorized
BROWN
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 AND QQ as marked Lot UU is
				overflow
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, OO, UU, XX,
				YY, ZZ, and E, F as marked
VISTA PLACE/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 in yellow on the map except during "open parking" hours.
Lots A, B, C, D, I, K, L, R, S, Z, AA, BB, GG, OO, UU,
				and E, F as marked
ALL AUTHORIZED STREET PARKING WILL BE MARKED BY SIGNS.
RESIDENT HALL PARKING AREAS DO NOT APPLY TO OPEN PARKING
				HOURS.
LOTS OO AND QQ ARE NOT OPEN PARKING AREAS ON HOME
				FOOTBALL GAME DAYS.
MC = Motorcycle Only
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. It is illegal to re-use a ticket.
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 or law
			 does not mean or imply that such a regulation or law is invalid.
10. Due to evolving changes, signage will
			 superceed zones as marked on the map.
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.
21. A traffic ticket or any other
			 communication from a Department of 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
			 hangtag, 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Open parking hours will be declared from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
				daily and from 5 p.m. on Friday through 7:30 a.m. 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
			 residence 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 vehicle 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 Department of Public Safety 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.
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