Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 008 - Department of Higher Education › Division 02 - Colleges and Universities Plans and Operations › Rule 008.02.11-005 - Henderson State University Parking Rules and Regulations

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
Traffic Regulations
(You are responsible for complying with the rules and
				regulations printed in this booklet)
AUTHORIZATION
All members of the University commnunity holding a valid
				operator's hcense are privileged to operate properly registered motor vehicles
				on the Henderson State University campus.
The Director of University Police is authorized to implement
				the enforcement of this code directly and immediately on the University campus
				and to make arrests and issue traffic citations off campus in cases where the
				offense was committed on campus (Fleeing) by Act 196 of 1977 (Hot
				Pursuit).
Registration of Vehicles
Any student or member of the faculty or staff who owns or
				operates a vehicle on the Henderson State University campus is required to
				register that vehicle with the University Police and display the appropriate
				registration decal in the prescribed location on the vehicle.
For students, one registration per academic year (September
				through August) will be required. This registration will provide one vehicle
				parking decal that will be sufficient for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms
				for the current academic year. Student registration will be made on the basis
				of resident, commuter or Whispering Oaks resident, and a separate decal will
				identify each group. Faculty and staff members are required to register
				vehicles and are issued a permanent parking permit.
Parking lots marked Commuter Parking Only are the Arkansas Hall
				lot and the Haddock Street lot. These lots offer limited parking for commuters
				only. Parking lots marked Faculty Parking Only or Faculty/staff Parking Only
				are reserved for the use of HSU faculty and staff All other lots may be used by
				anyone with a current HSU parking permit, be they resident, commuter, or
				faculty/staff Students with Whispering Oaks decals are restricted to the
				apartment complex and may not park in any lot on the main campus between 7:30
				a.m. and 4:30 p.m. They may park in student parking lots at the Wells
				complex.
For students, there will be a $30 vehicle registration charge
				for each vehicle registered in the Fall term. There will be a $20 registration
				charge for the Spring and Summer terms. There will be a minimum $10 vehicle
				registration charge for both or each Summer term attended. Each member of the
				faculty and staff may register one vehicle and will be provided one vehicle
				parking permit at no charge. There will be a $20 registration charge for
				faculty and staff members who desire to register an additional vehicle.
Special Parking Privileges
Special parking privileges will be afforded on the basis of the
				following:
A. Certified
			 disabilities.
B. Administrative
			 consideration.
C. Need for
			 officially reserved spaces such as those for the President and state vehicles.
			 Such spaces are marked in red on the west side of Womack Hall.
Physically handicapped persons who are connected with the
				University and who suffer a permanent or temporary physical disability which
				would be aggravated by walking may apply at the University Police Department
				for special parking consideration.
The Director of the University Police shall designate for the
				President of the University the reservation of certain spaces and areas for
				both public and private vehicles when the official duties of the users of these
				spaces or areas require such reservation.
Parking spaces designated in the above categories may not be
				utilized by any vehicles other than the ones for whom the designation is made.
				Parking permits in this category may not be traded, bartered, sold, and/or
				loaned to any other individual for use on another vehicle.
Administrative Charges
The responsibility of administrative charges incurred shall
				rest with the registrant. In the event of the lack of registration, the owner
				and/or operator of the vehicle will be responsible for said charges.
Persons violating these regulations while using a motor vehicle
				registered with the University shall, at the option of the Director of
				University Police, Vice President of Student Services, and/or President, be
				charged or summoned to appear before the court of competent jurisdiction to be
				dealt with according to law. Persons violating these rules and regulations
				while using a motor vehicle not registered with the University, or persons
				violating city ordinances, shall be summoned to appear before said court.
Notice placed on the vehicle shall be sufficient as a summons
				for the purpose of the rules and regulations. Fines will be assessed for each
				violation on each traffic ticket received.
Fines
A. Parking violations and their respective
			 fines
1. Failure to completely accomplish vehicle
						  registration within the authorized period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . .
$10.00
2. Failure to display or improperly displayed current
						  campus decal
within
the thirty (30) days after registration. .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . .
first $10.00.
3. Failure to display or improperly displayed current
						  campus decal
after
the first thirty (30) days of
						  registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . .
$20.00.
4. Failure to park in appropriate or designated parking
						  areas as authorized by displayed vehicle decal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . .
$20.00.
5. Falsifying registration information. . . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20.00.
6. Use of fictitious or falsely made decal and/or
						  obtaining stolen decals, or using a falsely obtained decal. . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . .
$20.00.
7. Refusing, reusing or discarding a traffic citation.
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10.00.
8. Violations involving moving vehicles. . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum of
$10.00.
9. Blocking a drive, trash dumpster, or blocking
						  traffic (this includes blocking parked vehicles in parking areas). . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20.00.
(In addition to the fine, the vehicle may be towed at
						  the owner's expense. )
10. Parking on lawn or grass area. . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  .
$10.00.
11. Parking in wrong direction on roadway. . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10.00.
12. Parking in reserved spaces or red zones, or
						  no-parking zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20.00.
13. Parking in visitors parking. . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
						  . . . .
. $20.00.
14. Over parking in a 15-minute or 30-minute zone. . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10.00.
15. Improper parking or parking in the wrong direction.
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10.00.
16. Disregarding or driving through barricade. . . . .
						  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20.00.
17. Additional fines may be assessed as determined
						  appropriate by the Vice President of Student Services or the University Police.
B.
Delinquency
Upon receipt of a citation for a Henderson State University
				traffic violation, present the ticket for payment within five (5) days after
				the date on the citation. Payment will be made to the Office of University
				Police located at 1125 Henderson Street. Traffic fines not paid within (10)
				days after receipt will be transferred to the University Business Office for
				final collection. An additional administrative charge of $10.00 will be
				assessed by the Business Office for each transfer of traffic fines.
Driving Regulations
All drivers on the campus shall observe all of the regulations
				of the State of Arkansas and the city of Arkadelphia pertaining to motor
				vehicle registration and operation.
In addition, the following special rules and regulations shall
				be observed:
A. Yield the
			 right-of-way to all pedestrians in campus crosswalks as marked.
B. Maintain a safe speed at all times and at
			 no time drive faster than 15 miles per hour as this is the speed limit on the
			 Henderson campus.
C. Obey
			 regulatory signs and barricades established by the University Police of
			 Henderson State University.
D.
			 Observe and obey the orders of the University Police Officers while in the
			 performance of their respective duties. This includes rendering aid and
			 producing proper identification and permits as requested.
E. Report campus accidents to the University
			 Police, phone 230-5098.
Parking Regulations
Vehicles with authorized Faculty/staff decals may park in any
				area designated for faculty or staff
Areas marked "faculty" or "visitors" will be open to student
				parking from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Open parking for authorized personnel is declared from 4:30 pm
				to 7:30 am daily and from 4:30 pm Friday through 7:30 am on Monday. University
				holidays are considered as open parking days. Exceptions to this Rule
				are:
A. Timed Parking
			 Areas
B. Visitor Parking
			 Spaces
C. No Parking
			 Zones
D. Loading Zones
E. Service Areas
F. Reserved Spaces
G. Crosswalks
H. Handicapped Spaces
Parking in reserved spaces marked in red and unauthorized
				parking in handicapped spaces are restricted at all times.
A charge of $3 will be made for each replacement decal required
				during the Fall and Spring semesters and a $2 charge for the Summer terms.
A credit for a current parking decal may be requested. In order
				to receive a credit, the
unused
decal must be returned to the
				University Police Office within ten (10) working days from the date of
				registration for the current semester.
Vehicle registration will be accomplished during the Fall,
				Spring, and Summer class registration periods. Anyone who acquired a vehicle at
				a later date and prior to the next class registration shall register it within
				48 hours, excluding Saturday and Sunday, from the date it is first brought to
				the campus.
The current semester decal must be affixed to the vehicle in
				the mainer prescribed by the University Police at the time of issuance and
				shall constitute the final phase of vehicle registration. Failure to affix the
				decal as prescribed shall be deemed a failure to register the vehicle, and
				fines will be assessed according to charges outlined in Article III, Section 6,
				Administrative Charges.
The vehicle decal is the responsibility of the purchaser and
				must be removed prior to the sale of the vehicle, termination of employment, or
				withdrawal from the University. Decals are not transferable to any other
				vehicle. More than one (I) current decal will not be displayed on a given
				vehicle.
Handicapped parking spaces are reserved specifically for
				persons who have a valid handicapped parking permit. Temporary handicapped
				parking permits are available in the Arkansas State Revenue Office.
Temporary parking permits when required by students, faculty,
				or staff who have properly registered a primary vehicle and possess a current
				parking decal will be issued by the University Police. Temporary parking
				permits will be valid up to ten (10) working days (two weeks). If a permit is
				required for a longer period of time, contact the University Police Department.
				All temporary parking permits must show the current decal number, the license
				plate number of the registered vehicle, and an expiration date. The permit
				should be displayed on the rear view mirror at all times while the vehicle is
				on campus.
Temporary registration permits may be issued for various cogent
				reasons at the discretion of the Director of University Police. Normally these
				permits will be limited to contractors and other types of vehicles engaged in
				temporary business activities on campus. Visitors remaining on the University
				campus five (5) days or more shall be required to register their respective
				vehicle(s). Either temporary or permanent decals as determined appropriate will
				be issued by the Director of University Police.
Vehicles parked in unauthorized parking areas, blocking or
				impeding the normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or that create an
				unsafe condition will be towed away at the owner's expense.
Vehicles will be parked on roadways in the direction of the
				flow of traffic, using only authorized parking areas.
Vehicles should be parked within designated parking boundaries
				and in no case overlap into or onto a roadway or crosswalk. Parking in any
				manner to impede the normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic is not
				allowed.
It is illegal to park at any time on lawn or grass areas, on
				any campus sidewalk, in driveways, or in loading zones. It is also illegal to
				park improperly within regular parking areas. Inclement weather is no excuse.
Vehicles parked in unauthorized parking areas, blocking or
				impeding the normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or that create an
				unsafe condition will be towed away at the owner's expense.
No-Parking
Zones
The following areas and/or zones shall be observed as
				no-parking zones:
A. All
			 posted areas.
B. All areas marked
			 with red or yellow paint, solid or intermittent.
C. All driveways - these may or may not be
			 posted.
D. Any part of a traveled
			 roadway.
E. Within 15 feet of any
			 fire hydrant.
F. Within 20 feet of
			 any major intersection.
G. On any
			 intramural field - these may not be posted.
H. On any designated crosswalk.
I. Double parking is prohibited on any street
			 and/or lot. Service vehicles of the University when on actual work projects are
			 exempt from this rule providing such parking does not constitute a hazard to
			 vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
J. All loading zones. These zones will be
			 utilized by commercial vehicles only.
K. All service areas.
L. All sidewalks and/or walkways.
M. All cultivated, planted, grassed, or other
			 areas with growth.
Appeals from Administrative Determinations
Any student wishing to appeal a notification of a violation
				(traffic citation) to the University shall make said appeal in person or in
				writing within 72 hours after the date of the citation. Appeals should be made
				through the Director of University Police. Failure to file within the
				prescribed time shall constitute a forfeit of all appeal privileges.
Any member of the University faculty and staff desiring to
				appeal a traffic citation may do so to the Vice President of Student Services.
An Appeals Board composed of a four (4) member panel (two (2)
				students, one (1) faculty member, and one (1) staff person) will meet to
				consider those appeals that have not been resolved. The appeal process is
				available to all current parking decal holders on campus. Appeals to the board
				must be filed on the appropriate form within 72 hours of the time the citation
				was issued. Appeal forms may be obtained from the University Police, 1125
				Henderson Street.
The Board will review submitted appeals on a monthly basis. The
				results of Board action will be provided to the individual(s) concerned within
				72 hours of the date and time of each Appeals Board meeting. A person may
				appear before the Board, if so desired. Requests to appear before the Board
				should be so noted on the appeal form when submitted.
An appeal must be based upon the fact that the citation was
				issued contrary to University traffic regulations or is an error. Failure to
				cite specific factual circumstances will automatically disallow an appeal.
				Information concerning the above or any assistance may be obtained by
				contacting the University Police.
A $5.00 administrative cost, in addition to the assessed fine,
				will be charged on all appeals that are disapproved.
Any person adversely affected by any administrative
				determination described shall have the right to appeal to the Municipal Court
				of the City of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where the matter shall be heard.
HOW TO AVOID PARKING CITATIONS
1. Purchase and properly display a current
			 HSU parking permit. Properly displayed student permits are those permanently
			 affixed to the right rear bumper or right lower back glass of the vehicle.
			 Faculty/staff permits should hang from the rear-view mirror. Park only in
			 spaces designated for your parking permit.
2. Do not park in zones marked with red paint
			 or where prohibited by sign. These areas are restricted 24 hours a day.
			 Vehicles blocking traffic lanes, loading zones, fire lanes, or on lawns will be
			 cited and are subject to tow at the owner's expense.
3. In unpaved parking lots, park only at
			 bumper blocks.
4. Do not park in
			 zones designated for faculty/staff unless you have a faculty/staff permit.
5. Do not park in zones designated
			 as parking for disabled persons unless you have the proper state permit.
			 Disabled person parking spaces are restricted 24 hours a day and carry a
			 minimum $275 fine for violations.
6. If you allow others to drive your motor
			 vehicle, make sure they know where to park. Remember that you will be charged
			 for all citations issued to your vehicle.
7. Remove all HSU parking permits from your
			 vehicle prior to sale of the vehicle. A replacement parking permit costs only
			 $3 when the old fragments are returned to this office.
8. All vehicles must be within the boundaries
			 of the parking space. Other vehicles in the area improperly parked over the
			 line shall not constitute an excuse for parking any part of the vehicle over
			 the line.
9. An illegally parked
			 but unticketed vehicle is not an indication that the regulation being violated
			 is no longer in effect.
10.
			 Current permit holders are allowed free temporary parking permits that can be
			 obtained through the University Police.
11. If you receive a parking citation and
			 wish to appeal, remember that you only have three working days to appeal the
			 citation.
12. All parking lots are
			 monitored Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for valid
			 parking permits. If you are in doubt about a parking zone or regulation, please
			 contact the University Police at 230-5098 to obtain correct information.
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