Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6C13 - Florida Polytechnic University › Chapter 6C13-1 - PARKING › Section 6C13-1.002 - University Traffic Rules

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) General.
				This rule is applicable to all persons who operate motor vehicles ("motorists")
				or bicycles on the campus of Florida Polytechnic University. "Motor vehicles"
				include, but are not limited to, automobiles, trucks, scooters, motorcycles,
				golf carts, and mopeds. The University assumes no liability for motor vehicles
				or bicycles operated on University property.
(2) Citations issued. Law enforcement
				officers, including University police, have the authority to issue written
				citations to persons who violate the University's parking and traffic
				rules.
(3) Applicable laws. All
				ordinances of the adjacent municipality relating to traffic that are not in
				conflict or inconsistent with these traffic rules shall extend and be
				applicable to the University campus. In addition, all provisions of Chapter
				316, F.S., are applicable to the University campus. These rules and laws are in
				effect 24 hours a day, all year long.
(4) Speed Limit. The speed limit on campus is
				10 miles per hour in parking lots and 25 miles per hour on main roads, unless
				otherwise posted. The speed limit in surface lots is as posted.
(5) Right-of-Way. Motorists shall yield the
				right-of-way to pedestrians within a crosswalk and to wildlife and
				bicyclists.
(6) Barriers. The
				University may place barriers such as cones, signs and barricades at any point
				deemed necessary. Except as required for the passage of emergency vehicles,
				removal of any such barrier without permission from an authorized University
				official is prohibited.
(7) Flow of
				Traffic. Motorists may not drive a motor vehicle in opposition to the direction
				that is indicated by signs, flow of traffic or directional arrows.
(8) Driving in Prohibited Zones. Motorists
				may not drive motor vehicles, with the exception of police vehicles, emergency
				vehicles or golf carts, on the grass, walkways, or the confines of a building
				or other prohibited zones.
(9)
				Enforcement Directives. A directive given by a police officer or parking
				patroller or designee temporarily supersedes these rules any contrary posted
				sign or signal.
(10) Traffic Rules
				on Web Site. Copies of the University traffic rules are available on the
				Florida Polytechnic University web site.
(11) University Traffic Violation Fines,
				University traffic violations will result in a fine of $25.00. Such fine shall
				be paid or appealed in the same manner as parking citations are paid and
				appealed under Rule 6C13-1.003, F.A.C. The Appeal
				Hearing Officer(s) will be guided by this rule and any relevant circumstances
				in making a decision. If the fine is paid timely, the late payment charges and
				other remedies for failure to timely pay fines or charges provided in Rule
				6C13-1.003, F.A.C., will be
				available to the University.
(12)
				State Uniform Traffic Citations. If charged with violating a traffic regulation
				enumerated in Chapters 316 and 318, F.S., the cause shall proceed in accordance
				with Chapters 315 and 318, F.S., and is not appealable through the University
				administrative processes. Likewise, violations of applicable ordinances of the
				adjacent municipality shall proceed in accordance with the municipality's
				processes and are not appealable through the University administrative
				processes.
Rulemaking Authority
					 1001.706(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1006.66
					 FS.
New 10-9-14.