Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 008 - Department of Higher Education › Division 02 - Colleges and Universities Plans and Operations › Rule 008.02.15-003 - Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus Traffic/Parking Information

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
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 a bide 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 15 one year through
				August 15 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
Failure to display current hang tag
$ 20
Unauthorized Handicapped Parking
$100
Parking Where Prohibited by Signs
$ 20
Parking in and Unauthorized Zone
$ 20
Blocking
$ 20
Failure to Stop or Yield Right of Way
$ 25
Reckless/Careless Driving
$ 50
Speeding
$ 35
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 of 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. 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.