Campus Security

Office of Campus Security Ticket Appeal

The issuance of a parking/traffic violation is an indication that a University Policy in regards to parking or traffic regulations has been violated. It is the responsibility of the alleged violator to prove in an appeal that the Parking Policy was not violated.

A ticket may be appealed, based on either factual error or extenuating circumstances, within 30 calendar days of issuance. After this period has elapsed, the ticket stands as written and will be billed.

Appeals using any of the situations/conditions listed below are not an example of proof that the policy was not violated.

• Lack of knowledge of Universities Parking Policies
• Parking in a location for only a “few minutes” where parking is not allowed
• Using your hazard lights to indicate that you are parking in a area where you are restricted from parking.
• Using another errant driver as evidence that “they got away with it, so should I”
• Parking in areas that are restricted for your permit. (residents parked in commuter lots)
• Inclement weather (rain, snow, wind)
• Not having a visible permit
• Permit is improperly displayed
• Late for Class
• Violation of handicapped parking areas without appropriate permits.
• A borrowed or rental vehicle must have a temporary permit attached.
• Loaning a car to another driver does not excuse the owner from violations incurred by that vehicle.
• Inability to find legal or convenient parking

The appeal process:

• The Associate Director of Campus Security will hear the first appeal.
• The AD  will determine whether
• The ticket will stand as written
• The violation cited and/or fine will be modified
• The ticket will be voided.

Any ticket ruled “stands as written” or that has the violation cited and/or fine modified may then be appealed to the Ticket Appeals Board.

• These appeals must be submitted in writing to the AD no less than 5 days from the posting of the original appeal results.

	* Required       *Name (Last, First): Date: 11/20/2009 *Ticket #: *ID: *Email: *Email (Retype):   Permit #: *Student Type: Resident Commuter Faculty/Staff Guest   Campus/Home Address: Cell Phone:     STATE REASON FOR APPEAL: