Parking Rules and Regulations

Truman State University Parking Policies

 

Parking Permit Hours of Distribution

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Parking Services (GS100) is included in the Department of Public Safety located in the General Services Building (GS) at the corner of Franklin and Patterson Streets. Enter GS on the west side under the drive-through canopy. Contact Parking Services: 660.785.7400.

Statement of Policies

A Truman State University parking permit is required to park on campus. The purchase and display of a valid parking permit does not guarantee a specific parking space. It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle driver to locate a valid parking space. These regulations are applicable to all members of the University community, which shall include, but is not limited to, students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors.

Traffic and Parking enforcement is conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

A. General

  1. A vehicle is defined as a motorized means of transportation licensed by the state (if applicable) and must adhere to all state and campus regulations.
  2. Anyone who utilizes University parking facilities, including but not limited to, faculty, staff, students and visitors must have a current Truman parking permit visible and properly displayed and shall be responsible for the registered vehicle and any citation(s) issued to that vehicle.
  3. The University shall assume no liability or responsibility for any vehicle parked on campus property.
  4. Motorcycles and scooters are subject to the regulations governing motor vehicles.
  5. Motorcycles and scooters shall park in designated motorcycle spaces.
  6. The owner of a disabled vehicle located in a parking lot shall notify the University Parking Services within 30 minutes of the disability or the vehicle is subject to be towed and/or ticketed at the owner’s expense. The owner of a disabled vehicle parked improperly shall be responsible for moving the vehicle within 24 hours. A disabled vehicle on the roadway must be moved as soon as a wrecker or other appropriate means can be employed.
  7. Any repairs made to vehicles that will create a nuisance, safety hazard, or cause property damage shall not be performed on campus. Violators are subject to revocation of parking privileges and permit.
  8. Students or employees who wish to register more than one vehicle shall be charged $20 for the additional parking permit.
  9. Anyone who needs temporary parking for a trailer should contact University Parking Services to make appropriate arrangements.
  10. All loading zones have a 15-minute parking limit. Curbs painted yellow are no parking zones. Docks are for general loading and unloading; Loading Docks are for commercial deliveries.
  11. Warning violations will be issued the first two-weeks of classes of each fall semester to vehicles without permits and that have not been previously issued a parking citation. Exceptions are handicap spaces, loading zones and unauthorized parking areas.
  12. A Truman State University parking permit is required in order to utilize University parking facilities.
  13. A vehicle shall be registered to one person only.
  14. Unless specific arrangements have been made with the appropriate department head, no student or employee shall utilize his or her personally owned vehicle for University business.

B. Permits

  1. All Truman State University parking permits are available at Parking Services (GS100), Department of Public Safety.
  2. Registration for a Truman Parking Permit is completed on your TruView home page, lower right-hand corner of your home page, go to Update and View My Personal Information, select Register Your Vehicle/Bicycle, and follow the steps as directed. The vehicle information must be complete with license plate and a current local address. A parking permit will not be processed without this information.
  3. An email will be sent when the Vehicle/Bicycle registration is complete.
  4. Please allow 1-2 business days for processing of the permits to be complete.
  5. All academic permits expire on August 31 of each year.
  6. Temporary parking hangtags are available free of charge for any valid permit holder who brings a different vehicle to campus other than their original registered vehicle. Temporary hangtags are valid for a maximum of two (2) weeks. Please contact University Parking Services if an extension of two (2) weeks is necessary.
  7. Temporary parking permits are available for persons without a valid permit for two (2) weeks for a fee of $20. Only one temporary parking permit per semester is allowed.
  8. If your student status changes at any time throughout the academic year, you may exchange your current parking permit free of charge at Parking Services to reflect your change in status.
  9. No refunds will be issued for parking permits reported lost or stolen. The permit owner shall be responsible for purchasing a replacement permit. Lost or stolen permits shall be reported immediately to Parking Services. Failure to report a lost or stolen permit could result in the owner of the permit being responsible for any or all citations issued to the permit.
  10. No one shall register a vehicle on campus belonging to another individual without permission of the legally registered owner of the vehicle.
  11. A parking permit shall be displayed on the vehicle to which it is registered. Parking permits not properly displayed on the vehicle shall be subject to citation for failure to properly display a permit.
  12. Registration is not considered complete until the parking permit is adhered to the vehicle.
  13. Students who work part-time for the University as staff members are not entitled to a staff permit.

C. Display of Permit in Vehicle

  1. Sticker parking permits are to be affixed to the lower portion of the drivers’ side rear windshield in plain view, with the permit number visible, and by its own adhesive.
  2. Hangtag style permits shall be hung on the rear view-mirror of the vehicle being used that day with the information clearly visible through the windshield.
  3. Motorcycle and scooter permits are to be affixed in plain view, with the number visible.

D. Cost of Parking Permits
(September 1 through August 31)

  1. Resident & Commuter Parking Permits:
    1. Full Year: September 1 – August 31……………………………$135
    2. Spring Semester: January 1 – August 31……………………..$80
    3. Summer Sessions: May 15…………………………………………$55
    4. Register a second vehicle…………………………………………..$25
    5. Replacement parking w/o previous permit…………………$25
  2. Park ‘N Save Parking Permits:
    1. Full Year –Any time during year……………………………….$55
    2. Upgrade to Resident or Commuter
      1. Full Year……………………………………………………$85
      2. Spring Semester…………………………………………$30
  3. Motorcycle Parking Permits…………………………………………………..$30
  4. Non-Truman Students (ATSU; MACC; KHS)…………………………..$55
  5. Faculty/Staff Parking Permits:
      1. Two-year parking permit…………………………….No Charge
      2. Second parking permit……………………………….$20

E. Replacement of Parking Permits

  1. A permit holder who becomes ineligible for parking privileges must remove the permit and provide it to Parking Services, Department of Public Safety (GS100).
  2. When transferring a vehicle, before a no-charge replacement permit will be issued, the old permit must be returned to Parking Services. If you are unable to recover the permit for any reason, any of the following will be accepted as proof the permit is not recoverable:
    1. a copy of the bill of sale
    2. transfer of title
    3. accident report indicating the windshield was damaged or the vehicle was totaled or any other appropriate documentation.

F. Parking Areas

  1. Resident student parking is permitted only in areas designated as “resident student parking.” A resident parking permit is required in those areas. A resident is defined as a student who is assigned to University housing.
  2. Resident parking is restricted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and a resident parking permit shall be required.
  3. Commuter student parking is permitted only in areas designated for “commuter student parking.” A displayed commuter permit is required in these areas. A commuter student is defined as a student who resides off campus and commutes to the University for classes.
  4. Faculty/Staff and Commuter student parking is restricted7 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise posted.
  5. Faculty/Staff parking are permitted only in areas designated as “Faculty and Staff parking.” A faculty/staff permit is required in these areas.
  6. Faculty/Staff are allowed one parking permit at no charge. Additional permits are $20.
  7. Only vehicles with a State issued handicapped license plates or hangtag shall park in designated physically disabled spaces. A Truman State University parking permit is also required.
  8. In the event that disabled parking is not available, individuals may park in the next available legal parking space.
  9. No vehicle shall display more than one current parking permit.
  10. A Park ‘N Save parking permit is available at considerable savings. The park ‘n save parking permit is allowed to park in ONLY two (2) parking lots located at the south end of campus. Those lots are Stokes Stadium and the lot north of the tennis courts off Florence Street.
  11. Individuals that purchase the park ‘n save permit may upgrade to a resident or commuter student parking permit (per residency guidelines).
  12. The park ‘n save parking permit shall be removed and returned to Parking Services.
  13. The upgrade price will be prorated as indicated by the schedule listed.
  14. Only those designated people will use spaces that are specifically designated by a sign. These areas shall be reserved 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  15. Motorcycles and scooters shall park in areas designated for motorcycles and scooters by signage and lot striping. All motorcycles and scooters must display a valid Truman motorcycle/scooter parking permit to park on campus.

G. Restricted Parking

  1. Truman State University parking lots and spaces may be restricted for University events and/or other purposes.
  2. Vehicles not moved from restricted parking lots or spaces within the allotted timeframe may be cited and towed at the owners’ expense.

H. Operation of Vehicle

  1. Observe all campus traffic and parking signs. Posted signs shall supersede this written policy.
  2. The maximum speed limit on campus is 20 mph and 15 mph in parking lots unless otherwise posted. Violators are subject to University citations.
  3. State and city motor vehicle and traffic laws are included in the University’s motor vehicle regulations governing the use of vehicles on the University’s campus.
  4. No one is permitted to drive around or over any barricade erected to control traffic or parking, or to alter, deface, remove or destroy any traffic or parking control device.
  5. A vehicle operator shall comply with instructions given by a University Parking Officer (voice, gesture, or whistle).
  6. Vehicles shall not be parked against the flow of traffic.
  7. Vehicles may not drive on sidewalks unless approved by University Parking Services.

I. Parking Ticket Violations

  1. Truman parking regulations are enforced by members of the Department of Public Safety
    1. Uniformed Parking Officers
    2. Student Security Coordinator
    3. Student Ticket Writers
  2. The original notice of a parking violation is placed on the windshield of the vehicle. Failure to receive such notice does not render the ticket invalid.
    1. Ticket Penalty Violations: Not Parked with Marked Boundaries of Parking Space………………………………………………………$5.00
    2. Parked on brick, grass or seeded area………………$25.00
    3. Parked in Driveway and/or Impeding Vehicular Traffic……………………………………………………..$25.00
    4. Failure to Display or Improper Display of Vehicle Registration Permit………………………………………………..$50.00
    5. Parked in area NOT Designated for Registered Permit…………………………………………….$25.00
    6. Parked in “NO PARKING” of “Reserved” Space…$50.00
    7. Handicapped Space – Tow at Owner’s Expense………………………………………………………………..$100.00
    8. Parked in Fire Lane or Tow Zone……………………….$50.00
    9. Failure to Register Vehicle w/Truman……………….$50.00
    10. Parked on or Driving on Pathway, Sidewalk, Curb or Loading Ramp……………………………………………………….$25.00
    11. Improper Use of Parking Permit………………………..$50.00
    12. Falsification of Parking Permit Registration Form…………………………………………………$50.00
    13. Abandonment of Motor Vehicle: Inoperable and/or Unlicensed………………………………………………..$25.00
    14. Exceeding 30-minute timed parking………………..$20.00
    15. Violation of Bicycle/Rollerblade Regulations……..$5.00
    16. WARNING: for the above Marked Violation(s)…..$0.00

J. Payment of Fines

  1. Parking Ticket fines are subject to billing through Student Accounts.
  2. A parking ticket on a vehicle is official notice that the vehicle has been cited for violation of University parking rules and regulations.
  3. Any parking tickets issued to the vehicle with a permit are the responsibility of the permit holder.
  4. Public Safety cannot receive payments for parking violations/penalties/fees. All fines and fees must be paid as follows:
    1. Pay by e-check, an electronic debit to a checking or savings account, available online at mybill.truman.edu for authorized users or via TruView for students. There is no fee for this option.
    2. Pay by check mailed to Truman State University, Business Office, McClain Hall 105, 100 E Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221 or drop in the payment drop box at the cashier window in McClain Hall 105. There is no fee for this option.
    3. Pay by MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card online at mybill.truman.edu (authorized users) or via TruView (students). A 2.95% convenience fee will be added to the payment amount.
  5. Failure to pay fines may result in withholding of transcripts, class registration, and/or formal collections efforts.

K. Appeals

  1. If a visitor, student, staff, or faculty member believes the parking citation was an error, they have the right to appeal to the Parking Ticket Appeals Committee.
  2. Parking Services, DPS, must receive the appeal within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the citation.
  3. Late appeals may not be considered.
  4. Appeal forms are online at police.truman.edu/parking-services/parking-ticket-appeals/.
  5. The appellant will receive the committee’s decision via email within two weeks.

L. Visitors

  1. A visitor is a campus guest who is not a current student or employee of the University.
  2. Visitors may park in any visitor, resident, commuter, or faculty/staff parking space on campus after obtaining and displaying a visitor hangtag on their vehicle.
  3. Visitor hangtags may be obtained prior to parking on campus by registering at the Department of Public Safety, during the DPS Reception Hours.
  4. A host, whether student, employee or organization, may obtain a visitor parking hangtag for their guest(s) by registering the vehicle of their guest(s) at the Department of Public Safety, Parking Services, Reception Desk GS100 before the guest(s) arrive on campus. The host will need the name, contact information, and vehicle information (license) of their guest(s).
  5. Event coordinators shall request visitor permits from the University Parking Services at least two weeks in advance of the event.
  6. Visitor parking hangtags are valid for a maximum of three (3) days unless otherwise specified by Parking Services.

M. Bicycles

  1. Students are strongly encouraged to register their bikes with the Department of Public Safety. Registration permits are free of charge.
  2. Bikes do not need to register annually if the ownership of the bike does not change.
  3. Application for bicycle permits are made by logging on to TruView:
    1. Go to the lower right-hand channel labeled Update and View My Personal Information.
    2. Verify your local address and update your telephone numbers and permanent address.
    3. Select Register My Bicycle and complete the required fields.1) Bicycle registration permits are to be adhered to the bicycle frame seat tube approximately four inches below the seat.
    4. After Bicycle Registration is processed, an email will be sent when your registration is assigned a permit.
    5. Pick up your Bike Permit with your Truman ID at Parking Services, GS100, DPS,
  4. Persons operating bicycles must obey the same traffic control regulations as apply to other vehicles such as stopping for stop signs and riding on the right-hand portion of the roadway.
  5. Bicyclists shall yield the right of way to pedestrians.
  6. Bicycles ridden after dark must be equipped with a headlight, large red reflector on the rear, and white or amber pedal and spoke reflectors.
  7. Bicycles parked on campus must be in bicycle racks provided in convenient locations.
  8. Bicycles are not to in buildings, entrances, ramps or any other hazardous location.
  9. Bicycles illegally parked are subject to parking tickets and/or confiscation by the Department of Public Safety.
  10. Bicycles should be ridden on streets, not on sidewalks, lawns or parkways that are property of Truman State University.

N. Skateboards, Skates, Roller Blades, Scooter

Because of the large numbers of pedestrians on the University campus and the potential for injury to pedestrians, the following regulations shall apply:

  • Hover boards are not allowed on University property.
  • Motorized riding devices (mopeds, pocket bikes, electric scooters, etc.) are not allowed on any walkways on campus.
  • The use of skateboards, longboards, self-propelled scooters, bicycles, roller skates, or roller blades and similar devices (hereafter “riding devices”) is prohibited within all buildings upon the campus of Truman State University and all buildings leased by or otherwise under the control of the University.  Roller blades and skates can be worn in the Student Recreation Center.
  • Riding devices are limited to use as transportation.   Riding devices, of any type, shall not be ridden upon any stairway, wall, bench, fountain, curbing or other structure or facility or on or over landscaping, shrubbery, grass or flower beds. Operators may not do tricks or stunts.
  • With the exception of bicycles, riding devices may only be used upon pedestrian pathways. With the exception of bicycles, the use of riding devices on roadways or in parking lots is strictly prohibited at all times because the University has determined that such uses would present unacceptable risks of injury to riders and other users, and unacceptable impeding of motor vehicle traffic in such areas. Riding device users may dismount and carry their devices across any pedestrian accessible area in which riding of such devices is prohibited.
  • Every person operating a riding device in any pedestrian assessable area shall yield the right of way to pedestrians at all times
  • Riding devices are to be operated at speeds that are prudent and reasonable under existing conditions.
  • Violations of  the hoover board/motorized scooters/bicycle/riding device regulations may result in penalties and/or University disciplinary actions.