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Summary of Vehicle and Parking Regulations
Parking Services at the University of Delaware are managed by the Department
of Public Safety and are designed to provide students, faculty, staff,
and visitors with adequate, accessible, and well maintained parking facilities.
Parking regulations help to ensure that there is an orderly
system in place for all who use vehicles when coming to campus. The regulations
also ensure that emergency vehicles and equipment have immediate access
to all campus locations. Voluntary compliance is encouraged; however, individuals
who disregard the University's parking regulations will receive appropriate
sanctions.
University parking regulations apply to the registrant
of a vehicle as well as to a spouse, relative or friend who operates the
vehicle on the University campus. The person to whom the vehicle is registered
is responsible for any parking violation(s) whether he or she is operating
the vehicle or the vehicle is being used by another person.
Parking, for the purposes of these regulations, is defined
as leaving a vehicle without a driver in attendance regardless of the time
period involved. All vehicle and parking regulations are enforced 24 hours
a day. The University reserves the right to change any campus motor vehicle/parking
regulation.
Driver's Responsibilities
Registration -
Faculty, staff, students, and visitors must register with Parking Services
when parking on University property, excluding pay to park lots and metered
spaces.
Finding Authorized Space -
Registration of a vehicle in no way guarantees that a parking space
convenient for the individual will be provided. The responsibility for
finding a legal space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Lack of parking
space, mechanical problems, inclement weather or other problems do not
justify parking violations.
Permit Ownership -
A parking permit signifies an individual has been granted the privilege of parking on University property. Ownership of the permit remains with the University of Delaware. Use of the parking permit is non transferable from the registered user.
The individual to whom a permit is registered is responsible for notifying the Parking Services Office within five days of any change in status, i.e., a commuter student moving on campus, resignation of a staff member who is then admitted as a University student, etc. If the change affects the eligibility of an individual to secure a parking permit, the Parking Services Office will determine the required modification and fee (if any).
Permit Display -
Parking permits or passes must be displayed according to the parking
regulations or special instructions provided by the Parking Services Division.
A parking permit is not considered valid unless it is displayed correctly
on the vehicle.
Lost/Stolen Permit -
If your permit is lost or stolen, you must come in to Public Safety
and file a lost/stolen report. A replacement permit will then be issued.
Permit Returns -
Student withdrawing from U of D or faculty and staff terminating employment
should return their permits and consult with Parking Services to determine
eligibility for refunds.
Reserved Space -
Any full time employee may apply for a Reserved Space. Please contact
the Department of Public Safety, Parking Services (831-1184) or e-mail
Parking@Udel.Edu.
Gate Control -
Faculty, staff, and resident students may obtain gate control parking
based on availability.
Gold -
Faculty, staff, commuting graduate students may apply for a gold parking
permit. Also, commuting undergraduate students with a minimum of 110
completed credits who reside outside of the parking perimeter may
apply for a gold parking permit.
Blue -
Any full time faculty or staff member on the Newark Campus who receives
University of Delaware benefits may apply for a free Blue permit,
providing it is their initial permit registration for that school
year. These permits are restricted to designated portions of both
Lot #88 (west of the Bob Carpenter Center) and Lot #6 (on the Laird
Campus) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except during break periods (eg. Holidays, Spring Break, and
Summer) when the shuttle bus service in not in operation.
Red -
All commuting students and miscellaneous wage employees may register
for a Red permit. Red permits are valid in non-restricted gold lots
after 4 P.M. on weekdays and also on weekends.
Resident Student -
Resident students will be restricted to designated lots between the
hours of 8 AM and 4 PM Monday - Friday based upon availability.
Resident student permits are valid in non-restricted gold lots after
4 PM weekdays and on weekends.
Overnight Commuter -
All commuting students may register for an overnight permit. Overnight
permits are red permits that are valid in lots 19, 51, and 53 overnight.
Alternate Vehicle -
A permit used when a registered vehicle is temporarily not available.
Daily Permit -
For daily use; location based on applicant's eligibility.
Visitor Permit -
Applicants not affiliated with the University are eligible for a free
visitor permit (see section entitled "Visitors").
Metered Spaces -
Metered spaces are designed to provide convenient short-term parking
and may be used for the time period activated on the meter. Individuals
with University registered vehicles must pay to park in these spaces
during the period that meter activation is required. Metered parking
requires activation seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and midnight.
Campus Speed Limit -
Unless otherwise posted, the campus-wide speed limit is 15 miles per
hour.
Safety -
All vehicles must be operated in a safe manner, and vehicle operators
must obey all traffic control devices on campus.
Pedestrians -
Pedestrians will be given the right of way at all crosswalks.
Lot Restrictions -
University parking lots are color coded and registered vehicles are
restricted by specific color codes during the hours posted at the
lot entrances.
Parking Spaces -
Campus spaces are designated by white or yellow lines, and vehicles
must be parked within the lines. Parking in driveways or accessways
is prohibited. A driveway is defined as any area of roadway, including
the area within a parking lot which is not specifically marked for
parking, loading, or as a fire lane. An accessway is any area, path
or walkway which permits entry to or exit from a building.
Traffic Control -
Any campus area that is closed by barricade or other traffic control
device cannot be entered by any vehicle except as authorized by the
Department of Public Safety.
Fire Lanes -
All state laws governing movement, operation, and parking of vehicles
shall apply on University property. Parking in fire lanes is a violation
of a Newark ordinance as well as University regulations. Vehicles
may be towed at the owner's expense. A licensed driver must be with
the vehicle at all times. Use of flashers does not constitute legal
parking.
Residence Hall Moving -
Vehicles are permitted to park in driveways adjacent to residence
halls for up to thirty minutes at the beginning and end of each semester,
when students move in and out of the residence halls. Each vehicle
must be attended by a person who can move it immediately in the event
of an emergency; any unattended vehicle will be towed at the owner's
expense. The Department of Public Safety supervises and directs parking
when it is for the purpose of loading student possessions during the
change of semesters. Vehicles are not permitted to park in fire
lanes.
Overnight Parking -
Overnight on-campus storage of automobiles, trucks, trailers or other
vehicles is prohibited unless authorized by the Department of Public
Safety. Vehicles bearing a valid resident student or overnight commuter
permit are exempt from this prohibition.
Reserved Spaces -
Unauthorized vehicles parked in reserved spaces will be cited and
may be towed at the owner's expense.
Disabled Vehicles -
The Department of Public Safety must be notified about all inoperable
vehicles. The person operating the vehicle must remain with it until
the officer arrives to determine if there is a hazard. Vehicles
must be moved within 24 hours or will be towed at the operator's expense.
Towing -
The University reserves the right to immobilize (boot) or to remove
and impound abandoned vehicles or vehicles in violation of University
parking regulations.
Appeals -
An appeal of parking violation penalties must be filed with the Parking
Services Office within fifteen (15) calendar days of the issuance
of the Notice of Violation.
Vehicle Maintenance -
Maintenance to any vehicle in a campus parking lot is prohibited.
This includes mechanical and cosmetic work. Maintenance would include
but is not limited to car washing, waxing, oil changes, body or motor
repairs.
Motorcycle Definition -
For the purposes of these regulations, the term "motorcycle" includes mopeds,
motor scooters, and all other two- and three-wheeled motorized vehicles.
Motorcycle Parking Spaces -
Cars may not park in motorcycle spaces, and motorcycles may not park
in car spaces, other than activated meters. Motorcycles cannot be parked
at bicycle racks.
Unauthorized Parking -
Motorcycles are not permitted in University buildings since they constitute
a serious hazard and will be removed at the direction of the Department
of Public Safety in accordance with prevailing University policy. Motorcycles,
mopeds, and motor scooters are prohibited from being parked and secured
to a lamppost, railing, handicapped ramp, or other pedestrian accessway.
In addition to incurring a fine, the owner of the vehicle will pay the
costs of removal.
Jump Starts -
Free jump start service is available by calling UD Police at 831-2222.
Give your lot number and car description; then lift your car's hood for
easy identification.
Lockout Service -
Public Safety will provide assistance in cases of vehicle lockouts
by opening the vehicle or facilitating contact with a locksmith if necessary.
Escort Service -
For personal safety, you can request an escort to or from your vehicle
during hours of darkness by calling 831-6666, or using a campus blue light
phone.
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