General Regulations
Summary of Vehicle and Parking Regulations
Driver's Responsibilities | General Regulations | ServicesParking Services at the University of Delaware is designed to provide students, faculty, staff, and visitors with adequate, accessible, and well maintained parking facilities. The University of Delaware is not liable for damage or theft to any vehicle or personal property on campus.
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 permit or vehicle as well as to a spouse, relative or friend who operates the vehicle on the University campus. The person to whom the permit or 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 not 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 Parking Services. 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 Parking Services and file a lost/stolen report.
A replacement permit will then be issued; there is a fee for replacement
permits.
Permit Returns - Student withdrawing from UD or faculty
and staff terminating employment should return their permits and
consult with Parking Services to determine eligibility for refunds.
General Regulations
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. Vehicles parked against the flow of traffic may be cited for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle.
Pedestrians - Pedestrians will be given the right of way
at all crosswalks.
Lot Restrictions- University parking lots are restricted,
a permit is required at all times, and permitted vehicles
are expected to follow the individual lot restrictions 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 Parking Services or 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. Parking
Services 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 Parking Services. Vehicles bearing a valid resident student
or commuting student overnight 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.
Services
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.
