Article IV: Parking Restrictions

Section 400

  1. All motor vehicles must be parked in areas designated for their assigned parking permit and within the time restrictions identified in Section 301.
  2. Motor vehicles may not be parked as follows:
    1. Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant.
    2. In a “No Parking” zone.
    3. In a fire lane or loading zone.
    4. Across lines denoting a parking space.
    5. Against a yellow curb.
    6. On a sidewalk.
    7. On the grass
    8. Blocking a thoroughfare, driveway, accessible ramp, or traffic-way.
    9. In a Persons with Disability Parking Space if a placard is not displayed.

Section 401: Abandoned Vehicles

A vehicle will be presumed to be abandoned under any of the following circumstances: The vehicle is physically inoperable and is left unattended on college property for more than 48 hours; The vehicle remains illegally parked for a period of more than 48 hours; The vehicle is left unattended on college property for more than 48 hours and does not bear a valid registration plate, current certificate of inspection, or an ascertainable vehicle identification number; or the vehicle has remained on private property without the consent of the college for more than 24 hours. Such vehicles will be towed to an approved storage area and released only upon payment of towing charges and storage fees.

Section 402: Disabled Vehicles

It shall be the responsibility of the operator of a vehicle to notify Public Safety of the location of the disabled vehicle. Failure to do so may result in ticketing, booting, or towing. All charges are the responsibility of the college-registered owner.

Section 403: Towing

Any Public Safety Officer may order an illegally parked vehicle to be removed from campus and placed in storage when the position of said vehicle presents a safety hazard or obstacle to the Allegheny College community or property or if six or more (6) parking tickets have been accrued.

  1. A reasonable attempt must be made to contact the owner/operator of said vehicle to be towed prior to removal. However, in cases of immediate danger or significant obstruction to College business, vehicles may be towed if the owner is unable to be immediately reached.
  2. If towed, notification via registered mail will be sent to the owner or registered student, in the event that the individual can not be contacted otherwise.
  3. Towing and storage charges are set by the towing agent.
  4. Payment of towing/storage charges shall be final and conclusive and shall constitute a waiver of any right to recover the money paid.
  5. Payment can be made under protest by filing a form provided within three (3) days.
  6. If it is determined that an improper tow was effected, Allegheny College shall pay only the towing charge.

Section 404

Allegheny College may revoke or suspend the parking privileges of any individual for cause. Written notification will be made by the Director of Public Safety.

Section 405: Availability of Parking Spaces

Registration of a vehicle DOES NOT GUARANTEE a parking space, but only permits the holder of a permit to park on the private property of the college in available spaces. The permit also assists Public Safety in determining vehicle ownership, in case of emergency. Unregistered vehicles are treated as a visitor’s vehicle until the owner is determined to be a member of the Allegheny College community. Identification of vehicles on campus is a serious concern of Public Safety. In accepting a registration sticker, the holder agrees to abide by all traffic and parking regulations. Failure to do so may result in loss or suspension of parking privileges on campus property.

Section 406: Restrictions of Parking

Allegheny College reserves the right to restrict parking for special purposes or events at any time.

Section 407: Vehicle Immobilization Devices

Vehicle immobilization, also known as “booting”, has proven to be a successful method to assist with the collection of unpaid fines and control undesirable parking habits. A “Boot Warning Notice” will be affixed to a vehicle after the owner/operator receives a fourth (4th) unpaid parking violation. The notice advises that if another violation is observed after receipt of the warning notice a vehicle immobilizer, known as a boot, will be secured to the vehicle by Public Safety. Allegheny College has designated certain parking lots and areas for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and construction and delivery vehicles. Enforcement of parking regulations will be fair, but firm.

When appropriate, citations will be issued as a first step to gain parking compliance; Boots will be used as a second step; and towing will be used as the final method to gain compliance. In all cases, officers will use good judgment when enforcing parking rules and regulations.

Vehicles will be booted for the following reasons:

  1. After the vehicle has been issued five (5) unpaid parking tickets and has failed to take corrective action, and/or continues to habitually violate parking rules and regulations.
  2. Continues to park in violation of visitor’s or admissions only areas.
  3. Continues to park in violation of assigned lots after having been warned or cited.

Special Instructions:
Vehicles being booted will be fined in accordance with the parking rules and regulations fee and fine schedule. In a case where the boot has been attached to a vehicle, the violator must make arrangements with the Allegheny College Financial Services Office to pay all unpaid fines and the boot removal fee of $100.00. Proof of payment must be made to Public Safety before a boot is removed.