TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All members of The University of West Alabama student body, faculty and staff who operate vehicles on the campus are required to register any vehicle driven on campus with the University Police Department.
   

   a. Students will register their vehicles as a part of the fall registration procedure.

   b. Students arriving on campus after fall semester registration should register vehicles at Moon Hall.

   c. All students attending on-campus classes one night a week are required to purchase hang tags.

2. Procedures to register vehicle.
   

   a. Show proof of liability insurance for vehicle to be registered.

   b. Show a valid Social Security Number.

   c. Pay registration fee of $5.00 for each hang tag.
   

3. Visitors should secure a Visitor Permit from Moon Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

1. Hang tags are valid for students until the end of the summer semester.
   

   a. Students must change hang tags each year at the beginning of fall semester.

   b. Hang tags can only be used by individuals who have a registered vehicle.

   c. Unauthorized possession or use of a faculty/staff or student hang tag will result in disciplinary action.

   d. Hang tags must be properly hung and visible on the rear view mirror any time the vehicle is being operated or parked on campus. This includes weekends and holidays, etc.

   e. Hang tags located in other places on the vehicle other than the rear view mirror will result in a citation being issued.
   

2. Faculty and staff must register his/her vehicle with the University Police every three years.
   

3. Hang tag Colors:
   

a. RED hang tags are issued to students residing in the University Housing.

b. WHITE hang tags are issued to students living off campus.

c. GREEN hang tags are issued to faculty and staff of The University of West Alabama.

d. BLUE hang tags are issued to handicapped personnel.

e. Graduate assistants will generally be issued a student hang tag, either red or white, according to residence. If a graduate assistant teaches three or more semester hours, a green hang tag may be issued.

 

1. From 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (Monday-Friday) vehicles must be parked in the zone categorized by color of hang tag.
   

   a. RED hang tags in the University Housing Areas.

   During restricted hours, no red hang tags are allowed in these zones:

   (Bibb Graves, Foust, Wallace, Library, Pruitt, Webb). The Campus Police will strictly enforce this rule and there will not be an appeal for these tickets. Permission may be granted to those students with special projects for class but they must contact the Campus Police Department before parking in these areas.

   b. WHITE hang tags in the designated commuting zones and overflow parking areas.

   c. GREEN hang tags in the green zones and white zones for overflow.

   d. BLUE hang tags in any parking zones. All Red, White, and Green.

   e. Visitors on campus may use spaces other than Blue, Green or Yellow.
   

2. Before 8:00 A.M. and after 2:00 P.M. parking is not restricted.

3. No parking zones, resident faculty zones and handicap zones are enforced 24 hours a day.

4. Vehicles are required to be registered in order to park on campus.

a. Guests or visitors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. should pick up permits to park on campus at the University Police Office.

b. Persons or groups sponsoring events and inviting guests to campus should notify the University Police Office of the event, the approximate number of guests and the parking areas they will be using.

5. UNIVERSITY HOUSING AREAS - DESIGNATED RED HANG TAG PARKING

Spieth, Selden and Sisk Hall

Reed and Stickney Hall

Hoover and Patterson Apartments

SECTION IV – MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, MOTOR BIKES, BICYCLES AND TRAILERS

1. The above will not be operated or parked in a manner that creates a hazard to traffic, pedestrians and recreational areas.

2. The above will not be operated in buildings or on lawns or sidewalks.

3. They will not be parked in a manner that obstructs entrances to buildings or driveways.

4. Helmets are required on all motor-driven cycles.

5. Special permission for parking trailers and boats on campus must be given by the Chief of University Police.

1. Registration and Hang Tags:
   

   a. All city and state regulations and all directive signs governing the use of vehicles shall be observed at all times.

   b. The registrant of a vehicle is held responsible for the safe operation and proper parking of his vehicle, regardless of who may be the operator. A ticket is not excused on the plea that another person was driving the vehicle, or that the ticket was never seen.

   c. Failure to register vehicle.
       (No Hang tag):                                  $10.00

   d. False information in obtaining hang tags at time of registration and all hang tag violations can result in cancellation of vehicle driving privileges on campus.

2. Improper Parking:
   

   a. Parking in faculty/staff zone:              $15.00

   b. Parking in "No Parking Zone":            $15.00

   c. Double Parking:                                $15.00

   d. Parking in grass:                              $15.00

   e. Restricted time zone parking:            $15.00

   f. Blocking traffic lanes, driveway
      or crosswalk:                                    $20.00

   g. Parking in fire lanes or
       blocking hydrants:                            $20.00

   h. Parking in Handicapped Zone:           $25.00

    

   The Campus Police may tow a vehicle abandoned in a non-movable condition or unattended on a street, road, or parking lot for a period of seven days. NOTE: Violation of any parking regulations could result in vehicle being TOWED away.
   

3. Speeding:
   

   a. First Offense $20.00

   b. Second Offense $25.00

   c. Third Offense will result in your loss of driving and parking privileges on campus.

   NOTE: The speed limit on campus is 20-25 MPH unless otherwise posted.

    

4. Other Moving Violations:

   a. Dragging or squealing tires.

   b. Wrong way on a one-way street

   c. Running a stop sign.

   d. Driving on wrong side of street.

   e. Failure to stop for pedestrians at properly marked cross-walks.

   f. Operating a motor vehicle on grass or sidewalk.

   NOTE: Any of the moving violations are $20.00 for the first offense. Driving privileges will be revoked on second offense.
   

5. Other Moving Violations - Reckless Driving:

   a. Reckless driving is a violation of more than one moving violation in one action. Persons operating a motor vehicle in a manner harmful to life or property will be charged with reckless driving and will be fined $30.00.

6. The violations in SECTION V can result in legal action by the civil authorities.

7. Littering:

   a. Littering $20.00

   b. Second time offenders will be subject to disciplinary action.

8. Loud Noise - radios/horns/mufflers $20.00

9. Other $15.00

    

All tickets are payable within 5 days. After 5 days a $10 late fee will be added. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays are excluded. Failure to pay fines will result in grades being tagged and/or legal action by the civil authorities.

After three citations in one given semester, motor vehicle operating privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the semester.

To appeal a ticket:

a. Fill out an appeals form at the University Police Office no later than the due date of the ticket.

b. A person appearing before the Appeals Committee will be notified of the verdict reached at the conclusion of the meeting. Failure to pay fine after 5 days will result in added cost to the violator.

c. Failure to meet with the appeals committee forfeits the right to appeal.

 

Any accidents, which occur on campus and result in damage to property or persons, must be reported immediately to the University Police Office.

If a student moves from one residence hall and commutes, or if a commuting student moves to a residence hall, it will be his/her responsibility to come to the University Police Department and get the proper hang tag.

For Additional information, contact:

The University of West Alabama Police Department
UWA Station #20
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3682

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