CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY

SAN LUIS OBISPO
 

MOTOR VEHICLE, PARKING, SCOOTER AND BICYCLE REGULATIONS

Revised September 2007

Authority and Purpose

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21113 OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE AND SECTIONS 42200 AND 42201 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE ADMINISTRATION OF CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED ON THIS CAMPUS.

This handbook can be located at www.police.calpoly.edu
or at the University Police Department, Building, # 74.

The purposes of these regulations are to:

•  Expedite university business and provide maximum safety and convenience;

•  Regulate parking, with priority given to services of the university; and

•  Provide and maintain suitable campus parking and traffic facilities.

Section 1: Definitions (Back to Top)

1.1 The concept of “pay for parking” on campuses of The California State University is at the direction of the State Legislature and is based on the theory that parking facilities must be paid for by the user. The money collected for parking permits reimburses the state for costs of constructing and operating parking facilities. Enforcement of parking regulations is the direct responsibility of the University.

1.2 Campus, for the purpose of these regulations, is defined as all property owned, leased, and/or controlled by California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) which is, or may hereafter be dedicated mainly to the educational, research, housing, recreational, parking, or other activities of the university.

1.3 Parking on campus is by permit only with the exception of metered spaces. This policy applies to the entire campus, which includes all outlying areas.

1.4 Cal Poly provides parking for a fee in the following classifications:

1.4.1 Staff -For the purpose of these regulations, “Staff” includes all faculty, administrative and professional employees, temporary employees, other support personnel employed by the university, and the personnel of other entities located on campus. Student and graduate assistants are not considered staff members as they are primarily on campus for purposes related to their educational goals. Staff may purchase staff parking permits for their own use, which authorizes parking in staff lots, spaces, staff loading zones, and general parking spaces.

1.4.2 Commuter Students - Any student who does not live on campus. Commuter students may only purchase “General” parking permits that authorize parking in general lots and/or spaces. Signs located within or at entrances to parking areas indicate general parking.

1.4.3 Resident Students – Any student living on campus in a residence hall or apartment. Parking permit assignment will be determined by housing assignment and is subject to change. Students issued R-1 permits may only park in lot R-1 (located above Klamath Road), students issued R-2 permits may only park in R-2 (located at the southern-most end of the parking area along Grand Ave.).

1.4.4 Visitors – Persons who are not staff or matriculating students and who only visit the campus on an occasional basis. Visitors may purchase General permits or may be sponsored by a campus host. (See section 2). Federal, State (non-University) and county vehicles are not exempt from paying parking fees.

1.4.5 Motorcycles – Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle as defined by these regulations and the California Vehicle Code.

1.5 Disabled Parking – A parking zone identified with a sign bearing the international disability symbol is restricted at all times for use by vehicles displaying a valid Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued placard or license plates, and a Cal Poly parking permit or complimentary disabled visitor pass (See section 8).

Section 2: Visitor and Sponsored Guest Parking ( Back to Top )

2.1 Visitor Parking

2.1.1 Visitors may utilize metered zones or may purchase general parking permits and utilize general parking areas only.

2.1.2 Disabled Visitors – See Section 8.

2.2 Sponsored Guest Defined – “Sponsored Guests” are defined as any individual invited to Cal Poly whose parking fee has been paid for in advance by a benefiting college or department.

2.2.1 Sponsored Guest permit requests may be submitted to the University Cashier's Office, the University Police Department, or the Grand Avenue Visitor Information Center.

2.2.2 Sponsored Guest parking permits will be honored in designated sponsored guest, general or staff spaces.

2.2.3 Sponsored Guest parking permits are not valid in metered spaces, residential spaces, state vehicle spaces, and disabled spaces unless the appropriate DMV disabled placard or plates are displayed.

2.2.4 Any vehicle that is registered to or in use by a Cal Poly employee, a currently enrolled student, or a concurrently enrolled student is NOT entitled to the use of Sponsored Guest parking permits and will be issued a notice of parking violation if found displaying such a permit. Requests for exemption to this regulation must be submitted to the University Police Department prior to a vehicle being issued a citation for any related violations.

2.2.5 Staff and students are prohibited from parking in sponsored guest spaces except after 5pm, weekends and holidays when campus is closed.

Section 3: Staff Parking ( Back to Top )

3.1 Staff Parking Designations – Areas designated for those individuals with staff permits are identified by a sign or signs posted at the entrance to the parking area, marked wheel stops, pavement or curb markings with the word “staff” stenciled at the space. A number of staff parking spaces are designated for use by staff only until 10 p.m., or 24 hours per day/ 7 days per week. These spaces are identified with a white and orange wheel stop stenciled in black, "Staff 7am ­10pm" or “Staff 24/7”.

3.1.1 Unauthorized use of staff parking zones – General, Conference, and “R” (Resident) permits are not valid in staff parking areas.

3.2 Off-Duty Faculty/Staff Permits – Complimentary Off-Duty Faculty/Staff parking permits are available for faculty and staff who are on leave from Cal Poly, or otherwise on “zero” pay status during a specific academic quarter or quarters. These permits may be obtained through the University Police Department. Off-Duty Faculty/Staff permits allow faculty/staff on leave to visit campus briefly to pick-up mail, check schedules, messages, etc. These employees must purchase a staff-parking permit on or before the date they plan to return to active status. See section 1.4.1 for staff definitions.

3.3 Staff Carpool - A number of staff parking spaces are designated for use by registered staff carpools. These spaces are identified with a posted sign stating Staff Carpool Parking Only. A Cal Poly carpool permit and staff parking permit must be displayed. After 10am, all valid staff parking permits will be honored in these designated spaces.

Section 4: Resident Student Parking ( Back to Top )

4.1 Resident Parking Designations – Those students with R-1 (Resident) parking permits may only park in lot R-1 (located above Klamath Road); students issued R-2 (Resident) parking permits may only park in lot R-2 (located at the southern-most end of the parking area along Grand Ave.) Signs are posted at the entrance of the lots.

4.2 Resident Permits –Student residents may only purchase annual R-1 or R-2 permits. Student residents are not allowed to purchase any other type of permit.

4.3 Use of Non-Resident lots – Unless otherwise noted on signs or marked on wheel stops/curbs, R (Resident) permits are honored in any of the following zones after 5:00 p.m.: general, staff (excluding marked 7am-10pm and 24/7 staff spaces), and sponsored guest or limited time zones for the posted time limit. R permits are not valid in these spaces after 7:00am, Monday -Friday. R (Resident) permits are not honored in metered spaces.

4.4 Unauthorized Use of Resident Parking – General, Conference, Sponsored Guests, Staff, and Vendor permits are not valid in resident lots with the exception of Summer Quarter.

4.5 Resident permits are not valid in the parking structure at anytime.

Section 5: Emeritus Parking ( Back to Top )

5.1 Emeritus Defined – An “Emeritus”, for the purpose of campus parking regulations, is any faculty or staff person, including employees of Cal Poly's official auxiliary organizations, who meets the required criteria of a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent years of meritorious service at Cal Poly. (Refer to the Campus Administrative Policies under Chapter 5 - Employee Benefits, Section 550.1).

5.1.1 Emeritus Parking Permits – Emeritus permits are honored in staff, general, sponsored guest, limited time zones (posted time limit only), and staff loading zones (posted time limit only). Emeritus permits are not honored in metered spaces, disabled spaces (unless a DMV disabled placard or plates are displayed), state vehicle zones, and passenger loading zones.

5.1.2 Unauthorized Use of Emeritus Permits – Emeritus permits are not transferable and are valid only for use by the Emeritus employee. The Emeritus parking permit cannot be used by either a friend or a relative.

5.1.3 Those wishing to obtain Emeritus parking permits or those seeking to determine if they have emeritus status should contact Human Resources.

5.1.4 When a retired annuitant is rehired, whether for an on-call, part-time, fill-in, or volunteer assignment, he/she is required to pay for parking on campus during the assignment. A staff parking permit must be purchased and emeritus parking privileges will be suspended for the duration of the assignment.

Section 6: Executive Parking ( Back to Top )

6.1 The Executive parking pass is designed to assist the University's Vice Presidents and College Deans by allowing limited privileged parking on campus. This arrangement benefits Cal Poly by accommodating those individuals with tightly scheduled University business trips on and off campus that would otherwise impede their duties.

6.1.1 There is no cost for the Executive Parking Pass. The Executive Pass cannot be loaned or transferred to any other guest, visitor, student, staff or faculty member. Vehicles found using the Executive Parking Pass without authorization will be subject to citation and tow away.

6.2 Use of Executive Parking Pass -The Executive Parking Pass is to be used only in cases where staff parking is not readily available within reasonably close proximity to the driver's destination.

6.3 Display of Executive Parking Pass - The Executive Pass should be displayed from the rear view mirror. A valid Staff parking permit must be displayed at all times. If the staff parking permit is displayed from the rearview mirror, the Executive Pass can be displayed beneath it. If the vehicle does not have a rear view mirror, it may be displayed from a lowered sun visor.

6.4 Executive Parking Zones - Executive Parking Pass holders may utilize the following zones: staff, general, sponsored guest and executive parking spaces. The Executive Pass is not valid for lot A-1 located adjacent to the Administration Building. Limited-time staff loading and limited-time zones (excluding meters) may be utilized for the posted time period only.

6.5 Executive Parking Spaces – Parking spaces have been specifically designated for vehicles using the Executive Parking Pass within the Transportation Services yard.

6.6 Unauthorized Zones/Executive Parking Pass – An Executive Parking Pass is not valid in lot A-1, residential student lots (R-1 and R-2), state vehicle spaces (yellow zones), red zones, non-designated spaces (outside of painted lines or zones), disabled spaces (without a DMV disabled placard or plates), passenger loading zones (white curbed areas) or metered parking zones.

Section 7: Contractor/Vendor Parking ( Back to Top )

7.1 Contractor/Vendor Defined – Any individual not permanently employed by Cal Poly who is contracted to perform a service for the University or any agent of the University (i.e. building project, computer servicing or programming, etc.) or, any employee of a private business which maintains an office or offices on University property, must purchase the appropriate parking permit if they wish to park on campus. The issue of contract length or purpose of the services contracted is not relevant.

7.1.1 Vendor Parking – Vendors who purchase vendor parking permits may park in general, staff, and staff loading zones (for the posted time limit). Vendor permits are not valid in meters, sponsored guest (unless prior authorization is received from the University Police Department), state vehicle zones (unless prior authorization is received from the University Police Department), and Disabled Zones (unless displaying DMV disabled placard or license plates).

7.1.2 Contractor Parking – The University Police Department and the Facilities Planning Project Manager will determine allocation of parking spaces and associated parking fees.

Section 8: Disabled Parking ( Back to Top )

8.1 Disabled Parking/Visitors – In accordance with Education Code 67301(b) visitors of Cal Poly displaying a valid disabled placard or license plates issued by the DMV are required to obtain a complimentary disabled parking pass. The complimentary parking pass can be obtained at the Grand Avenue Visitor Information Center and the University Police Department.

8.1.1 Notification of Policy to Visitors – The University Police Department places a written notice on vehicles that are displaying a valid DMV disabled placard or license plates, but not a valid Cal Poly parking permit or disabled parking pass. The written notice includes the date issued, vehicle license number, the number of the disabled placard or license plates and location. The written notice also includes information on where to obtain the complimentary pass and where disabled visitors are eligible to park their vehicles. This information is input to the citation database as a warning violation. On subsequent visits to campus, a vehicle that has received the written notice will be subject to citation if not displaying a campus permit or complimentary disabled parking pass.

8.2 Disabled Parking/Students and Staff – In accordance with Title 5, CCR 42200 (c), campus parking regulations do not permit complimentary parking for matriculating students or employees. Staff, faculty and student vehicles not displaying a valid Cal Poly parking permit will be subject to citation.

8.3 Disabled Parking Spaces – In compliance with State law and the American Disabilities Act, a number of parking spaces have been designated for use by disabled individuals only. These spaces are readily identifiable by a blue curb marking, a mounted sign with the international physical disabled logo, and a stencil of the same logo painted on the road surface within the parking space. Disabled placards and/or license plates are honored in staff, general, sponsored guest, and disabled spaces. Disabled individuals choosing to utilize the parking meters on campus must (1) display their valid Disabled Placard or License plate and (2) either pay the metered rate, or display a valid campus parking permit or Complimentary Disabled Parking Pass. The Grand Avenue Visitor Information Center can assist disabled individuals that are unable to access the mechanical daily permit dispensers.

Section 9: Commuter Student Parking ( Back to Top )

9.1 Student Defined – A student is defined as any matriculating student. For the purpose of these regulations, this includes any individual working towards completion of a senior project for a degree awarded or an individual whose intention is the completion of the necessary paperwork to officially withdraw from the current academic quarter.

9.1.1 General Parking Designations – General permits are honored in general parking lots. Areas in which General permits are valid have plain or unpainted wheel stops and or curbs (that are not within a dedicated staff or resident lot or area), and may have a sign at the entrance to the specific general parking area. All parking zones and spaces not otherwise marked or indicated (such as in outlying agricultural areas) are authorized for use by general permit holders.

9.1.2 Use of other parking lots – Unless otherwise noted on signs or marked on wheel stops/curbs, General permits are honored in sponsored guest and staff zones after 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

9.1.3 Continuing Education/Concurrent Enrollment Students – For the purpose of these regulations, continuing education and concurrent enrollment students shall follow the same guidelines as visitors to Cal Poly.

Section 10: Event Parking ( Back to Top )

10.1 Event Defined: “Any program held on campus where reserved or specialized parking for attendees is requested, or the size, location, time and date of the activity has the potential to impact the traffic flow and/or access to the campus, or the activity poses a potential liability to the university as determined by the University Police Department.” A copy of the Event Management Plan may be obtained at the University Police Department or on line at: www.police.calpoly.edu

10.2 Event Parking – For the purpose of clarification, the closest or most convenient parking to the event venue is referred to as “event parking.” Event parking is generally available during the academic year on weekdays beginning at 5:00 p.m., on weekends, and during the summer quarter or at times deemed appropriate by the University Police Department. Event parking is contingent on parking space availability and is available on a limited basis due to the costs incurred by the event host, the logistics that must be handled by the event host and the University Police Department and the ability of the University Police Department to provide the service. Prior to offering event parking, event hosts must contact the University Police Department to provide sufficient lead-time for coordinating services and determining financial feasibility.

10.3 Event Restrictions - For consistency purposes, event hosts may not schedule events on the same dates of the following events: Open House, Fall Commencement, Spring Commencement, and Fall Quarter Residence Hall Move-In/W.O.W. Weekend. The only exceptions to this restriction are made for the hosts of the events listed in this section. Parking during these events will remain under the control of the event organizers in cooperation with the University Police Department.

10.4 Event Parking Permits – Event Parking Permits will be required seven days a week for any vehicle wishing to park within a designated event lot. All other non-event parking areas will remain under existing campus parking regulations and will be enforced from 7:00a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and on Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. It is Cal Poly's intent to keep the event parking permit fee consistent regardless of the event attended. The current event “per-vehicle” fee will be charged for all pre-sale and on-site event-parking permits. Campus quarterly, annual and Emeritus parking permits are honored in lieu of purchasing a separate event parking permit, however, daily and other limited-term parking permits will not be honored in the designated event lot(s). Campus parking permits will not allow patron access into designated preferred or disabled parking areas without additional authorization. In addition, during events where the Grand Avenue Parking Structure is designated for event parking, the surface parking lot situated along Grand Avenue (G-1) will be restricted for use only by the campus community. Unless deemed necessary or appropriate by University Police, no event patron will be authorized to purchase parking permits for these areas. This restriction is intended to assist the campus community at large in securing reasonably convenient parking in the southeast quadrant of campus during an event. All other campus parking areas (remote to the event venue and/or parking lots) will remain available for campus and community access at the daily campus parking rate.

10.5 Display of Event Parking Permit – Vehicles that enter a designated event parking area are required to display a valid event parking permit on the left-hand side of the dash board.

10.6 Event Staff Directions – In accordance with California Vehicle Code section 21100.3, it is unlawful to willfully disobey the lawful order, signal, or direction of any traffic officer or attendant staffing the event parking area.

Section 11: Motorcycle Parking ( Back to Top )

11.1 Motorcycle Defined – Any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and weighing less than 1,500 pounds.

11.1.1 Motorcycle Parking Designations – Motorcycles may park within one designated motorcycle parking space, or within one designated metered parking space (meter rates must be paid during meter enforcement hours). Parking in a full sized vehicle space (except as indicated for metered spaces), adding on outside of designated motorcycle parking, or parking in an otherwise unlawful or unsafe manner is prohibited.

11.2 Traffic Regulations/Motorcycles – Two–wheel and three–wheel motor vehicles are permitted to circulate within the campus on paved public roadways only and are not allowed in designated bicycle lanes.

11.3 Off-Road Travel/Motorcycles – Two-wheel and three-wheel motor vehicles are not allowed to hill-climb or trail-ride on Cal Poly property, except for special events approved by the University Police Department.

11.4 Motorized Scooters – Refer to Bicycle Regulations section 20.9

Section 12: Parking Permits ( Back to Top )

12.1 Permits – All parking permits are available for sale on line or through the University Cashier's Office, Administration building, room 131E. PERMITS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

12.2 Alternate Permits – To accommodate multiple vehicles registered to a single owner, or those commuters involved in a carpool for two or more people, alternate floater permit holders are available for purchase through the University Cashier's Office or the University Police Department. If one of the alternate vehicles is a motorcycle, a motorcycle permit will be issued to accommodate it. When two or more vehicles, including motorcycles, share a permit and will be on campus at the same time, a daily permit for the additional vehicle(s) must be purchased.

12.3 Floater Permit Holders – The floater permit holder must be displayed from the rear view mirror with the permit fully visible from the exterior of the vehicle. Vehicles displaying floater permits in any other manner are subject to citation for improper display of permit. Drivers on campus without their floater permit should obtain a loan car permit from the Grand Avenue Visitor Information Center or from the University Police Department. For safety, floater permit holders should always be removed from the rear view mirror before the vehicle is in motion.

12.4 Conference Permits – Conference permits may be purchased by conference attendees through their individual program registration or through the Office of Conference Services. Conference permit rates conform to daily and weekly permit rates. Conference permits are valid only in general lots and/or spaces and in outlying campus areas. Conference permits are not honored in metered spaces.

12.5 Weekly Permits – Weekly permits are available for purchase with the exception of Resident parking permits. Weekly permits are not honored in metered spaces. Weekly parking permits that are purchased after a citation has been issued will not be considered for dismissal of the citation.

12.6 Daily Permits (General) – General daily parking permits are available from mechanical permit dispensers located in lots throughout campus. General daily permits purchased from these dispensers are valid only on the date of purchase and only in general lots and/or spaces and in outlying campus areas. Daily permits are not honored in metered spaces. Daily parking permits that are purchased after a citation has been issued will not be considered for dismissal of the citation. Resident students may not purchase daily permits.

12.7 Daily Permits (Staff) – Staff daily permits may be purchased at the University Cashier's Office, at the University Police Department, or at the Grand Avenue Visitor Information Center. Staff daily permits are valid in staff and general parking lots and/or spaces, in limited time zones for the posted time limit and in outlying campus areas. Staff permits are not honored in metered spaces.

12.8 Evening Permits – Evening and Evening Staff permits are available for fall, winter, and spring quarters. Unless otherwise noted on signs or marked on wheel stops/curbs, Evening (general) permits are valid in general, staff and sponsored guest parking zones Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

12.9 Event Permits – Event Permits are only honored in lots designated to be event lots. Event permits are valid one day only and are not reusable. Event permits are offered for sale by participating event hosts(i.e. Performing Arts Center box office) or sold at the entrance to event lots.

12.10 Daily Scratch-Off Permits – Staff and General scratch-off permits may be purchased from the University Cashier's Office, the Grand Avenue Visitor Information Center, or the University Police Department. Permits must have correct month and date scratched in order to be valid.

12.11 Loan Permits – At no additional fee, Loan permits are available for individuals who possess a valid annual or quarterly permit and have brought a vehicle on campus and have forgotten to bring the permit to campus. Loan permits may be obtained at the Grand Avenue Visitor Information Center or at the University Police Department.

12.12 Temporary Medical Permits – Temporary Medical parking permits are available to students with short-term disabilities to facilitate movement from one area of the campus to the other during the length of their disability. Authorization for acquisition of these permits must be processed through the University Cashiers Office with written verification from the student's physician. Temporary Medical permits are valid in general and staff parking zones only. Temporary Medical permits are not valid in resident spaces, disabled spaces, sponsored guest spaces, limited time zones over the posted time limit or in metered spaces without paying the meter rate.

12.13 Vendor Permits – Vendor parking permits are available for daily, weekly, quarterly or annual periods. Vendor permits are valid in general, staff, and staff loading zones (for the posted time limit).

12.14 Motorcycle Permits – Motorcycle permits are available for daily, weekly, quarterly, annual or multi-year periods. The daily parking rate for motorcycles is the same as the daily parking rate for full-sized vehicles. The permit must be displayed on the right front quarter of the motorcycle, so that all portions of the permit are fully visible from the front.

12.15 Display of Permit/Full-sized Vehicles – Only valid permits may be displayed. Cal Poly authorizes two options for legal display of a parking permit: 1) By permanently affixing the permit to the right rear bumper of the vehicle; or, 2) By affixing the permit to a floater permit holder and displaying it from the rear-view mirror. The floater permit holder is available for purchase from the University Cashier's Office or the University Police Department. This option is intended for individuals who utilize the permit on two or more vehicles, for vehicles with rear bumper designs that do not accommodate affixing the permit or for individuals who not choose to affix the adhesive permit to their bumper.

12.16 Replacement of Lost/Stolen/Destroyed Permits – Permits lost, stolen or destroyed should be reported immediately to the University Police Department. The University Police Department will charge a $10.00 fee for replacement permits. The permit should be removed from the vehicle when a change of ownership takes place.

Section 13: Parking Regulations ( Back to Top )

13.1 Hours of Enforcement – Unless otherwise indicated in this section, all permit regulations are enforced Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Friday, quarter breaks and summer quarter, 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Permits are not required on Saturday, Sunday and on holidays when campus is closed. All other regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

13.2 Color Markings

13.2.1 Dark Green/White Stenciling – Limited-time zones or metered zones as indicated.

13.2.2 Yellow-Green/Black Stenciling – Sponsored Guest parking.

13.2.3 Brown or white with stenciling indicating Staff – Staff parking only. Temporary medical permits and sponsored guest permits are also honored in staff parking areas.

13.2.4 Blue/White Stenciling – Disabled Parking. It is unlawful for any person to stop, park or leave standing any vehicle in a stall or space designated for disabled persons unless the vehicle displays either a special identification license plate or a distinguishing placard issued by the DMV.(C.V.C. 22507.8(a)).

13.2.5 Blue – Disabled Loading/Accessibility – No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle in any area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons that is marked by crosshatched lines and is designated for the loading and unloading of vehicles parked in the stall or space (C.V.C. 22507.8(c).

13.2.6 Red/Wheelchair Access – No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle whether attended or unattended in front of a curb which has been cut down, lowered, or constructed to provide wheelchair accessibility to the sidewalk and which is designated for wheelchair access by either a sign or red paint on the curb (C.V.C. 22500(l)).

13.2.7 Red/Designated Access Ramps – No person shall park a vehicle within three feet of any sidewalk access ramp constructed adjacent to a crosswalk so as to be accessible and usable by the physically disabled if the area adjoining the ramp is designated by either a sign or red paint(C.V.C. 22522).

13.2.8 Red/Fire Lanes – No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, at any curb, or in any location designated as a fire lane. The designation shall be indicated (1) by a sign posted immediately adjacent to and visible from the designated place; (2) by outlining or painting in red with the words “FIRE LANE” stenciled in white; or (3) by a red curb or red paint on the edge of the roadway with the words “FIRE LANE” stenciled in white (C.V.C. 22500.1).

13.2.9 Red/No Parking Zones – No parking anytime. These areas will be posted with “No Parking” signs or “No Stopping or Parking” signs. (C.V.C. 21113(a)).

13.2.10 Red Curb/Red Crosshatched Lines – No Parking.

13.2.11 Yellow – State Vehicle Zones. Enforced 24 hours a day/seven days a week.

13.2.12 White/Passenger Loading Stenciling – Passenger loading and unloading only. Enforced 24 hours a day/seven days a week.

White/Staff Loading Stenciling – Staff Loading/Unloading Zone- 30 minutes maximum.

13.3 Use and Enforcement of Yellow and White Zones

13.3.1 Yellow Zones – Parking other than by University Service Vehicles is not permitted in any yellow zone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Yellow zones on campus are provided for University Service Vehicles conducting university business.

13.3.2 White Zones/Passenger Loading – Passenger loading zones are provided for loading and unloading of passengers only and are enforced 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Vehicles utilizing these zones must have an able driver in the vehicle at all times. The maximum time allowed for any vehicle to occupy a passenger loading zone is ten minutes. For those passenger loading zones situated adjacent to campus childcare facilities, vehicles may be left unattended when displaying an authorized on-campus childcare facility pass (issued by the individual childcare facility). Childcare facility passes will not be honored in other areas of the campus, nor will they be honored when the driver is not actively picking up or dropping off a child.

13.3.3 White Zones/Staff & Faculty Unloading – Staff unloading zones are provided for staff and faculty who are temporarily unloading or loading equipment or materials. Maximum time allowed for any vehicle to occupy a staff loading zone is thirty minutes.

13.3.4 Specialized Parking - Parking identified by paint or signage reserved for exclusive or individual use.

13.4 Obstruction of Passageways/Roadway – Parking will not be permitted in any way that may obstruct a roadway, passageway or doorway of a building.

13.5 Obstruction of Fire Hydrant – Parking will not be permitted within fifteen feet of any fire hydrant (C.V.C. 22514).

13.6 Direction of Vehicles/Roadway – Vehicles parked on campus roadways must always comply with applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code.

13.7 Direction of Vehicles/Parking Stalls – Vehicles shall not be backed into parking stalls. All four-wheeled vehicles must park with the front of the vehicle directly in front of the wheel stops or curbing in marked spaces.

13.8 Parking/Designated Space – All vehicles must park within the lines of one designated parking space. Vehicles larger than one designated parking space must make parking arrangements by obtaining a special permit from the University Police Department or from the Grand Avenue Visitor Information Center prior to parking their vehicle. Vehicles will be charged for each additional space they occupy.

13.9 Limited Time Zones – Limited time zones are intended for short -term use. Each occasion that the time limit is exceeded is considered a separate violation of the parking regulations, and as such, a vehicle may receive multiple citations on one day in the same space. Limited time zones should not be confused with metered zones. Permits are required in limited timed zones.

13.10 Outlying Areas of Campus – Parking permits are required in all outlying campus areas; i.e. paved/unpaved agricultural areas designated for parking.

13.11 Metered Parking – Metered parking spaces are available throughout campus. Meters are intended for short-term use. A number of metered spaces are enforced 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. These zones are identified with a green curb or wheel stop with stenciling indicating the time limit and “24 HRS”. All other metered parking spaces are enforced Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.,

Fridays, quarter breaks and summer quarter, 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (including academic days off). Permits are not honored in metered spaces. Payment of the metered rate is required of all vehicles utilizing these spaces. Each occasion the time limit is exceeded it is considered a separate violation of the parking regulations, and as such, a vehicle may receive multiple citations on one day in the same metered space.

13.12 Bus Zone – No vehicle shall stop or park at any time in a designated bus zone. Exceptions include:

•  Emergency vehicles

•  SLO Transit vehicles

•  RTA vehicles

•  Disability Resource Center (DRC) vehicles

A bus zone is indicated by a sign and a red painted curb. (C.V.C. 22500(i)).

13.13 Health Center Patient Zone – Designated spaces at the campus Health & Counseling Services Center are for the use of patients. Those patients expecting longer appointments are encouraged to use alternate parking. A health center pass (obtained from Health & Counseling Services) must be displayed during posted time limits along with a valid Cal Poly parking permit. A valid Cal Poly parking permit is required during all permit enforcement hours.

13.14 Specialized Parking - Use of any reserved or specialized parking space or area without prior permission of the President or his designee will be subject to citation and tow away.

Section 14: Traffic Regulations ( Back to Top )

14.1 California Vehicle Code – All state laws, including the California Vehicle Code provisions, are enforced on the Cal Poly campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

14.2 Pedestrians – Except in situations where University Police representatives are controlling traffic flow or direction, pedestrians have the right-of-way but must use crosswalks and may not cross in unmarked areas.

14.3 Traffic Signs/Signals – It shall be unlawful for any driver to fail to obey any sign or signal erected or maintained to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this code or any other traffic regulations (C.V.C. 21461(a)). All stop signs and special road signs must be observed.

14.4 Traffic Control Devices – Barriers, barricades, fences or posts may be placed at any point and at any time to restrict traffic as may be deemed necessary for safety and convenience. The removal or moving of such barriers, barricades, fences or posts, except for emergency purposes, is forbidden without the express permission of the University Police Department (C.V.C. 21461(a)).

14.5 Traffic Officer – It is unlawful to fail to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of any traffic officer or to refuse to submit to any lawful inspection (C.V.C. 21100.3).

14.6 Bicycle Lanes – Motor vehicles may not park, drive or stop for passengers in designated bicycle lanes (C.V.C. 21211(b)).

14.7 Circulation of Traffic – All motor vehicles must circulate within the main campus on paved motor vehicle roadways only. Motor vehicles are prohibited at all times on Via Carta Road between North and South Poly View Drive. Exceptions include:

•  Emergency Vehicles

•  Facilities Services Vehicles

14.8 Speed Limit on Campus – Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 25 miles per hour on all campus roadways.

14.9 Motor vehicle traffic is not allowed on Poly View Drive from 10 minutes before the hour until 10 minutes after the hour (Passing Time). Exceptions include:

1. Disabled drivers accessing parking

2. Disability Resource Center vehicles

3. Emergency vehicles

Section 15:  Enforcement ( Back to Top )

15.1 Unauthorized parking/Violation of Parking Regulations – Vehicles found to be parked in violation of any campus parking regulation(s) or parked in violation of any section or sections of the California Vehicle Code will be issued a Notice of Parking Violation (citation) by a representative of the University Police Department.

15.2 Campus Posting of Tow Away Notices – Cal Poly has posted tow away notices throughout campus parking areas. Tow away notices are posted in the following manner, “Notice: Vehicles parking illegally may be towed away at owner's expense. Vehicle Code Section 22659.”

15.3 Unattended Vehicles – Any vehicle left standing on any highway, roadway or other property of the University in violation of posted provisions, or in violation of any provision of the Vehicle Code, may be towed away and stored at the owner's expense (C.V.C. 22659).

15.4 Illegal Use/Possession of Permit – Any vehicle displaying a lost, stolen, forged or fictitious parking permit, or a permit obtained by means not permitted under the University Parking Regulations will be issued a Notice of Parking Violation and may be towed away at the owner's expense. It is unlawful to use a permit previously reported lost or stolen. All found permits should be returned to the University Police Department. Any vehicle displaying a stolen, forged or fictitious parking permit is evidence of a crime and may be entered by a University Police Officer for the purpose of confiscating the evidence.

15.5 Impound by Wheel Lock or Towing – As authorized in California Vehicle Code sections 22651(i)(1) and 22651.7: Any vehicle, other than a rented vehicle, found upon a highway or public lands and it is known that the vehicle has been issued five or more Notices of Parking V iolations (citations) to which the owner or person in control of the vehicle has not responded within 21 calendar days of citation issuance may be impounded by immobilization (wheel lock) or towing until that person furnishes to the impounding law enforcement agency evidence of his or her identity and an address within this state at which he or she can be located and satisfactory evidence that the fines have been deposited for all Notices of Parking Violations issued for the vehicle.

15.6 Tow away of Impounded Vehicles – Vehicles impounded will be towed away at the owner's expense or if deemed appropriate by a University Police representative initiating the impound, may be immobilized by wheel lock. Any immobilized vehicle may be removed/towed away from the campus at the vehicle owner's expense at any time following the original impound if, for any reason, the removal is requested by a representative of the University Police. To legally reclaim an impounded or immobilized vehicle, the vehicle owner or his/her designee must deposit the total parking fines due with the University Police Department. An Administrative fee will be charged for all immobilized vehicles.

15.7 Towing/Cancellation – When any vehicle is in the process of being towed from the University using an applicable towing authority section of the California Vehicle Code other than 22651(I) and the driver of the vehicle arrives on scene, a Notice of Parking Violation (citation) will be issued and tow away canceled unless the towing service has arrived and initiated tow away procedures by making physical contact with the vehicle. If the towing company has made physical contact with the vehicle, arrangement for towing fees is subject to agreement between the driver of the vehicle in question and the towing service. If the vehicle is being towed for a violation of section 22651(I), tow away will not be canceled unless the driver has immediate means by which they can pay all applicable outstanding parking citations on file with the University Cashier's Office or the University Police.

15.8 Fine Schedule for Cal Poly Parking Citations – A schedule of fines is revi ewed annually and made available at the University Police.

15.9 Failure to Display Parking Permit – Vehicles not displaying a valid Cal Poly parking permit will be issued a notice of parking violation. Vehicles may receive a reduction to the citation fine if a valid Cal Poly parking permit, purchased prior to the citation, is presented at University Police within 21 days of the citation issue date.

Section 16: Payment of Fines ( Back to Top )

16.1 Payment of Fines – Parking citations may be paid at the University Cashier's Office or at the University Police in person or by mail.

16.2 Late Payment of Fines – If a citation is not paid or appealed within 21 days from the date it was issued, a Notice of Intent to place a hold on the vehicle registration is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. Failure to respond to the Notice of Intent will result in a hold being placed on the vehicle registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Cal Poly imposes a late fee for each delinquent citation in addition to a penalty imposed by the DMV. If a vehicle has 5 or more unpaid citations at any time the vehicle is subject to immobilization or impoundment. Release of the vehicle will only occur after all citations are paid in full.

Section 17: Citation Appeals ( Back to Top )

17.1 Appeal of Citation – Parking citation appeal forms may be requested in person, in writing or by telephone from the University Police, or obtained from the University Police website, www.Police.calpoly.edu. The following reasons are not considered for appeal: ignorance of the parking rules and regulations, failure to see/read signage, failure to locate a parking space, parking or stopping for a short period of time or expired meter/limited timed zone (not related to a mechanical malfunction). Cal Poly follows the procedures for contesting parking violations as stated in the California Vehicle Code, Section 40215.

17.2 Administrative Hearings – An Administrative Hearing to contest the results of the initial citation review must be requested within 21 days following the mailing of the appeal response. A request for an Administrative Hearing can be made in writing, in person or by phone. The person requesting a hearing shall have the choice of a hearing by mail or in person. In addition, the full amount of the parking penalty due must accompany the written request. Requests that do not meet the required deadline or include the full payment of the parking penalty will not be eligible for further review and the decision of the issuing officer will stand. The citation will be processed pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 40220(a).

17.2.1 Financial Hardship – In accordance with CVC 40215b a person may request a hearing without payment of the parking penalty upon satisfactory proof of inability to pay the amount due. If a waiver of the penalty required for deposit is requested due to a financial hardship, a Waiver of Penalty Deposit form must be completed and submitted prior to the request for an Administrative Hearing.

17.2.2 Location of Hearings (in person) - Hearings are held by appointment at University Police, building #74, located on Safety Way East. The person requesting a hearing must be present at or before the appointed time. Documentation relating to the appeal (i.e. vehicle registration, permit information, placards, etc.) must be present at that time for consideration.

17.2.3 Notification of the Decision - Results of the hearing will be mailed to the address listed on the Administrative Hearing form within 15 days of the hearing date.

17.2.4 Failure to Appear - Failure to appear for the scheduled hearing as promised will result in forfeiture of penalty posted. If you decide to forfeit the posted penalty in lieu of appearance, please notify University Police at least two (2) days before the scheduled appearance.

17.2.5 Rescheduling Administrative Hearings – Rescheduling requests will not be honored if less than 24-hour notice is given. If a hearing is not rescheduled within 24 hours, or when an appellant fails to appear as scheduled, a disposition will be entered with or without the appellant in attendance.

17.2.6 Contesting the Results of the Hearing Officer: The final determination of the Hearing Officer may be appealed to the San Luis Obispo Superior Court within 20 days following the mailing date of the Administrative Hearing results. A filing fee must be deposited with the Superior Court prior to scheduling a hearing date. All necessary Court documents may be obtained through the San Luis Obispo Superior Court, County Government Center, 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408.

Section 18: Storage, Repair, and Car Wash Facilities ( Back to Top )

18.1 Storage of Vehicles – Vehicles with valid permits may request long-term storage on University property or property under jurisdiction of the University under the following conditions: 1) The owner or authorized driver is currently enrolled and attending classes or is employed by the University, 2) Permission is received from the University Police, 3) No other vehicle on campus is in use by the driver of the vehicle and/or registered owner and 4) Extenuating circumstances exist.

18.2 Abandoned Vehicles – Abandoned vehicles or vehicles stored without proper permission for storage will be towed away at the owner's expense after ten (10) days. Written notice from the University Police will be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle in question.

18.3 Inoperative Vehicles – Any parking permit issued pursuant to campus regulations shall become invalid when the vehicle displaying the permit is determined to be inoperative by a representative of the University Police. The following standard of in-operability shall be applied in any such determination:

A motor vehicle is inoperative if it cannot be moved under its own motor power and remains stationary in excess of ten (10) consecutive days. When a representative of University Police determines a vehicle to be inoperative, the vehicle shall be deemed parked without a valid parking permit and shall be issued a Notice of Parking Violation (citation) on the same basis as any vehicle not bearing a permit. If, in the judgment of a University Police representative, the vehicle is restored to an operative condition, a permit for the vehicle may be reissued.

18.4 Repair of Vehicles – No repair of private vehicles shall take place on the Cal Poly campus.

18.5 Car Washing – Washing of private vehicles on the Cal Poly campus is prohibited.

Section 19: Use of Motor Vehicles for “Living” or “Human Habitation” on Campus ( Back to Top )

19.1 Human Habitation – No person shall use any motor vehicle in any area of the campus for the purpose of human habitation or camping without the express written permission of the University President or designee (Vice President for Administration and Finance). Human Habitation includes one or more of the following activities: sleeping between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., cooking or elimination of body waste.

Section 20: Bicycle Regulations ( Back to Top )

20.1 Bicyclist Rights and Responsibilities – Every person riding a bicycle within the campus has all the rights and is subject to all obligations and responsibilities incumbent upon a driver of an automobile. In addition, California Vehicle Code Sections 21200 through 21210 are incorporated within these regulations and are applicable to the campus.

20.2 Bicycle Prohibition/Outdoors - Bicycle riding is prohibited in the following areas:

1. On any portion of Poly View Drive.
This is a Walk Your Bike Zone, violators are subject to citation.

2. On sidewalks.

3. Outside of bicycle lanes where bicycle lanes are provided.

20.3 Bicycle Prohibition/Indoors – Bicycles are not to be ridden or parked inside buildings or stairways.

20.12 Posting for Removal – bicycles may be removed when signs have been erected or placed at least 24 hours prior to the removal by University Police.

Section 21: Skateboard Regulations ( Back to Top )

21.1 Regulation – The use of skateboards, motorized skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, coasters or similar devices on the Cal Poly campus is prohibited.

21.2 Violations – Violators of the President's order regarding skateboarding on University property will be subject to citation and/or discipline as provided by Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, sections 41301 – 41304.

21.3 Exemption – Special events involving skateboards, motorized skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, coasters or similar devices which have been authorized by Student Life and Leadership and approved by University Police, are exempt from the above prohibition.

Section 22: Emergency Vehicles ( Back to Top )

22.1 With the exception of those regulations outlined in the California Vehicle Code, emergency vehicles are exempt from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Motor Vehicle, Parking, and Bicycle Regulations. For the purpose of these regulations, an emergency vehicle is defined as any publicly owned two-wheeled, three-wheeled or full-sized vehicle used in response to emergency calls for fire or law enforcement or for the immediate preservation of life or property or any publicly owned vehicle that is engaged in law enforcement work whether or not said vehicle is responding to an emergency.

Section 23: Parking University Service Vehicles on Campus ( Back to Top )

23.1 A University Service Vehicle is defined as any service related vehicle owned, leased or assigned and operated by Cal Poly, Cal Poly Corporation or Associated Students Inc. (ASI) that is used for the purpose of conducting service, maintenance or delivery.

University Service Vehicles may occupy any parking space, zone or any non-designated area for the purpose of conducting or providing services. Disabled spaces may not be used without displaying a DMV issued disabled placard. The use of bus zones and fire lanes by University Service Vehicles is prohibited at all times.