Enforcement and Fines

Public Safety officers are entrusted with ensuring the safety of the University community and its visitors. Officers are to be treated with courtesy at all times, particularly when they are enforcing parking regulations. Failure to act in a proper manner may result in the loss of parking privileges. All persons using the campus parking facilities are expected to cooperate and accept officers’ directions and suggestions. Officers are required to place parking violations on all cars in violation of parking regulations. There should not be any dispute with any officer issuing parking violations. All complaints may be made to the Executive Director of Public Safety in writing.

Times of Enforcement

1. Permit Areas: All parking zones are limited to authorized permit holders and will be strictly enforced.
2. Restricted Spaces: These spaces are restricted for their designated purpose at all times (24 hours a day).
3. 1. Murray Residence Reserved
   2. Fire lanes
   3. Handicap parking areas
   4. Residence Village
   5. Specially signed areas or pavement markings

Fines
Lack of a parking space will not be considered a valid excuse for violation of parking regulations. Individuals who frequently violate parking regulations are demonstrating a lack of consideration for others and may forfeit parking privileges. Students will be reported to the Dean of Students; faculty members will be reported to the Provost; employees will be reported to corresponding department heads. It is the responsibility of each person to make a prompt settlement with the University.

1. Two unpaid parking violations will result in vehicle being immobilized or towed.
2. More than three parking violations in one academic year will result in subsequent fines being doubled.
3. More than four parking violations in one academic year may result in the loss of parking privileges.

Appeals
All appeals must be in writing, postmark dated within five business days, and mailed to the address listed below. A copy of the violation, license plate number, University X number and a brief explanation must also accompany the appeal. If the alleged violator does not appeal a notice of violation within five business days, the fine will remain as a charge to his or her University Banner account, and the right to appeal will be forfeited. The appeal process usually takes approximately two to three weeks. If the corresponding violation is adjudicated, the appellant's University Banner account will be credited. University members can check their account status via the Web at: www.stjohns.edu.

All decisions made by Public Safety are final. Though no further notification will be sent, appeal status can be checked by calling (718) 990-5561 during Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mail the appeal and associated documentation to the address as follows:

St. John's University
Department of Public Safety
Parking Program
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439

Miscellaneous

1. Vehicles Without a Parking Permit: The University has access to DMV records and will trace license plates to identify owners. In addition to fines, Public Safety will charge violators a DMV surcharge.
2. Right to Close: The University reserves the right to close any campus parking area at any time it is deemed necessary for maintenance, safety or to meet special needs. Public Safety will notify patrons when possible.
3. Liability: The University assumes no responsibility for the care and protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time the vehicle is on-campus property.
4. False Information: No person shall obtain, attempt to obtain or use in a manner contrary to these regulations, a modified parking permit or a permit issued upon false information. A violation of this section includes giving a false name, address, University X number and/or other
5. information known to be false. Violation of this provision shall constitute the illegal use of a parking permit, and will be subject to violations.
6. Temporary Parking: A temporary parking permit can be obtained from the Department of Public Safety if current permit is either misplaced or left at home. At all times while parking on-campus grounds, a valid University parking permit must be displayed.