Proper Use of Permit:
There are two options available when requesting a St. John’s
University Parking Permit:
1. Window Decal:
a. This option consists of one yearly
window decal which must be affixed to the REAR WINDOW placed in the
bottom left hand corner behind the driver.
b. If you utilize a second vehicle you will be required to obtain a
TEMPORARY rear view mirror paper HANG TAG from the Department of
Public Safety located outside of Gate 6 on Goethals Avenue or at
the Security Information Booth located inside Gate 1. The TEMPORARY
HANG TAG must be displayed from the rear view mirror of the
secondary vehicle whenever you are parking on campus.
2. Rearview Mirror Hang Tag:
a. This option consists of one yearly
HANG TAG which must be displayed on the vehicle’s rear view mirror
with the assigned number facing out clearly visible. If the permit
is left in a different vehicle or not brought to campus, a
temporary paper HANG TAG must be obtained from the Department of
Public Safety located outside of Gate 6 on Goethals Avenue or at
the Security Information Booth located inside Gate 1. Please note
that if your rear view mirror or a tinted windshield is designed in
a way to impede this type of display, you are responsible to insure
it is hung from the mirror in such a way to make it clearly visible
(such as by a rope or string).
PLEASE NOTE:
There is NO APPEAL for a summons issued for failing to display a
valid parking permit, which must be affixed as described above.
Furthermore, all permits are non-refundable and
non-transferable.
Illegal Use of Permit:
It is unlawful for any person to produce, alter or to display
without the approval of Public Safety, any parking permit
indicating eligibility to park; to park a vehicle bearing a permit
to which he or she is not entitled; or to display a permit not
issued to the specific vehicle(s) to which it was registered. It is
also unlawful to purchase a fraudulently produced parking permit or
to purchase a permit from another individual. Vehicles registered
must belong to the individual registering the vehicle or a member
of the person’s immediate family. Registering someone else’s
vehicle is prohibited.
Expiration:
Permits are valid up to and including the expiration month, day and
year on the permit.
Sale or Trade of Vehicle:
Failure to advise Public Safety of a sale or trade for registration
purposes may result in continued responsibility to the permit
holder for violations received on that permit. The permit holder
has responsibility for removing parking permits prior to selling or
trading a vehicle. Persons failing to comply with this requirement
shall pay the cost of a new permit.
Lost/Stolen Permits:
Permit holders are responsible for the security of their permits.
The theft or loss of parking permit should be reported to Public
Safety immediately upon discovery. Permits which are claimed lost
may be replaced at the original cost of the permit.
Invalid Use of Permit:
The ownership of permit is not transferable. Therefore, sharing of
any University parking permit issued by the Department of Public
Safety is prohibited and subject to fine(s) or suspension of
parking privileges.
Daily Hours of Validity:
All general, employees, food service, parking permits are valid
from 6 a.m. – 3 a.m., seven days a week. Murray residence and
residence village, faculty and maintenance permits are valid 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
Change in Residence or License
Plate:
Permit holders changing residence or license plates after initial
application must contact Public Safety and complete the necessary
forms. Failure to do so may result in continued responsibility for
violations issued to the old license plate and a loss of parking
privileges.
Traffic Regulations:
1. Parking Rules and Regulations, as indicated in this pamphlet and
in University Web page, are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, 365 days a year.
2. All legal parking areas are designated by signs, painted
stripes, or other pavement markings, which may indicate limited or
reserve parking.
3. Motorists are to yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in a
crosswalk.
4. Driving vehicles on any of the quadrangles or in the Residence
Village is prohibited.
5. All vehicles are to be operated with extreme caution and no more
than 10 miles per hour.
6. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.
7. Traffic control such as stop signs, speed limit signs,
pedestrian right-of-way and the observance of traffic lines are in
effect at all times. Drivers are required to park within two white
lines (blue for handicap) of demarcation in parking areas. A driver
may be subject to fine(s) for failing to comply with any traffic
rules while driving on campus.
8. Overnight parking on campus (after 3 a.m.) is prohibited unless
previously authorized by Public Safety. In an emergency, specific
prior written arrangement must be made with the Executive Director
of Public Safety.
9. In order to facilitate snow removal during a snowstorm, it is
recommended that all cars are removed off campus. However, in an
emergency, vehicles should be moved to the parking garages. Under
no circumstances should vehicles be left on the roads.
10. During and after snowstorms, efforts should be made to carpool
to and from the campus so that the parking lots may be cleared.
Presence of snow shall not be used as an excuse for violating
campus parking rules.
11. Vehicles with loud and excessive noise are prohibited on
campus. Violators will subject to a fine.
12. Parking on grass, sidewalks, crosswalks, streets, curbs or
unimproved areas is prohibited and subject to fine. Special loading
or unloading requirements will be met upon request to the Public
Safety.
13. Vehicles parking near a fire hydrant, blocking another vehicle,
University gates and or walkways, are subject to fine and/or maybe
towed away at owner’s expense.
14. In certain cases, Public Safety may resort to the use of a
“Rhino Boot” in order to immobilize an illegally parked vehicle and
the violator will be subject to a fine.
15. A vehicle displaying an invalid- altered/tampered permit will
be subject to a “Rhino Boot,” which will immobilize the vehicle,
leading to the identification of the violator, who will be subject
to fine.
16. Unauthorized removal or an attempt of unauthorized removal of a
Rhino Boot will result in an additional $400 fine. If a student is
involved, the Dean of Students will be notified and appropriate
action will be taken.
17. Motorcycles and motor scooters require a permit.However, for
practical reasons, permits need not be displayed on the vehicle.
Operators must carry the permit on their person and present it to a
Public Safety officer upon request. Motor vehicles must park within
one parking space only.
18. Any moving violation, such as speeding and excessive noise from
the vehicle, will be notified via mail, when violator is
identified.
Appeals:
All appeals must be in writing, postmark dated within five business
days of issuance of the violation 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 seven
business days. All appeals submitted by members of the University
community with a valid Id number will receive email notification of
the decision. 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; appeal status can be
checked by calling (718) 990-5561, 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.
Payments:
All parking violations are payable at the Public Safety or Bursar
office during normal business hours. Please bring a copy of the
violation to the office. Students may also make payments by logging
onto the University’s Web site at: www.stjohns.edu
Students who do not pay their fines will not be eligible to
register for class(es) and will not receive a final grade report,
diploma or transcript. If paying by mail, please include a copy of
the violation along with payment. Please write your University X
number and the license plate number on check or money order made
payable to
St. John’s University and send to the following address:
St. John’s University
Department of Public Safety
Parking Program
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
Please do not send cash.
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 information known to be false. Violation of
this provision shall constitute the illegal use of a parking permit
and will be subject to violations.
5. 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.