UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS
August 25, 2008 - August 23, 2009
A print-friendly copy of the 2008-2009 UNT Parking Regulations will soon be available

• 1.0 MISSION STATEMENT
• 2.0 OFFICE HOURS AND LOCATION
• 3.0 INTRODUCTION
• 4.0 DEFINITIONS
• 5.0 PARKING AUTHORITY AND CONTROL
• 6.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
• 7.0 PERMIT INFORMATION
• 8.0 PERMIT CLASSIFICATIONS
  • 8.1 - Authorized "AA" Vehicle Permits (red permits)
  • 8.2 - Faculty/Staff Reserved "A" Permits (green permits)
  • 8.3 - Faculty/Staff "D" Permits (blue permits)
  • 8.3.6 - TF Permits
  • 8.4 - Honor/Retired Faculty/Staff "HF" Permits (Gold Decal)
  • 8.5 - Residence "R" Permits (orange permits)
  • 8.6 - Premium Commuter "P" Permits (gold permit)
  • 8.7 - General Commuter "G" Permits (maroon permit)
  • 8.8 - Athletic Center "AC" Permits (gray permit)
  • 8.9 - Vendor "V" Permits (purple permit)
  • 8.10 - Motorcycles, Motorbikes, and Motor Scooters
  • 8.11 - Bicycles
  • 8.12 - President's Council Permits
  • 8.13 - Dallas Campus/UNTHSC/TWU Parking Permits
  • 8.14 - Handicap and Disabled Veterans
  • 8.15 - Temporary Permits
  • 8.16 - Summer Parking Information
  • 8.17 - Clients and Conference/Workshop Attendees
  • 8.18 - Service Vehicle
  • 8.19 - Research Park "RP" Permits
  • 8.20 - Greek Permits
  • 8.21 - Construction Permits
  • 8.22 - Adjunct Faculty Permits
  • 8.23 - Rideshare
  • 8.24 - Parking Meters
• 9.0 PERMIT TIME TABLE
• 10.0 PARKING FEES
  • 10.1 - Permit Fees
  • 10.1 - Permit Fees
  • 10.2 - Permit Refunds
  • 10.3 - Replacement Permits
  • 10.4 - Late charges
  • 10.5 - Information Concerning Impounds
  • 10.6 - Revocation of Parking Privileges
  • 10.7 - Citation Fee Schedule
  • 10.7 - Citation Fee Schedule
• 11.0 PARKING PAYMENT AND APPEALS
  • 11.1 - Payment Procedures
  • 11.2 - Parking Appeals
  • 11.3 - Warnings
• 12.0 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY POLICE
  

1.1 To serve the community by providing outstanding customer service in support of the overall objectives of the University of North Texas;
1.2 To reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety through the sale of permits, fair and consistent application of the Parking Regulations, the promotion of our transportation system, and
1.3 To have parking options available for our students, staff, faculty, and visitors that meet the needs of our community.

The Parking Office is located at 1700 Wilshire Street, just south of Eagle Dr. neighboring Mozart Square and Sack'N Save. Office Hours are:
Fall and Spring Semester August 11, 2008 -May 15, 2009: Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fridays: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer - May 18, 2009 -August 14, 2009: Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30. p.m.

3.1 Parking on campus is a privilege and the rules and regulations will be enforced.
3.2 The University of North Texas recognizes that the use of a motor vehicle on campus is a convenience for many and a necessity for some. We have a commitment to promote alternative transportation through ridesharing, vanpooling, biking, or our campus shuttle service and the Denton County Transportation Authority bus service. Our desire is to reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety through these mobility options.
3.3 UNT Faculty, staff, and students are responsible for family members and guests who park on campus and receive citations. We value all of our guests at UNT and want to make sure they are informed about parking options.
3.4 The Parking Office will communicate with the campus community when parking lots or areas are closed or any adjustments are made for construction or special events.

4.0 Definitions:

4.1 University - the word "university" in this text will refer to the University of North Texas located in Denton, Texas.
4.2 University Property - includes all properties owned, leased or otherwise under the control and jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System located in Denton, Texas.
4.3 Campus Area - refers to all university-owned or controlled property within the confines of the Denton campus. This area also includes all public streets under the jurisdiction of the City of Denton as granted through inter-local agreement under Texas Law.
4.4 Visitor - is defined as anyone who is not enrolled in classes or works for the university, and who is NOT otherwise affiliated with the university in any way. Visitor permits are allowed in any area designated on the visitor pass issued from the Parking Office, the Gateway Information Booth on North Texas Boulevard or the Information Booth on Avenue C. Visitor passes are required for all parking lots except metered spaces and the Parking Garage, where appropriate fees are paid. After hours, visitor passes may be obtained at the Sullivant Public Safety Center on Wilshire Street. Visitors are limited to two free permits per school year. Subsequent permits are sold in the Parking Office in the Sullivant Public Safety Center for $4.00 per day.
4.4.1 These permits and spaces are not to be used by students, faculty or staff members of this campus. UNT Dallas staff and faculty may obtain and use these permits and spaces at no charge when visiting the Denton campus. Questions regarding visitor permits should be directed to (940) 565-3020.
4.4.2 Anyone attending a seminar at the university should purchase a conference pass from the Sullivant Public Safety Center, or by contacting the conference coordinator at the university. These passes are sold for $4.00 per day, $15.00 per week or $25.00 for two weeks.
4.5 Parking Garage - The parking garage on Welch Street at Union circle is operated and owned by the University of North Texas.
4.6 Motor Vehicles - include automobiles, buses, trucks, motorcycles, motorbikes, motor scooters, all-terrain vehicles and Segways.
4.7 Other Vehicles - are defined as any mechanism or device that can be used for the transportation of passengers or cargo. This definition includes, but is not limited to: bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, wagons, and sleds.
4.8 Parking Permit - defined as any sticker, hang tag, or emblem authorized or issued by the University Parking Office.
4.9 Parking Zone - refers to a series of parking areas in which a particular permit is valid. Parking is permitted only with a valid UNT parking permit in designated spaces on campus. Please refer to the official UNT Parking Map, which can be found online at www.unt.edu/parking/maps.html, or at the Parking Office in the Sullivant Public Safety Center.
4.10 University Holiday - is defined as any day, except Saturday or Sunday that the university administrative offices are closed. For example: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years Day. Days between semesters are not university holidays.

5.0 PARKING AUTHORITY AND CONTROL:

5.1 The Texas Education Code provides authority to the University of North Texas System to regulate parking.  The University of NorthTexas System Board of Regents has delegated this authority to the President of the University of North Texas pursuant to UNT System Regent’s Rule 11.800.
5.2 The President determines parking permit rates, meter rates, garage/facility parking rates, and establishes fine amounts for violations.  The President has delegated authority to the Chief of Police to establish parking and traffic regulations, provide for their enforcement, and to operate the parking program
5.3 UNT Parking Services or Police Department employees are authorized to close or otherwise restrict parking in specific parking lots or locations for construction, maintenance, special events or other appropriate reasons necessary to accomplish institutional requirements.

6.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

6.1 Speed Limit:
6.1.1 The speed limit for all vehicles in a parking lot is 10 MPH.
6.1.2 The speed limit for all vehicles on all streets through campus is 20 MPH.
6.2 The use of campus sidewalks by unauthorized vehicles is prohibited (motor vehicles & other vehicles including roller-blading, skateboarding and Segways). Authorized university vehicles may use sidewalks and other appropriate areas for repairs and emergency operations.

6.2.1 The Chief of Police will designate approved routes, speed limits, and restrictions for service and delivery vehicles.
6.2.2 Vehicles shall not be operated on university sidewalks for the 10-minute period before and after class change time.
6.2.3 Motor vehicles are prohibited from parking in bicycle paths.
6.2.4 Operation of motor vehicles on sidewalks, lawns, and during class periods is regulated by UNT Policy 9.5, Vehicle Operation and Parking.
6.3 Lost/Stolen/Exchanged Permits

6.3.1 In the event that a permit is lost or stolen, a replacement permit will be issued for $25.00.
6.3.2 When buying, selling, trading vehicles, or replacing a windshield, the permit must be removed and pieces of the entire permit must be brought to the Parking Office for a $10.00 exchange fee, or you will be charged a replacement fee of $25.00.
6.4 Parking Defined

6.4.1 Responsibility for finding an authorized parking space within the zones designated by the permit rests with the motor vehicle operator. Vehicles must park within a defined space. A space is defined by two (2) parallel stripes, by wheel stops, or parking meters at the end of the vehicle. No part of the vehicle may be on or over a line or other such space delineators.  Any vehicle parked parallel on a roadway must face the direction of authorized traffic movement. Vehicles that do not fit in a single designated space must coordinate their parking in Fouts Field with the Parking Office.
6.4.2 Parking a vehicle in any place that will create a traffic hazard or obstructs access is prohibited.
6.4.3 Parking in fire lanes is never allowed. During move-in/move out dates, vehicles may stop to load/unload but must be attended by a licensed driver at all times.
6.5 Parking Lot Enforcement

6.5.1 Student parking lots are enforced when classes are in session. See also 8.16.
6.5.2 Faculty/Staff parking is enforced when the university is open. See also 4.10.
6.5.3 Yellow curbs, handicap spaces, fire zones, motorcycle and bicycle zones are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
6.5.4 Spaces with marked time limits are enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
6.5.5 Service Vehicle Spaces are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
6.5.6 Meters are enforced 7:00am to 10:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, except university holidays, or as otherwise posted.
6.5.7 Reserved ( ‘A’) spaces are enforced Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm when the university is open. Vehicles in these spaces must display the correct permit for the space during these times/day or they are subject to impounding.
6.6 Miscellaneous Information.

6.6.1 Crossing signs, located at most crosswalks, will control pedestrian traffic.
6.6.2 Parking privileges may be modified at any time when necessary for safety, security, or traffic control reasons.
6.6.3 Students are responsible for changes in their address, phone number, etc. and must report all changes to the Parking Office immediately.
6.6.4 The University Health Center parking lot is enforced from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This zone requires a permit issued from the Health Center front desk. After 10:00 p.m., any valid UNT permit will be honored.
6.6.5 If a disabled vehicle is parked in violation, the owner/operator of the disabled vehicle must notify  the Police Department immediately for arrangements. Otherwise, owner/operator will be held accountable for any citation(s)/impoundment. Vehicles found with no identifying numbers visible are subject to impoundment. Non-operational vehicles must be removed from campus within 24 hours.
6.6.6 Recreational vehicles, semi-tractor/trailers, buses and similar vehicles are prohibited from overnight parking on campus unless prior arrangements are made with the Parking Office.
6.6.7 UNT Parking Permits are issued to cars, vans, pick-up trucks, motorcycles and sport utility vehicles only. Use on recreational vehicles is prohibited unless in accordance with 6.6. 6.
6.6.8 Car covers must have a permit attached to the cover within a weatherproof pocket or some method for permit to be visible under all weather conditions.
6.7 Parking Garage

6.7.1 Hourly parking is available at the posted rates.
6.7.2 Semester and annual parking is available via access card only.
6.7.3 Department validations accepted only with prior approval from the Parking Office.
6.7.4 Overnight parking is not allowed
6.7.5 Annual and semester access cards are available from the Parking Office.

7.0 PERMIT INFORMATION

7.1 Permits are sold on a first come first served basis.
7.1.1 The Parking Office, located at the Sullivant Public Safety Center, will sell all permits EXCEPT for Premium, Resident, General, and Discovery Park permits until September 2, 2008. The Parking Office will sell all permits beginning the second week of classes. Effective December 15, 2008 all ‘D’, ‘P’, ‘G’, ‘R’ and Discovery Park permits will only be sold on-line through www.unt.edu/transit
7.1.2 Premium, Resident, General, and Discovery Park permits will only be sold at the University Bookstore located on the second floor of the University Union starting June 1, 2008 and ending on September 1, 2008 for the Fall semester. On September 2, 2008 all permits will be sold at the Parking Office or on-line. Spring semester permits will be sold on-line only and will commence on December 15, 2008. All permits expire on or before August 23, 2009. See www.unt.edu/transit for more information.
7.1.3 Residence Hall students may order permits on-line through the Parking web page www.unt.edu/transit and obtain the permit at the Bookstore until September 2, 2008.
7.1.4 The Athletic Center Office must authorize all AC permits for Athletic Center Lot 83.
7.2 The person in whose name a parking permit is issued will be held responsible for all citations displaying that permit.
7.2.1 A notice of violation is not excused on the plea that another person was driving the vehicle or using the permit at the time the vehicle was cited.
7.2.2 In the event that your permit is lost or stolen you will need to report this immediately to the  Parking Office at the Sullivant Public Safety Center. Failure to report a lost or stolen permit will result  in responsibility for all fines assessed against the permit until such time the permit lost or stolen was reported to the Parking Office. See also 6.3.
7.2.3 We reserve the right to collect parking fines and fees from the registered owner and/or the student.

7.3 A permit itself is no guarantee of a parking space near the place where one works, resides, or attends class.
7.4 The face of a permit must be clearly visible (readable) from the front of the vehicle and properly displayed to be honored (permit is not to be obscured by window tinting or sunshield).
7.5 Stickers must be permanently affixed to the lower front windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. Sticker permits are not to be altered or affixed to anything but the vehicle windshield. Stickers cannot be made into a hangtag or taped to anything but the vehicle windshield by the adhesive attached to the permit. Any deviation from the above placement or any modification of a permit display must be authorized by the Parking Services Associate Director.
7.6 First time registration for Faculty/Staff takes place at the Sullivant Public Safety Center. All subsequent registration may be done throughwww.unt.edu/transit. Pre-Tax deduction is available which authorizes the University to reduce your gross income on a monthly basis which reduces federal income tax withholding and Social Security tax withholding, thus increasing take home pay. Any required changes to payroll deduction must be done in writing in the Parking Office. Registration will be valid for the entire academic year, with the exception of Teaching Fellows, which is done on a per semester basis. This registration will not be completed or a new permit issued until all outstanding citations have been paid.
7.7 Faculty and Staff are not eligible for permit renewal if they have outstanding unpaid citations. Effective December 15, 2008 students are not eligible to purchase permits if they have outstanding unpaid citations.

8.0 PERMIT CLASSIFICATIONS:

8.1 "AA" Authorized Vehicle Permit (red permits).

8.1.1 The owner of this permit may park in any space on campus except in "A" reserved, yellow curbs, handicap spaces, "no parking" zones and fire lanes.
8.1.2 A vehicle displaying this permit may park in any time zone or service/state vehicle space while it is being used for university business.
8.2 "A" Reserved Permits (green permits). Full-time faculty/staff may park their vehicle in their designated faculty/staff space, or any "D" lot, or ‘G’ lot.. The subleasing of zone "A" parking spaces is prohibited. The enforcement of "A" spaces will cease only from 5:00 p.m. Friday to 7:00 a.m. Monday, and on university holidays. Enforcement of "A" zones is as follows:

8.2.1 Monday - Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., cars parked in "A" reserved must display a permit for that particular space.
8.2.2 After 5:00 p.m., both "A" and "D" permits will be honored in "A" spaces.
8.2.3 From 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., a valid UNT permit is required to park in "A" zones.
8.2.4 Effective August 24, 2008 “A” Reserved permits may only be purchased by full-time Faculty/Staff. Full-time Faculty/Staff on a sabbatical are eligible for these permits.
8.3 "D" Permits (blue permits). This permit is for faculty/staff and non-UNT employees working on campus in support of UNT operations.  Vehicles displaying this permit may park in any lot marked "D" (Faculty/Staff) or “G” (General). Enforcement of "D" zones is as follows:

8.3.1 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays, cars parked in "D" zones must display a permit for that particular zone.
8.3.2 Weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and Fridays after 3:00 p.m., P (premium) permits will be honored in "D" zones, unless otherwise posted. G (general) parking permits are not allowed in D zones during the week.
8.3.3 From 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., a valid UNT permit is required to park in "D" zones.
8.3.4 "D" zones located in the residence hall areas are enforced 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and are identified by signs.
8.3.5 “D” permits are NOT valid in Lot 47 (Denton Church of Christ) after 5:00pm weekdays, or anytime on weekends or UNT holidays.
8.3.6 Teaching Fellow (Black/yellow permits) permits are not valid for "A" spaces, or before 12:00 p.m. in "D" lots 50 & 59.
8.4 Honor/Retired Faculty/Staff (Gold Decal): This permit is intended for occasional use while visiting the university This decal is not a permit to use while working or attending class. This permit is not honored in "A" tow-away zones. This decal will be honored in D, P, and G zones and visitor areas across campus.
8.5 Residence Permits "R" (orange permits):Students must live in a residence hall to obtain this permit. This permit allows parking in all zones marked "R". The enforcement of "R" zones is as followed:

8.5.1 All "R" lots are enforced 24 hours a day from 6:00 p.m. Sunday until 3:00 p.m. Friday.
8.5.2 Weekdays, after 5:00 p.m., "R" permits may park in "P" zones until 7:00 a.m.
8.5.3 Weekdays, after 5:00 p.m., "R" permits may park in "D" zones, unless otherwise stated, until 7:00 a.m.
8.5.4 At no time are "R" permits honored in "A" spaces.
8.5.5 Overflow parking is available in “G” zones. unless otherwise posted by signs.
8.5.6 Residence Hall permits must be returned to the Parking Office when moving out of the Residence Halls. The ‘R’ permit will be exchanged for a ‘P’ permit at no charge.
8.6 "P" Premium commuter parking (gold permit): This permit is honored in all zones marked "P". Overflow parking is available in "G" zones unless otherwise posted by signs. The enforcement of "P" zones is as follows:

8.6.1 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays, cars parked in "P" zones must display a permit for that particular zone.
8.6.2 Weekdays, after 5:00 p.m., "P" permits will be allowed to park in some "D" zones until 7:00 a.m.
8.6.3 From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday-Thursday, a valid UNT permit is required in these zones.
8.6.4 At no time will "P" permits be honored in "A" spaces.
8.6.5 "P" permits are allowed in all "G" permit lots.
8.7 "G" General commuter parking (maroon permit):

8.7.1 This permit is honored in all zones marked "G" unless otherwise posted by signs.
8.7.2 Any valid UNT permit may park in any "G" parking lot at any time, unless indicated otherwise by signs.
8.7.3 Weekdays, after 5:00 p.m., "G" permits will be allowed in all "P" zones.
8.7.4 "G" permits are not allowed parking in "D" faculty/staff lots during the weekdays until 10:00 p.m.
8.7.5 Weekend parking is allowed in all “A” lots after 5:00 p.m. Friday to 7:00 a.m. on Monday and all other lots after 3:00p.m. Friday to 7:00 a.m. on Monday.
8.7.6 A permit is not required in "G" zones after 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and after 3:00 pm on Friday.
8.8 "AC" Athletic Center parking (gray permit):

8.8.1 This permit is honored in all zones marked "AC" or "G" unless otherwise posted by signs from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
8.8.2 No permit is required in "AC" zones from 5:00 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday-Thursday.
8.8.3 Weekdays, after 5:00 p.m., "AC" permits will be honored in all "P" zones.
8.8.4 "AC" permits are not allowed parking in "D" faculty/staff lots until 10:00 p.m.
8.8.5 Weekend parking is allowed in all AC lots after 3:00 p.m. Fridays to 7:00 a.m. on Mondays.
8.9 Vendor permits:

8.9.1 These permits may be purchased in the Parking Office. These permits are for use by companies when repairing equipment, making deliveries or picking up on campus. Proof of eligibility is required at time of purchase.
8.9.2 This permit is honored in Service Vehicle spaces, "D" spaces, visitor spaces, and timed zone spaces for the posted duration time limit.
8.9.3 Vendor permits may only be used by the recipient when conducting valid business with UNT. Personal use of vendor permits is prohibited.
8.9.4 Vehicles displaying the Vendor permit may not park in any location for more than two (2) hours at a time.

8.10 Motorcycles, Motorbikes, and Motor Scooters:

8.10.1 These vehicles are required to park only in areas designated specifically for these vehicles.
8.10.2 Permits must be permanently affixed on the left front fork of the vehicle where it can be seen without difficulty.
8.11 Bicycles:

8.11.1 Bicycles and motorized bicycles 50cc‘s and smaller that will be parking on campus must be registered with the UNT Parking Office and must have a valid UNT decal. This decal must be permanently affixed to the front of the vertical seat-tube, below the horizontal bar.
8.11.2 Bicycles are subject to all state and local motor vehicle laws pertaining to street travel.  Bicycles must be parked in bicycle racks only.
8.11.3 Bicycles chained to handrails, trees, or any location other than designated bicycle racks are subject to impoundment and security devices will be removed by whatever means necessary to impound the bicycle. NOTE: The University will not be held liable to the owner of the security device for the cost of repair or replacement of such securing device. Bicycles may not be parked, stored, or left standing in any lobby, hallway, or room of any building.
8.11.4 Riding bicycles on campus is prohibited in designated areas.
8.11.5 Impounded bicycles will be held for 30 calendar days before they are disposed of. If a bicycle is impounded with a UNT bicycle permit affixed, the owner of record will be contacted at the address/phone/e-mail of record.
8.11.6 Bicycles will be identified as abandoned if the bicycle is not registered and is missing a major component such as pedals, handle bars, or chain and/or has flat tire(s). Once identified as abandoned the owner has two (2) weeks to register the bike and make it operable or the bike is subject to impoundment.
8.11.7 Claiming an impounded bicycle requires registering the bicycle, providing proof of ownership (sales receipt will suffice) or providing make, model, color, location it was secured, provide your ID and sign a statement of receipt as well as payment of any/all citations on the bicycle.
8.11.8 A list of impounded bicycles shall be posted on the UNT Police web page at: www.unt.edu/police/property.html. Impounded bikes shall be posted on this site a minimum of thirty (30) days.
8.12 President's Council:

8.12.1 This decal is intended for occasional use while visiting the university.
8.12.2 This permit is honored in D, P, and G zones and visitor areas across campus; however, this permit is not honored in A-zones, which are tow away zones.
8.12.3 This decal shall not be used while working or attending class.
8.12.4 Family members may not use this permit if they are a member of this university as a faculty member, staff member, or student.
8.13 Dallas Campus/UNTHSC/TWU Parking Permits: A valid Dallas Campus or UNTHSC parking permit is honored in Lots 30 and 20, at all times. A TWU parking permit is honored in these lots after 4:00 p.m. TWU students who come for computer based testing in Gateway 140 may receive one (1) Visitor permit each year and park in Lot 20 (Fouts Field).
8.14 Handicap Parking: Parking is available to persons who have handicap or disabled veteran license plates or a State approved handicap hang-tag AND a valid UNT parking permit (other than a Discovery Park Permit. See also 8.19.1)  in all handicap spaces, time zone spaces, meter spaces, "D" spaces, "P" spaces or "G" spaces across campus. EXCEPTIONS: areas marked "A" reserved (Tow Away Zones), service areas, fire lanes, No Parking zones, bus stops and visitor areas. Vehicles displaying these permits may not park in Time Zones or at parking meters longer than the Time Zone or meter would normally allow.

8.14.1 If cited for failure to display appropriate handicapped permit/plate but is shown to the Parking Office staff the same business day the citation was issued, upon receipt of an $18.00 service charge the citation will be voided.

8.15 Temporary Permits:

8.15.1 These permits are available for a period of time not to exceed two weeks and are issued by the university Parking Office.
8.15.2 A $4.00 (one day), $15.00 (1week) or $25.00 for 2 weeks fee is assessed for students, faculty, and staff members who have purchased a valid parking permit for the current semester.
8.15.3 A $35.00 (two week) or $20.00 (one week) or $5.00 (one day) fee is assessed for persons who do not currently hold a valid parking permit.

8.16 Summer Parking Information:

8.16.1 Any "P" or "R" permit may park in any student lot ("P," "R," or "G").
8.16.2 "G" permit holders must remain in "G" zones until 5:00 p.m.
8.16.3 After 5:00 p.m., a "G" permit holder may park in any "P" or "R".
8.16.4 Faculty/Staff parking lots ("D" and "A") will continue to be enforced as in the Fall and Spring.
8.17 Clients and Conference/Workshop Attendees: Those attending a conference or workshop should contact the Parking Office at the Sullivant Public Safety Center at (940) 565-3020. These permits are $4.00 per day, $15.00 per week or $25.00 for 2 weeks.
8.18 Service Vehicle:
8.18.1 These spaces are intended for All Area Permits, Vendor Permits, Service vehicles and State vehicles only.
8.18.2 All others who park in service vehicle spaces will be subject to citation/impoundment.
8.18.3 Service Vehicle spaces are enforced 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
8.19 Discovery Park Permits (Green Permit):
8.19.1 These permits are only valid for parking in lots 3 and 4 at Discovery Park. They may only be used as a valid permit for handicapped parking in lots 3 & 4 at Discovery Park.

8.20 "Greek" Permits:
8.20.1 These permits are valid from 3:00pm to 7:00am and in lots 20, 39, 40 and 41 ONLY.  These permits are sold only in the Parking Office at a cost of $3.00/day each.

8.21 Construction Permits: are intended for contractors working on building, maintaining or removal of buildings on campus. These permits are only valid for Fouts Field, Research Park and MGV parking areas.
8.22 Adjunct Faculty: Persons with a job code of 0700 have the option of buying either a staff/faculty 'D' permit or a Teaching Fellow 'TF' permit.
8.23 Rideshare Permits: These permits are sold only in the Parking Office.
8.23.1 Requires 2 or more people per vehicle, at least one must be a UNT staff/faculty member.
8.23.2 Only one University parking permit is issued per rideshare pool, and only one of the registered vehicles may be parked in a UNT lot at any time.
8.23.3 The permit holder and all riders and vehicles will be connected to the carpool permit.
8.23.4 Motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds are excluded from the carpool program.
8.23.5 In the event you need to drive your own vehicle to work instead of riding with your rideshare members, three (3) permits for daily parking will be available at no additional cost to each member during each School Year.

8.24 Parking Meters:
8.24.1 Parking is not allowed at broken parking meters. Report broken parking meters to the Parking Office at (940) 565-3020.
8.24.2 Parking meter pre-paid cards (instead of paying the meter with cash) are available from the Parking Office for use in the Welch Street meter lots parking meters. These are refillable cards. Cards may be re-filled at the Parking Office No refunds given for credit remaining on pre-paid meter cards.
8.24.3 Parking meter rates, durations and hours of enforcement are posted on each individual meter.
8.24.4 To ensure proper credit, when parking at a duel space parking meter, press the button for the space you are parked in prior to paying the meter.
8.24.5 For parking meter appeals - see 11.2.

9.0 PERMIT TIME TABLE:

10.0 PARKING FEES:

10.1 Permit Fees:

10.2 Permit Refunds: Refunds will be processed under the following conditions:
10.2.1 Upon termination with the University.
10.2.2 The request is accompanied by proof of withdrawal or graduation from the university and the remnants of the appropriate permit and;
10.2.3 All outstanding charges and debts to the university are paid.
10.2.4 All refunds are processed through the Student Accounting Office. If a student owes the university, the block will be paid first and all remaining monies will be sent to your current address listed.
10.2.5 Refunds are NOT given for value left on parking meter value cards.
10.2.6 Refunds are NOT given for lost/stolen parking meter value cards.

10.3 Replacement Permits:

10.3.1 A lost or stolen permit must be reported to the Parking Office immediately. Any citations received on the permit are the responsibility of the permit holder until a report is on file in the Parking Office. Replacement permits and garage access cards will be issued for $25.00.
10.3.2 If a vehicle has been sold, traded, or a windshield has been replaced, the sticker must be removed and remnants returned to the Parking Office to avoid replacement of permit for $25.00. A $10.00 exchange fee applies for issuance of the new permit when the remnants of the old permit are returned.
10.4 Late Fees and Collection Efforts:

10.4.1 Late charges are assessed at $25.00 for each citation that remains unpaid after ten (10) calendar days from the date of which the citation was issued and placed on the vehicle. (Late fees will not be removed once the fee has been added.)
10.4.2 Citations associated to a student that have not been paid and have accrued a late fee shall be sent to Student Accounting for collection.
10.4.3 UNT reserves the right to refer any/all parking citations and their late fees to a Collection Agency after  attempting to collect from the registered owner via U.S. Mail.

10.5 Concerning Impounds
A vehicle may be subject to impoundment for any of the following circumstances:
• After accumulating three (3) past due citations
• Flagrant violation of parking rules
• No identifying numbers visible on the vehicle
• Parking in an "A" Reserved space without the permit for that space
• For any other reason authorized by law.
A booting or towing fee in addition to any applicable violation fees will be charged to the owner of a vehicle that has been booted or towed. Payment in full is required for all outstanding violations and fees prior to the release of a booted/impounded vehicle. Payment cannot be sent to student's records. Storage fees will be accrued starting from the 11th day after impoundment and the vehicle may be disposed of, in accordance with State law.
• Boot Fee: $100.00
• Towing Fee: $125.00
• Storage Fees: $15.00 per day
These fees are in addition to any citations issued. Any unauthorized tampering/removal of a boot/towing device may result in criminal prosecution.
10.6 Revocation of Parking Privileges - The Director of Police, Parking & Transportation may revoke an individual's privilege to park on campus for:

10.6.1 Accumulating ten (10) or more citations, paid or unpaid, during an academic year.
10.6.2 Accumulating three (3) or more citations for failure to display a valid permit during an academic year.
10.6.3 Committing a criminal act relating to university parking regulations.
10.6.4 Any other reason authorized by law.
10.6.5 A permit that is revoked for any reason noted in 10.6.1 – 10.6.4 will not be eligible for a refund.

10.7 Citation Fee Schedule

11.0 PARKING PAYMENT AND APPEALS:

11.1 Payment Procedures:

11.1.1 After receiving a citation, payment must be made before the 11th calendar day from the date of issuance to avoid a late fee of $18.00. Unpaid citations could result in impoundment, blocking of student accounts, and revocation of parking privileges. 11.1.2 Impounded vehicles may be released through the Parking Office via cash, credit/debit card or if a UNT staff, faculty or student, by personal check. If payment is made outside of the Parking Office business hours, payment may be made only via credit/debit card on-line or via money order through the UNT Police Dispatch office. 11.1.3 Citations which have been sent to Student Accounting may be paid through that department, on-line via My UNT account, or in person at Student Accounting.
11.2 Parking Appeals

11.2.1 If a person receives a notice of violation and believes it to be unjustified, he/she may file a written appeal on an appeal form (obtainable from the Parking Office) within 10 calendar days. Meter appeals must be submitted within 24 hours of citation issuance.
11.2.2 The parking appeals process applies to university parking violations only. City parking and traffic citations must be cleared through the Municipal Court of the City of Denton, Texas, on or before the time and date stated on the citation.
11.2.3 Citations which cause a vehicle to be impounded may be appealed through the normal appeal process, but must be paid before the vehicle is released.
11.3 Warnings

11.3.1 Visitors to the university are entitled to a warning on the first ticket issued. Exceptions are: yellow curbs, tow away zones, fire lanes, handicap space violations, "A"; Reserved space violations and meters. To resolve a citation, a visitor must bring the citation, along with a valid I.D. to the Sullivant Public Safety Center located at 1700 Wilshire within ten calendar days of issuance.
11.3.2 UNT staff and faculty with a valid permit may have one citation for “No Hang Tag” per year changed into a warning. To exercise this option the citation must be brought in to the Parking Office within ten calendar days of issuance.

12.0 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY POLICE:

A police dispatcher is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and university police are available to assist any UNT student, faculty, or staff member at any time while on campus.

THE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER FOR ON-CAMPUS PHONES IS 911.

Non-emergency phone number for the University Police Department is (940) 565-3000.

Off-campus non-emergencies should be routed through the Denton Police Department --phone (940) 566-8122.

Emergency telephones are conveniently located in high pedestrian areas on campus to accommodate emergencies as well as other police services, such as motorist assistance or security escort. These phones provide direct, no-dial communications with the police dispatcher.

Citations may be paid either online at www.unt.edu/transit or in person at the Sullivant Public Safety Center, which is open 24 hours per day. Payments will be accepted by credit card, check with UNT affiliated ID or money orders only after regular Parking Office hours.