Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

Parking Definitions

 

Motor Vehicle -Every vehicle that is self-propelled.

 

Student -Any person registered at the University of Montevallo for at least one credit hour.

 

Faculty and Staff -Any employee of the University of Montevallo as defined by the Human Resources Office. (Part-Time Employees who are also students, Graduate Assistants and other Student Workers

DO NOT qualify for Faculty-Staff White Zone parking privileges.)

 

University Property -All property owned by the University of Montevallo. Anyone who parks a vehicle on university property must have a parking permit properly displayed even if they park in areas where there are no painted curbs.

 

No Parking Permit Displayed -Vehicles that are parked on campus that do not properly display a parking permit for the current school year.

 

Improper Parking -The following violations are enforced 24 hours each day and parking is not allowed at any time for any reason. Unregistered vehicles found in violation of the parking infractions (Parking on Sidewalk, Parking on Grass, Parking on a Crosswalk, Double Parking, Blocking Handicap Access Ramps, Yellow Curbs, Loading Zones, Dumpsters, Mail Center and Telephone Services Spaces) are subject to being wheel locked or towed at the owner's expense.

 

Blocking or Obstructing Traffic -Vehicle is parked in a manner that creates a traffic hazard.

 

Parking in Handicap Zone -A vehicle is parked in a blue-painted space that is designated as reserved for disabled persons.

 

Overtime Parking -A vehicle has been parked in a parking space longer than the posted sign designates.

 

Improper Permit Display -A citation for improper display will be issued if the parking permit is displayed anywhere other than where instructed, depending on type of permit. Exceptions are made for temporary parking passes only.

 

Wheel Lock (Boot Immobilizer) -A boot immobilizer is a device that is applied to vehicles that are found in violation of University Parking Rules and Regulations. The boot immobilizer will be removed once the owner of the vehicle brings the proper receipt to the University Police Department. (Unauthorized removal of the boot immobilizer will result in criminal prosecution!)

 

Red Zone –Red Parking Spaces; Commuter students are only authorized to park in the red zones if they have applied for and have been issued a red parking permit for the current school year.

 

Green Zone –Green Parking Spaces; Resident students are only authorized to park in the green zones if they have applied for and have been issued a green parking permit for the current school year.

 

White Zone -White Parking Spaces; Faculty and staff are authorized to park in the White Zones if they have applied for and have been issued a white hangtag parking permit for the current school year.

 

Blue Zone –Blue Parking Spaces; these spaces are reserved for persons with disabilities who have applied for and have been issued a University of Montevallo Disabilities parking permit. (These infractions are enforced on a 24 hour basis.)

 

Yellow Zone -Yellow Parking Spaces (not to be confused with Yellow Curb); this area is considered overflow parking and all color decals can park free from receiving a citation.

 

Yellow Curb –Yellow-painted street curb; Parking on a yellow curb is not allowed at anytime. (These infractions are enforced on a 24 hour basis.)