Parking Services
SOUTHERN
OREGON
UNIVERSITY
Parking Services
2009-2010 Academic Year
Frequently Asked Questions:
By what authority do you have to impose regulations and where may I find them?
The Oregon Administrative Rules are published by Bill Bradbury, Oregon Secretary of State which grants authority through ORS 183.310(9) which defines "rule" as "any agency directive, standard, regulation or statement of general applicability that implements, interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice requirements of any agency."
Complete information can be found through the Parking Department at www.sou.edu/parking/regulations
Why do I have to pay for parking?
Parking Services is mandated by the State of Oregon to be self-sufficient and receives no public or SOU funds for its support. The entire costs of salaries, resurfacing and regular maintenance are paid for by permits, event fees and citation fees.
I just need to "drop this off". Where can I park for a few minutes?
Many buildings have loading spaces, timed spaces or meters nearby. Plan accordingly to reduce the chance of a citation. Do NOT use the disabled parking spaces!
Where can I park my motorcycle or scooter?
NEW this year; Motorcycles may opt for a shared space permit or a full use permit. A motorcycle or scooter can share the signed "Motorcycle Parking Only" spaces in any lot. Motorcycles bearing a full use permit may park in any vehicle space that corresponds with the permit color.
I have a DMV issued disabled placard, why do I need to purchase a permit?
The OARS apply to all vehicles parked on campus therefore permits or meter tickets are required in addition to the DMV issued placard.
PERMITS
What's with the yellow, red and green lots?
Color coded permits purchased by:
Red: Residential Student
Green: Commuter Student
Yellow: Administration, Faculty/Staff
Yearly permits are pro-rated throughout the year and for sale on-line at www.sou.edu/Parking or at the Enrollment Services Center, Britt Hall. Day use permit, Conference or Vendor permits are available in person at the Enrollment Services Center.
Invited guests, when issued a one-day guest permit from the hosting department, may park in any red, yellow or green lot for free. Not in timed or metered lots.
Why do I want to buy a permit?
A full year permit is a great value in time and cost savings. Permits eliminate the need for a pocket full of correct change or fines from overtime parking. Complimentary battery assists are available only in SOU designated parking lots.
I purchased a permit but am driving a loaner car, what do I do?
Visit the Enrollment Services Center located in Britt Hall, or call 2-6600 prior to parking on campus, then pick up a substitute permit.
The Green or Yellow Lots are full, now what?
Lots are sometimes full during peak hours, however parking is likely available in Lots 1, 12 & 41.
I don't want to put a permit on my vehicle!
Permit placement is required by OAR rule to assist enforcement. To help ensure adherence follow the instructions on the back. Place permit on a clean and dry surface. Do not tape to the inside windows.The permit must be affixed to left-rear bumper, left-rear body, outside the windows; left-rear window, or rear side window behind driver of the vehicle where visible. Affixing the permit to window heating device may cause the loss of the permit during cold, winter days.
My permit is gone, now what?
A replacement permit may be purchased for $24. The lost sticker will be flagged in the computer. Anyone found using the lost/stolen permit will be cited.
CITATIONS
I received a citation. Now what?
You have seven calendar days to file an appeal or pay the citation before it will be placed on your student account. (If you are not a student or did not purchase a permit, additional charges for collection fees will accrue in order to identify the vehicle's ownership).
Citations are issued against the vehicle's registered owners. The permits are assigned by the license plate ID.
How do I appeal my citation?
Within the first seven calendar days, file an appeal form. Paper forms are located at the Enrollment Services Center, Britt Hall or on-line through the web site: www.sou.edu/parking/citation-appeal .
METERS
Visitors may use lot 1, 12 and 29 pay meters during the day and evening. After 6 pm, lots 27, 30, & 32 become available.
Why aren't all the coin machines the same?
The red meters located in staff lots are available after 6pm when the majority of staff has left for the day opening up more spaces for students.
The parking meter in lot 1, on Wightman St., has been reduced to 25 cents per hour, in an effort to encourage more parking across the boulevard.
I put money in the meter and it didn't give me a meter ticket, now what?
Instructions are posted at each meter. Report any mechanical malfunctions to 552-6995.
EVENTS
I am hosting an event on campus, how do I arrange parking for attendees?
Lot rentals are available at $1 per space per day payable by contract or departmental JV's. Make arrangements at least three weeks in advance Contact Parking Event Management at 552-6211 or on-line,
www.sou.edu/parking/event-parking
