Introduction
Motor vehicle rules and regulations are necessary to establish safe and orderly driving conditions and to maximize available parking. 

The cooperation of each member of the University community is necessary to uphold this policy. 

Policy Changes and Authorization
The University reserves the right to make changes and provisions to regulations at any time without prior notice.

Authority and Enforcement
The Monmouth University chief of police must ensure that members of the University community comply with University parking and traffic regulations and New Jersey motor vehicle laws. 

University police officers and safety officers enforce the driving and parking rules and regulations by issuing warnings and citations, or by requesting that vehicles be towed.

Liability
The University assumes no liability or responsibility for damages or losses to any vehicle driven or parked in University parking areas or facilities. 

Local Streets
In the interest of maintaining good community relations with our neighbors, students and employees should not park their vehicles on local streets when attending classes or functions, or when engaging in University business. Municipal, borough, and city citations are issued to violators of local ordinances. 

Family/Business Vehicles
Violation expenses charged to any family or business vehicle not registered with the University are the responsibility of the family member associated with the University. 

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
1. All vehicles operated or authorized to park in University restricted lots must be registered with the Monmouth University Police Department.
2. A registration year is from September 1 through August 31.
3. In order to obtain an employee or resident student decal, an applicant must produce the vehicle registration in the family name. All University bills must be paid to register a vehicle. Individuals that are on the revoked list are not eligible to obtain a decal.
 4. Employees and commuter students may register up to two vehicles, however, only one vehicle may be parked on campus at a time. Resident students may only register one vehicle.
5. Vehicles may be registered at Monmouth University Police Headquarters 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
6. Students and employees will be issued decals that must be displayed on the vehicle. 

DECALS & PERMITS
Display of Decals
1. All registered vehicles must display a valid decal or parking permit. In order to avoid confusion, expired decals should be removed before new decals are affixed.
2. The decal must be permanently affixed and displayed on the vehicle on the inside driver’s side rear window. The decal must be displayed so that it is visible. On motorcycles, the decal must be mounted on the left-side fork.
3. The decal must be affixed as directed; other means of affixing the decal, such as adhesive tape, plastic holders, or glue, are not acceptable. Failure to properly display the decal may result in a fine and/or towing. Decals lost as a result of improper display will be replaced at full cost to the individual.
4. Employees and students who register their vehicles agree to observe all University, state, and municipal traffic and parking regulations.
5. Vehicles must be parked head-on between the white lines.
6. If a new decal is needed, it will be replaced free of charge after the old decal is scrapped off and returned to Police Headquarters. If the old decal is not returned, a new decal must be purchased. 

Decals
Employees - Employee decals will be issued to all full- and part-time employees. Parking is permitted in Lots 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24. 
Commuter Students - Commuter decals will be issued to all students who do not live in a residence hall. Commuter parking 

Special Parking Permits
Handicapped Permit – In compliance with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Services laws and regulations, applications for a temporary New Jersey Motor Vehicle Services permit and a set of instructions for its completion can be picked up at the University police department, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

DISABLED VEHICLES
Disabled motor vehicles must be parked in designated areas for a specific time period or until the vehicle can be repaired, and must be registered with the University. A motor vehicle is not considered properly registered unless the appropriate form has been completed and filed with the police department, and the assigned decal is properly affixed to the vehicle. This also includes temporary and one-day permits.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the individual who performs any motor vehicle repair work to dispose of all waste and scrap material in compliance with established regulations. State law prohibits the disposal of any oil or petroleum products into the sewer system. Individuals should check with Facilities Management Administration at (732) 571-3425 for proper disposal procedures.

FINES FOR IMPROPER DISPLAY OR USE OF DECALS
1. Alterations and/or the transfer of parking permits or decals is prohibited. 
2. A $50 fine and disciplinary action will be assessed for: 

a. Misrepresentation in obtaining a parking decal.

b. Obtaining a decal through improper procedures.

c. Fraudulent or illegal use of a decal.

 

PARKING REGULATIONS
Resident and Commuter Student Parking Restrictions
Resident parking is permitted in Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and on University Road. North-end resident students’ vehicles cannot be driven or parked on the south campus (Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 23). 
NOTE:Violators will be subject to fines, and their vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed at personal expense.

Parking restrictions are lifted starting at 4 p.m., Friday, until 4 p.m., Sunday. During those times, vehicles may be parked on the north campus in the residence hall lots. Also, after 7:30 p.m. daily, the gate arm at Lot 20, the library lot, will be raised until 1 a.m. for people who are utilizing the library’s facilities. In addition to parking in Lot 20, library parking is permitted in Lot 9 after 7:30 p.m. 

GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS
No Parking Anytime
No vehicle may be parked in any location on campus that is not designated for parking. Vehicles 

University service vehicles and contractors may park in restricted areas only for the purpose of meeting normal daily service requirements, provided that the normal flow of other vehicles and pedestrian traffic is not impeded. 

Prohibited Parking Areas
1. Parking is prohibited in fire zones.
2. Parking is prohibited in any area designated by yellow lines and/or posted signs.
3. The University reserves the right to temporarily close any campus parking area for University purposes. In such instances, advance notice shall be given when possible. 

Tow-away Regulations
The Monmouth University Police Department is authorized to direct non-University personnel to tow the following vehicles to an off-campus location: 
1. Any vehicle parked or operated in violation of the Parking and Traffic regulations or any vehicle that 

ENFORCEMENT & APPEALS
The Monmouth University Police Department is responsible for the enforcement of traffic and parking regulations. The police department is authorized to issue warnings and citations. Students and employees are required to stop and identify themselves to a police officer if so requested. Students and employees are also required to obey the parking instructions of police officers and safety officers 

Citations (Tickets)
1. University citations (tickets) must be paid at the Cashier's Office, Wilson Hall. 

Appeals
Appeals of University citations should be made in writing to the Monmouth University chief of police. The written appeal must be presented within five business days following the issue date of the citation. The appeal should include a local return address, the citation number, and the date the citation was issued. The appellant will receive a written determination of the appeal from the chief of police. If an appeal is denied, payment of the fine must be made at the Cashier's Office within five business days from the date the letter denying the appeal is received. If the fine is not paid within that period, a late fee of $25.00 will be assessed.

Municipal Citations
Municipal citations issued by the University police are answerable in the appropriate municipal court and cannot be appealed through the Monmouth University chief of police. Local street parking restrictions are 

Unpaid Fines
If parking and/or traffic fines are not paid within the established time period, the University officials indicated below will be notified and a non-negotiable late fee of $25 will be assessed:
Faculty - the Provost 
Administration and Staff - the Vice President for Administrative Services 
Students - the Vice President for Student Services 

Suspension of Campus Driving/Parking Privileges
If an individual receives four or more summonses and fails to pay those summonses, that individual’s University driving and parking privileges will be suspended, registration will be blocked, and transcripts will be held. In order for these privileges to be restored and the registration block removed, all fines must be paid in full. Payment plans are NOT accepted.