Section II: Definitions

The following defined terms are in addition to the definitions and terms of the Texas Motor Vehicle Laws, which apply on university property.

Autocycle

Any vehicle other than a tractor that is designated to have, when propelled, not more than three wheels on the ground, equipped with a steering wheel, equipped with seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride the seat.

Bus Stop

A no-parking area where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers, as indicated by signs or curb markings

Campus Services

The University of Texas at San Antonio Campus Services department.

Campus or University Property

The property under the control of the university.

Carpool

An arrangement whereby several participants (at least 2 but no more than 4 members) who are either faculty and staff or students (no mixed groups) travel together in one vehicle, the participants share the costs and often take turns as driver.

Commuter Space

A Commuter Space is any parking space on a UTSA campus, other than spaces in any parking garage, or in any residential surface parking lot (Resident Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, and University Oaks Phases 1-3), that is not marked by signage, markings on the ground or otherwise indicated to be a space for which another permit or special status (such as UTSA Vehicle or Handicapped) is needed. Some or all of the Commuter Spaces in certain surface parking lots may, but need not, be specifically marked as Commuter Spaces.

Compact Vehicle

A four-wheeled motorized vehicle whose overall length does not exceed 165 inches.

Contract Employee

Any person employed by a business, but not affiliated with UTSA as faculty, staff or student, which has contracted to operate a business, or service function of the university.

Court Appearance ("CA") Citation

Those issued by UTSAPD officers constituting a summons to appear in either municipal court or a justice court.

Driver or Vehicle Operator

Any person who drives, operates or is in actual physical control of a vehicle on university property.

Employee

Any person employed by the university regardless of whether the person is employed with or without salary.

Flagrant Violations

A clear and obvious violation of these rules and regulations including but not limited to possession of a lost, altered, fraudulent, fictitious or stolen parking permit; possession of a permit by someone other than the original purchaser; receipt of ten (10) or more citations within one academic year; or any violations that substantially impact the daily operations of the university or the health and safety of others.

Motorcycle

Any vehicle 68 inches or less in width and requires a class M Texas license to operate.

No Parking Areas / Zones

Red or yellow curbs, yellow/white diagonal stripes (Zebra stripes); “X” between parallel parking spaces; loading zones; “No Parking” painted on surface, curbs and “No Parking” signs on crosswalks and bus terminals.

Official Visitor

An individual who is not eligible for an annual university parking permit and who comes to campus to conduct important business or to render an important service to the university.

Visitor

Any person who is not a faculty, student, staff member, or official visitor of the university.

Parking Permit

Permit issued by Campus Services that authorizes parking on university property.

Parking Space

An area designated for vehicle parking by pavement or curb markings, or signs. Any area not so marked is not a valid parking space.

Pay Station

A device to accept payment for short-term parking.

Semester Intersession & Approved Holidays

The period of time between the day following the published last day of UTSA finals of one semester and the beginning of the next semester (first day of class). UTSA Spring Break is also considered intersession.

Short-Term Parking Space

Any parking space for which the payment of an hourly rate is required.

Student: Any person who is or has been within the last six months registered and enrolled at the university (including special students, part-time students, auditing individuals, teaching assistant students, graders, and research assistants).

University

The University of Texas at San Antonio

University Housing

Facilities on the Main campus that provide housing for students, including Chaparral Village, Laurel Village, The Oaks, and Chisholm Hall.

University Parking Citations

Those parking citations subject to university administrative enforcement charges and a right to appeal within University procedures as outlined in these regulations.

UTSAPD

The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department.

Vehicle

Includes automobiles, buses, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, autocycles, motor scooters, motorbikes, mopeds, bicycles, golf carts, club cars, and tractors.

Vendor

An individual or company not affiliated with the university that provides goods or services to the university.


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