Handbook of Operating Procedures

Handbook of Operating Procedures
Chapter 9 - General Provisions
Publication Date: September 24, 2001
Policy Reviewed Date: November 03, 2026
Policy Owner: VP for Enterprise Operations and Strategy

9.14 Parking Violations

I. POLICY STATEMENT

Parking and traffic violations, along with penalties for their violation, are outlined in the online publication Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations.

II. RATIONALE

Pursuant to the authority granted by Sections 51.201, 54.005,54.505, 65.31, and 71.01 of Title 3 of the Texas Education Code, the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System promulgated Parking and Traffic Regulations to regulate and control parking and traffic and the use of parking facilities.

III. SCOPE

The UT San Antonio Parking and Traffic Regulations contain the regulations and procedures applicable to any person who walks or drives, operates a bicycle, or parks a motor vehicle or bicycle on the campuses of The University of Texas at San Antonio.

IV. WEBSITE ADDRESS FOR THIS POLICY

The UT San Antonio Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations are available on the Campus Services website at https://www.utsa.edu/campusservices/parking/

V. RELATED STATUTES, POLICIES, REQUIREMENTS OR STANDARDS

University of Texas System Policies or the Board of Regents' Rules & Regulations
1. Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Rule 80109 Parking and Traffic Regulations
2. UT System Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Rule 40401 Assessment, Collection, Delegation, and Waiver of Tuition, Fees, and Charges
State Statutes
1. Texas Education Code, Section 51.202a – Rules and Regulations
2. Texas Education Code, Section 54.505 – Vehicle Registration Fees and Other Fees Related to Parking and Traffic
UTSA HOP Policies
1. UTSA HOP 2.03 Emeritus Academic Titles - Provides eligible emeritus faculty with parking privileges at no cost, in accordance with UTSA policy, while engaged in UTSA-related activities.
2. UTSA HOP 4.14 - Requires separating employees to settle outstanding financial obligations, including parking fines.
Other Polcies and Standards
1. Student Code of Conduct
  1. Section 202.A.7: Specifically prohibits forging, altering, duplicating, or assisting in altering a university parking permit, traffic ticket, or parking ticket.
  2. Section 202.A.9: Prohibits using a university permit issued to another person. This would include misuse of a parking permit.
  3. Section 202.A.11: Prohibits failing or refusing to pay a monetary debt or obligation owed to UTSA, which could apply to unpaid parking-related charges.

VI. CONTACTS

If you have any questions about this HOP 9.14. Parking Violations, contact the following office(s):

Campus Services
210-458-7275
Administration & Operations
210-458-4201

VII. DEFINITIONS

Campus Services: Parking and Transportation Services is the Campus Services unit responsible for administering university parking and transportation programs.
Parking Permit: Permit issued by Campus Services that authorizes parking on university property.
Parking Citation: A parking citation subject to university administrative enforcement charges and a right to appeal within university procedures as outlined in the UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations.

VII. RESPONSIBILITIES

University Standing Committee on Parking and Traffic
1. Reviews operational guidelines related to the university’s parking and traffic system.
2. Makes recommendations regarding the development and revision of the UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations as necessary to ensure an efficient parking and traffic system.
University Parking Appeals Panel
1. Reviews appeals of university parking and traffic citations
2. Renders decisions on citation appeals in accordance with the UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulation
Campus Services
1. Administers and enforces the UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations.
2. Performs administrative functions related to parking permits.
3. Establishes procedures and requirements for issuing parking permits.
4. Collects enforcement fees for parking and traffic violations.
5. Establishes requirements for submitting citation appeals and processes appeals from parking and traffic citations.
6. Manages university parking lots and garages.
7. Supervises Parking Assistants who issue university parking citations.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department
1. Enforces the UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations when necessary.
2. Issues university citations or court appearance citations enforceable in municipal or justice court.
Parking Permit Holders and Vehicle Owners or Operators
1. Comply with the UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations.
2. The person to whom a university parking permit is issued is responsible for any citation issued with respect to a vehicle displaying that permit or a vehicle registered through Campus Services by that person.
3. When a vehicle does not display a valid university parking permit and is not registered through Campus Services to a university permit holder, responsibility for the citation is determined in accordance with the UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations.

IX. PROCEDURES

The applicable regulations and procedures are contained in the UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations.

X. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION

None.

XI. FORMS AND TOOLS/ONLINE PROCESS

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