Vehicles & Parking Information
Everyone who operates a vehicle on campus should recognize that the University of Hartford is primarily a pedestrian community, and under Connecticut State law, pedestrians have the right of way. Please be courteous and YIELD to all persons on Campus road. Stop at all crosswalks, and watch for runners on the road.
Fasten your seatbelt - Click-it or Ticket.
Watch your speed - Speed limit on Campus is 15 MPH.
Connecticut Public Act 05-159, & 220 prohibit the use of Cell phones and other mobil devices such as I-Pods & mp3 players by operators under the age of 18 while the vehicle is in motion, and prohibit the use of Cell phones and other mobil devices by operators 18 years old and above without the use of a hands free accessory. Connecticut Public Act 05-220
Parking Permits
ALL Vehicles parked on University-owned or controlled property must display a parking permit, or a valid Guest Parking Pass. Parking Permits are available at the Department of Public Safety. Guest Passes may be issued by official University Departments on an per event basis and are only valid for the days printed on the pass.
Obtaining and Displaying a Parking Permit
Permits are available at the Public Safety Office 24 hours a day seven days a week. Permits are normally issued at registration time at the beginning of each
semester, but are also available throughout the year. Each person obtaining a permit is required to sign
an agreement to abide by University regulations detailed in the document YOUR CAR ON CAMPUS.
Commuter (non-resident) students and employees of the University have a grace period of two weeks at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters during which to register vehicles and obtain permits. Resident student vehicles must be registered by Thursday of the first week of each semester. Thereafter, any vehicle must be registered immediately upon being brought to campus.
Parking Fees for 2008 -2009
| Type of Permit | Purchased on or after Sept 01 2008 |
Purchased on or after Oct 24 2008 |
Purchased on or after Jan 19 2009 |
Purchased on or after Mar 21 2009 |
| Resident Students: | $470.00 | $352.50 | $235.00 | $117.50 |
| Commuter Students: | $75.00 | $75.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Fac/Staff | $25.00 | $25.00 | $13.00 | $7.00 |
All new permits will go on sale the last week of August 2008.
Call 860.768.7985 with any parking questions or consult YOUR CAR ON CAMPUS.
General Considerations
1. Vehicles parked on University-owned or controlled property must display a parking permit,
available at the Department of Public Safety. Refer to Obtaining and Displaying a Parking
Permit.
2. Those who register a vehicle on campus are responsible for the operation and parking of any vehicle for which they have been issued a permit, regardless of who operates the vehicle.
3. The campus speed limit is 15 mph. Electronic enforcement is used to help reduce speeding.
4. Operators of vehicles displaying a state handicapped permit may park in any designated handicapped parking space. Upon the request of a Public Safety Official, the bearer of a state handicapped permit will be required to produce official documentation to verify that they are the person to whom the permit was issued. Students, faculty and staff with a handicapped permit must also obtain and display a University of Hartford parking permit. There is no other long-term parking provision for persons with special needs. Vehicles parked in state handicapped spaces that do not display the appropriate permit are subject to a fine of $150.00 for the first offense, $250.00 for the second and/or towing. Those who need short-term accommodation for health issues should contact the Public Safety Office before parking anywhere other than their assigned area.
5. If it is necessary to use a vehicle that doesn't display a parking permit, stop at the Public Safety Office or call 860.768.7985 for alternate arrangements.
6. Parking permits from schools within the Consortium for Higher Education are honored on the University of Hartford campus. Operators are responsible for observing University regulations when parking on this campus. The Consortium institutions are Capital Community College, Central Connecticut State University, Charter Oak State College, Hartford Seminary, Rensselaer at Hartford, Saint Joseph College, Saint Thomas Seminary, Trinity College, and the University of Connecticut.
7. Operators of vehicles on property under University control are required to produce a valid operator’s license, vehicle registration, and University of Hartford student, faculty or staff identification upon the request of any University of Hartford Public Safety official. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action and/or fines.
8. The University assumes no responsibility for vehicles operated or parked on University owned
or controlled property. Such operation or parking is fully at the risk of the owner/operator of
the vehicle.
9. Parking on campus roads, access roads and in fire lanes is prohibited. Vehicles in violation will be cited and/or towed. All vehicles must be parked in a marked space. Those that are parked in fire or traffic lanes, or operated or parked on sidewalks, walkways, grass or any other areas not designated for parking will be cited and/or towed.
10. Public Safety Officers may be able to provide assistance with jump starts. No other service is available on campus for disabled vehicles. Notify Public Safety of any disabled vehicle, and make arrangements to have it removed from campus. Vehicles that are inoperative, disassembled, on blocks, or in any other state of disrepair are not permitted, and may be towed if found on University property.
11. Short-term allowances are made to load and unload vehicle contents. Vehicles must be in a marked space, and may not park in travel lanes, block dumpsters or otherwise impede traffic. Hazard lights must be used when a vehicle is being loaded or unloaded in other than an assigned parking area. Under normal circumstances, fifteen minutes are allowed for this purpose.
The University of Hartford appreciates the cooperation and courtesy shown by students, faculty, staff, and friends who observe established parking and traffic regulations.
Questions about parking policies may be directed to the Public Safety Office, located in the Operations Building. The office is open twenty-four hours a day, and the phone number is 860.768.7985.
Policies in this document are for the benefit of everyone who operates a vehicle on campus. Violation of these policies is harmful to everyone's best interests and can result in the loss of parking privileges and, in extreme instances, further disciplinary action.
To view the University's Parking Guideline click this link: Your Car On Campus
Parking Appeals Procedures:
To appeal a parking citation you must submit a parking appeal request to the Traffic Appeals Board within 14 days of the issuance of the violation. Failure to do so within 14 days will result in the loss of the opportunity to appeal the citation, in which payment of the fines will be mandatory.
Appeals based on the following will NOT be accepted:
- ignorance of the regulation
- stated inability to find a legal parking space
- operation of vehicle by another person
- stated failure of parking enforcement agents to ticket previously for similar offences
- inability to pay the fine
- disagreement with or disregard for traffic and parking regulations
CITATIONS FOR MOVING VIOLATIONS ARE ONLY APPEALABLE TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY (I.e. speeding, disregarding a stop sign, failure to yield to pedestrians on the road, or using a cell phone while operating a vehicle without a hands free device)
To appeal a parking violation click the following links:
Faculty, Staff & Students wishing to appeal a MOVING VIOLATION, click here to email John Schmaltz