Tickets and Fines
Altering or Forging
- What It Is: Changing the expiration date or lot number on a permit.
- Violation: This is considered fraudulent activity.
Counterfeiting
- What It Is: Using a fake permit that looks like a real permit.
- Violation: The permit is not valid.
Unauthorized Possession and Use
- What It Is: Using a permit that was not issued for the vehicle in question.
- Examples:
- A visitor permit used on a staff or student vehicle.
- A staff permit used on a student vehicle.
- A permit sold to someone else used on the wrong vehicle.
Illegal Parking
- What It Is: Parking in areas where it’s not allowed.
- Examples:
- Parking along a yellow curb or fire lane.
- Parking in a hatched area or non-parking space.
Improper Parking
- As Signed
- Parking in an area restricted by signs.
- No Appropriate Permit
- Parking without the correct parking permit for the area.
- Loading Zone
- Parking in a loading zone for longer than allowed.
- Over the Stall Line
- Parking outside the designated stall (e.g., over the line).
Overtime Parking at Meters
- Parking in a metered stall after the time has expired.
Reserved Parking Violations
- Without a Reserved Permit
- Parking in a reserved space without the proper reserved permit.
Improper Affixing or Displaying Permit
- The permit is not displayed correctly:
- Not attached to the lower driver's side windshield.
- Not hanging from the rearview mirror.
Failure to Pay for Parking
- Failure to Purchase a Parking Receipt
- Parking in a pay-by-stall space without paying through ParkMobile.
Parking in Accessible Spaces
- Improper Parking in a Disability Stall
- Parking in a medical accessible parking stall without a valid medical permit.
Bicycle Violations
- Failure to Display a Current Bicycle Registration
- Bicycle parked on campus without a free bicycle registration sticker.
- Improper Bicycle Parking
- Parking a bicycle anywhere other than a designated bicycle rack.
Fines
Violation | Amount |
---|---|
Improper parking in a space or stall designed for persons with disabilities | $200 |
Altering, forging or counterfeiting any parking permit | $150 |
Unauthorized possession and use of a parking permit | $150 |
Illegal Parking | $50 |
Parking without an appropriate permit in a reserved lot or space | $50 |
Failure to comply with signs regulating campus traffic flow | $30 |
Improper parking | $30 |
Improper use of roller skates, roller blades or skateboard | $25 |
Improper use of a gate card | $20 |
Overtime at parking meters | $20 |
Failure to purchase a parking receipt | $20 |
All other violations | $20 |
Bicycle improperly parked | $7.50 |
Improper affixing or failure to display a permit | $5 |
Failure to display a current bicycle registration | $5 |
Moving Violation | $60 |
Ticketing Guidelines
State of Iowa Laws
- Iowa State University follows the State of Iowa motor vehicle laws on campus.
Parking & Traffic Flow
- There are limited parking spaces near academic and administrative buildings.
- Campus streets are controlled to allow only essential vehicles (e.g., sanitation trucks, CyRide).
- Parking rules apply regardless of whether gates are open or closed.
Notice of Violations
- A written and/or email notice will be issued for all parking violations.
- The violation notice will be placed on the vehicle and serves as notice to the owner and operator of the vehicle.
Sanctions for Ongoing Violations
- If a violation continues for more than one hour, additional sanctions may be applied.
- Sanctions may be assessed against the vehicle owner, operator, or anyone whose registered under the vehicle.
- These sanctions could be charged to the violator’s university account, student tuition bills, or employee wages.