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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FACILITIES BUILDING
Phone 299-2214 For Emergency 299-2222
CAMPUS SPEED LIMIT - The maximum speed permitted on
the Campus is 25 miles per hour.
PARKING AND USE OF VEHICLES ON THE C.W. POST CAMPUS ARE
AT YOUR OWN RISK.
GENERAL - All persons who use the C.W. Post Campus
parking areas must recognize the problems involved in the
control and supervision of these areas. The rules and regulations
listed below have been designed to provide the maximum benefit
for all concerned. Everyone driving on campus is expected
to comply with these regulations and is reminded that the
use of these parking areas is a privilege and not a right.
The following regulations are in effect at all times.
SUMMONS OPERATION - The summons operation of the Department
of Public Safety is computerized. All summonses issued to
vehicles without valid C.W. Post Campus parking permits will
be checked through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Failure
to either pay the fine or make an appointment with the Student
Court within ten (10) business days of the date the ticket
is issued may result in a $10.00 surcharge. Grades will not
be entered into official records and future registration,
transcripts and diplomas will be held until the fines are
paid in full.
PARKING AREAS - (See map on reverse side.) A legal
parking space consists of two parallel yellow lines.
SPECIAL PARKING PRIVILEGES - Certain parking areas,
due to size limitations, are specifically reserved for faculty,
staff, visitors, and handicapped individuals. Each of these
areas is clearly posted.
If any handicapped individual is entitled to barrier-free
access as specified in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, he or she must display a valid New York State, County
or Town Handicapped Permit in order to park in designated
Handicapped Parking Zones. In addition, such vehicles require
a Student or Staff/Faculty campus parking permit which is
obtained at the Public Safety Dispatcher Desk as indicated
below.
Students with medically verifiable disabilities, the nature
of which do not qualify for handicapped parking privileges,
may apply for a Special Parking permit at the C.W. Post Infirmary.
This temporary pass is valid in Staff/Faculty parking areas
only, and NOT in Handicapped Zones.
***PROHIBITED PARKING***
In order to prevent potentially hazardous situations,
parking is never permitted on roadways and walkways, in fire
lanes, loading zones, bus stops, access roads and lanes within
parking lots, etc (whether or not there are posted signs
and/or other designated markings
REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND PARKING
PERMITS - All motor vehicles and motorcycles that are
owned and/or operated by members of the C.W. Post Campus community
are required to be registered with the Department of Public
Safety. There is no charge for this service. All motor
vehicles without a properly affixed parking permit will be
summonsed.
Parking permits will be affixed to the left (driver's) side
of the front and rear bumpers. Vehicle registration makes
it possible for Public Safety to contact you in case of an
emergency.
Violations - Vehicles parked or operating in violation
of any of the following regulations will be subject to summonsing
and/or towing. Violators are responsible for all associated
fees.
- No parking permit/improperly affixed
- Parked in a reserved area or space
- Parked outside of lines
- Disregarding a stop sign
- Disregarding a traffic control device
- Excessive speed
- Obstructing traffic
- Parked in front of a closed gate or barricade
- Driving or parked on grass or dirt areas
- Parked in a tow away area
- Roadways
- Walkways
- Loading zone
- Bus stop
- Blocking other vehicles
- Access roads, driveways and lanes within parking lots
- Parked in fire lane
- Parked within 15' of a fire hydrant
- Parked in a handicapped area
PAYMENT OF FINES AND FILING OF APPEALS - Fines must
be paid in person at the Bursar's Office or by mail. An appeal
can be filed at the Office of Student Activities within ten
(10) days of the date of the summons. The procedure for payment
of fines is indicated on the reverse side of the traffic summons.
NON-PAYMENT OF FINES - Failure to pay fine(s) will
be cause for withholding grades, diploma, transcript, permission
to re-register and may be grounds for further administrative
action.
VISITOR PARKING - All visitors to the campus must
report to the Department of Public Safety Office to obtain
a visitor's parking pass or obtain a Department of Public
Safety approved parking pass from the campus agency sponsoring
an event.
BREAKDOWN PROCEDURE - You must notify the Department
of Public Safety if you leave your car in a restricted area.
You must also display a note on your windshield explaining
your trouble. You may be required to verify that repairs were
necessary by submitting a bill, etc.
Vehicle regulations apply to motorcycles as well as all other
motor vehicles.
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