Rules and Regulations

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUIS

Parking Regulations

Authority

Pursuant to the Traffic Regulations adopted by the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri, the following Parking and Traffic Regulations governing the operation and parking of motor vehicles and bicycles on property owned or controlled by the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) is hereby established. These regulations apply to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, contractors, and visitors.

Parking privileges on university property are granted as a conditional privilege and are subject to compliance with these regulations.

ARTICLE I – DEFINITIONS

University Property – Any property owned, leased, or controlled by UMSL.

Permit/Decal – A physical or virtual authorization issued by UMSL granting parking privileges in designated areas under specified conditions.

Registered Owner – The individual to whom a vehicle is registered with the state or the individual to whom a university parking permit is issued.

Visitor – Any individual not classified as a current student, faculty member, or staff member.

ARTICLE II – VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND PERMITS

Section 2.1 – Permit Requirement

All students, faculty, staff, and alumni who wish to park a motor vehicle on university property must obtain and properly display a valid UMSL parking permit or decal.

No motor vehicle shall be parked on university property without proper authorization, except authorized emergency vehicles actively engaged in service.

Section 2.2 – Display Requirements

Permits must be displayed as follows:

• Standard vehicles: Permanently affixed to the lower left corner of the outside rear window (driver’s side).
• Convertibles or vehicles without a rear window: Affixed to the lower right corner of the outside front windshield (passenger side).
• Virtual permits must be properly associated with the correct license plate and displayed as required by Parking and Transportation.

Permits must be permanently affixed within 24 hours of issuance. A permit not properly displayed renders the vehicle unregistered and subject to citation.

Section 2.3 – Permit Validity and Expiration

• Student permits are valid for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) unless otherwise specified.
• Faculty and staff permits are issued annually.
• Permits expire upon withdrawal, termination of employment, or at the end of the designated permit period, whichever occurs first.

Section 2.4 – Replacement and Transfer

Students are limited to one replacement permit per semester unless otherwise approved.

Parking permits are non-transferable. No individual may sell, assign, loan, barter, or otherwise convey a permit to another person or vehicle. Unauthorized transfer may result in citation, revocation of parking privileges, and disciplinary action.

Section 2.5 – Accessible Parking

Vehicles parked in accessible parking spaces must display:

1. A valid state-issued accessible parking placard or plate; and
2. A valid UMSL parking permit.

Accessible spaces are reserved exclusively for properly credentialed vehicles.

Section 2.6 – Permit Privilege

A parking permit grants the privilege to park in designated areas during specified hours on a space-available basis. Issuance of a permit does not guarantee a specific parking space and does not constitute a contractual obligation on the part of the University.

The University reserves the right to reassign parking areas, modify parking designations, or revoke permits at any time.

ARTICLE III – PARKING REGULATIONS

Section 3.1 – General Parking Restrictions

No motor vehicle shall:

• Park in areas not designated for parking.
• Park in a driveway, fire lane, walkway, or roadway so as to impede traffic or pedestrian movement.
• Occupy more than one marked parking space.
• Park in a space for which the vehicle is not authorized.
• Park in loading zones without authorization.
• Park on grass, landscaped areas, or sidewalks.
• Fail to properly display a valid permit.

Head-in parking is required unless otherwise posted.

Section 3.2 – Designated Areas

Students, faculty, staff, and visitors must park only in designated areas for their respective permit classifications.

Visitor parking is limited to designated visitor areas or to temporary guest permits.

Optometry patient parking is reserved exclusively for patients during scheduled appointment times.

Section 3.3 – Responsibility for Violations

The registered owner of a vehicle and/or the individual to whom a permit is issued is responsible for all parking violations involving that vehicle.

ARTICLE IV – DAILY AND TEMPORARY PARKING

Individuals requiring temporary parking authorization must obtain a temporary permit through Parking and Transportation, the Cashiers' office, or other designated office prior to parking.

ARTICLE V – ENFORCEMENT

Section 5.1 – Authority

The Parking and Transportation Department and the UMSL Police Department are authorized to enforce these regulations and to issue citations for violations.

The UMSL Police Department may impound or remove any vehicle parked in violation of these regulations. All towing and storage costs are the responsibility of the vehicle owner or operator.

Section 5.2 – Vehicle Assistance

Limited courtesy vehicle assistance may be available during normal operating hours by contacting UMSL Police Dispatch 314-516-5155.

ARTICLE VI – CITATION SCHEDULE

The following fines are established for parking violations:

The University reserves the right to amend citation amounts.

ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS

The Chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis reserves the authority to amend these regulations and adjust parking fees or enforcement procedures as necessary.

ARTICLE VIII – EFFECTIVE DATE

These regulations shall become effective upon approval and supersede all prior parking and traffic regulations for the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus.