UC IRVINE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES & PROCEDURES

South Coast Air Quality Management District, Rule 2202

California Education Code

67301(b) Fees for persons with disabled parking placard

California Vehicle Code

21113(a) Authority to issue citations 21113(f) Authority for local traffic laws and regulations 22651 Authority to tow and impound vehicles 22652 Authority to remove vehicles from handicapped spaces 22655 Authority to remove "hit-and-run" vehicles 40200(b) Authority to impose parking penalties



 Americans With Disabilities Act, Standards for Accessible Design

UC Business and Finance Bulletin

BUS-72, Establishment and Review of Auxiliary Enterprises

UC Accounting Manual

A-783-1, Auxiliary Enterprises

UCI Administrative Policies & Procedures
Section 904-10 Definitions, Laws and Enforcement
Section 904-11 Parking Permits and Fees
Section 904-12 Commuter Services and Ridesharing
Section 904-13 Vehicles Other Than Automobiles
Section 904-14 Motorist Assistance Service
Section 904-15 Commuter Services - Carpool Program
Section 904-16 Commuter Services - Vanpool Program

A. Authority to Regulate

The University's authority to regulate parking, vehicles (including vehicles other than automobiles), and traffic on campus is conferred by Section 21113a of the California Vehicle Code.

B. Policy Statement Regarding Parking Fees

Parking and Transportation Services is established as a self-supporting auxiliary enterprise (receiving no state appropriations) in accordance with UC Business and Finance Bulletin, BUS 72.

University parking fees provide sufficient annual revenue to support the cost of operating, maintaining, and developing University parking and alternative transportation programs, traffic control, and related services. Parking fees shall be set to retire debt obligations and to meet debt coverage requirements.

No person or organization shall be permitted to use University parking or transportation facilities or services without payment of the appropriate fee. Displaying a valid parking permit in the vehicle is evidence of payment.

C. Laws and Enforcement on the UCI Campus

The vehicle code laws of the State of California, the ordinances of the City of Irvine, and the parking and traffic regulations of the University of California, Irvine are in effect on University property 24 hours daily and are enforced by Parking and Transportation and the UCI Police Department.

D. Responsibility for Compliance

Parking on the University of California, Irvine campus or on properties owned, leased or contracted for University use is a privilege available only as provided by the parking policies and regulations of the University of California, Irvine. Parking and Transportation may revoke this privilege because of theft or misuse of parking facilities or services.

The operator of a vehicle on property owned, leased or contracted for University use is responsible for complying with all parking and traffic laws, ordinances and regulations and is subject to the established penalties for violation.

If a vehicle owner's identity cannot be determined, as in the case of a parked vehicle, the University considers the vehicle's registered owner liable for parking penalties imposed by the University, in accordance with California Vehicle Code 40200b.

E. Parking Facility Use, Designation, and Closure

The University reserves the right to limit the use of parking areas to specific vehicle types as required by facility design or aesthetic considerations. The University may change any parking zone designation. The University may close, either temporarily or permanently, any parking area. Notice of parking area changes or closings are provided whenever practical.

F. Liability

The University of California, Irvine assumes no liability or responsibility for damage which may result from the use of parking facilities or services, or enforcement of regulations.

G. Parking Policy and Regulation Notification or Changes

Parking policies and regulations are public information and are available in UCI's online Administrative Policies & Procedures.

Changes in parking policy or regulation are effective upon approval by the Chancellor or the Vice Chancellor - Administrative and Business Services. Whenever possible, the UCI community is notified in a timely manner prior to implementation of changes.

H. Disabled Parking

Parking in disabled spaces is restricted to those individuals who have secured an authorized disabled placard from the state. In accordance with California Educational Code 67301, faculty, staff, and students who are disabled are not exempt from the payment of fees for parking a vehicle on campus. Faculty, staff, and students who have DMV-issued disabled parking placards must bring their placards to the Parking Office when purchasing permits.

The number and dimensions of disabled parking spaces and van-accessible disabled parking spaces are determined by ADA guidelines and specifications.

I. Fines and Forfeitures

Related Procedure

Section 21113a of the California Vehicle Code authorizes the University of California to issue parking citations (tickets) and to establish penalty amounts.

J. Administrative Review of Citation (Parking Ticket) Issuance

A vehicle owner/operator who believes that a violation notice has been issued in error or in an improper manner may request an administrative review of the conditions for issuance of the citation.

K. Towing and Impounding Vehicles

Parking and Transportation Services is authorized by Sections 21113a and 22651 of the California Vehicle Code to tow and impound (immobilize) vehicles.

L. Commuter Services and Ridesharing

Parking and Transportation Services supports the use of ridesharing and other alternative modes of transportation to minimize vehicle trips made to the campus by employees and students, reduce pollution and help the University comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 2202.