Ohio Admin. Code 3358:11-4-23 - Motor vehicle regulations and parking policy

(A) Purpose. To provide safety and control of parking and the operation of motor vehicles on property owned or controlled by the college.

(B) De e includes an automobile, van, truck, bus, motorcycle, motorbike or any other vehicle required to be licensed by the state of Ohio or another state or a dually authorized governmental agency for the current registration period. License plates must be displayed and properly mounted as required by law.

(C) Application. This rule and accompanying procedures are applicable to students, employees, guests or others who park on any property owned or controlled by the college.

(D) Regulations.

(1) All vehicles shall be parked within a single parking space. The responsibility of finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator. The lack of space is not considered a valid excuse for violation of either the rule or other posted regulations or signage.

(2) Faculty, staff, students and visitors may park in the yellow-lined spaces that are provided in all college parking lots. These spaces are not designated nor do the spaces require a parking permit.

(3) The college has assigned faculty/staff parking spaces, marked with green lines. A valid parking permit is required and must be properly displayed while the vehicle is parked in such designated space.

(4) The college provides handicapped parking (marked with signage and blue lines) in convenient spaces near major buildings. A valid state handicap placard is required and must be properly displayed while the vehicle is parked in such designated space.

(5) The college provides some parking meters in convenient spaces for faculty, staff, students and visitors conducting business within a two-hour time span. The meters are regularly monitored; vehicles exceeding the time limit may be subject to a fine.

(6) All motor vehicles shall operate within the posted speed limits on the college streets and those streets surrounding the campus; motor vehicles shall not exceed ten miles-per-hour in the parking lots. An individual shall safely operate a motor vehicle with due regard for traffic, surface, width of the street and for any other condition then existing. No individual shall operate a motor vehicle at a greater speed than that which will permit the individual to bring it to a stop within cleared assured distance.

(7) It shall be the duty of the motor vehicle operator to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian walking on any street, sidewalk or parking lot.

(8) All entrances, driveways or yellow-curbed areas are fire lanes and must be accessible at all times to emergency vehicles.

(9) An accident or any damage caused by or involving a motor vehicle shall be immediately reported to the department of public safety.

(10) In the absence of a specific regulation, all applicable provisions of the Revised Code shall be in full force and effect on property owned or controlled by the college.

(E) Violations. A vehicle or person in violation of the rule for motor vehicle regulations and parking shall be subject to a fine. For certain situations or violations, a vehicle may be towed at the owner's expense. Violations include but are not limited to:

(1) A motor vehicle improperly parked, which includes but is not limited to: on the grass or ground, in a restricted area, or otherwise where it is determined to be a safety or traffic hazard, or is abandoned. Overnight parking is only permissible when reported in advance to the department of public safety.

(2) A motor vehicle illegally parked, which includes but is not limited to: a handicapped parking space, a metered space, restricted area, fire lane, driveway, entrance, sidewalk, loading zone, closed or controlled area for emergency or maintenance service.

(3) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer, any violation of a traffic law or parking regulation on any college owned or controlled street, driveway or parking lot.

(D) (F) Enforcement. The director of public safety/chief of police, the department of public safety or designated local law enforcement agencies shall enforce motor vehicle regulations, parking and the provisions of this rule.

(E) (G) Appeal. A parking ticket appeal process may be initiated by completing an electronic ticket waiver form through the department of public safety.

(F) (H) Implementation. Under the direction of the president, the vice president/chief financial officer may set or adjust the schedule of fines and implement related procedures, guidelines and forms. Motor vehicle regulations and parking information is provided through the department of public safety. The vice president of administration or director, public safety/chief of police designee will implement procedures consistent with this rule.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 3358:11-4-23

Effective: 8/17/2019
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3358.08
Rule Amplifies: 3358.08
Prior Effective Dates: 05/28/2015