Motor Vehicle and Parking Regulations

Regulations

The traffic laws as provided by the State of Illinois Vehicle Code, Compiled Statutes shall apply on Bradley University property.

1. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed for motor vehicles on University property is 15 miles per hour.

2. No person shall operate a motor vehicle at a greater speed than is reasonable and prudent under existing conditions.

3. Driving on grass or sidewalks is prohibited at all times.

4. Exceeding the speed limit or operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner is grounds for revocation of parking and driving privileges on Bradley property.

5. Motorcycles and motorbikes, including mopeds, will be operated only on motor vehicle thoroughfares.

6. Motor vehicle accidents that occur on University property should be reported to the University Police. Accident reports are available for insurance purposes.

Any student, faculty, staff or person with University business, who regularly parks a vehicle on property owned or controlled by the University must purchase or obtain a valid Bradley University parking permit. The purchase of a permit does not guarantee a parking space. Lack of space is not considered a valid excuse for violation of any parking regulation.

Parking privileges are determined by the type of parking permit issued. Parking areas are indicated on the University parking map and in the parking lots by color code or signs. In all cases of conflicting signage, signs and markings should be presumed to be correct and will take precedence over any conflicting map designation. All areas not specifically designated for parking shall be considered "NO PARKING" zones.

Student Permits allow parking in student designated areas or the Parking Deck. Commuting students may park in any student-designated area on campus except the Parking Deck. Students living in the residence halls are restricted to parking in the Parking Deck. Students in residence halls may park in other areas (faculty/staff or student) after 7:00 p.m. Friday through 7:00 a.m. Monday, except for the Saint James Apartments area where a special permit is required.

Faculty/staff permits allow parking in the assigned areas and in areas designated General Parking.

Special Permits (visitor or special occasions) allow parking in the areas stated on the permit.

Day Parking — a vehicle must display a valid permit to park in any University parking area. Permits are required from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Evening Parking — any vehicle may park in any blue or white area after 7:00 p.m. The vehicle must be moved to the appropriate area (defined by permit) by 7:00 a.m. Monday — Friday. Excluded are the Visitors lot, the Parking Deck, and the St. James Apartment area.

University parking rules and regulations are in effect all year (including periods when classes are not in session, i.e. Christmas and Spring breaks).

It is not possible to mark with signs or paint all areas where parking is prohibited. However, the following guidelines will be strictly enforced.
 
Parking is prohibited when it is :
a) without a valid permit.
b) without displaying a permit.
c) in "No Parking" areas.
d) in a handicapped space without a valid handicapped and University permit.
e) blocking a space for the handicapped.
f) blocking fire lanes or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
g) blocking or parking in spaces reserved for service vehicles, loading, or construction.
h) double parked.
i) on the lawn, sidewalk, crosswalk, driveways, straddling painted lines, or bumper blocks.
j) exceeding time in time-limited areas.
k) in areas where permit is not valid.
l) along curbs.
m) against the flow of traffic.
 
In addition:

1. Vehicles must be parked in a designated space. The fact that a vehicle is parked in such a manner as to occupy more than one space is not an acceptable excuse for another operator to do the same.

2. A vehicle is not allowed to park in an area or space closed by barricades or other traffic control devices.

3. Motorcycles will not be parked in any building or within ten (10) feet of a building unless a motorcycle parking area is designated. The same rules as for cars apply to the safe operation and parking of motorcycles. A motorcycle must display a valid University parking permit to park on University property. A motorcycle can be parked only in areas designated motorcycle parking and not in those spaces reserved for vehicles.

4. University property can only be used to make emergency repairs to a vehicle.

5. All vehicles parked on campus must display valid license plates (one on the front and one on the rear unless State of origin provides only one) regardless of the State of origination.

6. University property will not be used for extended periods as a storage lot for personal vehicles which are either disabled or for sale.

Parking Penalties and Fines

The person who purchases a parking permit will be held responsible for non-moving parking violations by any vehicle bearing that permit.
University parking fines are payable in the Controller’s Office, or by mail at 1501 W. Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625.
 
Schedule of Fines :

No valid permit on vehicle —$15
Valid permit not properly displayed —$15
No parking/loading zone —$15
No parking anytime, fire lane —$15
Blocking walks, driveway, dumpster —$15
Parked along curb —$15
Parked over line or in two spaces —$15
Parked in area restricted by permit —$15
Backed into a space —$15
All moving violations (per offense) —$50
Parked in a handicapped space —$200
Tow fee —$25.00*
All other violations —$15.00

Possession or use of lost/stolen or forged/altered permit. Value of the permit and revoked parking privileges for the remainder of the year and/or disciplinary action.

* This fee does not include the wrecker or storage charges.
Note: Students and University employees with unpaid parking citations may not be allowed to purchase a parking permit until fines are paid. A person found to be a "habitual violator" may be denied permission to park or operate a vehicle on property owned or controlled by Bradley University.

Removal or Impoundment of Vehicle

The University Police Department is authorized to remove, impound, or immobilize, at the owner’s expense, motor vehicles from University property under the following circumstances:

1. When a vehicle is unattended or left under circumstances which indicate it has been abandoned.
2. When a vehicle is parked illegally in or blocking a handicapped space
3. When a vehicle is parked in a reserved space and the authorized user requests the vehicle be removed.
4. When a vehicle displays a lost/stolen or forged/altered permit; or when a vehicle is parked in a fire lane, driving lane, blocking a fire hydrant.
5. When any vehicle is determined to have six (6) or more unsatisfied parking citations charged against it. Impounded vehicles will be held until all outstanding citations and charges have been paid.

Towing Warning

As a courtesy, illegally parked vehicles found to have five(5) or more outstanding citations may have a tow warning affixed to the driver’s side window. The owner/operator has two (2) business days from date of the tow warning to clear all citations or fees outstanding. Any vehicle with six (6) or more citations will be towed immediately if found anytime on campus property.

Tow Fee

The fee for towing and impoundment is set by the towing company. Special equipment or unusual circumstances may increase the charge. A storage fee may be assessed for each day a vehicle is not claimed.

Impoundment

A vehicle is deemed to be impounded when it has been located by a University Police Officer and the tow process has been initiated, even though the tow truck has not yet arrived. Procedures have been established for the release of an impounded vehicle without tow in some situations, and will be explained to the owner/operator returning to an impounded vehicle. A tow company may charge a fee if they are on site, or if they have a vehicle on hook and the owner/operator returns to a vehicle. A parking ticket will be issued.

Appeal Procedure

Anyone who wants to appeal a parking citation must pick up an appeal form at one of the following locations: Controller’s Office, Swords Hall; Conference Facilities/Parking Office, Student Center; or the University Police Office, Parking Deck. The written appeal form must be turned in to the Parking Director's office within seven (7) days of receiving the citation. Parking appeals will not be accepted after seven (7) days. The Arbitration Board is composed of faculty/staff and students. University Police personnel are not members of the board and do not have a vote in a decision concerning the appeal of a parking citation. A Parking and Traffic Violation Appeal form is attached.

The Arbitration Board has the authority to waive fines, require payment of fines, revoke (temporarily or fully) privileges to park or operate a vehicle on University property.

PERMITS

Permit Registration

Any student, faculty, staff or person with University business desiring to park on property owned or controlled by the University must display a valid Bradley University parking permit 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Parking permits may be purchased in Swords Hall Controller’s Office. Temporary or other special permits may be obtained in the Student Center, Conference Facilities/Parking Office. A parking permit may not be issued to an individual who has unpaid parking citations, unless the citation is on appeal.

Student parking permits are available to full and part-time students. Students in the residence halls are restricted to parking in the parking deck. Residency will be verified prior to purchase. The University Quick Card will be activated to allow for deck parking. All other students are required to park in the surface areas designated for student parking. Proof of vehicle ownership may be required to purchase a parking permit.

Faculty and staff parking permits are available to full and part-time employees. University employees should consult with the Controller’s Office to determine eligibility and cost.

Freshman students are not permitted to park a vehicle on campus unless the student is commuting. Certain other circumstances may warrant an exemption. An individual may request an exemption by writing to the Director of Conference Facilities/Parking the reason/s for wishing to have a vehicle on campus.

Placement of Permit

To be valid, a student permit must be clearly visible and attached to the OUTSIDE, rear driver’s side window. Taping a permit to the window or inside the vehicle window is not permitted.  All exceptions must be made with prior approval from the Conference Facilities/Parking office.

To be valid, a hanging permit must be clearly visible and hanging from the rear view mirror post of the vehicle. The permit number must face the windshield. A permit must not be defaced or altered in any way.

Use of Multiple Vehicles

A student may purchase additional permits for vehicles registered to him/her. Faculty/staff who purchase a hanging permit may transfer the permit to another vehicle provided the vehicle is owned by the employee and registered with the University. The faculty, staff or student who purchases a permit will be responsible for parking violations by any vehicle bearing the permit.

Theft or Loss of Permit

The theft or loss of a parking permit should be reported to the Campus Police Office immediately upon discovery. After a report has been filed, the permit will be replaced on a prorated schedule. Recovered lost or stolen permits should be returned to the Campus Police Office as soon as possible.
Temporary Permits

Students may obtain a temporary permit if the vehicle registered with the University is being repaired or serviced. Temporary permits have a time limit of two weeks. Affected individuals should contact Conference Facilities/Parking for specific details.

Permit Charges

Students or Faculty/Staff Permits (full-time status):

Students or Faculty/Staff Permits (part-time status, 8 hours or less):

• September — October $40.00      Part-time           20.00
• November — January $25.00       Part-time           12.50
• February — March $15.00              Part-time             7.50
• No refunds after April 1.

All refunds will be handled at the Controller’s Office. Prior to refund, all outstanding parking citations must be resolved. Faculty/staff who purchased a part-time permit will receive one-half the scheduled amount. Once all verifications have been made, refunds can be made using the cash disbursement form.

Special Permit and Visitor Parking

Persons attending special University sponsored workshops or seminars must obtain the short-term parking permit from Conference Facilities, or the sponsoring unit. All visitor parking is restricted to the Visitor lot located at the intersection of Duryea Place and St. James unless otherwise noted.

Students inviting friends or family to the University should contact Conference Facilities/Parking for parking instructions prior to the guest’s arrival. If guest(s) arrive unannounced Monday-Friday, you should direct them to the Visitors Lot. The exit machine in the Visitor Lot is setup to take quaters to exit the parking lot. The visitor must vacate faculty/student parking areas by 7:00 a.m. or have a valid parking permit for the area.
Faculty, staff, students, or divisions of the University sponsoring seminars or special events should contact Conference Facilities/Parking to make arrangements for parking in advance of the event.

A visitor is defined as anyone other than a student or employee of the University.

Vendor/Loading Zone Parking

Vendors conducting business with the University are required to have a parking permit prior to parking on the campus. Vendors should use the Visitors Lot as the designated parking area when on the campus except for deliveries. Applications for all vendor permits and special parking arrangements are available in the Conference Facilities/Parking Office in the Student Center.

Handicapped Parking

A Bradley University parking permit and a State handicapped permit are required by all student or employees parking in designated handicapped spaces at the University.

Special Events and Lot Maintenance

The University Police have the authority to close individual parking lots, driveways or other parking facilities, when necessary to accommodate the needs of the University. These include but are not restricted to street cleaning or maintenance and parking for special events sponsored by or held at the University. When practical, the University will post closing as far in advance as possible using various University publications.

Additional information on parking is available by contacting Conference Facilities, Controller’s Office or the University Police Department.

Conference Facilities/Parking
Student Center
915 N. Elmwood
Peoria, IL 61625
(309) 677-2227

parking@bradley.edu

Controller’s Office
Swords Hall
1501 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
(309) 677-3120

University Police
Parking Deck
814 N. Duryea Pl.
Peoria, IL 61625
(309) 677-2000