1. CPD: Campus Police Department.
 
2. DECAL: A distinctive College adhesive decal issued by the PO, which is affixed to the left rear bumper or rear window or a hangtag which is displayed from the rear view mirror.

3. DISABLED PARKING: Specifically designated and reserved parking for anyone who has qualified for disabled parking.

4. HOLIDAYS: Official New College of Florida holidays only. Academic breaks and weekends are not holidays.

5. LOADING/UNLOADING ZONES: Specifically designated for vehicles making deliveries and pickups.

6. NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA LICENSE PLATE: Issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Office for the State of Florida.

7. PARKING: Stopping a vehicle on the side of the road, on the road, or off the road when not required to do so by law or regulation. The parked condition is not altered by occupancy of the vehicle, leaving the vehicle’s motor running, or engaging the vehicle’s flashing hazard light.

8. PERMIT: A temporary hangtag or permit issued by the PO for visitors, temporary special needs, non-enrolled students, special College assignment, or a decal holder temporarily using another vehicle.

9. PO: Parking Office.

10. RESERVED SPACE: Parking space(s) marked for specific use/utilization such as; Police, Library, Staff, Visitor, short-term parking, etcetera.

11. RETIRED: Faculty and staff who have retired at NCF and are not currently employed by the College.

12. SERVICE DRIVE: Those areas of the campus, which provide access for delivery vehicles or emergency service vehicles.

13. STAFF: For the purpose of these regulations Staff includes faculty (including adjuncts), administrative and professional, USPS employees, OPS employees and tenants. Those students, who work for the College 30 hours or more a week during a complete semester or complete term, also qualify for a Staff Decal.

14. VENDOR/CONTRACTOR: Any person/company that has entered into a contract with the College to provide a service, regardless of the length of the contract, to the College.

15. VISITOR: Anyone who is NOT a member of the Campus Community; i.e. student, staff.

16. VOLUNTEER: Any person who provides volunteer services, receives no compensation from the College, and is not a student or staff member may qualify for a volunteer permit at no charge.

AUTHORIZATION:
All staff members and students of the College community holding a valid operator’s license are privileged to use properly registered motor vehicles, motor scooters, bicycles, and other mechanical conveyances on the campus in accordance with the terms of these regulations.

ENFORCEMENT:

1. The Campus Police is authorized to directly and immediately enforce these regulations on the campus and to make arrests and issue moving traffic citations on and off campus in cases where the offenses occur on campus.

2. Campus Police Officers, Parking Patrol Officers, or specially designated personnel, are authorized to issue parking citations for parking and registration violations in accordance with these regulations 24 hours a day.

REGISTRATION REGULATIONS:

1. Vehicles used on campus by staff and enrolled students (regardless of number of hours), night or day, full time or part time, must be registered and must bear a valid College decal, State of Florida issued New College of Florida License Plate with accompanying hangtag or decal issued by the PO or permit issued by the PO. Registrants must provide a copy of vehicle registration form demonstrating proof that their vehicle bears a valid NCF license plate.

2. Vehicles may be registered during business hours Monday through Friday at the PO or at a designated satellite location.

3. Upon request of the PO, the person registering a vehicle must present a current vehicle registration, a valid faculty/staff or student ID card or a letter from their employer, which justifies the type of permit requested. Disabled registrants must present a copy of their disabled registration. All registrants are responsible for providing the PO with a current address and keeping all information about the vehicle ownership updated.

4. All vehicles on campus must be registered prior to parking in any non-visitor space on campus.

5. There is no grace period for registration of vehicles and acquisition of permits. New and returning employees may obtain a temporary permit for thirty (30) calendar days from the start date of their employment. Proof of employment status is required.

6. The PO may designate reserved parking spaces to facilitate parking efficiencies.

7. Vendors/contractors and sales or service representatives must display a vendor/contractor permit on their commercial or privately owned vehicle to park on campus. These vehicles may be parked in any unreserved parking space. Special parking arrangements may be made through the PO to facilitate vendor/contractor work projects.

1. When the vehicle is parked, a hangtag must be hung from the rearview mirror bracket with the registration number clearly visible through the front window of the vehicle. Having tinted windows, or using a sunscreen or a car cover does not preclude the necessity of ensuring the hangtag is clearly visible.

2. Hangtags may not be transferred from the registrant to another vehicle operator who would otherwise be required to register their vehicle.

3. Hangtags are transferable to any vehicle owned by the registrant. If the registrant transfers the hangtag to a non-registered vehicle or changes the registered vehicle's license plate, the registrant is responsible to add the vehicle or license plate to their registration information on file with the PO.

4. Adhesive decals are only issued to those registrants with convertibles or other open type vehicles. The decal must be permanently affixed to the left rear bumper or the left side rear window glass of the vehicle (outside only). Improper display of decal may result in a citation being issued and a fine being charged.

5. Adhesive decals for all two-wheeled vehicles must be displayed on a prominent area of the vehicle, preferably the rear fender area.

6. Parking decals and or permits may not be reproduced, or transferred by anyone other than PO.

7. The person who owns or registers a vehicle is responsible for assuring the vehicle, regardless of who drives it, is parked in conformance with the rules and regulations and for knowing when the issued permit expires.

8. All citations issued to a permit will be the registrant’s responsibility regardless of which vehicle the permit is on at the time of the infraction, unless a lost/stolen affidavit form regarding that permit has been previously submitted to the PO.

9. Any vehicle parked on campus is parked at the risk of the operator. Permits declared lost or stolen will immediately become invalid. An affidavit must be completed for lost or stolen permit or in the event that the permit was left with a sold or traded vehicle. If recovered the permit will be reclaimed by PO and destroyed. Any vehicle bearing a lost or stolen permit is subject to immediate tow, even if the person who has reported the permit as lost/stolen owns the vehicle bearing the permit.

10. Students, Staff, and Visitors who own, register, and have more than one vehicle on campus at the same time are required to have a valid permit displayed on each vehicle.

11. Registrants opting to purchase a New College of Florida License Plate in lieu of the campus parking permit will receive a different colored hangtag that must be clearly displayed along with the New College of Florida license tag in order to be considered duly registered. There will be no additional charge for the hangtag.

1. Refunds: No full refunds are issued for permits, including replacement permits, unless the refund is requested within fourteen (14) calendar days of the initial date of validity of the permit. To receive the refund, the permit must be returned to the PO with the receipt. Refund requests received after fourteen (14) calendar days of the initial date of validity of the permit are prorated.

2. Permits for change of status, student to staff or hangtag to adhesive, are issued free of charge upon presentation of the old permit and proof of status change.

3. Coins are not accepted for payment of registration or citations unless the coins are properly rolled in bank wrappers and identified with payee’s name and employee/student ID number or Driver’s License number printed on the wrappers.

PARKING REGULATIONS:

1. The absence of “No Parking” signs or curb markings does not mean that parking is allowed. Parking is permitted only with marked spaces or in areas with mulch or shell delineating parking spaces.

2. Parking on or over a marker line is prohibited. Vehicles parked parallel to a curb shall be within one foot of the curb and inside parking space markings.

3. Vehicles shall not be parked facing traffic in those lots with angled parking. For those lots with straight in parking (90 degree) a vehicle may be parked with the rear of the vehicle towards the closed end of the parking space.

4. Where parallel parking is permitted, vehicles must be parked facing with the flow of traffic.

5. Vehicles shall not be parked in such a manner as to obstruct vehicle/ pedestrian traffic, wheelchair ramps, to interfere with normal College operational activities or to create a hazard.

6. Double parking is prohibited at all times.

7. Parking on grass, sidewalks, crosswalks, service drives, loading zones, truck spaces, or on streets or roadways, except where specifically marked for parking, is prohibited.

8. Major repairs to non-College owned vehicles shall not be performed on campus.

9. Unauthorized parking in reserved spaces is prohibited.

10. A vehicle parked and remaining at the same loading zone or timed space will not receive more than two tickets for overtime violations in the same calendar day.

11. Only authorized vehicles may be parked in disabled spaces.

12. Oversized vehicles such as trucks, trailer, motor homes, or any vehicle that occupies more than one standard car space or extends beyond the space shall be parked in an area designated by the PO and/or Campus Police. The maximum allowable time for parking in this manner is three (3) calendar days.

13. Vehicles may NOT be used as overnight domiciles, except under emergency conditions and only with the prior approval of the PO and/or Campus Police.

14. Special Events/Maintenance: The PO has authority to close streets, roadways, lots, and parking spaces at any time to facilitate College special events and maintenance. Contact the PO when planning a special event at the College to receive proper parking permits and assignments.

1. A person who is currently registered with the PO, and is not in possession of his/her permit, must obtain a temporary parking permit before parking on campus.

2. On request to the PO, permits may be issued to park out of assigned area for extraordinary reasons, such as temporary incapacitation or for security reasons.

3. Departments that are sponsoring or co-sponsoring an event on campus shall request temporary parking permits at least two weeks in advance of the event from the PO for the participants.

4. Visitors may use reserved “Visitor Spaces,” or if their length of stay will exceed the time limitations of the “Visitor Spaces,” may secure a temporary visitor permit from the PO or the Campus Police Department.

1. Any staff member or student with a temporary physical disability which impedes walking may apply, with authorized medical documentation from a physician, to the PO for a temporary parking permit not to exceed three (3) months.

2. Wheelchair bound registrants are entitled to a special disabled parking space.

3. All spaces designated for the disabled are reserved 24 hours a day.

4. Holders of special disabled permits are required to notify the PO when assigned permits are no longer required.

1. Traffic rules, regulations and directive signs governing the use of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parking are in effect 24 hours a day, all year long. Inclement weather does not bar their enforcement.

2. Motorists shall yield the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

3. The campus speed limit is 20 MPH unless otherwise posted. Speed limit in parking lots is 10 MPH.

4. It is unlawful to drive in the opposite direction of the normal flow of traffic.

5. It is unlawful to remove, alter, or change any traffic control device, sign, barricade, or traffic cone. It is also unlawful to drive around barricades, traffic cones in the roadway, or enter parking lots that are closed by the PO..

1. Drivers of scooters, motorcycles, bicycles and mopeds are responsible for observing the same traffic regulations as those governing vehicles.

2. Drivers may not drive, ride or park scooters, mopeds or motorcycles on grass, sidewalks, overpasses, or in the confines of buildings.

3. It is unlawful for more than one person to ride on a vehicle at the same time, unless the vehicle is designed for and equipped with a seat for each person.

4. Drivers may park motorcycles, scooters or mopeds in motorcycle designated spaces, however if all of these spaces are occupied they may park in vehicle parking spaces.

5. Holders of motorcycle or bicycle permits are entitled to a maximum of five (5) days annually of temporary parking permits for a four-wheeled vehicle.

6. All motorized two wheeled vehicles must be registered with the PO.

7. Motorcycles cannot display automobile permits at any time; therefore, registered owners of four-wheeled vehicles who have and use a motorcycle are required to register and purchase a permit for each vehicle or motorcycle they wish to park on campus.

8. The Campus Police will ticket bicyclists for moving and equipment violations. Bicycle regulations are outlined in Section 316.2065, Florida Statutes.

9. A person propelling a bicycle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway, or upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, but the cyclist shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.
 

Vehicles are subject to being immobilized by a mechanical boot or towed away at the Operator’s expense under any of the following conditions:

• Unauthorized parking in reserved or disabled spaces.

• Abandoning a vehicle (disabled or otherwise) for a period exceeding 72 hours. Disabled or abandoned vehicles must be attended to immediately with immediate notification made to the PO, or to the Campus Police after normal working hours.

• Parking in such a way as to disrupt normal College operational activities.

• Failure to respond to immobilization / tow notice.

• Obstructing traffic.

• Creating a hazardous condition.

• Display of a counterfeit, stolen, altered, lost or revoked permit.

• Excessive number of outstanding citations (more than 4).

• Attempted removal and/or damage to an immobilization device.

• Vehicles, which are immobilized with a mechanical boot, will be towed at the owner's expense after operator/owner failing to respond to the PO within 72 hours. The owner is required to pay for the outstanding citations, any immobilization cost, and any towing and storage fees prior to claiming their vehicle. The fact that a previously immobilized vehicle has been removed from the area without authorization from the PO shall be prima-facie evidence that the registered owner has tampered with the immobilized vehicle. The owner of the immobilized vehicle may make restitution to the PO and reclaim their vehicle during normal operating hours, 8am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday, at the Palmer D Business Office (PMD 1st floor). Such payments will not be accepted after hours or through the weekend/holidays, so vehicle will remain immobilized until restitution is made on the next normal business day.

• A signed release must be obtained from the PO before a towed vehicle may be reclaimed from the towing company. The release will be issued to the owner after vehicle registration fees and outstanding citation fees are paid at the PO. In addition, the owner or operator must provide proper identification to the towing company and pay the towing and any storage charges to the towing company before reclaiming the vehicle from the towing company.

1. Moving violations are referred to the Clerk of the County Court, for the county in which issued, by the Campus Police Department.

2. Operators of vehicles are subject to be fined in accordance with the schedule of violation fines as published and available from the PO.

3. In addition, permission to operate a vehicle on the College Campus may be revoked for a period up to twelve (12) months and the operator notified by PO whenever:

• The person falsifies or misrepresents any information on any PO documentation.

• The person lends his or her vehicle to another person when the latter is not entitled to driving privileges.

• The person/department required to register the vehicle does not respond to citations.

• The person demonstrates actions that show a willful disregard for public safety or property, or engages in other types of disruptive behavior with another member of the College community.

• The person owes a delinquent parking debt to the College.
 

4. Any violation not cleared after thirty (30) days shall be transferred to a collection agency, set off against staff pay checks and/or student records placed on hold.

5. Violations and fines include:

• Unauthorized parking in a Disabled space - $275 fine.

• Blocking access to a Disabled space or ramp - $275 fine.

• Displaying a stolen/lost/revoked decal/permit - $125 fine and immediate immobilization or tow and parking restricted for one year or revocation of campus parking privilege.

• Displaying an altered or counterfeit decal/permit - $125 fine and immediate immobilization or tow and parking restricted for one year or revocation of campus parking privilege.

• Unauthorized removal and/or damage to immobilization clamp- $125 fine and parking restricted for one year or revocation of campus parking privilege.

• False registration - $125 fine and immediate immobilization or tow and parking restricted for one year or revocation of campus parking privilege.

• Blocking a ramp - $75 fine.

• Unauthorized parking in a Reserved space, first offense - $35 fine.

• Unauthorized parking in a Reserved space, subsequent offenses - $75 fine and immediate immobilization or tow.

• Unauthorized parking in a service drive, sidewalk, or on grass - $25 fine.

• No current decal/permit displayed - $25 fine, with the first citation dismissed upon permit purchase.

• Unauthorized parking in a State Vehicle space - $30 fine.

• Parking out of assigned area during restricted hours - $30 fine.

• Parking blocking traffic - $30 fine.

• Parking in "NO PARKING" Zone or Barricaded areas - $30 fine.

• Parking in an angled parking space facing traffic - $15 fine.

• Double parked or parking over line - $15 fine.

• Improper display of parking decal/permit - $15 fine.

• Overtime violation in a metered or timed space - $15 fine.

• A $10.00 late fee will be added to outstanding citations after 14 days. If the citation is in the appeal process, the late fee will be added 14 days after the decision is made.

1. Unless otherwise specified in these rules, all persons who are cited for non-moving violations may make payment to the PO in person, or mail payment in the envelope provided. If the payment is made by mail, payment shall not be made using cash.

2. Coins will not be accepted for payment of citations unless they are placed in bank wrappers, and payees name, College ID Number, or Social Security Number are printed on the outside of the coin wrappers.

1. Only the person/department or the registrant of the vehicle cited may appeal to the PO or the Parking Appeals Committee.

2. Any person or department who wishes to appeal a citation must do so within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of issuance of the citation. (Note: Warning citations may not be appealed). The Parking Citation Appeal Form is available at the PO. A copy of the appeal form may also be acquired by mail or via telephone at (941) 487-4626. The person or department appealing the citation(s) must explain the circumstances existing at the time the citation was issued.

3. If the appeal is not submitted within fourteen (14) calendar days of the citation being issued, the right to appeal is forfeited.

4. The citation and written appeal will be reviewed by the Appeal Mediator/Staff, adjudicated on the current PO Regulations, and a letter of decision will be issued.

5. If the person or department is dissatisfied with the decision of the Appeal Mediator/Staff decision they may appeal the decision to the Parking Appeals Committee. The Committee will review the matter and may excuse or uphold the citation, but the Committee may not contradict the prevailing parking and registration rules and regulations. The Parking Appeals Committee is the final appeal authority.

The appropriate parking permit fee will be waived for students, faculty and staff showing proof of a currently active NCF vehicle license tag issued by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lost/Stolen Permit Replacement Costs
Staff and Student Permits

Safety Tips:

• Lock your vehicle when you park.

• Don’t leave your vehicle unattended with the motor running.

• Don’t leave money or valuables in your vehicle where they can be seen.

• Call Campus Police for evening escort to your vehicle (941-487-4210).

• Keep your keys in your hand when entering or leaving your vehicle.

• Be aware of your surroundings when entering or leaving your vehicle.

• Use the emergency phones provided in the parking lots to contact campus police in the event of an emergency.