Eastern Michigan University Parking Department
The
Parking Department will be temporarily relocating to
Bowen field house main level.
There will be parking available
in the Oakwood pay lot and the
Student Center lot. |
The Eastern Michigan University Parking Department is located
at 204 Bowen Fieldhouse, West Circle drive off
Oakwood street. The parking office is open Monday through Friday,
8:30 AM until 4:30 PM.
General Parking Information
Statement of Authority
This ordinance is enacted by the Board of Regents for Eastern
Michigan University pursuant to and in accordance with the authority
and responsibility
of said board as provided in the Constitution of the state of
Michigan, Act 300 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1949 (Michigan
Vehicle Code) as amended, and Act 291 of the Public Acts of 1967,
as amended.
Whenever the defendant fails to admit responsibility, deny responsibility, or
admit responsibility with an explanation within 14 days of issuance
of the violation, a default judgment is entered and a charge
of $5 shall be assessed in addition to the fine set forth in
the schedule herein.
In the event that a defendant is found to have violated these
ordinances by a court of proper jurisdiction, the fine schedule
provided in Section
7 shall be applied by such a court as a minimum fine schedule.In
the event of hardship, the court may suspend the minimum fine,
or in the event such violation merits a fine greater than the
minimum, the court may levy a greater fine not to exceed $25.In
the event such defendant fails to appear in court and a warrant
is issued, the court may levy additional fees in accordance with
the regular authority and practice of the court.Payment of fines
is an obligation.It is considered the same as all other University
financial obligations.
University disciplinary action may revoke
parking and driving privileges.Court action may be taken in cases
of overdue violations in Public Act 291, P.A. 1967.
Provisions contained on this web page are subject to modifications
and serve only as a guide to the University community. All signs
take precedence
over these provisions.
Finances
The construction, improvement, and maintenance of all University
parking facilities is financed through permit sales, fines, gate
receipts, and
meters. In addition all money expended for the administration
of the
parking department comes from these same funds. No state funds
may be used for any of these purposes. Fees and fines described herein are subject to change subsequent to appropriate administrative review.
Special Events
The University reserves the right to institute changes that may interrupt the
routine parking and traffic patterns.
Traffic Regulations
A. Laws in Effect
•The University parking/traffic ordinances are available upon request at the department of public safety.
•University Police officers also enforce the traffic laws of the State of Michigan and the City of Ypsilanti.
B. Speed
•Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on the University streets is 25 miles per hour.
C. Accidents
• Motor vehicle accidents on University property should be reported to the University Police Department at (734) 487-1222.
• Motor vehicle accidents occurring off campus should be reported to the
local police department for the area in which the accident occurred.
Where do I park?
Please Note: Lot signs take precedence
Commuter Hang Tag |
Faculty/Staff Hang Tag |
Special Parking Areas |
| Ann Street Lot |
Ann Street Lot |
Alexander Guest Lot ($1 per hour) |
| Bowen Lot (Commuter Sections) |
Bowen Lot |
McKenny Guest Lot ($1 per hour) |
| Bowman-Roosevelt Lot ( After 5p.m. ) |
Bowman-Roosevelt Lot |
Oakwood Guest Lot ($1 per hour) |
| College Of Business Structure |
College Of Business Structure |
Pease Guest Lot ($1per hour) |
| Ford Lot Q (After 7:30 p.m.
) |
Ford Lot Q |
Student Center Guest Lot ($1 per
hour) |
| Ford Lot R |
Key Bank(After 6p.m. , M-TH,
Fall and Winter) |
Residence
Hang Tag |
| Hoyt Lot |
Hoyt Lot |
Hoyt Lot |
| Key Bank (After 6p.m. , M-TH,
Fall and Winter) |
McKenny Staff Lot |
Mayhew Lots |
| Mayhew Lots |
Mayhew Lots |
North Campus Lot 1 |
| McKenny Staff Lot (After 5p.m.) |
Normal StreetLot |
North Campus Lot 2 |
| Normal Street Lot (After 6:30
p.m.) |
Oakwood Lot (North) |
Premium Reserved Parking |
| North Campus Lot 1 |
Oakwood Lot (South) |
Ford Reserved |
| North Campus Lot 2 |
Parking Structure |
Smith Reserved |
| Oakwood Lot (North) |
Pease Lot O2 |
|
| Oakwood Lot (South) |
Pease Lot P |
|
| Parking Structure |
Sill Lot |
|
| Pease Lot O2 |
Snow Lot |
|
| Pease Lot P (After 5 p.m.) |
North Campus Lot 1 |
|
| Sill Lot (After 5 p.m.) |
North Campus Lot 2 |
|
Vehicle Registration, Fees, and Display
A. Vehicle Registration
All motor vehicles parked on the EMU campus must be registered with the
University and have the appropriate current parking permit displayed
from the rear-view
mirror.Any other method of display is not considered proper.
Vehicles may be registered at the Parking Department (located in Bowen Fieldhouse)
during offices hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
B. Housing Residents
All residents of Cornell Courts, and Westview are authorized
one parking space per resident unit.Special permits by residence
locality will be issued by the Parking Department.All vehicles
parked in the apartment
area must display a valid permit for the respective living
unit.Residents may purchase a second vehicle permit at the
Parking Department.
All residents of Brown/Munson with a Brown/Munson permit are authorized
to park in the Parking Structure and Oakwood North and South
Lots (during
the day) only.Special registration permits will be issued
by the Parking Department.Vehicles must be owned by the resident
or a member
of their
immediate family.
Any resident of the University residence halls may purchase a resident
permit for parking in North Campus Lots 1 and 2, Mayhew Lots,
and Hoyt Lot.Vehicles must be owned by the residents themselves
or a member of their immediate
family.
C. Registration Permits (hang tags)
1. Display of Registration Permits (hang tags)
a. The parking hang tag must be hung from the front windshield's rearview
mirror mount whenever the vehicle is parked at an EMU parking
facility.Any other
method of display is not considered proper.In such cases
the hang tag will not be honored, and the individual will be
responsible for
the ticket.Individuals
who have convertibles (soft tops) or doors that don't lock
should request a parking sticker when purchasing their hang
tag.
b. Commuter students have a grace period in which the hang tag requirement
is not enforced in commuter lots only.The deadline for
the display of hang tags is 7 days after the first day of classes
for each semester.
Faculty/staff and housing residence lots are enforced all year.
Persons with registered vehicles, please note: If at any time you should
forget your permit or are temporarily driving a different vehicle
to campus, you must obtain a temporary parking permit (available
at any time, and
at no cost) from the Parking Department or Public Safety office,
by presenting your student I.D.Temporary permits are limited
to two per semester. Temporary
permits will be for designated open lots only.
c. Bar Code Procedure -- Pass the bar code (on the side of your permit)
through the bar code reader at specified gates.
2. Replacement of Parking Permits (hang tags)
a. Please remember to remove the hang tag from the rear view mirror
and secure it before you move your vehicle and when you are
not parked at an EMU parking facility.
b. A lost or stolen hang tag from an unsecured vehicle may be replaced
by purchasing a new one at the Parking Department.The University
is not responsible for lost hang tags.
c. A stolen hang tag from a secured vehicle will be replaced at no charge
only upon proof of theft (police report or insurance report).
All permits must be displayed in accordance with the regulations
set
forth, or the vehicle is subject to issuance of a citation.
D. Bicycle Registration
The University will register student and staff bicycles.Such registration
enables the University police officers to identify stolen
bicycles.Bicycles should be registered with the Parking Department
located in
the Parking Structure.You must have the serial number of
your bicycle in order to
register.The permit issued must be displayed on the bicycle.There
is an engraving service available at the Department of Public
Safety at no charge.
E. Guest Parking
Guests may park overnight in North Campus Lot #2 upon purchasing a guest
permit at the Parking Department or Public Safety Department.
Guest permits are $3.00 a day and expire the next day ay 9:00am.
F. Motorcycles
Motorcycles must be parked within designated motorcycle areas.
Please Note: Lot signs take precedence
Parking Provisions
A. Service Permits
Special service permit requests should be submitted to the Parking Committee.These
permits are for purposes of loading and unloading.These permits are not
authorized for private parking.
B. Handicapped Permits
The University honors State of Michigan handicapped permits and
provides designated spaces for handicapped persons.University personnel
and students may present their handicapped permit at the parking office.A
complimentary bar-coded permit will be issued, with instructions on
parking choices; to all persons with permanent State of Michigan handicap
permits.
C. Temporary Disabled Permits
A special 3-week permit may be obtained at the Parking Department,
located in the Parking Structure, with proper medical certification
from a physician.
D. Visitor Parking
Visitors, guests may, without a permit, park in any of the metered areas,
the Pease Guest Lot, Student Center Guest Lot, Oakwood Guest
Lot, Washington Street Lot Meters, McKenny Guest Lot, and Alexander
Guest Lot, by paying the posted fee.
Please Note: Lot signs take precedence
Parking Facilities And Regulations
All officially designated parking areas are posted.If an area is not posted for parking, you may not park there.The posted sign regulates the type of parking authorized and takes precedence.
There are areas within which parking is restricted to vehicles bearing the appropriate parking permit.A parking permit does
not ensure the availability of a parking space, but grants the privilege of parking in a specific area when a parking space is available.
No parking is allowed on any University street, in any metered area, or in any parking lot between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6
a.m., except for working staff with a current staff permit and at resident lots.
Parking areas are enforced from Sunday Midnight., through Friday, 6p.m.Handicap
accessible, prohibited and reserved parking are enforced seven
days a week,
24 hours a day.
Neither Eastern Michigan University nor any University employee assumes responsibility or liability
for theft or damage to cars parked on University streets, in the parking structures, or in parking lots.
Report meter or all maintenance problems immediately to 734-487-1222
Violations / Penalties
A driver, owner, or person to whom the vehicle is registered
who does not conform to the regulations will receive a violation
notice on the vehicle. Violation citations can be issued every
4 hours to illegally parked vehicle. Fines are specified on the
violation ticket and are in accordance with the following:
Parking in Restricted Zone $25.00***
Prohibited Parking 2 am - 6 am $20.00**
Parking in Handicapped Zone $100.00
Traffic Hazard $25.00
Illegal Entry $10.00
Prohibited Parking on margin, grass, sidewalk $25.00
Parking in Violation of Time Restriction $10.00**
Overtime Meter $10.00**
Prohibited Parking $20.00**
Immobilization Fee $25.00
Not Parked With In Space $25.00
* Penalty is only $5.00 if person presents a valid permit within 48 hours.
A valid permit is a permit that was purchased prior to receiving a citation,
and that is appropriate to grant access to the lot where the citation
was issued.
** Penalty is reduced by 50% if paid within 24 hours of issuance.
Note: Six unpaid parking violations may result in vehicle impoundment.
Paying Violations
A 24 hour drop box is provided at the parking structure, 123 Sturcture
Drive for payment of parking violations. Exact change or check
must be used at the drop box.
Fines that are reduced if paid within 24 hours or 48 hours must
to be paid at the EMU Parking Department, 204 Bowen Fieldhouse
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48179.
Violations may be paid at the Parking Department, located at 204 Bowen
Fieldhouse. Violations
may also be paid by mail. Remit violations and payment to:
Eastern Michigan University
204 Bowen Fieldhouse
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-3450
Eastern MichiganUniversity
ParkingEnforcementCenter
PO Box 594
Grand Blanc, MI48439-0594
(800) 588-7275
DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL.
Failure to pay a violation within 14 calendar days of the date the violation
was issued may result in a default judgment being entered against you,
and an additional $5.00 fee will be assessed. Please note: The date of
issuance is counted as one day.
Failure to pay the violation upon issuance of the first notice will result
in an additional $5.00 fee being assessed.
Appeals
If you are charged with violating the Parking/Traffic Ordinance of Eastern
Michigan University, you may have your case reviewed for possible
adjustments at the Parking Department located at 204 Bowen Fieldhouse.Only
adjustments dictated by extenuating circumstances surrounding
the issuance of the violation will be considered and must be
presented within
48 hours of
the issuance of the violation.
If adjustments are not made by the Parking Department and you
wish to appeal further, you need to bring the citation into
the Parking department within 14 days of the date issued and
fill out the dispute form. 14a-6 Court Traffic Bureau will
contact you with a date and time to appear in court.
If the violation becomes delinquent, a court citation may be
issued to the registered owner of the vehicle, and filed with
the 14th District Court.The citation serves as a summons to command the
initial
appearance of the defendant, and a response from the defendant
as to his or her responsibility for the alleged violation.(Authority Public
Act 291 of 1967, as amended.)
Outstanding Violations
When a vehicle is found to be in violation and where it is determined
that there are six or more outstanding violations against the same vehicle,
the vehicle may be impounded. Such a vehicle shall not be released from
impoundment until there is satisfactory evidence that all outstanding
violations relating to the vehicle have been cleared with the University
or the district court.
Administration and Service Fees
Available during normal business hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
| Finger Print Cards |
$10.00 |
| Background Clearance |
$10.00 |
| Report Copies: |
|
| Insurance Companies: |
$10.00 for the first 3 pages** |
| Student/Faculty/Staff: |
$3.00 for the first 3 pages** |
| **Any additional pages beyond the first 3 pages are
$1.00 per page |
Available 24 Hours
Services are payable only by cash or checks, with EMU I.D.
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