Citations

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Policy Number:
UW-6118
Old Policy Number:
TS-51
Responsible Office:
Transportation Services

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

Citations are used to increase compliance with UW-Madison Transportation Services rules and regulations and increase safety on campus for pedestrians and visitors. Parking policies help ensure parking resources are used efficiently, balance competing needs, and allocate limited resources. 

Definitions:
Accessible (Disabled) parking
  • Disabled stall violation – Parking in a UW or State Department of Transportation (DOT) Disabled stall without a valid UW Disabled (UW DIS) permit or State DOT permit or plate. Unauthorized use of a State DOT or UW DIS permit by an individual other than the permit holder.
  • Blocking disabled access aisle
Double permit
  • An annual or temporary permit authorizes one vehicle to be parked on campus. Parking two vehicles on campus at the same time either in the assigned base lot or in an alternate lot is considered a double permit violation. A double permit violation includes, but is not limited to, using a permit issued as a temporary replacement for a valid permit to park more than one vehicle on campus.
Garage/ramp violations
  • Parking in garage / ramp without payment of daily fee
  • Bypassing gates to enter / exit facility without payment
  • Tailgating vehicle into or out of facility – entering or exiting a facility behind another vehicle without stopping to pick up a permit or submit payment
  • Allowing another person to use pass to enter or exit facility
  • Vehicle storage exceeding 72 hours without UW-Madison UW-Madison Transportation Services clearance
Improper parking
  • Vehicle occupying two spaces - Permits are valid in one permit stall. Vehicles parked outside of the marked stall lines, taking up two permit stalls, or parked in a compact car stall with an oversize vehicle are considered improperly parked.
  • Parking against the flow of traffic – vehicle blocking or interfering with the flow of traffic
Invalid/missing license plate
  • Vehicle parked on campus with an invalid license plate; includes but is not limited to expired plate or invalid vehicle registration
  • Vehicle parked on campus without a license plate displayed
No parking violation
  • Vehicle parked in a landscaped area
  • Vehicle parked outside of painted parking stalls, designated parking areas or beyond the end of the stall obstructing traffic
  • Vehicle parked in a no parking area; blocking a fire lane, bike lane, exit or drive aisle, roadway or access ramp, blocking sidewalk or curbs, dumpster, etc.
  • Vehicle parked blocking other vehicle(s)
  • Vehicle parked in loading dock while not actively loading or unloading
  • Vehicle may park in marked stalls only. Vehicles parked in areas on campus not specifically marked or signed as a permit parking area are in violation  
Over or undersized stall violations
  • Oversized vehicle – parking an oversized vehicle in a compact vehicle stall
  • Undersized vehicle – parking an undersized vehicle in an oversized vehicle stall
Overtime violation
  • Overtime violation – includes vehicles parked longer than the time limit posted at a loading dock, UW or State DOT Disabled stall (overtime parking) or for more than 72 hours with a valid annual permit without authorization from UW-Madison Transportation Services
  • Vehicle may not park past the maximum time limit posted on timed parking/pay-by-phone stalls. Adding additional funds does not extend the posted maximum time limit for parking.
  • Vehicle parked in an Electric Vehicle Charging Station longer than 4 hours
Parking in a reserved area/stall
  • Parking in a reserved stall or service stall without a valid permit
  • Parking vehicle in a motorcycle or moped stall
  • Parking in an area reserved for maintenance or construction
  • Parking in an area reserved for bicycles
  • Parking in restricted snow emergency area; overnight parking is restricted for the period beginning November 15 through March 15 for snow removal
  • Parking at a reserved timed parking stall (“meter”) without a valid permit
  • Parking in an area reserved for a special event
Parking on campus with an altered, counterfeit, lost or stolen permit
  • Use / Display of an annual permit reported as lost or stolen
  • Use / Display of a temporary permit reported as lost or stolen
  • Use / Display of an altered or counterfeited annual permit
  • Use / Display of an altered or counterfeited temporary permit
Altered or counterfeit permits include but are not limited to; reproductions of an actual permit, altering the lot number, altering the effective/expiration date, or using a permit listed as cancelled, lost, or stolen.
Permit violations
  • Parking without a valid permit
  • Parking with an expired permit
  • Improper display of a permit
  • Improper permit for area – Display of a valid permit in an area where the permit is not authorized
  • Improper use of a service permit by faculty, staff or students in lieu of purchasing an annual permit
  • Using an afternoon or night permit outside of the authorized time allowances
  • No Flex Pay by Phone Record
Timed parking stalls
  • Expired timed parking – parking longer than the purchased time for the timed parking stall
  • No payment at a timed parking stall during hours of control
Vehicle tow fee
  • Towed and Impounded – Vehicles are towed and impounded to a facility off campus. All citations and towing fees due to the University must be paid before the vehicle will be released.
    • Vehicles with $100 or more in unpaid citations (30 days or more past due) will be towed and impounded until all citations and towing fees due to the University are paid
    • Vehicles parked on campus with an altered, counterfeit, or stolen permit will be towed and impounded. All citations and towing fees due to the University must be paid and the permit returned to the towing company prior to the vehicle being released to the registered owner.
    • A large vehicle (as determined by the tow company) will be assessed a large vehicle tow. Examples of large vehicles include but are not limited to recreational vehicles, semi-trucks/trailers, and buses.
  • Towed and Relocated – Vehicles are subject to towing and relocation to another lot or location if the vehicle is in violation of parking policies, or poses a safety or security risk 
Scope:

Faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Policy:

Policy

  • All faculty, staff, and students are required to pay for parking on campus.
  • The registered owner is responsible for a parking citation (including lost, stolen, or damaged citations), whether or not the owner was operating the vehicle at the time the citation was issued.
  • A citation is an official document describing the violation, amount of penalty, time and location of issuance, vehicle description, and information about how to pay or appeal the citation. Wisconsin state statutes give UW–Madison authority to enforce parking policies and issue citations.
  • Citations are delivered by placing them on a vehicle or by mail.
  • Only authorized UW-Madison Transportation Services employees and UW Police may issue parking citations.
  • Vehicles are subject to towing and relocation to another lot or location on campus if the vehicle is in violation of parking policies, or there is a safety or security risk associated with the vehicle or the parking facility. 
  • Vehicles are subject to towing and impoundment if the vehicle has $100 or more in unpaid citations 30 days or more past due. All citations and towing fees due to UW-Madison Transportation Services must be paid prior to the vehicle being released to the registered owner.
  • Vehicles are subject to towing and impoundment if the vehicle is parked on campus with an altered, counterfeit, or stolen permit. All citations and towing fees due to UW-Madison Transportation Services must be paid and the permit returned to the towing company prior to the vehicle being released to the registered owner.
  • More than one citation per day may be issued to a vehicle in violation of parking policies.
  • All citations must be paid within ten (10) calendar days to avoid further policy enforcement action which may include late fees, suspension fees, suspension of license plates, and referral to a debt collection agency. Citations should be paid online at transportation.wisc.edu; click on the “Pay/Appeal Citation” link.
  • Parking Citation rates (fines) are approved annually by the UW-Madison Campus Transportation Committee and are subject to change.
  • Citations may be issued for violating any parking policy.
Related UW-Madison Policies:
Related UW–Madison Documents, Web Pages, or Other Resources:

Permit rates available on UW-Madison Transportation Services website

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:
Assistant Vice Chancellor of UW-Madison Transportation Services
Policy Manager:
Director of Parking Operations
Contact:
Director of Parking Operations -- Tanara Teal-Tate, tanara.tealtate@wisc.edu, (608) 263-9591
Effective Date:
03-01-2004
Revised Dates:

03-01-2005, 03-01-2006, 03-01-2007, 01-01-2009, 03-01-2011, 03-01-2013, 02-01-2014, 03-01-2018, 05-19-2022

Retrieved:
03-30-2023 21:40:10