Night Parking Permits

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Policy Number:
UW-6133
Old Policy Number:
TS-57
Responsible Office:
Transportation Services

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

Night parking permits grant parking access in specific lots on campus. This policy defines the proper use of night permits. All faculty, staff, students and visitors are required to pay for parking when parked in a controlled garage or lot on campus.

Scope:

Faculty, staff, students, and visitors

Policy:

Policy

  • Night garage specific permit  – permit is only valid in one specific garage as noted on the permit. Available garages to choose from include 6, 7, 17, 20, 23, 27, 29, 36, 38, 46, 67, 75, 76, 80, 83, and 95. (See restrictions listed below.) Valid after 4:30 p.m. weekdays and all-day Saturday and Sunday.
    • Lot 75 night permits are valid from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. weekdays and all-day Saturday and Sunday.
  • Night surface lot permit  – permit is valid in any of the controlled surface lots listed below: lots 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 21, 22, 30, 33, 44, 51, 78, 81, 85, 91, and 92. Valid from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all-day Saturday and Sunday.
  • Night permits may not be transferred or sold.
  • Night permits must be displayed properly and correct license plate numbers must be on file with UW-Madison Transportation Services.
  • One (1) permit is issued per parking assignment. Display the hangtag from the vehicle’s rear-view mirror or display it in a transparent plastic sleeve on the inside lower left-hand corner of the windshield. Remove all items from mirror or window that block the permit from view. The entire permit must be visible when the vehicle is parked on campus.
  • Permit holder is responsible for using permit to enter gated lots. UW-Madison Transportation Services collects information from the gate system and staff is not authorized to raise the gate for customers except on those occasions where the gate system is malfunctioning.
  • Customers should only have one valid Transportation Services permit in their vehicle at any time. If a customer has more than one permit in their vehicle and multiple permits are charged by the gate equipment in Transportation Services ramps, Transportation Services will not be responsible for refunds of inadvertent charges or value deductions to permits when the customer intends to pay with another payment method.

Restrictions

  • Snow removal restriction for the period beginning November 15 through March 15:
    1. No on street parking from 2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
    2. Overnight parking is restricted to designated areas on campus
    3. Refer to transportation.wisc.edu for updated parking restrictions for snow removal
  • Night permits are not valid outside of the designated lots, unless there is a situation where Transportation Services grants temporary clearance.
  • Night garage specific permits are not valid in the lots from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Lot 75 night garage permits are not valid from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Night surface lot permits are not valid in the lots from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
  • Permits are not valid in restricted areas, such as: fire lanes, timed parking stalls, reserved stalls, disabled stalls without a state DOT permit, disabled stall access aisles, loading zones, construction areas, sidewalks, driveways, and grass areas. Unless otherwise noted, those parking with permits in restricted areas may be subject to citation or tow at the owner’s expense.
  • UW-Madison Transportation Services has the right to reserve lots/ramps for event parking on campus. Parking may be sold in advance or at the lot entrance on a first come basis. Permit holders may be relocated. Lots restricted for an event will be posted at the lot entrance and have lot restrictions emailed to permit holders who will be affected by an event.
  • UW-Madison Transportation Services has the authority to close a lot for construction, maintenance, or safety issues. Permit holders will be notified in advance of lot closures, whenever possible. Permit holders may be relocated at any time.
  • Vehicles may not be stored (parked without moving) for more than 72 hours without permission from Transportation Services. Stored vehicles are subject to citation and tow at the owner’s expense.
  • The permit holder is responsible for returning their permit, along with the cancellation form, to notify UW-Madison Transportation Services when employment is terminated or the annual parking assignment is no longer needed. The permit holder will be charged for each day the permit is assigned to them. Refunds or payroll deduction cancellations will not be processed until the permit is returned to UW-Madison Transportation Services.
  • Permit holders may only park one vehicle with a permit on campus at a time.
  • You must pay all citations and other unpaid fees due to UW-Madison Transportation Services before applying for or accepting a permit assignment.
  • Report lost/stolen permits or passes to UW-Madison Transportation Services immediately. Customers may be assessed a fee for replacing lost or stolen permits.
  • Vehicles using altered or counterfeit permits are subject to citation and tow at the owner’s expense.
  • Failure to follow UW-Madison Transportation Services policies may result in revoked parking privileges.
Related UW-Madison Policies:
Related UW–Madison Documents, Web Pages, or Other Resources:

Permit rates available on UW 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:
03-01-2012
Revised Dates:

03-01-2012, 03-01-2013, 04-01-2014, 09-01-2016, 03-01-2016, 03-01-2018, 10-06-2022, 10-14-2022, 11-10-2022

Retrieved:
02-05-2023 15:55:16