Parking Rules

Illinois State University assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage to any vehicle, nor does it assume any personal liability in connection with its parking program. Rules and regulations are subject to revision at any time. Where parking areas are clearly outlined, or parking chocks provided, occupants must observe the confines of each space. Only one vehicle is allowed per space.

Permit Rules

All vehicles occupying University parking facilities, other than those utilizing paid metered spaces or visitor pay lots, must properly display a valid and appropriate parking permit during the posted hours. Some metered spaces on campus require an additional permit to be displayed. Please pay careful attention to signs posted at the meters.

Parking for visitors to the Alumni Center is provided at no charge. Employees of the Alumni Center are required to purchase a permit to park in the lot and must park in area designated as faculty/staff parking located in the southwest corner of the lot near the building.

Permit holders must park according to the allowances provided by their permit. Lack of available parking in any given area does not authorize the user to violate parking rules and regulations by parking in an area where their permit is not valid. Permit requirements are enforced regardless of whether or not there are unused spaces at the time a violation is committed.

The Office of Parking and Transportation reserves the right to change parking areas depending on demand and other factors. The Office of Parking and Transportation may control any and all lots for special events.

Parking Garage Safety Rules

Motorcycles, bicycles, roller blades, and skateboards are prohibited in the parking garages.
No back-in parking is allowed in the parking garages.
Only one vehicle is allowed per space.
Smoking is not permitted in any of the parking garages.
Users must obey all posted signage within the garage including clearances, speed limits, stop signs, and one way directional signage.

Vehicle Accidents

All accidents involving a motor vehicle on campus must be reported immediately to the University Police. Any vandalism incurred in campus lots should also be reported to the University Police.

Snow Removal

Permit holders should be aware that in areas where lots are closed from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., this policy will be strictly enforced for snow removal.

Towing

Vehicles that are in violation can be towed for $150.00 worth of unpaid fines, safety violations, and for parking in storage lots as well as parking in reserved, service, loading, business, and handicapped spaces. Vehicles not properly displaying a valid license plate and/or inoperable vehicles will be considered abandoned and subject to immediate tow. Vehicles are subject to tow 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Press Passes, Handwritten, or Typed Notes

Press passes, handwritten, or typed notes will not be honored for parking in University facilities. Contact our office to secure parking arrangements.

Golf Cart and Authorized Government Vehicle Rules and Regulations

Illinois State University has implemented policies on the use of golf carts and authorized government vehicles on our campus.

Visitor Use

All Visitors, Event Attendees, and Vendors who plan to bring golf carts to campus are subject to the following rules and regulations:

Visitors, Event Attendees and Vendors who need assistance with training their operators may contact us and arrange to view our training video.

University Department Use

All University Departments that employ AGVs and golf carts in their operations are subject to the following rules and regulations:

The Office of Parking and Transportation has a DVD on the safe operation of utility carts that is available for use by University Departments to train their operators. Please note in the Departmental Policies and Procedures that each operator must be trained and a copy of the "Utility Cart Hands On Training Form" must be placed in the employees personnel file at Human Resources.

Contact our office at (309) 438-8391 to check out this training video.