Rules & Regulations

Please note that these regulations will be enforced at all times, including periods when classes are not in session. All vehicles on campus are subject to Washington University's parking regulations. Each operator is responsible for knowing and abiding by these rules. Because of the significant demand for parking on campus, the University has adopted a policy of strict enforcement to better protect the parking privileges of those who observe the regulations.

Firearms (concealed ot otherwise) are prohibited on all University-owned property. Firearms may NOT be stowed in vehicles parked in University parking lots, garages, or metered spaces.

Parking on the Washington University Danforth Campus is either designated for visitors or requires the display of a permit.

• Permits are only valid when issued through Parking Services.
• Permit ownership is nontransferable.
• Because parking on campus is limited, permit holders may have only one vehicle on campus and occupy only one space at a time. Commuters who use additional vehicles must register all vehicles with Parking Services and can then move the valid permit between the registered vehicles.
• Campus parking is allocated by zone. Vehicle operators should park only in areas and at times allowed by the permit displayed.
• The parking map shows the zones in their approximate size and location.
• Classification of zones and lots may be changed at any time as necessary.
• All operators must refer to signs displayed to determine where parking is allowed.
• Barricades, roped-off areas, and signs indicating parking for special events take precedence over general parking designations.

The responsibility for finding a legal space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Inability to locate a convenient parking space is not an excuse for violation University parking regulations.

Motorcycles are required to park in areas designated solely for that purpose.

Bicycles are required to park in areas designated solely for that purpose.

All vehicles which belong to the immediate family of a University faculty, staff, or student, whether registered with the University or not, will be considered the responsibility of that individual. Any parking violations charged against that vehicle will be the responsibility of the individual.

The following are violations to parking regulations that, in addition to a citation, could also result in the vehicle being towed from campus with no prior notice:

• Vehicles parked in a firelane or restriced zone. Campus firelanes must always be kept clear to allow appropriate response from emergency teams if necessary. All fire lanes on the University campus will be designated in one or more of the following ways:
  • traffic sign indicating fire lane
  • "Fire lane" painted on the pavement
  • Yellow curb
  • Diagonal yellow lines on pavement
• Vehicle not parked between two white lines, including unmarked curbs on campus.
• Vehicle is parked in and area not specifically designated for parking.
• Vehicle is parked illegally in a space designated as disabled.
  • Only those with state-issued disabled plates or placards and a paid Washington University permit or pass may use the disabled spaces. Permit holders needing disabled parking should register with parking services.
• Vehicle is displaying a lost, stolen, invalid, or fraudulent annual or short-term pass.
  • In addition to the $500.00 fine for displaying a lost, stolen, invalid, fraudulent annual permit or short-term pass, the car will be towed at the owner's expense, the violator could have his/her parking privileges revoked, and the owner may be referred for criminal prosecution.

The following areas are strictly enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

• Residential areas
• Meters in residential areas
• Loading and service zones
• Disabled parking spaces
• Fire lanes
• 24-hour RED spaces
• "No Parking" areas

Freshman resident students
Freshman resident students are not permitted to bring a vehicle to the Washington University campus. Violation of this and other University policies could be a violation of Student Judicial Code.

Registration
The person to whom a vehicle is registered will be held fully responsible for all violations assigned to that vehicle.

When a registrant disposes of or sells a vehicle, the permit should be removed and Parking Services notified so the registrant will no longer be held responsible for tickets the vehicle might receive.

More information:

2009-2010 Parking Handbook

Vehicle Registration

Vehicle Storage