Violations Eligible for Vehicle Towing

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.

• Vehicle is parked in a fire lane or restricted zone. Campus fire lanes must always be kept clear to allow appropriate response from emergency teams.
• All fire lanes on 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
  • “Authorized Vehicles Only” signage
• Vehicle is not correctly parked between two white lines, including at unmarked curbs.
• Vehicles is parked in spaces reserved for departments, Bearly Drivers, CarShare vehicles, or for special events.
• Vehicle is parked in an area not specifically designated for parking.
• Vehicle is parked illegally in a space designated as ADA or in accessible parking spots designated for those who need to park close to buildings.
• Only those with state-issued disabled plates or placards and a paid WashU permit or pass may use accessible spaces.
• Vehicle is displaying a lost, stolen, invalid, altered, and/or fraudulent annual permit or short-term pass.

In addition to a fine of up to $1,000 for displaying a lost, stolen, invalid, altered, and/or 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.