E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
CAMPUS
PARKING AND TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS
The Office of University Police
Thomas-Jenkins Building
1704 Weeksville Road • Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-3266 • www.ecsu.edu
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF
Welcome to the Campus of
Elizabeth City State University...
As your Police Chief, pleased be assured that our
primary purpose is to ensure that the University
Campus is safe for everyone. We aim to deliver
professional law enforcement and security services
that are customer focused and sensitive to needs of
everyone here at ECSU. We adhere to our core
values of Responsibility, Integrity, Professionalism,
Respect and Fairness. These values along with our
Rules of Conduct and Duty provide greater clarity to
acceptable and unacceptable behavior that support or detract from our goal of
exceptional and high quality services. We understand that building, cultivating
and maintaining trust is a key element in crime reduction on our campus.
We encourage and enjoy interactions with our students, faculty, staff and
visitors through various outreach programs, such as crime prevention, video
training seminars and mock drills, safety patrols, operation identification, and
health fair initiatives. We encourage you to work along with us to ensure our
campus is one of the safest in North Carolina and whereby the environment
feels safe at all times regardless of the presence of a uniform officer or
security officer is present.
I am honored to serve the department and University. Together we can and will
make a positive difference here at ECSU. I encourage you to partner with us
as we move forward.
Sincerely,
John H. Manley, Jr.
Director of University Police
and Public Safety
OUR MISSION
We, the members of Elizabeth City State University Police Department, are
committed to providing the highest level of law enforcement and security
service. We will improve the safety and quality of life at the University by
building partnerships that reduce crime, responsive to needs of others,
maintaining order and create a safe environment while upholding the laws of
North Carolina and the United States Constitution. We adhere to the principles
of Responsibility, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect and Fairness.
R e s p o n s i b i l i t y - I n t eg r i t y - P r o f e s s i o n a l i s m - R e s p e c t - F a i r n e s s
• We are Responsible. We are accountable for our actions to the community and each other. We are a team committed to ensuring the safety
of students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• We have Integrity. We are committed to the highest level of professional and ethical standards. We foster public trust by being honest,
fair, and consistent.
• We are Professional. We are dedicated to providing quality service by
being progressive, well trained, disciplined and highly motivated
employees. We serve as role models for the university by projecting a
positive image with a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
• We are Respectful. We are duty bound to uphold the constitution, the
rights and liberties of all people. We are sensitive to the needs of everyone. We treat everyone with dignity, understanding, and compassion in
a way we want to be treated.
• We are Fair. We deliver consistent service to a culturally diverse
university through understanding, open-mindedness, and non-prejudicial judgment. We are equally responsive to the needs of all people.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND PARKING FEES . . . .2
- Vehicle Registration
- Student Parking Permit (Decals)
- Faculty and Staff Parking Permits (Decals)
- Parking Decal Placement and Removal
- Procedure for Obtaining Parking Permit (Decal)
- Student Parking Fees
- Faculty/Staff Parking Fees
- Visitor Registration and Parking
- Office Hours and Location
- Parking Lot Designations and Locations
PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . .6
- Parking & Traffic Regulations
- No Parking Zones
- Reserved Parking
- Loading/Unloading
- Evening and Weekend Parking
- Student Parking
- Parking for Special Events
- Accidents
- Disable Vehicles
- Prohibitive Use of Streets
REGULATION ENFORCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
- Rules of Evidence
- Violations and Fines
- Payment of Fines
- Towing Policy
SUSPENSION / REVOCATION OF PRIVILEGES . . . .11
APPEAL PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
EMERGENCY NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back
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Student parking spaces are limited and shall be assigned on a “first come, first
served basis.” All ECSU students, whether full-time or part-time, who wish to park
vehicles on campus, must register their vehicles with University Police and purchase a parking decal.
A student with an outstanding campus parking ticket or traffic citation shall not be
permitted to register a vehicle, park on campus or purchase a parking decal until
the fine has been paid or invalidated through the appeal process. A student shall
not be permitted to register a vehicle, park on campus, or purchase a parking
decal until all parking tickets or other University vehicle citations have been paid
or invalidated through due process.
Under no circumstances may a student register another studentʼs vehicle.
Faculty and Staff Parking Permits (Decals)
Faculty and Staff must register their vehicles and purchase a parking decal with five (5)
days of their employment, or upon returning to campus for the academic year. Faculty,
employed to teach during summer sessions are also required to have a parking decal.
Temporary Parking Permits will be issued to allow faculty and staff adequate time to
meet this requirement.
Parking Decal Placement and Removal
Assigned parking is not valid until a parking decal, issued from University Police, is properly displayed on a vehicle as set forth below:
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Faculty, Staff and Students parking decals shall be place on the rear-view
mirror, inside the vehicle.
Parking decals must be removed from vehicles under the following conditions:
1. If a person changes vehicles during any part of the school year;
2. If a vehicle is sold or transfered to another individual;
3. If a vehicle is damaged beyond repair or relinquished for salvage; and/or
4. Upon termination of matriculation or employment at ECSU.
Procedure for Obtaining Parking Permit (Decal)
To obtain a University parking decal, students, faculty and staff are to utilize the following procedure:
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Your vehicle must be register on-line first;
Report to the Office of the Cashier at M.D. Thorpe Administration Building
during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm) and submit payment for a
parking decal;
Provide the Office of University Police with a receipt evidencing payment for a
parking decal;
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Present the Office of University Police with a valid driverʼs license, vehicle registration information and proof of insurance.
Faulty, Staff, Student appeals may be obtained on website.
Student Parking Fees
The Student parking fee schedule is as follows:
August 1st through July 31st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00
Second Semester (only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00
*All fees are subject to change.
Faculty/Staff Parking Fees
The Faculty/Staff parking fee schedule is as follows:
August 1st through July 31st (RESERVED) . . . . . . .$115.00
August 1st through July 31st (NON-RESERVED) . . .$ 60.00
Parking fees for temporary employees shall be prorated at a rate of $5.00 per month or
$60.00 a year. Temporary employees must provide the cashier with documentation to
confirm the length of expected employment, in order that appropriate parking fees can
be assessed.
VISITOR REGISTRATION AND PARKING
All visitors to campus must first report to the Office of University Police where they may
be issued a “Visitorʼs Pass” or a “Temporary Parking Permit.” This parking pass, if
issued, will cover the period the visitor expects to be on campus and will also serve as
authorization to park in visitorsʼ designated parking spaces. Faculty, staff or students
may pre-register an expected guest and obtain a visitorʼs pass in advance.
All visitorʼs passes must be displayed inside the vehicle on the left side of the windshield. Visitor parking is available near Moore Hall, the Marion D. Thorpe Administration
Building, and adjacent to R. L. Vaughan Center and the G. R. Little Library.
University personnel will be held financially responsible for any parking or traffic citation
issued to their visitors, and which is unpaid by the visitor, unless invalidated through the
appeal process.
Visitor parking is allowed only in those spaces and areas specified for visitors.
Students and staff are not permitted to use any visitor parking space unless
specifically authorized to do so by the Office of University Police.
Office Hours and Location
The Office of University Police is located in the Thomas-Jenkins Building on University
Drive, and is open 24 hours a day, year ʻround. The Communication Center is also
located in the Thomas-Jenkins Building.
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A1 - Moore Hall
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H - Dixon Hall (Faculty/Staff)
A3 - G. R. Little Library (Front)
I1 - McLendon Hall (Faculty/Staff)
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severely — by revoking your parking permit and suspending your privilege to operate a
vehicle on campus for one semester.
No Parking Zones
Parking in spaces marked “No Parking At Any Time” is strictly prohibited. Parking on
University streets, lawns, sidewalks, crosswalks or in unauthorized “Reserved Parking”
spaces is also strictly prohibited, and your vehicle will be ticketed and towed — at the
ownerʼs expense.
Reserved Parking
Spaces in parking areas which are numbered; marked “Reserved,” and/or designated
as “Handicapped,” “Visitor Parking” or “Loading Zone” are for the exclusive use for which
they are intended. Individuals parking in these spaces without proper authorization will
be ticketed and towed at the vehicle ownerʼs expense.
Parking in a designated “Handicapped” parking space without displaying a “handicapped” license plate or decal, is in violation of North Carolina law and will be penalized
in accordance with North Carolina statutes.
Loading / Unloading
To assist members of the University community, temporary parking is allowed for the
purposes of loading and unloading as close to buildings as possible, provided the
following procedure is observed:
1. On a 3x5 white card, print (in large letters) “Loading” or “Unloading” followed by
your name, residence hall or academic building, and room or office number;
2. Turn on your vehicle flashers (hazard lights); and
3. Place the printed card on the inside of the windshield on the driverʼs side of the
vehicle.
Temporary parking for purposes of loading or
unloading shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes
Vehicles, loading or unloading, are restricted to temporary parking in general service
areas, at the rear of residence halls or academic buildings, or in designated loading
zones ONLY. “No Parking” zones, roadways, reserved parking areas or lawns shall not
be utilized for this purpose. Any vehicle which is parked in an unauthorized area for
loading or unloading is in violation of Campus Parking Regulations and will be ticketed;
the vehicle is also subject to being towed at the ownerʼs expense.
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Evening and Weekend Parking
For the purposes of parking and registration, evening means the hours between 5:00
p.m. to 7:00 a.m., provided the space is not otherwise restricted for “Handicapped” parking. Areas designated “No Parking Any Time” are not considered to be available parking at night or on weekends. Vehicles found in a “No Parking” area will be towed.
Evening and weekend parking is allowed for properly registered vehicles in any space,
except “Handicapped,” Preferred, Reserved spaces or in “No Parking” zones. Vehicles
parked in prohibited spaces during evening and weekend hours will be ticketed. For the
purpose of parking and registration, weekend means Friday at 6:00 p.m. through
Sunday at 12 midnight.
Parking for Special Events
Departments or persons sponsoring workshops, seminars, or other special activities
which require additional visitor parking, must make prior arrangements with the Office
of University Police for parking accommodations at least five (5) working days in
advance of the event.
Accidents
Any vehicular accident on University property must be reported immediately to
University Police; and must also be reported to the insuring agent or company (if the
provisions of applicable insurance so dictate). Any person leaving the scene of an
accident without following proper procedure is subject to arrest.
Disabled Vehicles
University Police must be notified immediately if a vehicle is disabled (cannot be moved)
as a result of an accident or mechanical malfunction. Notification of a disabled vehicle
must be made in person, or by telephone; a note left on the windshield will not be
considered adequate notice to University Police. Disabled vehicles which have not been
property reported are considered to be illegally parked and will be towed.
Prohibited Use of Streets
It is unlawful for any person, group or company to post signs — of any type whatsoever
— or otherwise utilize streets, driveways, sidewalks, or parking areas on University
property for the purpose of advertising and/or selling any article, commodity, service, or
event, without the express written consent of administrative officers. Violators will be
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TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
SPEEDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00
DISOBEYING POSTED TRAFFIC SIGNS (i.e. Stop; Yield; One Way, etc.) . . . . . .$25.00
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER . . . . . . .$15.00
DIRECTING TRAFFIC FLOW
*RECKLESS DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00
(Driving in excess of 30 m.p.h., and/or operating any motor vehicle in a
careless or erratic manner is considered [but not limited to] “reckless driving.”)
*FAILURE TO STOP FOR (or yield to) A FLASHING BLUE LIGHT . . . . . . . . .$25.00
(or siren) *on any University Police Vehicle or other Emergency Vehicle
PARKING VIOLATIONS
UNAUTHORIZED PARKING on Lawns, Sidewalks, and/or in Loading Zones . . . . .$50.00
DOUBLE PARKING and/or obstructing traffic flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00
(on any recognized campus thoroughfare or parking area)
PARKING IN CROSSWALKS (and/or) BLOCKING DRIVEWAYS . . . . . . . . . .$50.00
PARKING IN ANY SPACE (otherwise) ASSIGNED OR RESERVED . . . . . . . .$30.00
(for use by University personnel, visitors and/or State-owned vehicles)
PARKING IN A “No Parking Any Time” ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00
*OBSTRUCTING FIRE LANES, FIRE HYDRANTS, and/or ANY . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00
*CAMPUS ENTRANCE OR EXIT (locked or unlocked)
*PARKING IN A “HANDICAPPED” ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00
(without displaying an officially recognized “Handicapped” license plate)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
Fines may also be assessed for the following infringements of
University vehicular regulations, in addition to those which may otherwise apply:
FAILURE TO PROPERLY DISPLAY A PARKING PERMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.00
FAILURE TO REGISTER (with the Office of University Police) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00
(Any vehicle driven or parked on ECSU property.)
DISPLAYING A FALSE OR STOLEN DECAL OR PERMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00
FALSIFYING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00
(for the issue or purchase of a parking permit or decal)
NOTE: Fines owed by students, faculty and staff are considered to be debts to the
University and will be collected accordingly. You will not be allowed to register an automobile
if you owe the University fines associated with Parking and Traffic Violations.
*May also be subject to City, County and/or State Judicial action.
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Payment of Fines
Parking and traffic fines must be paid within fifteen (15) business days of the date the
ticket was issued. If citations are not settled or appealed within the specified period
defined below, the registered owner of the cited vehicle will be contacted, by letter,
advising him or her of the violation for which the vehicle was ticketed and the resulting
fines and late fees due.
Following written notification, formal action may be initiated if penalties are not then
satisfied. Failure to settle vehicular citations may also result in any or all of the following actions:
1. Revocation of campus driving and parking privileges;
2. Denial of academic registration;
3. Withholding of academic transcripts; and/or
4. Assignment of account to a collection agency.
Towing Policy
Any vehicle found illegally or improperly parked on University property may be towed
and placed in storage at the discretion of the University Police Department. Officers
may exercise this authority as they deem necessary to insure safe parking and traffic
flow and compliance with the ordinances and regulations governing vehicular movement and parking on campus.
The University is not responsible for any vehicle damage resulting from towing or
storage; and the owner/operator of the towed vehicle is directly liable for payment of
reasonable fees to the towing/storage company in connection with any such action.
The University does not collect or pay towing charges.
SUSPENSION / REVOCATION OF PRIVILEGES
Driving and parking on campus is a privilege not a right, granted by the University
administration. In addition to any other penalties imposed, the Chief of University Police,
at his discretion may suspend or revoke this privilege for:
1. Operating a vehicle in such a manner as to maliciously endanger University
personnel or property;
2. Repeated violation of parking and traffic regulations;
3. Unauthorized use or alteration of a parking permit;
4. Falsifying information; and/or
5. Non-payment of fines.
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APPEAL PROCESS
It is acknowledged that extenuating circumstances may occur in some instances when
citations are issued. Anyone under the belief that a citation has been issued without
justification or a vehicle has been towed without just cause, you may make an appointment with the Chief of University Police to discuss your grievance. (Appointments will
be scheduled during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. only.)
Note: Any appeal must be initiated within fifteen (15) business days of the date
citation was issued.
If, after discussion of your grievance with the Chief the matter is still unresolved, you may
seek further consideration by making a final appeal in writing to the traffic review
Committee. Procedures for initiating this action are available through the Office of
University Police, and will be provided to you upon request.
• An individual who receives a parking or traffic citation and believes he or she has
been unjustly cited shall immediately schedule an appointment with the Chief of
University Police (during the hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
• A written appeal to the Traffic Review Committee must be received by the Committee within fifteen (15) business days of the issuance of the violation.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. Iʼm from New Jersey. Is my New Jersey driverʼs license valid on campus?
A. Yes, provided it has not expired or been otherwise revoked.
Q. Why do I have to pay a parking ticket my friend got and didnʼt pay?
He had a Visitorʼs Pass.
A. All students are responsible for their visitors. It is up to you to see that your
visitors park correctly and adhere to University policies and regulations while
they are on campus.
Q. My folks are going to let me drive the car back to school, but Iʼm only going
to have it for one week. Do I still need a parking decal to park on campus?
A. You may qualify for a “Temporary Parking Permit” provided space is available
and prior arrangements have been made with the Office of University Police.
Q. I have a parking decal, but Iʼm using a friendʼs car for a couple of days
because mine is in the shop. May I park in my assigned place anyway?
A. Not without a Temporary Parking Permit. All vehicles parked on campus must be
properly identified.
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Q. Someoneʼs in my parking space. What do I do?
A. Every possible effort is being made to see that this situation does not arise.
If it happens, however, use the following procedure:
1. Park in the closest non-restricted space:
2. Turn your vehicle flashers on:
3. Notify University Police immediately;
Please do not block traffic movement, or park in a fire lane.
Q. I bought a parking decal, but just havenʼt had time to put it on my car yet.
I donʼt have to pay this parking ticket, do I?
A. Yes. No vehicle is allowed to park on campus without DISPLAYING a valid decal
or permit.
Q. The only space left in my lot was the one for “Handicapped”. I had to park
there. I was late for class. Why did you tow my car away?
A. Under any and all circumstances, parking in a “Handicapped” space without displaying a “Handicapped” license plate is a violation of State Law. This law WILL
be enforced on this campus.
Q. I left a note saying I ran out of gas. Why did I get a ticket?
A. Your vehicle was improperly parked, and you did not use the correct procedure
for notifying University Police. Disabled vehicles are to be reported in person or
by telephone.
Q. I didnʼt know I couldnʼt park here. Do I really have to pay this ticket?
A. Yes.
Q. I donʼt have the money to pay this ticket. Let me off this one time, please?
A. Sorry, if you can afford to risk breaking the law, you must be able to afford the
consequences.
Q. I loaned my car to my roommate. I didnʼt park it incorrectly, he did. Why
am I responsible for this ticket?
A. The permit holder (or registered owner) of any vehicle is liable for that vehicle at
all times, regardless of who is driving it.
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