Parking

Parking Regulations

 

Parking Regulations

Campus Public Safety Officers routinely patrol parking lots in order to deter crime and to ensure the safety of you and your vehicle. All students, faculty and staff are prohibited from parking in Fire Lanes, Handicap Spaces unless properly placarded, and all other restricted areas. Officers strictly enforce all parking regulations and in order to avoid fines, you are encouraged to obey all parking rules. At times, you may be required to move your vehicle to another designated area in order to accommodate snow removal or other maintenance concerns.

Online Parking Registration Form

Please click here to submit your Parking Registration form. You will receive an email with more information regarding permit distribution from the Department of Public Safety office.

Parking Permits

Resident Students

A limited number of spaces are available for resident students. A fee of $300 is required to obtain a permit. Parking permits are issued annually on a 'first come first serve' basis as fees are received. When the maximum number of permits has been issued, the University will then maintain a waiting list and issue additional permits when spaces become available. If a permit cannot be issued, the fee will be refunded. The parking fee is $300 per academic year. Please plan carefully, as there will be NO daily, weekly or monthly prorated refunds.

The only refunds that will be approved are those made in January ONLY, providing you change to commuter status or remain a resident student but no longer have a car on campus. In either of these situations, parking pass holders will be refunded 1/2 the cost of your permit providing you return the parking sticker to the Department of Public Safety Administrative Office (in some cases the permits are difficult to remove, but we will accept pieces).

Commuter Students

There is no parking fee for commuting students; however we do need information on file for all vehicles that will be on campus. You do not need a permit if you will not be coming to campus.

All Students

Any vehicle parked on Bay Path University property overnight without an appropriate permit displayed will be ticketed. Bay Path University students will be assessed the fine of their guest.

All permits issued in previous years will be invalid; all cars must have a valid sticker for the 2022/2023 school year. All others will be subject to parking policy and ticketing.

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff hang tags are issued at the time of employment and remain valid throughout employment.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Permits

If a vehicle is sold or involved in an accident that renders it inoperable, the old permit must be removed and returned to the Public Safety office; a replacement permit will then be issued without additional cost. Lost or stolen permits must be reported to Public Safety immediately.

Parking Areas

Daytime Parking

Parking in lots, A, C, D and E with a valid permit. Lot B is reserved for Faculty and Staff.

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking in lots, C, D, and E only. Limited to resident students and guests who have registered with Campus Public Safety.

Restricted Parking

  • Leary Circle – Drop-off/Pick-up permitted only. Violators are subject to a $25.00 fine.
  • Bollum, Theinert and Wright Halls –
    1. Student vehicles may be parked in “visitor” spaces from 5:00PM until 2:00AM Monday through Friday and from 5:00PM Friday until 2:00AM Monday except during winter parking ban.  Any student who parks in a “Visitor” space outside of these hours is subject to a $25.00 fine.
  • Students are permitted to park in front of a residence hall 24/7 for no longer than 60 minutes with hazard lights flashing. Failure to display hazard lights or parking for more than the designated time will result in a $25.00 fine.
  • If more time is needed, students are required to contact campus public safety, 413-565-1225
  • Handicap parking is prohibited without valid HP placard. $50.00 fine
  • Reserved parking is prohibited unless authorized. $25.00 fine

Parking During Vacations

Students who wish to leave their vehicle on campus over any vacation break or between semesters must contact the Department of Public Safety to make appropriate arrangements. You will be asked to leave your keys and directed where to park your vehicle.

Traffic Regulations

The campus speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Lower speeds may be necessary during certain weather conditions and during peak pedestrian traffic. Vehicles must be operated at reasonable and proper speeds at all times. Drivers are expected to obey all traffic signs, especially during events, when traffic flow may be adjusted.

Violations and Fines

The Department of Public Safety maintains a list of all registered vehicles and violations. If a student receives a third parking violation, a sticker will be affixed stating that the 4th violation will result in fines doubling. Parking privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the academic year for any subsequent violation.

FINES appear on the student’s account and should be paid in the Business Office. Unpaid fines may result in further charges, revocation of parking privileges and withholding of grades, diplomas and transcripts.

Parking Ticket Appeals

Appeal forms are available on the CPS portal and must be received within 14 days of ticket issuance. They will be reviewed upon receipt. A decision will be made by the Director of Public Safety and an email regarding the decision will be sent to the individual.

Please see the Parking Ticket Appeal Form section in the upper right of this page.

For additional information or questions, please contact the CPS Administrative Office at 413-565-1224.

 

The Ticket violations are:

Schedule A: $25 Violations

A-01 Illegal Parking

  1. Reserved/Staff/Faculty
  2. Visitor Restrictions
  3. Fire Lane
  4. Outside Marked Lanes
  5. Violation of Winter Parking Ban
  6. Grass
  7. Sidewalk
  8. Loading Dock
  9. Dumpster

A-02 Pull Through/Crossing Solid Yellow Line

A-03 Failure to Display or Improper Display of Parking Permit

A-04 Obstructing or Impeding Traffic

Schedule B: $50 Violation

B-05 Accessibility Parking Violation/Failure to Display HP Placard

Schedule C: Moving Violations $50 Violation

C-06 Speeding (more than 15MPH)

C-07 Failure to Grant Right of Way to Pedestrian

C-08 Failure to stop at Stop Sign

C-09 Driving the Wrong Way in a One Way

 

FAQs

Where do I find the new 2022/2023 Online Parking Registration form?

Can I fill out this form in person?

Is there a charge for non-residents to park their car on campus?

What is the parking permit fee for Residents?

Where can I pay my parking permit fee?

Will Campus Public Safety accept payments for my parking permit?

When will I get my parking permit?

 

 

Undergraduate Students Parking Registration Forms for the Fall 23/24 semester will not be accepted until August 1, 2023.

 

Any forms submitted before that date will be disregarded. You will need to resubmit your form on or after August 1, 2023.

 

Graduate Students and Faculty/Staff can submit Parking Registration forms at any time.

 

 

 

Parking Regulations

Campus Public Safety Officers routinely patrol parking lots in order to deter crime and to ensure the safety of you and your vehicle. All students, faculty and staff are prohibited from parking in Fire Lanes, Handicap Spaces unless properly placarded, and all other restricted areas. Officers strictly enforce all parking regulations and in order to avoid fines, you are encouraged to obey all parking rules. At times, you may be required to move your vehicle to another designated area in order to accommodate snow removal or other maintenance concerns.

Online Parking Registration Form

Please click here to submit your Parking Registration form. You will receive an email with more information regarding permit distribution from the Department of Public Safety office.

Parking Permits

Resident Students

A limited number of spaces are available for resident students. A fee of $300 is required to obtain a permit. Parking permits are issued annually on a 'first come first serve' basis as fees are received. When the maximum number of permits has been issued, the University will then maintain a waiting list and issue additional permits when spaces become available. If a permit cannot be issued, the fee will be refunded. The parking fee is $300 per academic year. Please plan carefully, as there will be NO daily, weekly or monthly prorated refunds.

The only refunds that will be approved are those made in January ONLY, providing you change to commuter status or remain a resident student but no longer have a car on campus. In either of these situations, parking pass holders will be refunded 1/2 the cost of your permit providing you return the parking sticker to the Department of Public Safety Administrative Office (in some cases the permits are difficult to remove, but we will accept pieces).

Commuter Students

There is no parking fee for commuting students; however we do need information on file for all vehicles that will be on campus. You do not need a permit if you will not be coming to campus.

All Students

Any vehicle parked on Bay Path University property overnight without an appropriate permit displayed will be ticketed. Bay Path University students will be assessed the fine of their guest.

All permits issued in previous years will be invalid; all cars must have a valid sticker for the 2022/2023 school year. All others will be subject to parking policy and ticketing.

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff hang tags are issued at the time of employment and remain valid throughout employment.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Permits

If a vehicle is sold or involved in an accident that renders it inoperable, the old permit must be removed and returned to the Public Safety office; a replacement permit will then be issued without additional cost. Lost or stolen permits must be reported to Public Safety immediately.

Parking Areas

Daytime Parking

Parking in lots, A, C, D and E with a valid permit. Lot B is reserved for Faculty and Staff.

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking in lots, C, D, and E only. Limited to resident students and guests who have registered with Campus Public Safety.

Restricted Parking

  • Leary Circle – Drop-off/Pick-up permitted only. Violators are subject to a $25.00 fine.
  • Bollum, Theinert and Wright Halls –
    1. Student vehicles may be parked in “Visitor” spaces from 5:00PM until 2:00AM Monday through Friday and from 5:00PM Friday until 2:00AM Monday except during winter parking ban.  Any student who parks in a “Visitor” space outside of these hours is subject to a $25.00 fine.
  • Students are permitted to park in front of a residence hall 24/7 for no longer than 60 minutes with hazard lights flashing. Failure to display hazard lights or parking for more than the designated time will result in a $25.00 fine.
  • If more time is needed, students are required to contact campus public safety, 413-565-1225
  • Handicap parking is prohibited without a valid HP placard. $50.00 fine
  • Reserved parking is prohibited unless authorized. $25.00 fine
  • A student will receive a fine if their guest is found to be in violation of any of the above parking restrictions.

 

Parking During Vacations

Students who wish to leave their vehicle on campus over any vacation break or between semesters must contact the Department of Public Safety to make appropriate arrangements. You will be asked to leave your keys and directed where to park your vehicle.

Traffic Regulations

The campus speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Lower speeds may be necessary during certain weather conditions and during peak pedestrian traffic. Vehicles must be operated at reasonable and proper speeds at all times. Drivers are expected to obey all traffic signs, especially during events, when traffic flow may be adjusted.

Violations and Fines

The Department of Public Safety maintains a list of all registered vehicles and violations. If a student receives a third parking violation, a sticker will be affixed stating that the 4th violation will result in fines doubling. Parking privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the academic year for any subsequent violation.

FINES appear on the student’s account and should be paid in the Business Office. Unpaid fines may result in further charges, revocation of parking privileges and withholding of grades, diplomas and transcripts.

Parking Ticket Appeals

Appeal forms are available on the CPS portal and must be received within 14 days of ticket issuance. They will be reviewed upon receipt. A decision will be made by the Director of Public Safety and an email regarding the decision will be sent to the individual.

Please see the Parking Ticket Appeal Form section in the upper right of this page.

For additional information or questions, please contact the CPS Administrative Office at 413-565-1224.

 

The Ticket violations are:

Schedule A: $25 Violations

A-01 Illegal Parking

  1. Reserved/Staff/Faculty
  2. Visitor Restrictions
  3. Fire Lane
  4. Outside Marked Lanes
  5. Violation of Winter Parking Ban
  6. Grass
  7. Sidewalk
  8. Loading Dock
  9. Dumpster

A-02 Pull Through/Crossing Solid Yellow Line

A-03 Failure to Display or Improper Display of Parking Permit

A-04 Obstructing or Impeding Traffic

Schedule B: $50 Violation

B-05 Accessibility Parking Violation/Failure to Display HP Placard

Schedule C: Moving Violations $50 Violation

C-06 Speeding (more than 15MPH)

C-07 Failure to Grant Right of Way to Pedestrian

C-08 Failure to stop at Stop Sign

C-09 Driving the Wrong Way in a One Way