Understanding and adhering to parking regulations is crucial for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors at St. John’s University. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the university’s parking policies, ensuring a smooth and compliant parking experience on campus. For managing your parking account, appeals, and payments, remember to utilize the online portal at Signon.stjohns.edu.
Rearview Mirror Hang Tags: Displaying Your Parking Permit
To legally park on the St. John’s University campus, a valid parking permit is essential and must be correctly displayed. The annual hang tag permit should be hung from your rearview mirror with the assigned permit number clearly visible from outside the vehicle.
Proper Display is Mandatory: The hang tag must be displayed as described. Failure to properly display your permit, even if you possess a valid permit, can result in a parking summons. There is no appeal for summons issued due to improper display.
Temporary Hang Tags: If you forget your annual permit or are using a different vehicle temporarily, you must obtain a temporary paper hang tag. These temporary permits are available at:
- Department of Public Safety: Located outside Gate 6 on Goethals Avenue.
- Security Information Booth: Inside Gate 1.
Always display a temporary hang tag when using a secondary vehicle on campus.
Windshield Obstructions: If your vehicle’s rearview mirror or windshield tinting obstructs the clear display of the hang tag, it is your responsibility to ensure visibility. Use a rope or string to hang the permit from the mirror in a way that makes it easily seen.
Understanding Illegal Use of Parking Permits
St. John’s University strictly prohibits the illegal use of parking permits. This includes:
- Producing or altering permits: Creating fake permits or altering existing ones without Public Safety approval is illegal.
- Displaying unauthorized permits: Parking with a permit you are not entitled to or displaying a permit not registered to your vehicle is prohibited.
- Fraudulent purchase: Buying or using fraudulently produced permits or purchasing permits from unauthorized individuals is against regulations.
- Permit Registration: Vehicles registered under a parking permit must belong to the permit holder or an immediate family member. Registering vehicles for others is not allowed.
Violations of these regulations can lead to fines and disciplinary actions.
Permit Expiration, Vehicle Sales, and Lost/Stolen Permits
Expiration Dates: Parking permits are valid until the expiration date printed on the permit, including the month, day, and year. Ensure your permit is current to avoid violations.
Vehicle Sale or Trade: If you sell or trade the vehicle associated with your parking permit, it is crucial to inform Public Safety. Failure to do so may result in you being held responsible for violations incurred on that permit. Remember to remove your parking permit before selling or trading your vehicle. You will be responsible for the cost of a new permit if you fail to remove the old one.
Lost or Stolen Permits: Permit holders are responsible for the security of their parking permits. Report lost or stolen permits to Public Safety immediately upon discovery. Lost permits can be replaced at the original permit cost.
Mail Loss Replacement: If your permit is lost in the mail, report it within one month of ordering to receive a free replacement. Replacements will not be issued after this one-month period.
Invalid Permit Use and Daily Hours of Validity
Non-Transferable Permits: University parking permits issued by the Department of Public Safety are non-transferable. Sharing permits is prohibited and can result in fines or suspension of parking privileges.
Daily Validity Hours: The hours of validity for parking permits vary depending on the permit type:
- General and Employee Permits: Valid from 6:00 AM to 3:00 AM, seven days a week.
- Food Service Permits: Valid from 5:00 AM to 3:00 AM, seven days a week.
- Murray Residence and Residence Village, Faculty, and Maintenance Permits: Valid 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Changes in Residence or License Plate Information
Permit holders who change their residence or license plate after their initial application must notify Public Safety and complete the necessary forms to update their information. Failure to do so may lead to continued responsibility for violations issued to the old license plate and potential loss of parking privileges. Keeping your information current is essential for managing your parking account through Signon.stjohns.edu.
St. John’s University Vehicle Regulations: Ensuring Campus Safety
Vehicle regulations are enforced 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure the safety and order of the St. John’s University campus. All drivers must be aware of and adhere to these regulations.
Key Vehicle Regulations:
- Pedestrian Right-of-Way: Motorists must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Prohibited Driving Areas: Driving on quadrangles or in the Residence Village is strictly prohibited.
- Speed Limit: The maximum speed limit on campus is 10 miles per hour. Extreme caution is required at all times.
- Parking Within Lines: Vehicles must be parked within the designated white/yellow lines (blue for handicap spaces) in parking areas.
- Snow Removal Cooperation: During snowstorms, removing vehicles from campus is recommended to facilitate snow removal. In emergencies, contact Public Safety for authorization to keep a vehicle in parking garages. Parking in lots or on roads during snowstorms is not permitted.
- Snowstorm Parking Rules: The presence of snow is not an excuse for violating campus parking rules. Carpooling is encouraged during and after snowstorms to help clear parking lots.
- Vehicle Noise: Vehicles with loud and excessive noise are prohibited on campus and violators will be fined.
- Off-Road Driving: Operating vehicles on grass, sidewalks, curbs, or unimproved areas is prohibited and subject to fines and/or disciplinary action. Special loading/unloading needs can be accommodated by contacting Public Safety.
- Blocking and Impeding: Vehicles blocking fire hydrants, other vehicles, University gates, or walkways are subject to fines and towing.
- Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Permits: Motorcycles and motor scooters require permits, but permits do not need to be displayed on the vehicle. Operators must carry their permit and present it upon request. Motorcycles and scooters must park within a single parking space.
- Moving Violations: Moving violations, such as speeding and excessive noise, are issued via mail to identified violators.
- Barriers and Traffic Control: Evading, driving around or over, or moving any barrier, gate, or traffic control device, unless directed by Public Safety, is strictly forbidden.
Appealing a Parking Violation
If you receive a parking violation at St. John’s University, you have the option to appeal. All appeals must be submitted online through the T2 Flex Parking Services app, accessible via Signon.stjohns.edu.
Appeal Process:
- Online Submission: Submit your appeal with a brief explanation through the T2 Flex Parking Services app.
- Appeal Deadline: Appeals must be submitted within five business days of the violation notice. Failure to appeal within this timeframe results in forfeiture of appeal rights, and fines and suspensions become final.
- Review Time: The appeal process typically takes about seven business days.
- Notification: You will receive an email notification regarding the appeal decision.
- Account Credit: If your appeal is successful, your T2 Flex Parking account will be credited for the violation fine.
You can check your appeal status and overall account status online through the T2 Flex Parking Services app at Signon.stjohns.edu. Non-University members can manage their accounts through the external portal provided.
Parking Payments and Account Management
Online Payment System: St. John’s University manages all parking payments through the online parking portal. In-person payments are no longer accepted.
Accessing the Payment Portal:
- University Members: Access the portal through the T2 Flex Parking Services app via Signon.stjohns.edu.
- Non-University Members: Register and manage accounts through the external portal link provided on the Public Safety website.
Student Account Holds: Students who fail to pay their parking fines will have a hold placed on their university account, potentially affecting registration and other university services.
Miscellaneous Parking Information
- Vehicles Without Permits: St. John’s University has access to DMV records and will trace license plates of vehicles without permits. Violators will be charged fines and a DMV surcharge.
- University Right to Close Parking Areas: The University reserves the right to close any parking area for maintenance, safety, or special needs. Public Safety will attempt to notify patrons when possible.
- University Liability: St. John’s University assumes no responsibility for the care or protection of vehicles or their contents while on campus property.
- False Information: Providing false information to obtain a parking permit or using a modified permit is a violation. This includes providing false names, addresses, University IDs, or other false information. Violations will be treated as illegal use of a parking permit.
- Temporary Parking Permits: If you misplace or leave your valid permit at home, temporary parking permits can be obtained from the Department of Public Safety. A valid University parking permit must always be displayed when parking on campus.
By understanding and adhering to these parking regulations and utilizing the Signon.stjohns.edu portal for account management, you can ensure a hassle-free parking experience at St. John’s University. Always refer to the Department of Public Safety for the most up-to-date information and any specific parking-related queries.
