Traffic and Parking Regulations

Parking Area Designations

All parking areas on campus are designated for use by specific constituents; these designations are indicated by color-coded parking lines and decal type:

*Student parking designations are further specified by decal type:

Parking Regulations

All employee spaces designated by yellow lines are reserved from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. At other times (i.e., 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and throughout Saturday and Sunday), employee spaces designated by yellow lines are available for use by students (except those with freshman decals) unless indicated otherwise (e.g., by traffic cone). If a vehicle is parked in a space other than its assigned area, the vehicle registrant will be cited for parking in an undesignated space.

The University reserves the right to change or otherwise restrict parking designations and traffic patterns as conditions warrant. Parking in areas reserved by traffic cones/barrier tape or moving either of these will result in the issuance of a parking citation.

Lack of convenient parking or lack of space in any particular area on campus does not excuse a violation of the University of Lynchburg Traffic and Parking Regulations. The campus-wide speed limit is 15 MPH, and drivers must yield to all pedestrian traffic.

Failure to stop as directed by a campus security officer or other University official and driving in a reckless manner (including speeding) may result in the issuance of a citation. Also, an incident report will be written for review by the appropriate judicial body. Adjudication of violations of the Traffic and Parking Regulations may result in loss of privileges to use a vehicle on campus.

Any individual receiving an excessive number of parking citations is subject to loss of their on-campus parking privileges. Vehicles that are illegally parked in a designated fire lane, in an accessible/disabled parking space, or in a manner that interferes with traffic flow are immediately subject to tow at the owner’s expense. Vehicles will be subject to tow at the owner’s expense after receipt of two citations or more. The University of Lynchburg is not responsible for any damage resulting from the towing and/or storage of the vehicle. All towed vehicles will be held in the Bee Line Towing, Inc. impound lot located at 155 Airpark Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502. Bee Line can be reached at 434.239.5386.

All vehicle accidents occurring on campus property and adjacent roadways are required to be reported immediately to Campus Safety and Security. An incident report will be filed. Failure to provide accurate information regarding an accident may violate state and local laws, as well as University policies.

A vehicle that becomes inoperable or disabled must be reported to Campus Safety and Security. The owner will be given a reasonable amount of time to repair or remove the vehicle from campus.

Disability/Accessible Parking

Permanent, accessible, parking spaces are identified by permanent signs and pavement painting. These spaces are reserved for individuals who have received disability parking privileges through their local Division of Motor Vehicles or state agency. A state-issued disability mirror tag or license plate is required to park in disability parking spaces.

Temporary Disability Parking (employees and students)

Employees desiring on-campus parking accommodation for a short-term, temporary disability may request permission from the Director of Title IX Compliance and Equal Opportunity Officer. Students requesting on-campus parking accommodations for a short-term, temporary disability may request permission from Accessibility and Disability Resources. Temporary disability parking is permitted in any employee or student space available on campus; it does not allow the user to park in permanently accessible spaces.

Parking and Traffic Fines

Unauthorized parking in areas designated for fire lanes and handicapped parking results in the following fines:

• Fire lane: $100 each offense
• Handicapped space: $100-$500 each offense

All fines for parking and traffic violations listed below are $50 per offense:

• Unregistered vehicle
• Parking in an employee space
• Parking in a student space
• Parking in a visitor space
• Parking in a 24-hour reserved space (indicated by green lines)
• Parking in a reserved space – coned off
• Parking in a loading zone
• Parking in an undesignated space
• Parking on the grass
• Blocking driveway/roadway
• Overtime parking
• Expired temporary tag
• Improperly displayed Lynchburg parking decal
• Reckless Driving
• Speeding/exceeding the posted campus-wide speed limit (15 MPH)
• Failure to stop at a stop sign

Traffic Citations & Payment of Fines

All traffic citations are issued to the registered vehicle owner through their University email address. All parking and traffic fines will be billed automatically to employee and student accounts. Payments may be made at the Cashier’s Office, located on the fourth floor of Hall Campus Center, during regular business hours or mailed along with the monthly bill.

Students or employees wishing to appeal a parking citation may do so by visiting the My Vehicles section of the University portal and completing the online appeal form. All appeals must be submitted within 72 hours of the date and time the citation was issued. Appeals received after 72 hours will not be considered. Appeal outcomes will be reflected under the ticket section in My Vehicles. If a fine is reduced or dismissed upon appeal, the amount will be adjusted accordingly on the appropriate student account.