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Faculty & Staff (non-exempt)
Faculty & Staff (exempt)
If a student withdraws from the university and the parking decal has not been used, a request for refund may he made at the Department of Public Safety. RESERVED SPACESParking spaces may be reserved for the President, Vice Presidents, and certain administrators as designated by the President. Spaces are also reserved for state vehicle use at various campus locations. In extraordinary situations, if a faculty or staff member has a state issued handicapped designation, the University Traffic Committee may grant the member a reserved handicapped space. Reserved spaces are reserved for the designated individual 24 hours per day, seven days a week. TEMPORARY PERMITSIn extraordinary circumstances, the DPS office may issue temporary permits to students, faculty, and staff members who have purchased a parking permit wishing to park unregistered vehicles on campus for short periods of time. It is the responsibility of the driver to obtain the temporary permit prior to parking the vehicle on campus. VISITORSVisitors to the Texas Woman's University may obtain a one-day visitors parking permit at the University Information Booth. Multi-day permits must be obtained at the DPS office. Students, faculty, and staff are not allowed to park in visitors' spaces between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Persons or organizations planning activities which involve campus parking should notify the DPS office at least one week prior to the event so that the office can establish necessary traffic control measures and facilitate proper visitor parking. TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS All of the general and criminal laws of the State of Texas are declared to be in full force and effect within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of the Texas Woman's University. TWU uniformed personnel are authorized to enforce state, city and TWU moving vehicle and parking laws and regulations and to issue an appearance citation for any violation of such laws. Citations for violations of university regulations may be cleared by the payment of the appropriate fine at the DPS Parking office. Citations issued in Dallas may be cleared at the Dallas DPS office. A student or employee is responsible for parking citations issued to vehicles registered to their immediate family. All outstanding fines must be paid before purchasing a parking decal. PARKING VIOLATIONS / FINES
A one time reduction of 50% on a failure to register citation may be given with the purchase of a current decal. All late fees will apply. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY FINESIt is the responsibility of the registrant of a vehicle to clear any ticket with the Parking office or in Dallas at the DPS office within ten (10) days from the date of the citation. Failure to pay a fine will result in the addition of a $15.00 late fee per citation and the university's withholding a student's transcript and blocking future registration. A vehicle is subject to impound when found in violation after having accumulated three (3) past-due citations. The registrant must pay all citations, and all fees, to reclaim the vehicle. IMPOUNDMENT / BOOTING The cost of booting and/or impounding vehicles is to be paid at the Parking office. The university is not, nor shall any of its authorized personnel, be liable or assume any responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from a vehicle being impounded or booted. The university does not charge a student account for this cost.
TRAFFIC APPEALS BOARD If the recipient of a citation believes that it is unwarranted, he or she may request a review by the University's Traffic Appeals Board. The appeal must be filed at the Parking office within ten (10) days from the date of the citation. The Appeals Board will notify the appellant of its decision. Within ten (10) days after receiving this decision, the appellant may request the Chairman of the Board to set a date for a personal appearance to present additional pertinent evidence if he or she is dissatisfied with the board's ruling. The decision of the Appeals Board is final. Impoundment/booting fees are not appealable. RULES CONCERNING BICYCLES
MOTORIZED SCOOTERS 1. Motorized scooters, except those designed for and used exclusively by a handicapped person, are prohibited from being in any University building. 2. Motorized scooters cannot be operated on any campus roadway unless it meets all the legal requirements of a motorcycle. 3. Motorized scooters cannot be operated on any campus sidewalk. 4. Motorized scooters must have a free registration issued by TWU DPS. ROLLERBLADES / SKATEBOARDS Rollerblades, skateboards, roller-skates, etc. are prohibited on all portions of the central Denton campus. The area is designated by signs and is generally bounded by Oakland Avenue, Bell Avenue, Chapel Drive and Texas Street.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICERS ARE COMMISSIONED P0LICE OFFICERS WITH ALL THE POWERS OF PEACE OFFICERS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS EDUCATION CODE. The Department of Public Safety is located in Hubbard Hall, 301 Administration Drive, across from the Registar's Office, telephone 940-898-2911. In Dallas the office is located on the first floor of Faye Pannell Hall, telephone 689-6666. All thefts, accidents, offenses, and incidents that occur on the TWU campus should be reported immediately to the DPS office or the officer on duty. Police personnel are glad to assist students, faculty, and staff members in any way possible. Services such as jump starts and unlocking vehicles are provided by the department, as time permits. However, jump starts will not be provided in inclement weather. Department personnel do not change flat tires, push cars or perform any major automotive service. The Department of Public Safety will seriously consider suggestions for improvement in its policies and regulations. The university reserves the right to change any or all parts of these regulations as necessary. All changes will be published in THE LASSO. DEFINITIONS
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