Parking Regulations and Fines
General Parking Information
The University of Tulsa is located at 600 South College Avenue. Some faculty offices and graduate research offices are located at the North Campus, 2450 East Marshall. These regulations apply to both campuses.
The intent of these traffic regulations is to minimize traffic congestion in University parking lots and streets and to provide maximum utilization of the parking spaces. The parking lots are provided for operable vehicles only. Disabled and unused vehicles will be removed from the University parking lots and streets even if they are registered with the University and bear a current parking permit. Vehicles parked longer than three weeks in one location are considered “unused” and will be subject to tow. The expense of removing and storage of a disabled or unused vehicle will be the responsibility of the owner.
There are signs at the entrance to each parking lot and on University streets that indicates who may use the parking and any time restrictions. The maps in this brochure indicate the location of these parking lots and streets and the legend with the maps identifies their usage. The University campuses are constantly changing. Parking lots and streets will be added or existing parking modified as the need arises and property becomes available.
The maps indicating parking areas are not intended as an official list of parking locations. Drivers should observe the parking designations that appear at the entrance of each parking area or along the street.
The University reserves the right to clear any parking area of vehicles for University functions or facility maintenance.
Parking Regulations Booklet
Traffic Citation Appeals
Any person cited for violating The University of Tulsa's Traffic and Parking Regulations who feels the issuance of the citation was not in accordance with the policy has the right to appeal the citation.
The purpose of appealing the citation is to assure an impartial evaluation of the circumstances relating to a particular violation of The University of Tulsa's Traffic and Parking Regulations.
When appealing a citation, you should remember that you are responsible for exercising prudent judgment while operating or parking your vehicle on university owned or controlled parking lots, streets or property, or when loaning your vehicles to others. Everyone is held accountable for observing and heeding street signs and markings while driving and parking. Therefore, you should carefully consider the basis for appealing a citation.
The following are provided as example rationale that is not acceptable grounds for appeal:
- Lack of knowledge of the regulations, i.e. new to campus, have not reviewed the regulations etc.
- Other vehicles were also parked improperly.
- There were no available parking spaces.
- Late to class or appointment.
- Disagreement with or inability to pay the amount of the fine.
Appeals Process
Step 1: You must complete the Appeals Form and attach the citation or a copy of the citation that you are appealing. The completed Appeals Form must be received at the Department of Campus Security within ten (10) business days from the date of the citation. (Only one appeal per citation is allowed.)
Step 2: The Appeals Officer will review your appeal within five (5) business days and render a decision. You will be notified by mail or e-mail of the Appeals Officer's decision.
- If your citation is upheld, you must pay your assessed fine at The University of Tulsa Business Office within ten (10) business days of the appeals letter notification date. If you do not pay your fine within the ten (10) business days, it will automatically be charged to your university account along with a $5.00 late fee.
- If the Appeals Officer rules in your favor, the fine is dismissed and your parking record is cleared of the citation. No further action is required on your part.
Step 3: If you receive an unfavorable decision from the Appeals Officer and wish to appeal further to The University Appeals Board, the written appeal, a copy of the Appeals Officer's decision letter, and a paid receipt from The University of Tulsa Business Office equal to the amount of the penalty must be returned to the Department of Campus Security within ten (10) business days.
You have the option of appearing in person in front of the Appeals Board and provide information or evidence that would support your appeal. If you choose this option you will be notified by mail, or e-mail, of the date and time that the Appeals Board will meet to review your appeal. If you do not choose this option or you fail to appear in front of the Board they will render a decision based on your written statement.
Step 4: The University Appeals Board will review all of the documentation and render a decision and notify you by mail, or e-mail, within ten (10) business days. Their decision will be the final adjudicating authority on campus.
- If the Appeals Board upholds the citation, you forfeit the fine that has already paid and the citation remains on your parking record for the remainder of the academic year. No further action is required on your part.
- If the Appeals Board rules in your favor, your university account is credited for the amount of the fine that you paid and your parking record is cleared of the citation. No further action is required on your part.
Note: Failure to follow the procedures for appeal will result in an automatic assessment of appropriate fines and a waiver of your right to appeal.
The Appeals Board
The Traffic and Parking Appeals Board is composed of students, staff and faculty. Their role is to determine facts and make decisions on the basis of whether the alleged violation actually occurred; they do not judge the necessity of the parking regulation.
The Traffic and Parking Appeals Board is composed of the following members:
- Two (2) students selected, by the Student Association
- Two (2) faculty members, selected by the Faculty Senate
- One (1) full-time hourly staff employee, selected by The Office of Personnel Services
- One (1) full-time administrative/professional employee, selected by The Office of Personnel Services
- The Director of Campus Security, or designee, who serves in an ex officio capacity.