Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations

** A decal is required on all faculty, staff and student vehicles. **
 

This parking guide has been designed to provide you with helpful information regarding the campus parking and traffic rules. These rules are in force 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are strictly enforced.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT: 
Legal parking on campus is within designated white lined spaces, except where marked as reserved.  There is no curbside parking allowed on campus.  Parking in a fire lane, handicapped space, or reserved space is cause for a citation with a fine and/or the vehicle being towed.  Payment of fines can be done on line through the Banner System or in person at the Bursar's Office during normal business hours.  A citation can be appealed by logging into the Banner System and accessing the DPS Parking System. An appeal must be submitted to DPS no more than five (5) days after the citation being issued.  The appeals committee meets monthly during the school year, and results will be received via your Bryant e-mail.

VISITOR PARKING: 
Visitor hang tags are requested through DPS for special guests arriving on campus. The guests should stop at the Entry Control Station (ECS) to pick up a visitor hang tag and obtain directions to the parking area. The visitor's tag should remain in plain view on the rear view mirror of the car and is valid only on the date (s) indicated on the pass. This area is reserved from 6am to 6pm Monday through Friday.

GUEST PASSES - STUDENT: 
A student requesting a guest pass must use the on-line guest pass form available on the DPS web page web.dps.bryant.edu the completed form is e-mailed to the Entry Control Station (ECS) and will be presented to the visitor upon arrival. Informing the visitor of the campus parking and traffic rules is the responsibility of the student host. Each student is allowed only one visitor on campus at a time. Guests under the age of 18 must have the permission of the Vice President of Student Affairs, or the Dean of Students to remain on campus overnight. Such permission must be granted no less than three days before the guest arrives. DPS retains the right to refuse access of any visitor. The visitor's pass must remain in plain view on the dashboard of the vehicle.

ADMISSIONS PARKING: 
Visitors to the admissions office should stop at the Entry Control Station (ECS) and request an admissions parking pass. The visitor will then be directed to the reserved spaces in the first row of the main parking lot.  The pass should be placed in plain view on the rear view mirror, and is valid only on the date (s) indicated. This area is reserved from 6am to 6pm Monday through Friday.

DISABLED PARKING: 
Disabled parking is available throughout campus in close proximity to building entrances. DPS will make reasonable accommodations for disabled parking for persons with special needs. The lot behind the Athletic Complex (Mac Lot) is parking for disabled only. All vehicles must bear, and properly display, an appropriate State or DPS issued handicapped permit. Failure to display a proper permit could result in a fine and/or the vehicle towed.

FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT PARKING: 
Faculty, staff and students may park with a valid decal in any space designated for parking unless marked as reserved, or obviously sectioned off for a special event.

OVERNIGHT PARKING: 
Overnight parking is restricted to the area before the second cobblestone walkway in the commuter lot. The non-overnight area has three entrances which are mark with signs. Overnight parking is also allowed in any white lined space that is not marked as reserved. In time sensitive reserved spaces the vehicle must be moved by the time noted on the sign. 

FRESHMAN PARKING:  
Freshman parking is restricted to the main parking lot only.  This is the area from the second brick walkway to the Bello Road,

RESERVED PARKING: 
Reserved parking is clearly marked on campus with a reserved sign and yellow striping, and requires a special permit for use. All reserved areas are checked regularly, and violators may be fined towed or both.

BRYANT'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PARKING (BLC): 
Vehicles bearing a BLC permit can park in the reserve BLC area in the Island lot (Bryant Center Lot), or in the BLC area in the first row of the commuter lot. If all the BLC spaces are in use the members are to park in general parking. The use of other reserved areas, handicapped spaces, or fire lanes is not permitted, and may result in a citation or the vehicle being towed.

REAR CIRCLE PARKING:
This area is reserved University vehicles, delivery vehicles and vendors. With permission from DPS contractors working for the University may be issued a parking pass. Faculty, staff and students (not fitting the above criteria) are not permitted to park in the rear circle. Violators will be fined, towed or both.

HALL VILLAGE DRIVING AND PARKING:
Unauthorized driving and parking in the residence hall is prohibited. Driving on other campus walkways is also prohibited.

JACOBS DRIVE AND MOWRY ROAD PARKING:
Unless otherwise authorized by the Department of Public Safety parking on any part of Jacobs Drive or John Mowry Road is strictly prohibited.

MOTORCYCLE PARKING: 
Motorcycles are allowed to park in the designated motorcycle parking area in the MAC lot, behind the Athletic Complex, or in any regular parking space. Parking on sidewalks/walkways or other non-designated areas will constitute a fine and/or tow.

SPEED LIMIT:
The speed limit on campus is 20 mph. However, certain conditions may require reduced speed such as evening hours or inclement weather.

SAFETY AND SECURITY: 
A park and drive at your own risk policy is in effect at all times. DPS officers patrol parking areas and roadways on a regular basis, but the University cannot give unconditional guarantee of security and is not responsible for personal injury, damage or theft of vehicles or belongings. In the event of an emergency, or if assistance is required, phone 232-6911 (campus ext. 6001), or use the Code Blue emergency phones located about the campus, or contact a DPS officer.

RELATED SERVICES: 
The Department of Public Safety provides safety escorts, vehicle jump starts, and vehicle lockouts 24 hours a day. DPS can be reached at their business line at 232-6001.

RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM DPS:
It is the responsibility of each person operating a motor vehicle on campus to inform DPS of unusual circumstances which may preclude compliance to these rules. Such failure constitutes a violation of these rules and is subject to enforcement action.