Motor Vehicle Regulations

The following rules and regulations have been adopted to promote the safety and convenience of the entire University, and allow for maximum and efficient use of our parking facilities. To serve this purpose they must be, and will be, strictly enforced.

Any motor vehicle parked on Wesleyan University property which does not display a valid parking decal for its assigned lot is subject to towing or being immobilized by the application of the "Auto-Kuff" (Denver Boot). In addition, any vehicle which is properly registered with the Office of Public Safety but is parked in a lot other than the lot for which the vehicle is assigned, is subject to ticketing, towing or being immobilized. All visitors and guests should obtain a temporary parking permit. Prior arrangements should be made through the Office of Public Safety.

The owner and/or operator of any vehicle parked on Wesleyan University property shall assume the risk of loss or damage to said vehicle and its contents. Wesleyan University assumes no responsibility for the safety, care and protection of the vehicle and its contents. In this respect, we recommend you lock your car.

The owner of any vehicle which becomes disabled on University property must notify the Office of Public Safety as soon as possible. In some instances the vehicle will have to be removed immediately; otherwise, it must be removed within forty-eight hours.

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The Office of Public Safety is charged with the responsibility of enforcing the regulations set forth on a twenty-four hour a day basis.

If you have a unique parking problem, please contact the Office of Public Safety. We will try to help if the request is justified. If you are handicapped, we will do everything we can to ease your parking problems and assure easy access to the campus area you will be utilizing.

Rules & Regulations
[revised fall '11]

1. All students, faculty and staff must register their motor vehicle(s) with the Office of Public Safety and obtain a parking permit. The University reserves the right to tow or immobilize unregistered vehicles at the owner's expense.

2. All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid Wesleyan parking decal. This decal (or a Public Safety issued temporary pass) must be prominently displayed inside the lower left hand corner of the rear window.

3. A change of registration, transfer or sale of a motor vehicle registered with Wesleyan must be reported to the Office of Public Safety.

4. The responsibility for finding an authorized parking space rests with the operator. Lack of space in a certain area is not considered a valid excuse for violation of these regulations.

5. The person in whose name the parking permit is issued shall be held responsible for any violation involving the vehicle.

6. Transfer of a parking decal or temporary permit to another vehicle, possession of stolen or altered decal, or the falsification of a registration form is prohibited.

7. Motor vehicle parking on Wesleyan's Campus is confined to Lots A through W.  Restricted lots are posted at the entrances.  A missing sign does not change the parking status of that particular lot. It is the responsibility of the driver to know the University parking regulations.
   
   During the period of 8:00 AM to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, faculty and staff vehicles must be parked in their assigned lots.
   
   All first year students must park in the Vine Street Lot.  All other students must park their vehicles in student lots/areas.  These locations are the Vine Street Lot, the William Street High Rise Lot, K Lot (located between 202 and 230 Washington Street), M Lot (located at 356 Washington Street), 344 Washington Street Lot, 151/157 Church Street Lot and the 156 High Street lot.
   
   Students may park in faculty/staff lots from 5:00 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday, and 5:00 p.m. on Friday through Sunday at midnight, with the exception of O Lot on the Observatory Circle.  Student vehicles found parked in faculty/staff lots after midnight Sunday through Thursday will be ticketed, towed or immobilized. Parking enforcement is effective all year, even during breaks.
   
   The Office of Public Safety reserves the right to restrict parking in any campus lot during or after normal business hours for special events or emergencies.
   
   The O Lot, the Clark Hall Drive delivery area, and Foss Hill Drive parking areas are restricted to motor vehicle parking on a 24-hour basis. 
    

8. Registered vehicles parked in lots other than their assigned lots are subject to ticketing, towing or immobilization by the "Auto-Kuff".  A violation may result in the vehicle being immobilized with the "Auto-Kuff" at any time.  If your vehicle has been immobilized with the "Auto-Kuff," do not attempt to remove it for any reason.  This may cause damage to your vehicle and the "Auto-Kuff."

9. Unregistered vehicles parked in any University lot will be subject to immobilization, ticketing, and a fine. The first violation is not a warning. A violation may result in the vehicle being immobilized with the "Auto-Kuff" at any time.  If your vehicle has been immobilized with the "Auto-Kuff," do not attempt to remove it for any reason.  This may cause damage to your vehicle and the "Auto-Kuff."

10. Vehicles parked in designated handicapped zones must display a valid state issued permit. Vehicles illegally parked in designated handicapped zones are subject to ticketing and towing or immobilization with the "Auto-Kuff."

11. Any vehicle parked in a fire lane or in a manner so as to obstruct the normal flow of traffic or in any areas not intended for vehicular traffic will be ticketed and fined. Moreover, such vehicles are subject to towing. The first violation is not a warning.  Vehicles parked in campus fire lanes that have been designated by the City of Middletown are subject ot ticketing and/or towing by the Middletown Police Department and/or Public Safety.

12. Any vehicle parked in such a manner as to endanger the grounds (i.e., lawns, flagstones, etc.) will be ticketed and fined $50.00.  Vehicles parked in such a manner as to endanger the grounds as mentioned above may be immobilized by the application of the "Auto-Kuff." Vehicles that remain booted for more than twenty-four hours will be charged additional fines at the rate of $10 per twenty-four hours (or fraction thereof) until removal of the "Auto-Kuff" from the vehicle and the removal of the vehicle from the area. The "Auto-Kuff" will be removed by Public Safety personnel after payment of these charges. Tampering with the "Auto-Kuff" will subject the owner/operator to an additional fine of $50.00

13. Students must register their vehicles each September at a cost of $100.00 per academic year, or whenever they bring a vehicle to campus.

14. All persons operating motor vehicles on or around the campus must operate their vehicle within the speed limit and in a manner which will ensure the safety of the entire community.

15. Any vehicle abandoned on University property will be towed at the owner's expense. Should no one claim said vehicle, it will be disposed of by the carrier in the manner dictated by Connecticut statutes.

16. Any person whose vehicle has been towed or ticketed may appeal it in writing to the Director of Public Safety within 10 days of the incident. The appellant will receive a response to his or her appeal within 15 days of the receipt of said appeal. Appeal forms are available at the Office of Public Safety.

17. Any vehicles obstructing trash containers, parking in a service drive or loading dock, parking in a fire lane or tow zone, or obstructing other cars or driveway, will be subject to ticketing, towing or immobilization.

18. Parking on lawns is prohibited throughout campus, including wood frame houses.  Upon registering, students living in wood frame houses can park in designated driveways or student lots.

These rules and regulations are enforced as equitably as possible. There are times when vehicles may be illegally parked and not ticketed, immobilized or towed. These circumstances do not change the fact that the area is restricted. Therefore, the fact that a vehicle has parked in an area in the past without any action being taken does not constitute a reasonable appeal.

Parking permits are available at the Office of Public Safety, located at 208 High Street.

The Office of Public Safety requests that all members of the community cooperate and adhere to these rules. This cooperation will ensure that traffic and parking patterns on campus will operate in a safe and efficient manner.

Middletown Winter Parking Ban

In the event of a winter parking ban being declared by the City of Middletown Public Safety will notify students, faculty and staff via voice and e-mail.  All vehicles must be removed from city streets or they will be subject to ticketing and towing by the City at the owner’s expense.

Student vehicles may be placed legally in any student parking lot.  Student vehicles parked in faculty/staff lots may be towed.  Faculty and staff vehicles should park in their assigned lots.

This information will also be posted on the Public Safety bulletin board located at:  http://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/alerts

The Office of Public Safety wishes to thank you in advance for your cooperation.  Should you have any questions or problems with parking, you may contact the office, which is located at 208 High Street, at 685-2345 or ext. 2345.

Please Drive Carefully