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Public Safety
Motor Vehicle Regulations REGISTRATION All vehicles operated on campus by members of the College community must be registered with Public Safety and PROPERLY display a valid decal issued by the department. A. STUDENT REGISTRATION Students may register one vehicle which must be owned by them, a parent, a legal guardian or spouse. A valid driver's license, state vehicle registration and College ID MUST be presented at the Public Safety Department to receive a parking decal. Decals which permit parking in resident student areas on campus (indicated on map below) will be issued to students, Sophomore-Senior, through the RPS Department and are valid for any resident student parking lot. FRESHMAN RESIDENT students, regardless of the number of semesters completed, ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK and/or OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLES AT THE COLLEGE. Commuting students, Freshman-Senior, will be issued decals permitting them to park in designated commuter areas. PARKING STICKERS COST $100 A SEMESTER FOR RESIDENTS STUDENTS AND $30 A SEMESTER FOR COMMUTING STUDENTS. STICKERS ARE VALID ONLY FOR THE SEMESTER THEY ARE PURCHASED IN. B. STAFF REGISTRATION
Staff members should register any vehicle they expect to park on campus with the Public Safety Department. C. HANDICAPPED PARKING
Parking for handicapped individuals is available on campus. The only vehicles permitted to park in these spaces are those with Handicapped or Disabled Veteran's plates. If you are handicapped, but do not have these plates or if you have a short-term mobility impairment condition (i.e.,broken leg, etc.), arrangements can be made for a special permit through the Director of Health Services, ext 5421. D. CHANGES
It is the responsibility of the registrant to report ANY changes in vehicle status such as a new vehicle or temporary use of a vehicle without a decal, to the Department of Public Safety. E. DECALS
The decals must be ADHERED to the inside of the rear window in the lower left hand corner. Replacement decals will be issued upon return of the original or satisfactory proof of its destruction or loss. DECALS ARE NOT TRANSFERRABLE AND DECALS NOT AFFIXED IN THE PROPER LOCATION WILL BE CONSIDERED VOID. F. VISITOR PASSES
Visitors are allowed to park overnight on campus on WEEKENDS ONLY (Friday, Saturday and Sundays preceding Monday holidays). Visitors must register with the Public Safety Department, where they will be issued a Visitor's Parking Pass for which there is No Charge. Vehicles parked on campus with no visitor's pass properly displayed on the dashboard may be ticketed or towed. Berkshire Towers and Hoosac Hall visitors will park in TACONIC COMMUTER LOT ONLY. Townhouse visitors will park in the BREWER PERKINS LOT ONLY. MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION Motor vehicle operators must obey the basic rules of safe driving common to state motor vehicle codes, particularly on the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Campus: A. PEDESTRIANS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY. B. SPEED LIMIT IS 15 MPH. PARKING A. PARKING IS FORBIDDEN where it creates a hazard, is a threat to safety, is a nuisance, or when it damages College property. In particular the following are explicitly forbidden: - Parking in a no parking zone
- Parking in a restricted area
- Blocking a fire lane or fire hydrant
- Parking on a lawn
- Parking on sidewalk
- Blocking a doorway or stairway
- Blocking a roadway
- Parking in an area designated as no overnight parking
- Parking in a manner that impedes snow or ice removal
B. PARKING IS PERMITTED only in those areas indicated on the map below. Parking is prohibited elsewhere, even in the absence of NO PARKING signs. RESIDENT STUDENTS with valid parking decals may park their vehicles in any of the Resident Student lots (see map). COMMUTER STUDENTS with valid decals may only park on campus in any of the commuter parking lots (see map). Commuter lots may not be used for overnight parking, which is considered to be between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in commuter lots during these hours may be ticketed or towed. FACULTY/STAFF PARKING vehicles are restricted to areas shown on map or designated by signs. Faculty/Staff lots may not be used for overnight parking, which is considered to be between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in these lots during these hours may be ticketed or towed. C. VACATION PERIODS
Student vehicles are not to be left on campus during WINTER or SPRING break. Any vehicle left on campus could be towed at the owner's expense. If the vehicle cannot be removed, Public Safety will designate an area. TOWING A. The college reserves the right to have vehicles towed from campus at the owner's expense under the following circumstances: | Vehicles without the proper parking decals. Vehicles parked overnight in areas not so designated Where it creates a hazard, is a threat to safety, is a nuisance, or when it damages College property At the discretion of Public Safety when justified by existing conditions B. The College does not assume responsibility for damage or costs which may result from having vehicle towed. CITATIONS There is a $15 fine for each citation issued for a parking violation. Checks should be made payable to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and returned with the citation to the Parking Clerk, Public Safety Department, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Citations must be paid within 21 days of issuance. Failure to do so may result in registry of motor vehicles notification. Transcripts and diplomas of students with outstanding parking citations will be withheld until payments are made. APPEAL POLICY Any person may appeal for the relief of violations to the Director of Public Safety by submitting an appeal form available below or at the Department of Public Safety Office. - In order for appeals to be considered and reviewed, they must be received no later than 10 business days after the date of violation noted on the ticket and all information requested in this form MUST be filled out accurately and completely. Notification of an appeal decision will be made by the Director of Public Safety via campus mail, no later than 10 business days after it is received.
- The determination of an appeal by the Director of Public Safety is final.
OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN ON CITY STREETS The City of North Adams strictly enforces a ban on overnight parking on city streets, effective from November 1 until April 30 each year. This ban prohibits parking between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Violators will be ticketed or towed. JUMP STARTER The Department of Public Safety has a car jump starter. If your battery is dead, call the Public Safety Office at ext 5283 or 5284 to request an officer to jump start your vehicle. There is no cost for this service. REVOCATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE PERMIT The priviledge to possess and/or operate a motor vehicle on the Campus may be revoked by the Director of Public Safety for any of the following reasons: -
When the driver of a vehicle is found to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs. The permit holder is held responsible for any alcholic beverages or drugs found in his/her vehicle, regardless of ownership of substances. -
When the driver of registered vehicle is found to have firearms, firecrackers, or other explosives in vehicle. -
When an eligible person registers a vehicle in his/her name for an ineligible person. -
When a person constantly abuses the parking rules and regulations of the college. LIABILITY The College is not responsible for damage to or theft from vehicles parked on campus. Please follow the tips provided below to help keep your valuables and vehicle safe from theft and damage. - Always keep your vehicle locked with the windows up.
- Never leave valuables in plain view... even when your vehicle is locked.
- Check your car often. Don't leave your vehicle unattended for extended periods.
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