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Motor Vehicle & Parking Regulations

A woman with long dark hair sits in the passenger seat of a car with the door open, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a brown tank top and holding a small bouquet of flowers. Sunlit grass and pavement are visible in the background.

I. Introduction

The operation and parking of a motor vehicle on the property of Susquehanna University is a privilege granted to the students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University.  Susquehanna University reserves the right to make and enforce those regulations which are deemed to be in the best interest of the University community.  Motor vehicle privileges may be denied, suspended, or revoked by the University.  These parking regulations and instructions can be found on the University Website.

Parking and traffic violations may result in assigned consequences, including a fine up to $200 per violation and/or other applicable fees. The loss of vehicle parking privileges, vehicle towing, criminal charges, and/or other consequences may be assessed by Campus Safety. Associated fees for any consequence (i.e., expenses associated with towing, damage to car because of towing, etc.) are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. Students will be referred for review of violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Employees will be referred to Human Resources, who may treat the matter as a disciplinary situation.

II. Purpose

The Motor Vehicle Regulations at Susquehanna University are for the benefit of the campus community and to ensure;

  1. Safety and protection of life and property on campus;
  2. Optimum use of campus roads and parking areas;
  3. Free flow of traffic;
  4. Service and emergency vehicle access to all parts of campus.

III. Definitions

  1. Motor Vehicle: Any vehicle which is self-propelled and/or registered to operate on public roadways.
  2. Registrant: The individual in whose name a motor vehicle is registered with the University or, for unregistered vehicles, the individual in whose name the vehicle is registered with a state department of motor vehicles.
  3. Fine: A fee against a registrant for the violation of Motor Vehicle Regulations.
  4. Appeal: A written request for a review, reduction, or cancellation of a fine, penalty, and/or disciplinary action.
  5. Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles are classified as either of the following:
    • Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board (ZEV Vehicle List attached or copy at the Department of Campus Safety).  The information may also be accessed here.
    • Having a minimum green score of 40 on the greenercars.org LEED qualified list found here.
  6. Carpool: an arrangement by which 2 or more SU faculty/staff share a vehicle for transportation.
  7. Reckless Driving: Operating a motor vehicle in any manner which disregards the rights of others or in any manner which endangers or harms persons or property.

IV. Registration

  1. All motor vehicles parked on Susquehanna University property by a student, faculty member, or staff member must be registered with the Susquehanna University Campus Safety and must display a valid registration sticker or placard.
  2. While students may only register one vehicle to park on campus, faculty/staff may register multiple vehicles if necessary.
  3. The registrant is responsible for all violations of these regulations regardless of who was operating the vehicle at the time the violation occurred.
  4. Occasional guests to the campus who are neither students nor employees of the University are not required to register their motor vehicles, but their vehicles must be parked in those areas designated as visitor parking.  Visitors may park in these designated areas for no more than 8 hours on a given day and no more than 2 consecutive days. Longer term visitor parking will require a temporary parking permit placard being placed on the vehicle’s rearview mirror.  These temporary permits may be obtained at Campus Safety, located at the 18th Street Commons House, at no charge. Overnight guests must register with Campus Safety, per the guest policy, and give their vehicle information along with the location of the vehicle to Campus Safety.
  5. Starting summer of 2025, incoming first-year and transfer students will purchase a registration sticker that will expire upon their graduation. All upper-class student registrations expire on July 31 of each year, and new permits are issued at the beginning of the school year. Students whose vehicle registration expires with their graduation year may obtain a new permit at no cost if a new vehicle needs to be registered, or if the registration period needs to be extended with extended graduation dates. All other registrations expire when the ownership of the registered vehicle is transferred.
  6. Beginning in the summer of 2025 and moving forward, employee registration will be evaluated as needed to ensure all vehicle data is current.  
  7. Affiliates who wish to park in the spaces designated for “Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles” or “Carpool” must first have the appropriate Faculty/Staff or Student registration sticker and must obtain the appropriate tag from Campus Safety.  Information regarding authorized vehicles may be found in this policy or at Campus Safety located at the 18th Street Commons House.  Vehicles permitted to park in these spaces must display the hanging tag inside of their vehicle around the rearview mirror.  These spaces are marked with painted green lines and signage and are available on a first come/first serve basis. A map noting locations can be found on the University Website.
  8. The number of parking registrations may be limited.
  9. Students, Faculty, and staff may register their vehicles online on the myNest Campus Safety site under forms.

V. Parking Registration Stickers

  1. Acceptance of a parking registration sticker from Susquehanna University is an acknowledgement by the registrant that these regulations have been read and understood and constitutes an agreement by the registrant to abide by the regulations while that car is in use or parked on campus.
  2. Registration stickers must be displayed in a clearly visible location on the rear window of a motor vehicle. Failure to display registration stickers in a clearly visible location will be treated as a failure to register a vehicle and will be subject to ticketing or towing.
  3. Registration stickers are not transferable from vehicle to vehicle or person to person. If a registrant needs a new sticker for a new car, a new sticker will be provided at no cost.
  4. Approved Personal Electric Vehicles will need to be registered as described in the PEV policy. A registration sticker or tag may be used to indicate that the PEV is registered.

VI. Traffic Regulations

  1. Operators of motor vehicles must obey all signs and follow the directions of Susquehanna University Campus Safety Specialists.  This also includes operators of bicycles.
  2. The maximum speed limit on campus roads is 15 mph.
  3. Drivers must always yield to all pedestrians and electric carts on campus.
  4. Stop Signs: All vehicles must come to a full stop at all stop signs.
  5. One Way Roads: Operators of motor vehicles must drive in the correct direction on one-way roads and conform to all other established campus traffic patterns.
  6. Off-Road operation of vehicles on campus is prohibited.  Violators are subject to a fine and payment for any damages.
  7. Snowmobiles, ATV, and other recreational off-road vehicles are not permitted on campus.
  8. All motor vehicles, including motorcycles, must be operated in a manner complying with all laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  9. Violation of any traffic regulation is punishable by a fine up to $200.  Violation of any traffic regulation is punishable by a fine up to $200 and/or other consequences. Students may be referred for review of violations of the Code of Student, and employees will be referred to Human Resources.
  10.  Susquehanna University’s Personal Electric Vehicle policy can be found on myNest under Policies and Procedures -> Policies and Protocols by Topic -> Campus Safety.

VII. Parking Regulations

  1. Parking is permitted only in designated areas indicated by signs, painted spaces, and/or approval by a Susquehanna University Campus Safety Specialist.
  2. Students may not park in areas designated for faculty/staff.
  3. Faculty and staff may park in lots designated for faculty/staff and all general parking areas.
  4. A limited number of non-resident student parking permits will be issued. This permit will allow non-resident students to park in the commuter lot outside of Trax or general student parking. Students with general parking permits may not park in the commuter lot.
  5. Students, faculty, and staff may not park in areas designated for visitors/reserved.
  6. No one may park in restricted areas designated by ‘No Parking’ signs, yellow curbs, or yellow/white lines indicating no parking zone.
  7. No one may park in or block service drives, loading zones, walkways, or entrances and exits of parking lots.
  8. No one may park in a fire lane or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.  Violator’s vehicle is subject to immediate towing and a Borough of Selinsgrove ticket.
  9. No one may park on a lawn or other planted area or on a surface not designated for motor vehicles.
  10. General street parking is permitted on Zeigler Lane (Between Scholars House & basketball courts) and the access road behind the West Village Complex (leading to baseball field). To allow maximum usage all vehicles parked in this area must display a valid SU parking permit and be parked within a marked space. All vehicles are asked to park with the front-end facing east (toward Degenstein Campus Center).
  11. Double parking is not permitted without authorization of Susquehanna University Campus Safety.
  12. Vehicles bearing a special handicapped-driver registration plate or placard may park in designated handicapped parking spaces. In special circumstances, a temporary handicapped placard may be approved by the Disability Services. Violator’s vehicle is subject to immediate towing.
  13. No parking against traffic along any roadway on university property, unless authorized by Campus Safety or properly marked.
  14. No one is permitted to sleep overnight in a vehicle parked on campus. Permission can be granted through Campus Safety for the temporary use of RVs and campers to sleep on campus for special events.
  15. Only authorized vehicles are permitted to park in the cut-out area on University Avenue outside of Seibert Hall. This area is posted with appropriate signage. Violators are subject to traffic tickets issued by the Borough of Selinsgrove. 
  16. Geisinger parking lot is for workers, patients, and individuals with specific business inside of the Geisinger/SU medical facility. 
  17. The parking map is located on the Campus Safety website. It is the responsibility of all students, faculty, and staff to be aware of this policy and map.
  18. Violation of a parking regulation is punishable by a fine up to $200. Violator’s vehicles are also subject to being towed and other associated expenses according to this policy. Other consequences may also be assigned.  

VII. Major & Persistent Violations

Major and persistent violations may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Tampering with a parking ticket, registration sticker, parking sign, traffic sign, or disobedience to traffic directions issued by Susquehanna University Campus Safety.
  2. Interfering with a Susquehanna University Campus Safety official or outside law enforcement officer performing traffic direction or parking enforcement.
  3. Flagrant or persistent violations of any of the provisions in this policy or of any law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pertaining to traffic or parking.

IX. Enforcement

  1. Enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Regulations is the responsibility of Campus Safety.
  2. All fines will be forwarded to the Business Office to be billed to the offender/registered operator’s university account (see section XIII Appeals).
  3. If the violator is a student, unpaid parking tickets will result in a financial hold on the students account, and this may impact the student’s ability to register for classes and/or diploma at graduation.
  4. At the discretion of Campus Safety, parking enforcement will be suspended (except for reserved, fire lane/hydrant and handicapped parking) during finals and during the first week of classes through Thursday of that week. Enforcement will begin on the Friday of the first week of classes.

X. Parking & Traffic Violation Tickets

  1. Susquehanna University parking and traffic violation tickets may only be issued by Campus Safety Specialists.
  2. The Susquehanna University Campus Safety Office is authorized to issue tickets for Susquehanna University. Tickets issued on behalf of SU will be handled by Student Financial Services for billing. Borough of Selinsgrove tickets will be handled by the Borough Police Department.
  3. Parking and traffic violation tickets will be the most common enforcement measure; however, there will be times that illegally parked vehicles will be towed immediately in addition to a written citation.
  4. A copy of an issued parking violation ticket will be placed on the front windshield and under the driver’s side wiper blade of the offending vehicle.
  5. Parking violation tickets have a space to note the fine for a particular offense. At the time of issuance, this space will be completed and fine noted.   

XI. Towing

  1. Susquehanna University Campus Safety may tow a vehicle parked in violation of regulations such as:
    • Vehicle parked in a hazardous position as interpreted by a member of Susquehanna University Campus Safety.
    • Vehicle parked in a fire lane.
    • Vehicle parked in a space designated by a handicapped sign without a proper handicapped registration plate or placard.
    • Repeat offenders.
    • Vehicle parked in a roadway, loading zone, sidewalk, blocking handicapped access to sidewalk, field, or in any space not intended for vehicle parking including grass.
    • Students parked in a faculty/staff space.
    • Blocking areas during university events or for parking in a way that creates a particular hazard. It will be Campus Safety’s decision to tow the vehicle off campus or to the Sassafras Lot.  Campus Safety will cover the cost for this service call and determine assignment of appropriate costs to vehicle drivers.
    • On the 4th violation of warnings, and tickets for unregistered vehicles. 
    • On the 2nd violation for parking in handicapped spaces whether registered or unregistered. 
  2. Susquehanna University uses a vendor for all towing incidents:
    • Keller’s Auto Body Inc.
    • 825 N. High Street
    • Selinsgrove, PA 17870, 570-374-4333
  3. Susquehanna University does not receive any funds from towing incidents. Vehicles towed to vendor will be recovered at the owner’s expense. The cost to the owner to recover the vehicle is $85-$100. If the operator arrives at the tow truck after the offending vehicle is attached to the truck the cost will be $50 to have the vehicle detached from the tow truck. This will be in addition to the fine attached to the ticket. If the towing company responds there will be a service charge even if the vehicle is not towed. Campus Safety will pay the invoice and the cost(s) may be assigned to the vehicle driver. If the driver is a student, fees will be directly assigned to the student’s account.

XII. Extenuating Circumstances & Abandon Vehicles

  1. Realizing that there are many extenuating circumstances, Campus Safety will work with all members of our community in situations where special traffic or parking arrangements may need to occur.  If someone needs a special arrangement (Loading/unloading, overnight arrival, escort, etc.) Campus Safety must be notified prior to the need of a special arrangement.  If Campus Safety does not receive notification, the vehicle is subject to all regulations and sanctions for violation.
  2. Vehicles left on campus after the semester is over must be removed within seven (7) days. Contact with the owner will be made via email and/or telephone by Campus Safety to determine the timeframe for removal of vehicle.   Any vehicles remaining after seven (7) days will be towed at the owner’s expense by Keller’s Auto Body.

XIII. Appeals

  1. Appeals must be submitted via the online parking appeals form located on myNest under Safety Resources -> Campus Safety -> Forms -> Parking and Traffic Appeal.
  2. Appeals must be made within 10 calendar days of the issuance of the Parking and Traffic Violation ticket.  Appeals will not be accepted after this time.  
  3. The Parking Advisory Committee, which is led by Campus Safety and includes members of the staff, faculty and student body, are forwarded appeals as they are received. An appeal determination is generally made within 48 hours of receipt of the appeal. Review outcomes may include a decision to deny or uphold the appeal, void the ticket, reduce the fine or sanction, or other actions. All decisions from the Parking Advisory Committee are final.

XIV. Payment

  1. Payment of fines associated with tickets issued by Campus Safety should be made to Student Financial Services or may be mailed to the same office within 10 working days.  All checks should be made to Susquehanna University.
  2. Fines associated with parking or traffic violations will be forwarded to the student’s account. Human Resources will be made aware of any unpaid Faculty and Staff violations. Non-affiliated violators will be referred to the Selinsgrove Borough Police Department.
  3. Payment of fines associated with tickets issued by or on behalf of the Borough of Selinsgrove should be directed to the Police Department located at 100 W. Pine Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.  Payment instructions are written on the enclosed envelope and must be received by the Police Department within 48 hours of issuance.

XV. Fines (Offense Count is by Academic Year)

  1. Handicapped/Special Needs – $75 possible towing on second violation, plus possible loss of parking privileges (to be determined by Campus Safety).
  2. Fire Lane/Within 15 feet of a Fire Hydrant – $75
  3. All others – $25, possible towing on fourth violation, plus possible loss of parking privileges (to be determined by Campus Safety).
  4. Failure to comply with Campus Safety – $200 and possible loss of parking privileges (to be determined by Campus Safety).