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Introduction
This document contains general information about Kemptville Campus's parking and traffic system. Its purpose is to acquaint individuals with the expectations, rules, and regulations to ensure a safe environment for all students, staff and guest to campus. Your compliance is encouraged and expected since the ultimate success of the parking system depends upon mutual consideration, courtesy and cooperation from all.

The primary purpose of the parking and traffic system is to provide a comprehensive service that effectively meets the operational requirements of the Campus. It also accommodates the parking needs of the faculty, staff, students and visitors in a fair and reasonable manner.

While most people will comply with these regulations, those found in violation will be subject to penalties reflecting the severity of the infraction.

Please drive safely, park courteously and enjoy your time at the Kemptville Campus.


General Information
Kemptville Campus reserves the right to control parking and traffic on the Campus, to prohibit access to any vehicle and to restrict parking privileges at any time; in any parking lot, for emergencies, construction or other purposes. In such instances every attempt will be made to provide alternate parking and, where possible, advance notice will be given whenever possible.

Campus sidewalks, pathways, pedestrian walkways, grassed or landscaped areas are designated as Pedestrian Areas and as such are closed to motorized vehicular traffic except for vehicles authorized by Physical Plant Services - Campus Security .

Kemptville Campus has no legal or contractual obligation to provide parking accommodation and assumes no responsibility for any damage or theft to a motor vehicle or any loss of vehicle or its contents while on Campus.

Administration and Physical Plant - Campus Security will provide information or any other assistance that may facilitate your use of parking services. Please contact them if assistance or other information is required.

Authority
The Regulations contained in this document are issued under the authority of Kemptville Campus.

The Campus reserves the right to amend these regulations and will publicize any changes.

• Campus Security is authorized and directed to administer these Parking and Traffic Regulations as well as other matters pertaining to the ongoing operation of the parking program.
• Campus Security is authorized to enforce these Parking and Traffic Regulations.

Regulations
These regulations supersede all previous regulations. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator of a vehicle to comply with these regulations.


• Areas throughout the Campus not posted or designated as parking areas will be considered "No Parking Areas".
• Student parking is available in the following parking lots, provided the appropriate permit is displayed on the vehicle windshield (see 2010/2011 Student Parking & Permit Options for locations and “Permits” for parking categories):
  • P2 – West of Bell Hall
  • P3 - North of the W.B. George Centre
  • P4 - South west of the Parish Building
  • P5 - North of the Power and Equipment Centre
  • P5b – Gravel lot north of Power and Equipment Centre
  • P8 - Between AM Barr and Welding Shop
  • H1 – Horse Trailer Parking by the AM Barr Arena Area
  • NOTE:   Limited parking available in P5 and 5b, therefore parking in
    ..............these lots is on a first come basis.
• Student vehicles with a valid Campus parking permit are permitted to park in the Cafeteria parking lot, P7, during meal periods only. Space is limited.
• Student vehicles with a valid Campus parking permit are permitted in the designated drop-off or unloading areas for limited time periods as posted in each location.
• All permits must be displayed in the windshield, clearly visible to Campus Security.
• The speed limit on any Campus roadway is 20 km/h maximum.
• The operation or parking of any motor vehicle (including delivery or pick-up) on lawns, pedestrian walkways or other landscaped areas on Campus property is prohibited unless specifically authorized by Physical Plant Services.
• The use of snowmobiles and ATVs is forbidden on Campus property.
• Failure to bring a vehicle to a halt at intersections and other points on Campus where a "Stop" sign is displayed is a violation.
•  Parking or abandonment of a vehicle in such a way as to interfere with the normal business of the Campus on any of its property, or contrary to signs or parking lot lines is a violation.
• The possession of any cancelled, lost, stolen, forged or altered permits is an offence and is subject to immediate seizure. The vehicle owner/operator, and/or the registered owner of the permit, may be charged under these Regulations. The responsibility of establishing the validity of parking permits shall lie with the individual.
• Sleeping or maintaining residence in vehicles, trailers, tents or similar temporary accommodation is prohibited on Campus except for bookings through Conference Services.
• Permit holders leaving the Campus must hand in their permit to Administration.
  Permit holders who terminate the University and retain their parking permit are hereby advised that the permit will be revoked and any individual found using the permit will be charged under this regulation as a “No Valid Permit”.
• Any visitors or members of the Campus with physical disabilities may apply to the Manager, Physical Plant Services for special parking privileges.  NOTE:  parking spaces that are designated as Accessible Parking and are restricted for those who are physically disabled and whose vehicle displays the appropriate Provincial Accessible Permit.
  Note: Documentation may be required.
• Vehicles must be operational at all times.  Disabled vehicles must be removed from the Campus promptly.
• Any vehicle considered an environmental or safety hazard (i.e. leaking gas, etc.) will be subject to immediate tow away at owner/operator's risk and expense.
• The permit holder is responsible for all fines issued to his/her vehicle.
  

Penalties
Violations of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, The Criminal Code of Canada, the Trespass to Property Act or the University Student Rights and Responsibilities, may result in a charge being laid by Campus Security, in addition to any other penalties or costs that may be applicable.

• Driving or parking a vehicle on other than roadways or designated parking lots is subject to the cost of repairs, immediate tow away at owner/operator's expense, plus a fine.
• Parking improperly so as to impede traffic and/or interfere with the normal business of the Campus is subject to immediate tow away at owner/operator's expense plus a fine.
• Failure to display a valid parking permit is subject to a parking fine of $25.00.
• Operators of vehicles displaying illegal permits or without a valid permit will be subject to a fine of $50.00.
• Reckless and dangerous driving, driving on lawns and fields, etc. will be subject to a fine of $100.00.
• Parking in a Fire Route is subject to a parking fine of $100.00 and immediate tow away at the owner/operator's risk and expense.
• Parking in a designated Accessible Parking space without proper identification and/or making required payment, is subject to a parking fine of $100- 300 and immediate tow away at the owner/operator's risk and expense.
• Alcohol in vehicles, parking lots and or open around campus, etc is subject to a $100.00 fine.
• A minimum $25 fine will be levied for all other Campus violations within these regulations.
• Excessive parking infractions and/or registration violations or an accumulation of unpaid fines could result in more severe fines and/or withdrawal of Campus parking privileges.
• 11. Until all outstanding fines are paid, a new parking permit will not be issued. The Campus may take action against persons found in default of fines through:
• Withdrawal of parking privileges and subsequent towing of offending vehicles at the owner/operator's expense.
• Account transferred to Student Financial Services for Academic Sanction.
• Submission of account to a collection agency.
• Towing Information
  Any applicable towing fee are payable to the towing company. Towing charges do not include payment of parking fines. For more information contact Physical Plant Services.
• Payment of Fines
  Payment of Parking/Traffic Violation Tickets issued pursuant to these Regulations is to be made at Reception in the Administration Building by phone or in person.

Appeals
Campus Violation tickets cannot be withdrawn or cancelled except through the prescribed appeal procedure. Appeal of any Campus parking or traffic violations must be received in writing to the Manager, Physical Plant Services within fourteen (14) calendar days of the ticket issued. A valid appeal may only be based on the contention that a violation was issued contrary to the Regulation or in error.  Ignorance of the University of Guelph - Kemptville Campus regulations does not constitute grounds for an appeal.

Permits
Campus parking permits should be obtained only through Administration located in the Administration Building. CAUTION: Parking permits obtained from others may be invalid.

Persons are responsible for providing correct information to obtain a parking permit. This includes any changes in address, ownership or vehicle license plate. Proof of ownership may be requested.

Permits remain the property of the Campus and may be cancelled and parking privileges revoked at any time by the Campus. All vehicles displaying a permit should be registered with Administration.

The parking system recognizes the following categories:


• RED Residence Parking Permit – for students living in residence ONLY = $236 Parking areas 2, 3, 4, 5, 5b & 8.
• YELLOW General Parking Permit – for Off-campus students OR students living in residence with no preference to parking in residence parking lot = $118 Parking areas 4, 5, 5b & 8.
• Black Temporary Permits -  for all students who are not here for a full year or full term program.
• Horse Trailers being parked on campus must be registered and parked in the designated area located behind A.M. Barr Arena. H1
• Medical, Overnight, Temporary, and Other Special Permits - may be issued upon the approval of the Manager, Physical Plant Services to individuals for justifiable reasons.
• Illegible or damaged permits may be replaced providing identifiable parts of the old permit are produced at the time of replacement.  Replacement permits may be subject to an Administration fee.
• Lost or stolen permits should be reported immediately to Administration.  These permits have a cash value and therefore replacement of permit is subject to a pro-rated fee.