Transportation & Parking Services, UC Davis

Definitions

Section 1.01. For the purpose of this Code, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, certain terms used herein are defined as follows:

Acrobatic Skating. Acrobatic skating occurs when all wheels of a skateboard, or of both skates, are simultaneously out of contact with the ground during skating.

Alley. A public way not exceeding twenty-five feet in width from curb-to-curb or building-to-building.

Bicycle. A bicycle is a device upon which any person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels. For purposes of this code, a motorized electric bicycle is also a bicycle.

Bicycle License. Any distinctively colored license distributed by the State of California for attachment to a bicycle, which has a specific expiration date and is numbered for reference to files which contain the name and address of the bicycle owner and the description of the bicycle, including the bicycle serial number.

Bicycle Officer. A member of Transportation and Parking Services or the Police Department authorized to enforce State codes and University regulations pertaining to the licensing, operation and/or parking of bicycles, and to perform other duties as authorized.

Bicycle Parking Area. Any area designed and maintained exclusively for the parking of bicycles which is readily identifiable by the presence of bicycle parking racks, slots, pods, or other convenience designed for that purpose and any other area distinctively posted for the express purpose of providing bicycle parking.

Bicycle Lane. A portion of a roadway which has been designated by striping, signing or pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists.

Bicycle Path. A bikeway physically separated from the motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way -- a pathway constructed for use by bicyclists (typically asphalt).

Booting. Application of a device intended to immobilize a vehicle.

Closed Core Area. That portion of the main campus (generally bounded by North Quad, East Quad, Hutchison Drive, and California Avenue) which is generally closed to motor vehicle traffic by traffic control devices, posts, bollards, and/or signs. Access is available to authorized vehicles only.

Community Service Officer. A member of the Police Department authorized to enforce State codes and University regulations pertaining to the operation of skateboards and other wheeled devices, and to perform other duties as authorized.

Compact Space. Space restricted for use by only those vehicles that can fit within the established space marking, and is identified by the presence of a posted sign and/or "Compact" space marking.

Crosswalk. A crosswalk is either (a) that portion of a roadway included within the prolongation or connection of the boundary lines of sidewalks at intersection where the intersecting roadways meet at approximately right angles, except the prolongation of such lines from an alley across a street or (b) any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface. There shall not be a crosswalk where signs have been placed indicating no crossing.

Designated Parking Areas. Areas which may be identified by the presence of signs, curb markings, parking space markings, or other similar devices commonly used to indicate motor vehicle parking spaces or bicycle parking areas.

Emergency Zone. A curbside required for use by emergency vehicles only and designated by red paint.

Fire Lane. An access roadway for Fire Department vehicles, not less than 20 feet wide, posted with "No Parking at Anytime" signs, and/or bounded on each side by an 8" wide red line.

Impound. The confiscation and storage of a motor vehicle or a bicycle in a location designated by the Chief of Police or Parking Services Manager.

Impounding/Booting Fee. A charge for services rendered in towing and storing or booting a motor vehicle or bicycle pursuant to this Code, pending recovery by its owner.

Landscaping. Any unpaved area that has been planted with grass, or ornamental trees or shrubbery or which has been graded or improved for purposes other than vehicle parking including undeveloped fields and agricultural areas, decomposed granite areas, or any paved or brick patio area.

Motor-Driven Cycle. A "motor-driven cycle" is any motorcycle with a motor that displaces less than 150 cubic centimeters. A motor-driven cycle does not include a motorized bicycle, as defined in the following definition.

Motorized Bicycle. A "motorized bicycle" or "moped" is any two-wheeled or three-wheeled device having fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power, or having no pedals if powered solely by electrical energy, and an automatic transmission and a motor which produces less than two (2) gross brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the device a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on level ground.

Motorized Electric Bicycle. A "motorized electric bicycle" is a device that has fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and has an electric motor that meets all of the following requirements:

a) Has a power output of not more that 1000 watts.

b) Is incapable of propelling the device at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on level ground.

c) Is incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power is used to propel the motorized bicycle faster than 20 miles per hour.

Motorized Wheeled Device. A "motorized wheeled device" is a device with two or more wheels designed to be ridden upon or attached to a person and may be propelled with a motor. This definition includes but is not limited to motorized gasoline powered scooters, skateboards, inline skates, and similar devices. It does not include licensed motor vehicles, motorized bicycles, motor driven cycles, motorized electric bicycles, electric-powered motorized scooters, and devices designed for use by persons with physical disabilities.

Motorized Quadricycle and Motorized Tricycle. A "motorized quadricycle" is a four-wheeled device, and a "motorized tricycle" is a three-wheeled device, designed to carry not more than two persons, including the driver, and having either an electric motor or a motor with an automatic transmission developing less than two gross brake horsepower and capable of propelling the device a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on level ground. The device shall be utilized only by a person who by reason of physical disability is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian.

Motorized Scooter. A "motorized scooter" is any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion. For purposes of this section, a motor driven cycle, motorized bicycle, motorized electric bicycle, or a motorized wheeled device as defined in this section is not a motorized scooter.

Park or Parking. To stop or allow to stand, any vehicle including a bicycle, whether occupied or not, other than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in the loading and unloading of passengers or property.

Parking Enforcement Officer. Any employee designated by the Vice Chancellor-Administration or the Director of Hospital and Clinics, UCDMC who is authorized to control vehicle and/or bicycle parking on the University, and to perform other duties as authorized.

Parking Services. Refers to Transportation and Parking Services (on the main campus in Davis) and Parking and Transportation Services (at the Medical Center in Sacramento).

Pedestrian.

a) A "pedestrian" is any person who is afoot or who is using a means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle.

b) "Pedestrian" includes any person who is operating a self-propelled wheelchair, invalid tricycle, or motorized quadricycle and, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian.

Pedestrian Walk. Any area generally considered to be a sidewalk or walkway and not intended for use by vehicles or bicycles (typically concrete).

Pedestrian Corridor. A specially marked walkway intended for the sole use of persons traveling afoot or persons with physical disabilities operating self-propelled wheelchairs, invalid tricycles, and/or motorized quadricycles.

Police Officer. Any sworn member of the Police Department.

Prohibited Parking. Restriction which may be designated and identified by the presence of signs prohibiting any vehicle, whether occupied or not, to stop or park.

Reckless Skating. Reckless skating occurs when a significant risk of injury to another person, damage to University facilities, or damage to another person's property is created by skating.

Restricted Space. Spaces which may be designated and identified by the presence of posted signs, curb markings, parking space markings or other similar devices commonly used to indicate motor vehicle parking spaces.

Roadway. That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. A highway is a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular or bicycle travel. Roadway includes streets and parking facilities.

Skating. To propel one's self along on roller skates, inline skates, a skateboard or any similar device.

Space Markings. Lines designating the boundaries of a parking stall or space within which vehicles are required to park.

Traffic. Pedestrians, ridden animals, vehicles, bicycles and other conveyances either singularly or together, while using any highway or roadway for the purpose of travel.

Traffic Control Devices. Any signs, signals, markings or devices not inconsistent with this Code or the California Vehicle Code, placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding the public.

University. The property owned by The Regents of the University of California and located at the Davis Campus, UCDMC, or other grounds or property owned, operated or controlled by the Regents and administered by the Davis Campus.

Vehicle. A device by which a person or property may be moved, propelled or drawn upon a highway, except a device moved by human power.

Violation. The doing of any act forbidden or the failure to perform any act required by this Code or the California Vehicle Code.

Section 1.02. Vehicle Code Definitions. In addition to the definitions set forth above and any subsequent definitions contained herein, all definitions of words and phrases set forth in the Vehicle Code of the State of California are hereby incorporated into this Code as though they were set forth in full herein.

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Chapter 2

Vehicle Parking

Section 4.01. Application of Regulations.

a) The provisions of this Code prohibiting the stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with directions of a police officer, Parking Services personnel, or official traffic control devices.

b) All applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) pertaining to the parking of vehicles shall apply anywhere on the University or upon any of the grounds or parking facilities owned or controlled by the University, pursuant to Section 21113 of the California Vehicle Code.

c) Vehicles parked, stopped or standing in violation of any section of the UC Davis Traffic and Parking Code or the California Vehicle Code (CVC) will be issued a notice of parking violation. Notice may be attached to the vehicle in violation or, pursuant to CVC Section 40202(d), mailed to the registered owner in instances when a citation cannot be placed on the vehicle.

Section 4.02. Parking Permit Required. Except as provided in this Section, current valid University parking permits must be appropriately displayed on all vehicles which are parked anywhere on the University. Permits displayed in or on a vehicle must be so positioned that the permit type, number, bar-coding and expiration date are clearly visible to parking enforcement officers.

a) Certain Vehicles are Exempt. Federal, State, University, County or City owned vehicles bearing identifying license plates may be exempt from selected permit requirements (when applicable parking fees are current), excluding the campus core area (see Section 4.05(a) and (b)).

b) Certain Times are Exempt. Permits are required on the main campus during those times indicated by signs posted in all permit parking areas: generally exempt are Saturdays, Sundays and University holidays (except when parking attendants are present during special events). Permits are required at the UCDMC, Sacramento, at all times, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except University Holidays.

Permits are required in Housing areas (Solano Park, Primero Grove, The Colleges, Russell Park, Orchard Park, La Rue Park and Cuarto) and in restricted spaces 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

c) Certain Areas are Exempt. Permits are not required in metered parking spaces when coin is inserted to purchase time, as regulated. Medical parking permits issued by the Parking Services offices, or license plates and placards for disabled persons issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, are honored at metered parking spaces without payment of meter fees. However, disabled staff, faculty and students are required to display an appropriate campus permit along with their disabled placard/plate when parked at a meter that is expired. Permits are not required in Passenger Loading Zones designated by yellow curb markings or in posted time zones designated by time limit signs or green curb markings, providing vehicles do not exceed the posted maximum time.

d) Availability of Permits. Parking permits are available to eligible students, faculty, staff employees and certain vendors though the Parking Services office during normal business hours. Visitor (daily) parking permits are also available at permit dispensing machines located at specified parking facilities on the University.

e) Closed Core Area. In the provision of access to the closed core area, the objectives of the UCD Center Core Area Access Management Policy shall apply. It is intended to limit access to the closed core area, reduce vehicular traffic, restrict movement during class break, reduce the potential of accidents, encourage alternative transportation and restrict parking within the campus core area.

Section 4.03. Day/Night Visitor Permit Requirements.

a) Visitor Permits. A daily Visitor Permit (VP) is required for all vehicles parked in those parking facilities designated by appropriate signs for Visitor Permit (VP) parking and are honored only on the date of purchase. Such permits shall be properly displayed on the driver’s side of the vehicle’s dashboard so that the permit number and expiration date are clearly visible to parking enforcement officers. Visitor permits are valid in all Visitor parking areas, as posted. On the main campus, after 5pm Visitor permits are also valid where “A” permits are honored. At the UCDMC, daily permits are valid only in designated facilities, seven days a week.

b) Special Events. Permits and associated fees unique to special events may be required to park in locations designated as special event parking areas. Valid parking permits are honored in all campus lots at evening (after 5 p.m.) events Monday-Friday and anytime Saturday and Sunday during which the Special Events Attendant Parking Program is in operation. Housing permits are not honored in campus parking facilities.

Section 4.04. Permits Valid in Assigned Areas.

a) University Parking Permits are alphabetically and numerically coded, and are valid only in designated parking facilities. Where parking facilities are appropriately posted, all vehicles parked in such facilities are required to display the permit valid for that area. Descriptive maps which indicate permits required for each parking facility are available at Parking Services offices.

b) Display of Parking Permit. Parking permits are not valid unless properly displayed (as stated below) with all alpha and numeric designations and expiration dates in clear view.

1) Parking bumper decal permits must be clearly displayed on the left side rear bumper (driver's side).

2) Temporary, Special and Decal type permits must be displayed on the driver’s side dashboard or lower left hand windshield.

3) Hangtag type vehicle permits must be visibly displayed hanging from vehicle’s rearview mirror. Hangtag permits should be removed when driving.

4) With the exception of vehicles displaying sequentially numbered and dated daily permits, vehicles shall not display more than one valid parking permit.

Section 4.05. Restricted Parking Areas. Where spaces are appropriately posted to indicate that parking is restricted to the use of certain individuals or vehicles, all vehicles parked in such spaces must conform to the posted restrictions or are required to have the express permission of the Parking Services Manager. Spaces referred to include but are not limited to those spaces set aside for: persons with physical disabilities, persons with medical parking permits, housing officials in and around residence hall areas, service vehicles and Administrative Officers of the University. Unless exempted in Section 4.02 of this chapter or by California Vehicle Code, vehicles using such restricted parking spaces must display the appropriate University parking permits. Unless posted otherwise, restricted parking spaces are enforced 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

a) Restricted Central Campus Parking: Core Area—On Street. The parking of vehicles on the streets within the restricted (gated) core area of the main campus is prohibited. Exceptions to this restriction may be provided by Parking Services.

The restricted core area of campus is closed to general traffic. Vehicular access to this area will generally be limited to no more than one hour unless otherwise designated for University-related purposes only, and provided when other access options are not feasible. Parking is limited to parking lots and off-street parking spaces. Request for vehicular access will be evaluated by Parking Services. For additional information, see UCD Policy and Procedures Manual Section 360-05.

b) Restricted Central Campus Parking: Core Area—Off Street. The parking of motor vehicles in parking areas within the restricted (gated) campus core is prohibited unless a special Central Campus permit is properly displayed in addition to a valid University parking permit.

c) Restricted Central Campus: Core Area—Access. Use of the core area as a short cut is prohibited and subject to citation (exception to this restriction may be provided by Parking Services). Vehicles that disregard central campus lock-down during class breaks, drive around gates/bollards to enter the core area, or exceed the 15 MPH speed limit are in violation and subject to citation.

d) Reserved Lots for Residents of Student Housing. The parking of any vehicle in a parking lot reserved for the use of residents of student housing units (Orchard Park, Solano Park, Russell Park, La Rue Park, Primero Grove, The Colleges and the Cuarto Complex) is prohibited unless vehicle displays the appropriate valid housing permit.

e) Resident Student Housing Permits on Campus. Parking permits issued by the Student Housing office for Orchard Park, Solano Park, Russell Park, La Rue Park, Primero Grove and The Colleges are not valid in campus parking lots.

Section 4.06. Expired Meter Parking. No vehicle shall be parked in a metered parking space during posted hours of enforcement while the expired meter flag is exposed indicating that the time on the meter has expired. Campus disabled staff, faculty and students are required to display a valid campus issued Medical Permit or Disabled Permit along with a valid DMV issued disabled placard or license plate to park in a metered space without paying the meter fee. Campus disabled visitors may be exempt from the requirement to display an additional campus permit. After 5pm, valid UCD permits are honored at meters without inserting coin. At the UCDMC, hospital employees are required to display a valid University parking permit in addition to a valid DMV disabled person placard/plate or hospital issued Medical parking permit to park in a metered parking space without paying the meter.

Section 4.07. Meter Feeding. No vehicle shall be parked in any metered parking space for any period of time in excess of the time limit posted. Each consecutive instance of parking beyond the maximum limit posted shall constitute a separate violation, whether or not additional coins have been inserted into the meter.

Section 4.08. Signs or Curb Markings to Indicate No Stopping and Parking Restrictions. Subject to the provisions and limitations of the California Vehicle Code and those of this Code, signs or the following curb markings shall be placed to indicate parking or standing regulations, and said curb markings shall have the meanings as herein set forth.

When signs or curb markings as authorized under this Code are in place, no persons shall stop, stand or park a vehicle adjacent to any such legible sign or curb marking in violation thereof. Zones described in subsections below this section, shall be applicable at all times, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

a) Red shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time except as permitted by the Vehicle Code and except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signed a bus zone.

b) Yellow shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers or materials. Loading or unloading of passengers shall not consume more than five minutes, nor the loading or unloading of materials more than 30 minutes. In the absence of yellow curb markings, signs will be posted to clearly indicate that the area is restricted to loading or unloading only.

The Parking Services Manager or any person employed by the University and authorized by the Parking Services Manager may upon application issue temporary permits for loading and unloading for a greater period of time than specified in Section 4.08 (b). Such permits will be prominently displayed on the vehicle for which the permit is issued.

c) White shall mean no stopping, standing or parking for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers which shall not exceed five minutes. Such restrictions shall apply at all times.

d) Green shall mean no standing or parking for longer than fifteen minutes at any time unless otherwise posted.

Section 4.09. Parking Space Markings.

a) No vehicle shall be stopped, left standing, or parked other than within a single marked parking space.

b) Oversized Vehicles. A temporary parking permit must be obtained from the Parking Services office for any oversized vehicle which, because of its size or shape, cannot be parked within a single space. A parking permit is necessary for each space occupied. Permanent or annual permits will not be issued for such vehicles.

c) Only one vehicle is permitted per marked space.

d) Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles must park in designated motorcycle parking areas. Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles may not park in automobile spaces (meters are exempt) unless permission has been provided by the Parking Services Manager.

Section 4.10. Overtime Parking. When authorized signs are in place giving notice and specifying specific time limits of parking on any portion of the University, no person shall park, store or leave standing any vehicle for a period in excess of the time limit. Each consecutive instance of parking beyond the maximum limit posted shall constitute a separate violation.

Section 4.11. Parking Prohibited. No vehicle shall be parked in any area or upon any street or roadway or portion thereof when authorized signs or markings are in place prohibiting same. Such signs will designate such areas by bearing the legend "No Parking Anytime" or "No Parking."

Section 4.12. Removal of Vehicles. In accordance with the California Vehicle Code, any duly sworn officer of the Police Department is authorized to remove or cause the removal of any vehicle from the University to the nearest garage or other place of safety.

Section 4.13. Temporary "No Parking" Signs. The Parking Services Manager is authorized to erect or place temporary "No Parking" signs on the University when necessary to prevent traffic congestion. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing in violation of such temporary restrictions.

Section 4.14. Parking in Landscaped/Unpaved Areas. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing anywhere on the University in or upon a landscaped or unpaved area that is not marked for parking. For the purpose of this Section, a landscaped area shall be defined as any unpaved area that has been planted with grass, ornamental trees or shrubbery or which has been graded or improved for purposes other than vehicle parking including undeveloped fields and agricultural areas or any paved or brick patio area. (Authorized University utility and emergency vehicles are exempt.)

Section 4.15. Blocking Traffic. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing so as to interfere with or impede the normal flow of traffic.

Section 4.16. Blocking Ramps. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing so as to interfere with or impede the normal movement of wheelchairs upon ramps installed for the purpose of assisting the movement of persons with disabilities.

Section 4.17. Permits Property of the University. Parking permits are the property of the University and may be invalidated, revoked, confiscated, canceled or recalled. The use of a parking permit is limited to the person who purchases the permit. Permits are not transferable.

Section 4.18. Invalid Permits.

a) Canceled, Altered or Expired Permits, Plates or Placards. Canceled, forged, counterfeited, falsified, altered or expired University parking permits, state issued plates and placards are invalid. The use or display of such permits or placards is prohibited and subject to appropriate University administrative action and/or penalties. Canceled, altered, forged, counterfeited, or falsified University permits, state plates and placards may be confiscated or obliterated in any reasonable manner by any officer of the Police Department or any authorized Parking Services staff. In addition to University action and penalties, any person who knowingly displays a canceled, altered, forged, counterfeited, falsified or expired parking permit, plate or placard for the purpose of fraudulently obtaining parking privileges on University property may be subject to penalties as set forth in appropriate sections of the California Penal Code.

b) Use of Lost or Stolen Permits, Plates or Placards. The use or display of permits, plates or placards reported lost or stolen is prohibited and subject to appropriate University administrative action and/or penalties. Permits, plates or placards that have been reported lost or stolen may be confiscated at any time in any reasonable manner, by any officer of the Police Department or any authorized Parking Services staff. In addition to University action and penalties, any person who possesses or displays a lost or stolen permit, plate or placard may be subject to penalties set forth in appropriate sections of the California Penal and Vehicle Codes.

Section 4.19. Special Permits. Parking privileges may be extended to individuals by the Parking Services offices under special circumstances. The user of such a parking permit is subject to the express limitations indicated on the permit. Such permits will be valid only during the times and in the areas designated in writing on the permit at the time of issuance. No unauthorized individuals or departments may grant special parking privileges. Under emergency conditions, the Chief of Police shall have authority to assign parking privileges as needed.

Section 4.20. Parking on Pedestrian Walks and Bicycle Paths. No motor vehicle or motorized bicycle shall be parked or left standing on any pedestrian walk, pedestrian corridor or bicycle path in such a manner as to block, impede or hinder the movement of bicyclists or pedestrians.

Section 4.21. Parking in Bicycle Parking Areas.

a) No motor vehicle shall be parked or left standing in any bicycle parking area or bicycle parking lot.

b) No motor vehicle shall be parked or left standing adjacent to any curb designated as a bicycle parking area.

c) Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and motorized bicycles shall not be parked in designated bicycle parking areas.

Section 4.22. Blocking Fire Lane. No vehicle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall be parked or left standing within the boundaries of a designated fire lane.

Section 4.23. Lodging in a Vehicle/Overnight Parking.

a) It is unlawful to dwell overnight or lodge on campus in any motor vehicle, motor home, trailer, boat, or house car on the grounds and roadways of the University without specific authorization of the Chief of Police or the Parking Services Manager or their designee.

b) Overnight parking of vehicles is prohibited. Parking any vehicle described in Section 4.23(a) in any parking area or space between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. is prohibited unless a special permit issued by the Parking Services Manager is appropriately displayed on the vehicle. Such permits shall bear a description of the vehicle, its license plate number and the area(s) in which the permit is valid.

Section 4.24. Revocation of Permits-Campers, Motor Homes, House Trailers. Parking permits are made available to students, faculty, staff and certain vendors for vehicles utilized for transportation to and from the main campus and UCDMC.

It is not intended that such permits be provided for the day-to-day parking of trailers, such as house trailers, camping trailers or other trailers used for dwelling purposes; nor is it intended that such permits be provided for campers, motor homes, boats or other recreational vehicles that are of a size excessively larger than standard automobiles or pickup trucks. Passenger vehicles may not use parking spaces for long-term storage. Permits affixed to or displayed upon such vehicles may be revoked by the Parking Services Manager.

Section 4.25. Extensive Auto Repair.

a) No motor vehicle shall be parked or left standing in any parking facility in order that extensive repairs may be undertaken on it, when such repairs cause the vehicle to remain in the facility in excess of 72 consecutive hours. Emergency repairs of short duration are exempt.

b) In cases of hardship, a special permit may be obtained upon application to the Parking Services Manager.

Section 4.26. Motor Vehicle Parking/Storage in Buildings. No motor vehicle, motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall be parked, stored or left standing within any building, structure or area not specifically designed for such purpose on the University. The Police Department is authorized to remove such vehicles immediately and store them at the owner's expense.

Section 4.27. Removal of Markings. No person shall remove, obliterate or conceal any chalk mark or other distinguishing mark used by any police officer or parking enforcement officer in connection with enforcement of parking regulations. Such an act shall constitute an infraction.

Section 4.28. Parking Spaces for the Disabled. No motor vehicle, motorized bicycle or bicycle shall be parked in, obstruct, block, or otherwise bar access to those parking spaces designated disabled parking without displaying a legitimately issued DMV placard or plate. Individuals who possess valid DMV placards/plates are prohibited from parking in restricted spaces/areas.

a) No motor vehicle, motorized bicycle or bicycle shall be parked in parking spaces designated for disabled parking without displaying a legitimately issued disabled placard or plate. Disabled staff, students and faculty are required to display a valid University issued Disabled parking permit in addition to a valid DMV issued placard/plate to park in a disabled parking space. Visitors may be exempt from the additional permit requirement. Parking by any vehicle in a manner that obstructs, blocks or otherwise bars access to disabled parking spaces is prohibited. Individuals who possess valid DMV placards/plates are prohibited from parking in restricted spaces/areas.

b) Individuals are prohibited from displaying a disabled placard/plate that has been altered or reported lost, stolen or canceled. An individual may not display a disabled placard/plate that has been issued to another unless the individual is in the presence of or within reasonable proximity of the disabled person for the purpose of transporting the disabled person.

c) Any member of the Police Department or Transportation and Parking Services may request an individual using a disabled placard/plate to present valid identification and evidence of the issuance of that placard/plate to that person.

1) Failure to present the requested identification and evidence of the issuance of that placard shall be a refutable presumption that the placard is being misused and that the associated vehicle has been parked in violation of the provisions of this section.

2) In addition to any other applicable penalty for the misuse of a placard, the officer or parking enforcement person may confiscate a placard being used for parking purposes that benefit any person other than the person to whom the placard was issued by DMV. Misuse of the disabled placard/plate may also be subject to penalties as set forth in the California Penal and Vehicle Codes.

Section 4.29. Loitering within a Parking Facility. No person shall loiter or remain within a parking facility except to park or retrieve a parked vehicle. Failure to comply may result in arrest for trespassing per Section 602 of the California Penal Code.

Section 4.30. Removal of Boot. No person shall remove, damage, or attempt to drive away, or otherwise interfere with the placement of a boot (vehicular immobilization device). Any person involved in such acts will be subject to appropriate University administrative action, charges incurred as a result of damage to the boot, and to criminal charges under the California Penal and/or Vehicle Code.

Section 4.31. Registration Required. No person shall drive, move, or leave standing upon a highway, or in an off-street public parking facility any motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, pole or pipe dolly, logging dolly, or auxiliary dolly unless it is registered and the appropriate fees have been paid under this code, except that an off-highway motor vehicle which displays an identification plate or device issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to Section 38010 of the California Vehicle Code may be driven, moved, or left standing in an off-street public parking facility without being registered or paying registration fees.

Section 4.32. Meter Tampering. No person shall use a foreign object such as a tool, key, instrument, wire, slug, unacceptable coin, substance, or device to tamper with or damage a parking meter with the intent to jam or add time to the parking meter for the purpose of fraudulently obtaining parking privileges on the University. Any person who knowingly tampers with, damages, or breaks into a parking meter is subject to appropriate University administrative action, charges incurred as a result of damage to the meter, and/or to penalties set forth in the appropriate sections of the California Penal Code.

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