Parking lots constructed on the campus are financed solely by user fees. A valid UCD permit is required to park on campus Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (September 15 to June 15) and 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (June 16 to September 14), and during special events where attendants are present. Housing areas require permits 24 hours a day. Parking is allowed in marked spaces only. 10 MPH speed limit in all parking lots.

Visitor Permits (VP) may be purchased from permit dispensing machines located at the entrances to VP Lots 1, 2, 5, 15, 17, 22, 24, 25, 30, 31, 35, 40, 47, 47A, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 81, North Entry Parking Structure, South Entry Parking Structure, and Putah Creek Lodge for $6.00 each day. These permits are valid for the date purchased and are honored in the above lots in any non-restricted space Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  After 5:00 p.m. visitor permits are also valid at meters and in areas where 'A' permits are honored.

From 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm visitor permits are also available from permit dispensing machines located at the entrances to 'A' Permit parking lots (except # 4, 20, 21, 29, 42, 43b, 48, 51, 52, 82, and 83) for $6.00 each night. These permits are valid in non-restricted parking spaces and at meters Monday through Friday and are valid only on the night purchased.  Permit dispensers accept coin, $1 and $5 bills, and credit cards.

Parking Meters are available to any motor vehicle for the time purchased by coin, not to exceed the length of time posted for the area. Meter feeding is prohibited. The vehicle must be moved when the maximum time has elapsed.

* NOTE: Do not park in red zones, loading zones, disabled zones, Diamond E/Vendor areas, "H", "SH", "TH" areas, special permit or other restricted or reserved areas. Regulations for these areas are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. All parking regulations are enforced during quarter breaks and during summer. Permits must be fully displayed on the driver's side of the dashboard in a position clearly visible to Parking Enforcement officers. The cost of visitor parking permits is not refundable.

Annual and Multi-year parking permits may be purchased at Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS), located next to the West Entry Parking Structure, adjacent to the campus police department, off Hutchison and Dairy Road. UCD staff, faculty and students may be eligible to purchase one permit from the following categories: (A, C, L, M, or N)   Eligible staff, faculty or students may purchase a quarterly or annual A or C permit using their Visa or Mastercard via the TAPS website. Resale, transfer or use by other than original purchaser is prohibited. Annual and Multi-year permits(except N) are valid from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 1 through June 30 each year. Permits may be purchased for other major time periods of the academic year. Night permits (N) are valid 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, September 15 through June 15 each year. With the exception of the housing areas, permits are not required on SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS, OR WEEKDAYS BETWEEN 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. However, a parking fee may be charged for special events. The above-noted permits are valid for nighttime and weekend special events.

* NOTE: Permits are valid only as indicated by posted signs. For example, permit holders must pay to park in a metered space, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All valid permits issued by TAPS are honored at the meters after 5:00 p.m. Reserved parking requires a permit specifically issued for the reserved area. A visitor permit would not be valid in a lot bearing a sign marked "A Permits Only" between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Stopping Payroll Deduction for a Current Permit

As an employee who will be separating/retiring from UC Davis and who has a valid parking permit being paid through payroll deduction, you will need to contact the TAPS office to cancel your permit in time to avoid future charges. Thirty days prior to your separation/retirement date, please contact the TAPS office for instructions on canceling your permit and any future scheduled payroll deductions. You will be asked to sign a payroll deduction cancellation form and return your current permit to the TAPS office. At that time, a temporary permit will be issued for the remaining month so you can continue to park on campus.