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Enforcement: Citations List

The enforcement of University Parking Regulations is primarily the responsibility of the Department of Parking and Transportation. The U.Va Police Department also exercise authority to enforce University Parking Regulations. The Department of Parking and Transportation assess fines and penalties and may revoke parking privileges of violators. Health System employees should refer to Medical Center Policy Number 0041-N for specific details applicable to Health System employees.

Offenses and Penalties Listed below are the violations of these Regulations with the fine indicated. Fines must be paid to the Department of Parking and Transportation in person or by mail.

  1. For most violations, the first ticket issued on a license number in the 12 months preceding the violation date is normally a warning ticket and the fine may be waived. The warning ticket is forfeited for all violations that carry a $150 fine. If you are unsure about warning ticket status on any particular ticket, contact Parking and Transportation.
  2. For operation of a motor vehicle by a student not entitled to motor vehicle privileges, the penalty is $150 and/or possible suspension from the University.
  3. For altering a permit the penalty is $150 and revocation of parking privileges.
  4. For purchasing, displaying, or selling a permit under false pretenses, (for example, a dorm student purchasing or displaying a commuter permit) the penalty is $150 and/or revocation of parking privileges.
  5. For parking an additional car (second cars or carpool) in a University controlled area without having paid full fees, the penalty is $150 and/or revocation or parking privileges.
  6. For improper use in the Hospital parking garages, for example, abusing a night time gate access pass, abusing the fee structure or patient validation system, or paying of hourly charges by an employee of the HSC during the course of a work schedule, the penalty is $150, possible revocation of parking privileges, and/or departmental disciplinary action after referral to the Office of the Associate Vice President for Health Services.
  7. For improper parking, the penalties are as follows:

Explanation of Voilations/Citations

Rates Effective July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

Violation

Initial Fee

After 14 Days

Parking in Reserved Space/Area $45.00 $70.00
Double Parking $45.00 $70.00
Parking within 15' of a Fire Hydrant $45.00 $70.00
Parking in a Fire Lane $150.00 $175.00
Parking in a Prohibited Zone $45.00 $70.00
Parking with Motor Running $45.00 $70.00
Parking on Grass / Dirt / etc. $45.00 $70.00
Parking with Wrong Side of Vehicle to the Curb $45.00 $70.00
Parking at an Improper Angle $45.00 $70.00
Blocking Another Vehicle $45.00 $70.00
Parking over 12" from Curb $45.00 $70.00
Parking in a Service Space/Area $45.00 $70.00
Parking in a Loading Zone $45.00 $70.00
Parking on the Sidewalk $45.00 $70.00
Parking in a Bus Loading Zone $45.00 $70.00
Parking Overtime in a Timed Area $35.00 $60.00
Improper Display of Permit $5.00 $25.00
Meter Violation $35.00 $60.00
Parking in a Handicap Space/Area $150.00 $175.00
The Accumulation of $250 or More in Outstanding Citation Fines
Displaying a Revoked Permit $150.00 $175.00
Displaying a Counterfeit Permit $150.00 $175.00
Parking on Mulched Areas $45.00 $70.00
Parking in a Handicap Discharge Area $150.00 $175.00
Obstructing a Dumpsite $45.00 $70.00
Parking Across the Stall Line $45.00 $70.00
Parking in a Blue Area $35.00 $60.00
Parking in an Orange Area $35.00 $60.00
Parking in a Crosswalk $45.00 $70.00
Parking in / Obstructing a Driveway $45.00 $70.00
Parking in a Motorcycle Space $45.00 $70.00

Warning Tickets

Warning ticket status applies if all of the following criteria are met:

  1. No citation has been issued on the license plate in the 12 months preceding the current ticket issue date.
  2. The fine for the ticket is less than $150.00

Fines are waived for warning tickets.