Regulations

Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations [PDF]

Please keep in mind that parking regulations are strictly enforced in all lots, Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., including breaks and in the summer. Disabled (handicapped), reserved spaces, curb and yellow line parking are enforced 24/7.

Purpose

The Purpose of these regulations is to establish guidelines that promote the orderly conduct of university business and effectively manage parking within the limits available at Radford University locations.

Regulations

Radford University has established these regulations for the operation of vehicles by all students, employees, guests, and visitors to the campus. The University Police Department and Parking Services have the responsibility to enforce parking rules and regulations. They have responsibility of collection of fines and fees associated with parking violations to Parking Services pursuant to Section 2.2-4800 of the Code of Virginia. These Regulations are in effect from April 11, 2024, until amended.

Refunds

Registered permits must be returned to the Parking Services Office to obtain a refund. The annual registration fee is refundable in accordance with the following schedule. Date requested refundable amount:

• Before October 1 Full refund.
• Between October 2 and February 28 50% of fee paid.
• After March 1 No Refund.
• No refund on Faculty/Staff permits purchased with payroll deduction.
• The special summer registration fee is not refundable.

Appeals procedure for parking tickets

Individuals receiving parking tickets may appeal their fine to the Appeals Board. The following steps should be taken:

1. All appeals must be initiated within (10) calendar days of the citation issuance. The day of issue is day 1.
2. Appellants will be notified by email or letter from Parking Services of the decision on their appeal. Those appeals that are denied must be paid at the Parking Services Office in Heth Hall within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the letter. After (10) calendar days a late fee charge will be applied as described in Section 4.8.
3. Persons who wish to have their appeal decision reviewed by the Parking and Traffic Regulations Committee may do so within (10) calendar days after the date of the original ruling on their appeal. No review will be granted after (10) calendar days of this date. Those individuals desiring a review must pay a $10.00, non-refundable, administrative fee to Parking Services before the 2nd Stage Appeal is processed for review.
4. Parking Services and/or the Parking and Traffic Regulations Committee reserves the right to call individuals to appear in person when reviewing an appeal. Individuals may not appear in person before Parking Services and/or the Parking and Traffic Regulations Committee unless they are called by one of those bodies to do so.