UC Merced Parking Regulations
Parking Regulations
Mission Statement
The mission of UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services is to support the academic, research, and public service efforts of the UC Merced campus by providing transportation, circulation, parking services, and associated infrastructure in a convenient, reliable, safe, efficient, cost-effective, customer focused, and environmentally-responsible manner.
Timed/Metered Parking
All timed parking spaces and metered spaces and zones are enforced 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Loading Docks
Loading dock-parking restrictions vary throughout campus, based on the needs of the departments serviced. Vehicle operators are responsible for adhering to posted permit requirements.
Reserved or Specially Marked Spaces
All parking spaces marked Reserved or otherwise specially marked are enforced 24 hours daily, 7 days a week.
E-plate Vehicles
University and official local, state, or federal government licensed vehicles may park in all regular parking spaces. Such vehicles may not park in reserved spaces, specially marked spaces or metered spaces. E-plate vehicles may park in Service Vehicle spaces when providing a needed or requested service. Services include, but are not limited to, mail delivery, building maintenance, and heavy and awkward item delivery.
The mission of UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services is to support the academic, research, and public service efforts of the UC Merced campus by providing transportation, circulation, parking services, and associated infrastructure in a convenient, reliable, safe, efficient, cost-effective, customer focused, and environmentally-responsible manner.
General Information
UC Merced Parking Regulations are designed to promote the safe and orderly movement of traffic within the boundaries of the UC Merced campus in conformance with local, state, federal, and all other regulatory codes. The University of California, Merced is authorized through the California Vehicle Code Section 21113 (a) to establish independent parking regulations. All parking regulations are enforced through citations issued by UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services. The Regents of the University are not and shall not be liable under any circumstances for the loss or damage to vehicles or contents thereof parked or garaged, in a lot or structure, by fire, theft or any other cause whatsoever not arising directly from the negligent acts of the Regents of the University or its employees acting within the scope of their employment. The University reserves the right to restrict the use of any parking stall, area, structure or surface lot at any time and to temporarily or permanently relocate permit holders as necessary.
UC Merced Parking Regulations are designed to promote the safe and orderly movement of traffic within the boundaries of the UC Merced campus in conformance with local, state, federal, and all other regulatory codes. The University of California, Merced is authorized through the California Vehicle Code Section 21113 (a) to establish independent parking regulations. All parking regulations are enforced through citations issued by UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services. The Regents of the University are not and shall not be liable under any circumstances for the loss or damage to vehicles or contents thereof parked or garaged, in a lot or structure, by fire, theft or any other cause whatsoever not arising directly from the negligent acts of the Regents of the University or its employees acting within the scope of their employment. The University reserves the right to restrict the use of any parking stall, area, structure or surface lot at any time and to temporarily or permanently relocate permit holders as necessary.
Parking Regulations
In 1960 the California legislature approved California’s Plan for Higher Education. This plan designated University of California Parking Departments as self supporting auxiliary enterprises. Due to this designation, UC parking facilities must be user funded. In general, no state, federal or University funds are to be used to support UC campus parking systems.
Under the authority delegated to Parking Services by the Regents of the University of California, no individual or department other than Parking Services may grant parking privileges on campus. All parking permits and access cards issued to users of the parking system remain the property of the University. All vehicles parked on University property must park in a marked parking space. Parking in unmarked, undesignated areas is prohibited.
The operator of a motor vehicle is responsible for complying with parking laws and regulations and is subject to the established penalties for violation. If the responsible party cannot be determined, e.g., in the case of a parked vehicle, the registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for the violation.
The inability to locate a parking space is not considered valid justification for the violation of University parking regulations. Personal notes or explanations left on vehicles do not justify violation of University regulations.
Parking on campus is viewed as a privilege. Transportation and Parking Services has the right to refuse, revoke, or deny parking privileges. The University assumes no responsibility for any vehicle or its content which is parked on UC Merced property. Parking regulations may change without prior notice.
Permit Requirements
Every vehicle, including those with specialized license plates or disabled placards operated by employees of UC Merced, not otherwise exempt, which occupies a parking space designated for an automobile or motorcycle must display a valid permit in accordance with the regulation posted. Commercially licensed vehicles are not required to display parking permits when engaged in the act of loading or unloading within a designated loading zone but cannot park in a loading zone for more than the posted time limit or for longer than is required to actively load or unload. University and official local, state or federal government licensed vehicles do not need a permit when on official business. Officials using private vehicles must pay to park unless the government agency has made prior arrangements with UC Merced. Parking permits are the property of the University, are non-transferable (for use by the registered permit holder only) and may not be resold. Violations of these regulations will result in possible legal or disciplinary action and restitution as applicable.
Permit Display
All hang tag style permits shall be hung from the inside rearview mirror, facing forward. Parking permits may be otherwise displayed in the front windshield provided that all permit information must be clearly visible. Failure to display permits in the above manner may result in the issuance of a parking citation for improper permit display.
Motorcycle Permit Display
Motorcycle permits must be mounted on the front fork or front body of the motorcycle with all permit information readily visible. Failure to display permits in the above manner may result in the issuance of a parking citation for improper permit display.
Daily Use and Short Term Permit Display
Day Use and short term permits must be displayed face up on the driver side dashboard. All permit information must be clearly visible through the front windshield. Failure to display permits in the above manner may result in the issuance of a parking citation for improper permit display.
Parking permits are the property of the University, are non-transferable (for use by the registered permit holder only), and may not be resold. Violations of these regulations may result in disciplinary and/or criminal prosecution. When parking on campus, permits must be properly displayed so the permit number and expiration date are clearly visible to Parking Compliance Officers.
Carpool Permits
A registered UC Merced carpool consists of two or more people (faculty/staff/student) sharing one car on the majority of their commute trips to campus. A Carpool Application for the entire carpool must be completed. A Payroll Deduction Authorization form must also be submitted for any faculty or staff member currently on payroll deduction and wishing to change the type of permit previously held or to enroll in payroll deduction. Carpool permits must be purchased for a minimum of one academic semester. Each carpool will be assigned one carpool permit. The permit should be clearly displayed on the driver’s side dash. Occasional use parking permit packets will be assigned to each carpool member that has a vehicle registered with the carpool. Each packet will consist of 12 occasional use permits. These permits are non-transferable and are for use on days when pooling to campus is not feasible. Reported stolen permits will be replaced at no charge when accompanied by a UC Merced Police Department theft report. Reported lost permits will be replaced at cost of $10 for administrative fees. Only one carpool permit will be replaced per carpool group. Carpool participants are restricted from purchasing general use monthly/semester permits.
Student Carpool Requirements – All members must be registered UC Merced students. Members must ride together at least three (3) days per week (Monday – Friday). Each carpool participant must complete an application form. All carpool applications must be turned in together.
Staff/Faculty Carpool Requirements – All members must be UC Merced faculty, staff or grad students. Members must ride together at least three (3) days per week (Monday – Friday). Each carpool participant must complete an application form. All carpool applications must be turned in together.
Other University of California Campus Parking Permits
Valid parking permits from other University of California Campuses will be honored on the UC Merced campus.
Valid parking permits from other University of California Campuses will be honored on the UC Merced campus.
Enforcement
All parking zones, except 24 hour enforcement zones, are enforced Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Parking privileges are restricted to designated locations on campus with a valid permit issued by UC Merced Parking and Transportation Services.
All parking zones, except 24 hour enforcement zones, are enforced Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Parking privileges are restricted to designated locations on campus with a valid permit issued by UC Merced Parking and Transportation Services.
24 Hour Enforcement
The following are 24-hour enforcement zones: disabled parking, fire lanes, red zones, resident parking, timed and metered spaces, service vehicle, Carpool, Reserved and Intercampus Permits Only spaces.
The following are 24-hour enforcement zones: disabled parking, fire lanes, red zones, resident parking, timed and metered spaces, service vehicle, Carpool, Reserved and Intercampus Permits Only spaces.
Disabled Parking
All disabled parking spaces and zones are enforced 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. A disabled visitor may park in any disabled parking space if the vehicle displays a DMV-issued disabled parking permit and a valid UC Merced issued parking permit (for faculty, staff, and students).
All disabled parking spaces and zones are enforced 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. A disabled visitor may park in any disabled parking space if the vehicle displays a DMV-issued disabled parking permit and a valid UC Merced issued parking permit (for faculty, staff, and students).
Fire Lanes and Red Zones
All roads and driveways on the UC Merced campus are considered fire lanes and must be kept unobstructed and available to emergency response vehicles at all times. Access to fire hydrants must also be maintained at all times. Any vehicle presenting a hazard by obstructing a fire lane or a fire hydrant will be towed immediately. A vehicle may not park or stop at a red curb. Red zones indicate a fire lane or emergency vehicle access route.
All roads and driveways on the UC Merced campus are considered fire lanes and must be kept unobstructed and available to emergency response vehicles at all times. Access to fire hydrants must also be maintained at all times. Any vehicle presenting a hazard by obstructing a fire lane or a fire hydrant will be towed immediately. A vehicle may not park or stop at a red curb. Red zones indicate a fire lane or emergency vehicle access route.
Resident Parking
All resident parking zones are enforced 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. Only students with resident parking permits are eligible to park in these zones. All resident permits are valid in all lots and non-24 hour enforced parking zones after 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday without an intercampus permit.
All resident parking zones are enforced 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. Only students with resident parking permits are eligible to park in these zones. All resident permits are valid in all lots and non-24 hour enforced parking zones after 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday without an intercampus permit.
Visitor Parking
University visitors may obtain parking permits at the Information Kiosks or self-service dispensers available at various campus locations. Permits are valid in lots designated on the permit. Visitor spaces are to be utilized by those individuals not affiliated with the University. Faculty, Staff and Students are not permitted to park in any visitor space.
University visitors may obtain parking permits at the Information Kiosks or self-service dispensers available at various campus locations. Permits are valid in lots designated on the permit. Visitor spaces are to be utilized by those individuals not affiliated with the University. Faculty, Staff and Students are not permitted to park in any visitor space.
Timed/Metered Parking
All timed parking spaces and metered spaces and zones are enforced 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Loading Docks
Loading dock-parking restrictions vary throughout campus, based on the needs of the departments serviced. Vehicle operators are responsible for adhering to posted permit requirements.
Reserved or Specially Marked Spaces
All parking spaces marked Reserved or otherwise specially marked are enforced 24 hours daily, 7 days a week.
E-plate Vehicles
University and official local, state, or federal government licensed vehicles may park in all regular parking spaces. Such vehicles may not park in reserved spaces, specially marked spaces or metered spaces. E-plate vehicles may park in Service Vehicle spaces when providing a needed or requested service. Services include, but are not limited to, mail delivery, building maintenance, and heavy and awkward item delivery.
Holiday and After Hours parking
On campus wide holidays and after Information Kiosk regular business hours, University visitors may obtain permits at self-service dispensers located throughout the campus. Visitors may also utilize timed or metered parking spaces.
On campus wide holidays and after Information Kiosk regular business hours, University visitors may obtain permits at self-service dispensers located throughout the campus. Visitors may also utilize timed or metered parking spaces.
Areas Where Parking is Prohibited
Parking is prohibited in any area not specifically marked as a parking space. This includes, but is not limited to, planted and natural landscapes; sidewalks; service drives; driveways and parking lot drive aisles; pedestrian crossings; ramps for disabled access; bus zones; red, yellow, white and unmarked curbs; and posted no parking zones.
Parking is prohibited in any area not specifically marked as a parking space. This includes, but is not limited to, planted and natural landscapes; sidewalks; service drives; driveways and parking lot drive aisles; pedestrian crossings; ramps for disabled access; bus zones; red, yellow, white and unmarked curbs; and posted no parking zones.
Parking Restrictions
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Vehicle Direction All vehicles must park in parking spaces with the flow of traffic.
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Motorcycle, Moped, Motorized Bicycle, and Scooter Parking
All motorcycles, mopeds, motorized bicycles, and scooters must park in spaces designated for motorcycles.
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Bicycle Parking
No person shall park, store, or leave a bicycle in such a manner as to block or otherwise impede normal entrance to or exit from any building. No bicycle shall be parked, stored, or left within six feet of an entrance or exit unless a bicycle rack, parking device, or marked bicycle space is provide within said distance. No bicycle shall be parked, stored, or left on any building access or egress ramp.
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Parking Access
UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services may temporarily close or modify any parking space or facility. Every attempt will be made to provide adequate advance notice. Any vehicle entering a barricaded area or passing a barricade may be cited, immobilized (booted), or towed.
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If a citation is not paid within 21 calendar days of issuance, a penalty equal to the amount of the citation, with a maximum of $50.00, will be added to the original citation amount
Use of an unauthorized permit will incur the prorated cost of the permit in addition to citation fees. For example, an altered permit confiscated in November that was originally valid from September would incur two months parking charges in addition to the $200 fine.
Altered and Stolen Permits
Possession of an unauthorized permit may result in criminal charges (fraud) in accordance with California Penal Code 488 or 496 (Petty Theft or Receiving and/or Possession of Stolen Properties). Students in possession of an unauthorized permit will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct for disciplinary action. A permit is considered lost or stolen when the original purchaser reports it as stolen, missing, or destroyed to UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services.
Any permit with changes to the shape, color, working, design, or designation is an altered permit. The reproduction of a permit is not permitted.
Reported stolen permits will be replaced at no charge when accompanied by a UC Merced Police Department theft report.
Lost Permits
Reported lost permits will be replaced at cost of $10 for administrative fees.
Reported lost permits will be replaced at cost of $10 for administrative fees.
Towing/Booting
Citations are delinquent when remaining unpaid 21 days after issuance. Vehicles with five or more unpaid delinquent citations are subject to impoundment at the owner's expense under the authority of the California Vehicle Code, Section 22651(i). Vehicles will be immobilized (booted) when displaying an altered, lost or stolen permit. Parked, abandoned, or disabled vehicles creating a safety hazard or restricting access may be towed.
Citations are delinquent when remaining unpaid 21 days after issuance. Vehicles with five or more unpaid delinquent citations are subject to impoundment at the owner's expense under the authority of the California Vehicle Code, Section 22651(i). Vehicles will be immobilized (booted) when displaying an altered, lost or stolen permit. Parked, abandoned, or disabled vehicles creating a safety hazard or restricting access may be towed.
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Personal checks or credit cards will not be accepted as payment for immobilized or towed vehicles.
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A $50 fee will be charged to remove the boot.
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Any damage to an immobilization (booting) device shall make the offender liable for the destruction of University property.
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Vehicles remaining immobilized for 24 hours will be towed at owner's expense.
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Sundry Debtor Billing
Students electing to pay for citations via their student billing accounts (sundry debtor) must request this at UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services.
Students electing to pay for citations via their student billing accounts (sundry debtor) must request this at UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services.
DMV Registration Hold
A registration hold with DMV may be placed for citations remaining unpaid 21 days after issuance. This restricts the ability to register the car until all citations are paid.
A registration hold with DMV may be placed for citations remaining unpaid 21 days after issuance. This restricts the ability to register the car until all citations are paid.
Appealing a Citation
The University of California is authorized to enforce parking regulations and issue citations for violations pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21113a. Citation revenues support UC Merced's Alternative Transportation program and the shuttle services. Citation revenue is not used for the construction, operation, maintenance, or administration of parking facilities.
The University of California is authorized to enforce parking regulations and issue citations for violations pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21113a. Citation revenues support UC Merced's Alternative Transportation program and the shuttle services. Citation revenue is not used for the construction, operation, maintenance, or administration of parking facilities.
The UC Merced Parking Citation appeals process conforms to the process directed by California Assembly Bill 408 and California Vehicle Code 40215. Submittal must be within 21 days of the date appearing on the citation. If a citation is not appealed within 21 days of issue, the opportunity to contest the citation is forfeited.
The University’s Retained Rights
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The University reserves the right to refuse issuance of parking permits and to revoke parking permits.
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The University reserves the right to change parking assignments or privileges as deemed necessary and to temporarily or permanently relocate permit holders as necessary.
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The University reserves the right to restrict the use of or access to any parking space, area, structure or surface lot at any time.
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The University reserves the right to determine hours of controls and access.
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The University reserves the right to tow or boot any vehicle which blocks any parking space, area, structure, surface lot and/or driveway, or displays an altered or fictitious permit.
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Mission Statement
