Section VIII: Driving and Parking Offenses

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Violation
Fine
Description
Altered Permit
$100†
The unauthorized sale, distribution, possession, counterfeiting, or alteration of a university parking permit and/or the possession of an illegally purchased, distributed, counterfeited, or altered permit
Blocking Access
$100†
Parked in such a manner as to obstruct clear access to disabled ramps or other special access.
Disregard Control Device
$25†
Failure to observe and heed authorized signs or devices such as barricades or signs controlling access to areas of campus.
Handicap Space
$100
Unauthorized parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities
Improper Parking
$25
Vehicle not completely in one (1) parking space as defined by 2 parallel lines, by wheel stops, or parking meters.
Invalid Parking Area
$25*
Parked in any area NOT designated for parking by regulations, signs, or markings such as grass, vacant spaces, sidewalks and construction areas.
No Parking Zone
$25†
Parked in an area designated as “No Parking” by signs or markings such as yellow curbs, ends of marked parking isles, and fire lanes.
No Valid UNT Permit Displayed
$25
Parking in area controlled by signs or markings without a valid permit displayed.
Obstructing Traffic
$25†
Motor vehicle or bicycle parked and/or secured in such a manner as to OBSTRUCT traffic, either vehicular or pedestrian.
Overtime Parking
$25
Parking overtime in a space which is limited in time or expired parking meter.
Permit Not Properly Displayed
$25
Parking permit or permit number not clearly visible, properly affixed, or attached in the wrong place on the vehicle.
Theft or Removal of Boot
$100*
Theft of property or damaging property by either unauthorized boot removal or tampering/attempted removal of the boot
Unauthorized Vehicle
$25
Parked in an area where vehicle is not authorized such as a four-wheeled vehicle in an area designated for motorcycles.
Wrong Permit For Area
$25
Parking in area controlled by signs or markings with the wrong permit for the designated area.

*Offense fines are in addition to any associated costs, and vehicle may be subject to citation and immobilization/impoundment.

†Offense may be subject to citation and vehicle immobilization/impoundment.