Campus Safety

The Department of Campus Safety at York College of Pennsylvania is responsible for enforcing Parking and Traffic Regulations on all college property.  These regulations were established to provide York College with a safe and organized community in which to live and learn and are in effect at all times throughout the year.  In addition to college policies, all traffic and parking regulations regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania apply and are enforced on campus.

The Department of Public Safety maintains office hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

VEHICLES

All students are permitted to have motor vehicles on campus with certain restrictions for resident underclass and West Campus residents.  Students, faculty, staff and visitors who operate a vehicle on campus are required to register with the Department of Campus Safety within two business days of the vehicle’s arrival on campus.  It is not permissible for one person to obtain a permit for another.  Vehicles must display a valid parking permit to park on campus.  Parking permits are valid from September to August and are renewed at the beginning of each academic year in September.

When parking on campus, vehicles must be parked between white lined spaces.  Areas on campus without white lines, which include lawn areas, athletic fields, roadways, painted curbs, sidewalks and walkways, are not legal parking areas.  Vehicles parked illegally will be issued a parking citation.

• RESIDENT UNDERCLASS AND WEST CAMPUS RESIDENTS – Resident underclass (freshmen and sophomores) and students who reside on the West Campus are permitted to have a vehicle at York College and will be issued a parking permit for a fee of $50 for the academic year.  Resident freshmen, sophomores and west campus residents are restricted to West Campus parking areas and are not permitted to park vehicles on the Main Campus, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Resident underclass is defined as those students residing in campus housing or dormitories who have 59 or fewer credits.
  
• RESIDENT UPPERCLASS – Resident upperclassman (juniors and seniors) of the Main Campus will be issued a parking permit for a fee of $50 for the academic year, which entitles them to park in resident parking lots on the Main Campus and in resident parking on the West Campus.  Resident parking is located south of the Pershing House and to the west of Penn Hall.  In the white lined spaces on the south side of Penn, Codorus and Susquehanna Halls.  Resident parking is also located below the Grounds Building or in the spaces in front or to the rear of Tyler Run complex.  Resident upperclass is defined as those students residing in campus housing or dormitories who have 60 or more credits.

Resident students are required to park vehicles in designated lots on campus.  Resident students found parking in streets adjacent to the College may be subject to campus disciplinary action.

• COMMUTER – Commuter students will be issued a parking permit and can utilize the commuter parking areas on the Main Campus and the West Campus.Commuter students will be permitted to register a vehicle for a fee of $25 per academic year, which entitles them to park in any commuter lot (refer to map).  Commuter is defined as those students (full and part-time, undergraduate and graduate) who reside off campus in housing NOT owned by York College.
  
• FACULTY/STAFF/VISITOR lots are controlled between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  After 5 p.m. faculty lots are open to general parking, however, vehicles must be registered with Campus Safety and must display a valid York College parking permit.  Students are not considered visitors.  All student vehicles must be removed from these lot by no later than 7:00 a.m.  This general parking rule does not apply to parking spaces specifically reservedfor staff, such as nurses, doctors mail carrier, the Butler Avenue property, etc.  Studens are not considered visitors.  All student vehicles must be removed from these lots by no later than 7:00 a.m.

Stolen, lost or damaged permits can be replaced for $25 per semester for all residents and $10 for commuters.  If original permit is presented for replacement, there is no charge.  There are no partial refunds for parking permits.  It is the responsibility of the registrant to report lost or stolen permits.

Motorcycles must adhere to the same College regulations as any other motor vehicle.

TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS

Those students, faculty, or staff members who have their cars on campus for a brief period of time may receive a temporary permit from the Campus Safety Office at no charge.  Temporary handicapped parking permits are available in the Campus Safety Office for those with temporary medical needs.  A valid doctor’s note on physician script must be presented to the Campus Safety Office and must specify medical conditions and duration of illness.  All temporary parking permits must be displayed on the rearview mirror with the permit information facing the windshield and are only valid for York College properties.  All temporary permits must be returned to the Public Safety office no later than two days after they expire.

HANDICAPPED PARKING

Use of a handicapped parking space is restricted by law to vehicles occupied by persons who are handicapped and which display an authorized handicapped plate, placard or a temporary permit issued by the Department of Campus Safety.  Persons issued a state plate or placard must have a state-issued placard I.D. card on their possession.  It is not legal for any person to use parking reserved for the handicapped when the person for whom the handicapped plate, placard or permit is not in the vehicle.  Vehicles not displaying a handicapped plate, placard or permit are subject to a $50 fine and/or towing.  Handicapped parking spaces are not temporary parking spaces.

GUEST VEHICLES

Any resident student having an overnight guest must register the guest’s vehicle with the Department of Campus Safety no later than 24 hours prior to their arrival.  Vehicles of guests arriving over a weekend or holiday must be registered no later than 5 p.m. Friday or the last business day before a holiday.  Guests will be issued a temporary parking permit which must be displayed on the rearview mirror with the permit information facing the windshield.  Students are not authorized to obtain and display a guest permit for their own vehicle(s).

All guest vehicles must park overnight in resident parking lots and are subject to the same traffic and parking policies as students.  It is the responsibility of the student to inform his or her guests of the parking policies.  Day time guests and visitors to the College must obtain a temporary permit from the Campus Safety Office and are subject to the same traffic and parking policies as students.  Students may be held accountable for fines imposed upon their guests for any parking offenses incurred.  Visitors may park in the visitor parking lots with a valid temporary permit. All guest permits must be returned to the Campus Safety office no later than two days after they expire.  Students are not considered guests or visitors.

COMMUTER LOTS

Commuter lots are restricted to commuter parking only between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  After 5 p.m., commuter lots are open to general parking, however, vehicles must be registered with Campus Safety and display a valid York College parking permit.  Note:  All resident student permit holders must vacate all commuter parking lots no later than 7 a.m.  Failure to do so may result in receiving a parking citation for the infraction.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The speed limit on campus is 15 mph.  Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are to drive with caution and adhere to this speed limit.  Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.
• Vehicles violating traffic and parking regulations will receive a fine that is payable at the Business Office in person or by mail – Do not mail cash.  Unpaid fines will be forwarded to the Business Office and treated as a delinquent bill approximately seven days after issue.  Students will have transcripts withheld and will not be able to register for classes if they have outstanding violations.  Additionally, the College reserves the right to tow vehicles or utilize a special locking device, at the owner’s expense, on the vehicle of repeat offenders or those parked in a manner that obstructs traffic.
•  Any parking violation, regardless of who was operating the vehicle, shall be the responsibility of the registrant.
• Any traffic violation will be the responsibility of the operator.
• When parking parallel to curb side parking, the passenger side wheels shall be against the curb.
• Vehicles shall not be parked on campus during breaks or class/athletic trips without the prior approval from the Director of Campus Safety.  If this becomes necessary, vehicles will be registered with the Campus Safety Office and parked in the lower level of the parking garage.  Vehicles found parked on campus during breaks that are not registered or in lots other than the lower level of the parking garage will be issued a parking citation and may be towed to another location on campus at the owner’s expense.
• Disabled vehicles must be reported to Campus Safety immediately.  Disabled and/or abandoned vehicles will be removed from the campus property at the owner’s expense.  Removal of license plates does not absolve the owner of the responsibility for proper removal of a vehicle.   Having a disabled vehicle does not absolve the owner of the responsibility for paying a parking citation if the vehicle is illegally parked.
• The College is not responsible for any damage that might occur as a result of having a vehicle removed from campus.  Any vehicle requiring a “wheel lock” will receive a fine of $25.
• Tampering, removing, or altering a “wheel lock” device may result in the cost of the device being assessed to the violator’s college account.
• Vehicle owner/operators who receive five or more parking citations during a semester will receive a letter to their last known address, banning them from parking a vehicle on the main campus.  It is the owners/operators responsibility to know how many citations he or she has received and to inform the Department of Campus Safety of any address changes.  These vehicles are prohibited from parking on the main campus.  Vehicles found on the main campus after being barred will be towed at the owners/operators expense to Darrah’s Towing, 535 Prospect Street, York, PA.
• Vehicle owners/operators who receive three traffic citations during a semester may be barred from parking their vehicle(s) on the main campus.  It is the owners/operators responsibility to know how many citations he or she has recieved and to inform the Department of Campus Safety of any address changes.  These vehicles are prohibited from parking on the main campus.  Vehicles found on the main campus after being barred will be towed at the owners/operators expense to Darrah’s Towing, 535 Prospect Street, York, PA.
• Vehicles not registered and/or parked in an unauthorized area will be identified through State Motor Vehicle Departments or a private service.  The fine for unregistered vehicles is $50, which includes the fee for having to perform this service.
• All parking permits must be hung on the rearview mirror with the permit number facing the windshield and in a manner in which the permit can be easily read.  Motorcycles must affix the permit decal securely.  It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of the vehicle to ensure the permit is displayed properly and is void of any obstruction.
• Vehicles without a permit properly displayed and visible are considered to be unregistered.
• A 15-minute maximum is permitted for loading/unloading.  The vehicle hazard lights must be on and flashing and the vehicle must be parked in a valid parking space, not in a turn lane, a fire lane, or in a roadway.
• All York College students and their visitors are discouraged from parking on streets adjacent to the College.  Side streets have restricted parking.  These areas are enforced by the local police department and are subject to the student code of conduct.
• Parking, standing, or stopping is prohibited in any space or zone designated NO PARKING or RESERVED by a sign, painted surface, traffic control device, or College policy.  These areas include:

Loading docks, crosswalks, sidewalks or lawns.

Fire lanes.

Roadways, parking lot driveways or aisles.

Traffic Control Devices:

Purchasing a permit in another person’s name.

Registering a vehicle which will be used by a person not authorized for campus parking.

Use of a Visitor or Guest Permit by a student.

Alteration to or counterfeit of a permit.

Misrepresenting eligibility (including local address or class stats) to obtain a parking permit.

MOVING VIOLATIONS

York College Campu Safety Officers are authorized by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code (Title 75) to regulate and enforce all campus traffic rules and regulations.  All vehicles driven on the College campus are subject to the rules and regulations of the campus as well as Pennsylvania state traffic laws and are to obey all traffic control devices. The speed limit on campus is 15 mph.  No person shall operate a vehicle at a greater speed than is reasonable and practical under existing conditions. 

All faculty, staff, students and visitors are to drive with caution and adhere to this speed limit.  Drivers are required to obey all traffic signs, signals, devices and instructions from authorized persons directing traffic.  Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times. Anyone operating a motor vehicle contrary to these designations or in a negligent manner will be issued a traffic citation from the Department of Camps Safety.  Any offense can result in a judicial hearing if the circumstances of the case warrant. The Department of Campus Safety has the discretion to revoke the privilege of operating a motor vehicle on campus.

APPEALS

An appeal of a traffic or parking citation may be made after an amount equal to the fine or fines denoted on the citation has been deposited with the Business Office.  The appeal should set forth reasons for appealing the citation(s) and must be submitted to the Department of Public Safety within five (5) business days from the date that the citation was issued.  Any appeal received after the five working day limit will NOT be considered.  Appeal forms may be obtained from the Department of Campus Safety when a receipt showing payment is submitted. 

FIRE LANES

To ensure unobstructed access for all emergency vehicles, roadways and areas in front of ALL campus facilities must remain clear of all vehicles.  Fire lanes are clearly marked with yellow paint.  Vehicles found parked in fire lanes are subject to receiving a citation and/or removal from campus at the owner’s expense.  Fire Lanes are not temporary parking spaces.

SNOW EMERGENCIES AND STORM ALERT

When a snow emergency is declared at York College, all parallel and perpendicular roadway parking is prohibited.  Persons with vehicles parked on campus should tune in to the College Cable TV Channel 7, College Radio Stations AM 640 and FM 99.7, or observe the signs that will be placed in building lobbies.  During a snow emergency, overnight parking is only permitted in the lower level of the parking garage by residents with a Main Campus permit.  Certain parking areas will also be closed at different times to allow proper snow removal.  Vehicle owners will be informed as to the specific location.

Vehicles that violate this policy will receive a $15 fine and be towed to another area of campus.  The vehicle owner is responsible for all towing charges.  York College of Pennsylvania is not responsible for any damage that might occur as a result of having a vehicle towed.

In the event of a severe or lingering rainstorm, all vehicles parked in Commuter bays 1, 2, 3, and the faculty/staff parking lot between the tennis courts and the creek must be moved to prevent flooding to vehicles.

EMERGENCY CALL BOXES

Emergency call boxes are located in various locations on campus.  Emergency call boxes are easily identifiable by a blue light located at the top of the call box pole.  These call boxes can be utilized 24 hours a day to call the Department of Campus Safety cellular phone.

You may obtain a west campus map showing locations of emergency call boxes here.

Changes/additions in the parking regulations will be published in the Daily Bulletin and the Spartan.  On campus: Ext. 1314    Off Campus: 815-1314 OR use any of the campus yellow call boxes.