Spring Break
Be smart, don't get a $40 ticket
LIBBA HOLLAND
Issue date: 8/9/07 Section: News
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Because the University campus is so large, it can be difficult to make it on time to class. But with parking permits, students can park in spots on campus.
Students can apply online in the spring term for a spot in the fall. With the choice of 63 lots on campus, students will receive permits based on a priority system.
This system determines what type of parking a student will receive by considering the student's number of completed credit hours and housing status.
Freshmen with cars on campus may apply for parking online, and are included in the priority system.
Before this priority system, students could buy a permit at any time. This caused problems - including overcrowded lots - and caused some permit holders to be without spaces.
"This (new) system guarantees any student that they will have a parking spot in their lot," said Brett Jackson, Parking Services senior accountant. "It has worked well to determine who will have a permit for which lot."
In order to avoid a $40 ticket, it is best to remember Parking Services enforces permits in most on-campus lots Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. But, Parking Services extends its enforcement hours of some of the housing lots hours until 10 p.m. during the week.
But on-campus parking is available for non-permit holders. They are only allowed to park in the pay lots during the week.
All drivers may park in any of the lots during the weekend or after the enforcement hours.
But, if a driver parks without a permit, he or she will get a $40 ticket charged to the driver's student account.
Students can apply online in the spring term for a spot in the fall. With the choice of 63 lots on campus, students will receive permits based on a priority system.
This system determines what type of parking a student will receive by considering the student's number of completed credit hours and housing status.
Freshmen with cars on campus may apply for parking online, and are included in the priority system.
Before this priority system, students could buy a permit at any time. This caused problems - including overcrowded lots - and caused some permit holders to be without spaces.
"This (new) system guarantees any student that they will have a parking spot in their lot," said Brett Jackson, Parking Services senior accountant. "It has worked well to determine who will have a permit for which lot."
In order to avoid a $40 ticket, it is best to remember Parking Services enforces permits in most on-campus lots Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. But, Parking Services extends its enforcement hours of some of the housing lots hours until 10 p.m. during the week.
But on-campus parking is available for non-permit holders. They are only allowed to park in the pay lots during the week.
All drivers may park in any of the lots during the weekend or after the enforcement hours.
But, if a driver parks without a permit, he or she will get a $40 ticket charged to the driver's student account.
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Matt Farmer
posted 8/09/07 @ 12:39 PM EST
"All drivers may park in any of the lots during the weekend or after the enforcement hours.
But, if a driver parks without a permit, he or she will get a $40 ticket charged to the driver's student account. (Continued…)
Rick
posted 8/10/07 @ 6:20 PM EST
Mr. Farmer this is not true. There are many lots that are patrolled after dark by parking services which could result in a citation. Also, the UGA police can also issue parking services tickets (in addition to regular state tickets) for a variety of resons if they so choose. (Continued…)
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