(A) University liability.
No liability is created by the granting of
parking or vehicle operating privileges on property owned, leased, or otherwise
controlled by the university of Cincinnati. The university assumes no
responsibility for the care and/or protection, custody or control of vehicles
or their contents while operated or parked on university property.
(B) Driver responsibility.
(1) The responsibility of finding an authorized parking
space rests with the vehicle operator. Lack of a parking space, mechanical
problems, inclement weather conditions, attendant not on duty, and other
circumstances are not considered valid excuses for failure to
comply.
(2) A parking permit does not guarantee the holder a
parking space but only an opportunity to park within a specified
zone(s).
(3) The failure of the university to
insist upon strict compliance with any rule, regulation, or accompanying policy
in any one or more instances shall not be construed as a waiver for the future
enforcement of any such rule, regulation, or accompanying policy. All rules,
regulations, and accompanying policies remain in full force and effect
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week including holidays.
(4) A person who operates a vehicle on
the university property while under the influence of alcohol, narcotic drugs,
other substances, or opiates will be subject to arrest.
(5) If an owner permits another person to
operate the owner's vehicle, either the owner or the borrower can be held
responsible for any violation of the rules, regulations, and accompanying
policies committed by the borrower.
(6) No parking privileges will be granted
to any individual having parking fines and/or outstanding obligations which are
unpaid or have not been otherwise cleared. If a permit is issued to an
individual having outstanding obligations, it does not eliminate any of the
responsibility of those obligations. Parking privileges issued under these
circumstances can be revoked.
(C) Speed limit.
The speed limit on campus is fifteen miles per
hour. It will be strictly enforced by the university police.
(D) Motor vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, and other modes
of transportation.
(1) Operators of
motor vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, and other modes of transportation must
obey all traffic regulations.
(2) Licensed
(motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds) must have a valid decal to park in
designated motorcycle areas. Motor scooters, motorcycles, and mopeds are
prohibited from parking on sidewalks.
(3) Bicycles must be
parked in the bicycle racks. Bicycles shall not be parked or stored in any
university building, unless otherwise designated. Bicycles shall not be
attached to items not specifically intended for bicycle parking, such as trees,
signposts, stair rails, or handrails. The university assumes no responsibility
for the care and protection of any bicycle at any time or location while on
campus.
(E) University and other government vehicles.
(1) Government licensed vehicles (federal, state, county or
city) are exempt from fee requirements for temporary parking privileges in
non-access controlled areas. Long-term parking in designated parking facilities
will require a permit with the associated fees. Government vehicles are subject
to compliance with all other rules and regulations.
(2) Operators of university owned or leased vehicles must
comply with vehicle rules, regulations, and accompanying policies. If
operator's identity cannot be determined, the department to which the
vehicle is assigned will be liable for payment of fine(s).
(F) Vehicle accidents.
Vehicular accidents occurring on university
property must be immediately reported to the university police.
(G) Stall designation.
(1) Parking is permitted only in marked
stalls.
(2) Small car: certain stalls are smaller
and are designated for compact cars. No part of a vehicle may extend over or
beyond painted lines.
(3) ADA accessible parking signage
designates reserved and non-reserved handicap parking A valid state-issued
disability placard or license plate is required.
(4) Fire lanes: yellow curbs, lines, or
signage designates a fire lane. Fire lanes are tow-away zones and must be kept
clear at all times.
(H) Reserved parking.
Reserved spaces will be allocated at the
discretion of the president of the university or designee.
