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1. PURPOSE
This PS describes the traffic and parking regulation enforcement efforts
designed to insure the safe operation and parking of vehicles at the University of
Houston-Downtown. Traffic and parking regulation compliance will be accomplished with the
least disruption to students, faculty, staff and visitors. |
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2. POLICY/PROCEDURES |
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2.1 Traffic and parking enforcement consists of four levels
of action which are dependent upon many variables including the discretion-of the campus
police officer. These levels include: |
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2.1.1 Verbal warnings to traffic and parking citations
verbal. warnings can be utilized when campus police officers have the opportunity. |
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2.1.2 Issuance of traffic and parking citations All
citations issued are turned in to the Parking Office on the day the citation is written.
The Parking Office is responsible for documenting and tracking traffic and parking
citations. All citations must be resolved by payment of a fine or through the appeals
process. Unresolved citations will be considered overdue and further action may be taken,
such as restriction of subsequent academic registration at the University of
Houston-Downtown and/or having vehicles immobilized or removed from the campus. |
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2.1.3 Immobilizing of vehicles Immobilizing refers
to locking a "booting" device to the front wheel of the vehicle. Vehicles having
a minimum of three outstanding citations may be subject to immobilization. A copy of the
immobilization notice will be affixed to the driver's window. The other copy will be
returned immediately to the Police Dispatch Office. Immobilizing a vehicle is utilized in
lieu of towing when the vehicle poses no significant adverse impact on the safe operation
and parking of vehicles at the University of Houston-Downtown. Release of immobilized
vehicles will be accomplished when the violator has met all elements of release as
stipulated in the immobilization notice. |
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2.1.4 Removal of Vehicles . Removal refers to
the towing of a vehicle by an authorized wrecker to an authorized storage lot, after
approval by a Police supervisor. Towing is limited to those vehicles presenting an adverse
impact on the safe operation and parking of UHD vehicles. Owners of towed and/or impounded
vehicles must contact University Police to make arrangements for the release of their
vehicles. |
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3. REVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Responsible Party (Reviewer): Chief of Police |
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Review: Biennial |
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Reprint of original policy statement. Signed original on
file in the President's Office. |