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Parking
And Traffic Regulations
The Queens College Public Safety Department
Parking & Traffic Regulations
Parking on the Queens College campus is by decal only. Information on applying for and purchasing a decal is available at the Queens College web page (www.qc.cuny.edu.) or by calling 718-997-4443.
All vehicles must be registered with the Security Office in order to park on College property. All Unregistered vehicles or vehicle parked in violation of the Parking & Traffic Regulations in this notice are subject to both ticketing and immobilization ("booting"). A fee of $50 will be charged for removal of the immobilization boot in addition to the parking violation penalty for the ticket(s).
*Please Note: Students/Faculty/Staff must park in their assigned fields.
Registration and Fees
All fees and fines quoted in these regulations, including New York City parking tax where applicable, have been approved by the College and the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York, and are subject to change without notice. Fees and fines are designed to provide a self-supporting parking program, including financing construction, maintenance, lighting, security, and administration of the parking operation.
Student Parking Fee Schedule
Fall/Spring/Summer - $225
(Parking for Summer Session(s) is included in the yearly decal.)
Student Resident Parking (Fields 5/14) $275
Dorm Underground Parking $300
Spring semester only -$115
Summer Session(s) only - $115
Faculty and Staff Parking Fee Schedule
$225 per year for full-time Faculty and Staff.
$130 per year for College Assistants.
$300 Dorm Underground Parking
Spring / Summer Session(s):
$115 for full-time Faculty and Staff.
$65 per semester for Adjuncts.
Pass for card-operated control gates - $15 refundable deposit.
Full-time faculty or staff and college assistants employed at Queens College during the parking decal period (October to October), are required to pay the full price for parking regardless of when the decal is purchased. New employees starting April 1st or later pay $130 (full-time) or $65 (college assistants). Faculty or staff who are assigned to Field 2/7 and do not find parking there may park in Fields 3, 5, 6, 14, or 15.
Pass for card-operated control gates: $15 refundable deposit
In no case shall these fees exceed $300 per vehicle per academic year.
Car Registration must be in the family name
Regulations
The following Regulations govern parking privileges and should be read by everyone who parks on campus.
Vehicles illegally parked that interfere with the movement of traffic, or those with excessive violations, are subject to immobilization and charge a service fee of $50.00 for removal of "boot."
Parking on campus is at the owner's risk. The registered driver is responsible for the use of the vehicle on campus. The College is NOT responsible for loss or damage to any registered or other vehicle, its contents, or equipment. The fee provides only for the privilege of parking on campus on a space-available basis.
- Students are allowed to purchase only one parking decal, for one vehicle.
- Parking on campus is at the driver's own risk. The registered driver is responsible for the use of the vehicle on campus. The college is NOT responsible for loss or damage to ay registered or other vehicle, its contents, or equipment. The fee provides only for the privilege of parking on campus on a space-available basis.
- Decals must be for the current year and property affixed to the back of the rear-view mirror if your decal is removed from your rear-view mirror it will be void. Expired decals MUST be removed. DECALS THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED WILL BE CONFICATED. Use of tape or any method other than that specified on the decal is not acceptable and shall be considered a violation of these regulations. Cars NOT exhibiting a proper decal or special pass from the Security Office are subject to ticketing and "booting," as noted above.
- Replacement Decals:
a) Lost, stolen, or destroyed decals will not be replaced.
b) A replacement decal for a new vehicle may be purchased for $15, after the old sticker is brought to Security in Jefferson Hall, room 201.
c) Lost or stolen control gate passes will be replaced only upon payment of an additional $15 fee after verification of loss by the Security Office.
d) Refunds are not made for an unexpired period, for which a decal was issued, except to those who have paid for a second semester in advance. Claim for such refunds must be made no later than January 31 of the following year. Decals purchased for Fall or Spring semesters are eligible for full refund only within the first two weeks of classes.
e) Decals purchased for the Summer Session(s) are eligible for refunds only within the first week of classes.
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The map indicates field locations. Tickets are issued for failure to park in the assigned field or within the lines of demarcation. See the campus map.
- Parking is prohibited on roadways, in loading zones, and in any area not specifically designated for parking. These areas must be kept clear for the normal movement of traffic, fire apparatus, and other emergency vehicles, College vehicles, and delivery trucks. Vehicles parked on roads or in fire lanes, or obstructing fire hydrants or crosswalks, or creating a hazardous condition are subject to ticketing and "booting." Handicapped spaces are reserved for those issued appropriate passes.
- Parking on or driving around the Quadrangle is prohibited. The areas in front of Remsen Hall, Jefferson Hall, Kiely Hall, and the Fitzgerald Gymnasium are reserved for authorized vehicles.
- Traffic signs and these regulations are in effect at all times throughout the year.
- Parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Cars not displaying a proper decal/special pass or parked so as to create a hazardous condition will be “booted”. A $50 service fee must be paid before the vehicle will be released. For information, contact the Public Safety Office at the Main Gate.(718-997-5911/5912)
- Vehicles are to be operated on campus with extreme caution and at no more than 5 miles per hour. Pedestrians have the right of way at all times.
- A driver damaging an unoccupied vehicle is required to report the incident to the nearest Public Safety Officer, no matter how minor the damage.
- Parking on campus overnight is prohibited. In an emergency, specific arrangements must be made with the Security Office or, after office hours, with the Public Safety Office at the Main Gate by calling 997-5912.
- In the event of a severe snowstorm, cars that cannot be driven home should be moved, if possible, to the edges of the fields to facilitate snow removal. Drivers should avoid parking their cars on campus after a snowstorm until the fields are cleared. The Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds is authorized to restrict parking on campus during a snow emergency.
- Drivers authorized to park on campus must obtain from the Main Gate a visitor's pass for the day if they want to park a car other than their College-registered vehicle. The granting of such request is at the discretion of the supervisor on duty. Whenever possible such requests should be made in advance to the Security Office (997-4443) so that the pass will be ready at the gate.
- Decals are NOT transferable, either to other persons or to other vehicles. Parking privileges will be REVOKED, without refund, for failure to observe this regulation.
- a) Cars with evening session stickers may NOT be parked on campus before 2 PM. After 2 PM, students, who have evening decals, may park in Fields 2, 5, 6, 14, or 15. Day students must stay in their assigned fields.
Note: During Summer Session, students with annual evening decals must park in Fields 5 or 14 only before 2 PM. After 2 PM, they may park in Fields 2, 5, 6, 14, or 15.
b)After 8 AM on Fridays, students with evening decals are allowed to park on campus during the day in Fields 5 or 14 only .
c) No day students parking decals are sold during the Spring semester. Students who purchase annual evening decals will not be permitted to switch their evening decals for day decals in the Spring semester.
- These regulations apply to the main campus, to Kissena Hall, and to all other College property off the main campus and are in effect at all times throughout the year.
- Field 15 is usually closed on Fridays. if you have a decal for this field, when it is closed you are authorized to park in Field 5 or 14 only. You cannot use the campus entrance (Kissena or Melbourne gates) to access Field 15.
Enforcement
Public Safety Officers and uniformed guards are assigned to reserve the parking areas for authorized vehicles. Drivers are expected to cooperate with the guards and to assist them in carrying out their assignments. A violation tag (ticket)will be attached to a vehicle if it is not parked in accordance with these regulations.
Penalties for violation of these regulations, subject to appeal as described below, are as follows:
Parking with No Decal/Pass - $50
Illegal Parking in Handicap Space - $50
All Other Violations - $25
Fines must be paid at the Bursar's Office. Failure to pay a fine within 10 days will result in an additional penalty of $5. Failure to pay within 20 days adds another $5 penalty. In addition to monetary penalties, failure to pay after 20 days may result in cancellation of parking privileges, denial of future right to purchase a decal, "booting," blocking of registration and release of diplomas and transcripts for students, and disciplinary action; faculty and staff failing to pay after 20 days may be subject to cancellation of parking privileges, denial of future right to purchase a decal, and "booting''.
Office hours of the Bursar during the Fall and Spring semesters are Monday through Friday, 09:30 am - 4:30 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Hours are subject to change.
The violation tag, (ticket) with payment made out to Queens College, may be mailed to:
Office of the Bursar
Queens College, CUNY
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11367-1597
Appeals
Faculty, staff, and students have the right to appeal violations. Appeals must be presented in writing. Appeal forms are available at the Bursar's or Security Office. The completed form(s) and violation tag(s) should be returned to the Security Office.
If an appeal is not filed within 10 days of the alleged violation, or if you receive a bill in the mail, you must pay your fine before you file an appeal. Sustained appeals may call for the return of all or part of any fines paid. If the appeal is denied, payment must be made within ten days of the date of the notification letter. Failure to pay the fine within 10 days after an appeal is denied will result in additional penalties for lateness.
Visitors
Drivers transporting passengers to or from the College should leave or meet them outside the campus gates.
Trucks and taxis may enter and leave through the most convenient gate, but MUST NOT drive on Quadrangle roads.
Visitors must obtain a pass from the guard at the Main Gate, and will be directed to authorize parking areas. Parking for guest lecturers and other official visitors must be arranged in advance by calling the Security Office (997-4443) with the make, color, and license number of the visitor's vehicle.
Comments? Complaints? Suggestions? Send e-mail sec_admin@qc.cuny.edu
You may contact the Public Safety/ Security office at 718-997-4443.
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