Parking

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is the speed limit on campus? The maximum speed limit on campus is 15 MPH. At times of class change and in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic, vehicles must be driven slower. Remember that pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.
• Does it cost money to park on campus? All vehicles parked on campus must have a parking decal. The fee associated with a decal is typically $85 per annual year (until August 31) and is pro-rated for the spring and summer months. Parking is free only to faculty and staff who register their vehicles for either Lot 1 or 16.
• I purchased a parking decal, where can I park? Permits must be permanently affixed to the lower left corner (driver’s side) of the windshield. All persons are only authorized to park in the lot for which they have a decal. Any area on the campus that has been closed off by the use of barricades or other traffic control devices shall not be entered by any vehicle. Parking in no parking, yellow curb areas, or fire lanes is prohibited at all times.
• I have to unload items, am I able to drive on the sidewalk? Vehicles will not be permitted to be driven on sidewalks with the exception of service/maintenance vehicles. All others must be approved by Delaware State University Police.
• I received a fine, how do I pay it? Fines must be paid within 10 days or a late fee will be assessed. Payments can be made:
  1. In person at the cashiers office during normal business hours.
  2. By check or money order mailed to the listed address.
  3. On the website.
• I do not think I should have received a parking citation, what should I do? To contest the citation, you must submit an appeal within 10 days of the date of the ticket to https://desu.thepermitstore.com.
• My vehicle was towed, what do I do? Contact Delaware State University Police Department at 302.857.7911 for more information. Note that all outstanding tickets must be paid before the vehicle can be released.

Applying for a Parking Permit

You can now order your parking permit online at https:/desu.thepermitstore.com.  To order a parking permit, have your driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance available and follow these instructions:

1. Visit https://desu.thepermitstore.com using either Mozilla Foxfire or Google Chrome web browsers, Internet Explorer will not work.
2. Click on the box that says “Buy Permit.”
3. Enter your D# and select if you are registering as a faculty/staff member or student.
4. Select the lot in which you wish to apply for and click on add the item box.
5. Proceed to the checkout.
6. Sign into your account if you have one, if not you must create one.
7. Fill out the permit information and upload the required information. If you are unable to upload the information, you can bring it to DSU Police Department and someone there will be able to copy the information for you. Click continue.
8. Select payment method, then click continue.
9. Checkout, review your order and agree to the terms and conditions.
10. Check the complete box. Make sure you get an order number, if you do not receive one, your application was not successfully submitted. 
11. You will now await an email that will inform you if your order was approved or denied. If approved, the email will contain information on how to get your temporary permit. If denied, the reason will be included in the email.
12. Once you receive your permit in the mail, you must return to https://desu.thepermitstore.com to activate it. Then, permanently affix the permit to your window as per the rules and regulations so that it will be valid. Your permit should reach you 7-10 days once approved.

Parking Rules and Regulations

The following rules and regulations have been to provide maximum use of the safety for the movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic. These regulations apply to the regular academic calendar year and the summer sessions, but are subject to change as conditions warrant.

GENERAL REGULATIONS-DRIVING & PARKING

A. Each parking lot is restricted by permit. Each lot has a sign at the entrance to indicate which permits are authorized to park in that lot.

B. Any vehicle parked in an unauthorized parking lot or space may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.

A. Resident Students with less than (30) thirty credit hours shall not be allowed to secure a parking permit or to park on campus. Those with extenuating circumstnces must fill out and submit the extenuating circumstances form found online.

B. These regulations apply to the owner(s), registrant, or operator of any vehicle as well as any individual (spouse, relative, and friend), who operates the registered vehicle if owned or registered to another individual on DSU property.

C. University parking lots are not to be used for the storage of automobiles, trucks, trailers, or other vehicles or devices. A vehicle is considered stored for any non-resident faculty, staff or student leaves the vehicle parked in the same space for more than 48 hours. If any faculty or staff member is to be traveling on business, they must notify Delaware State University Police Department to receive a special permit.

D. Inoperable vehicles must not be parked on university property.

E. Pedestrians shall always have the right-of-way.

F. No vehicle shall enter campus areas, which have been closed off by barricades or other traffic control devices, including signs, except when specifically authorized by the Delaware State University Police Department.

G. Vehicles must obey all traffic control signs on campus including stop signs, posted speed limit signs and must not park in areas designated by yellow or red curbing. THE SPEED LIMIT CAMPUS­ WIDE IS 15 MPH. Speed is checked by radar and lidar.

H. The registration of a vehicle in no way guarantees that a parking space convenient for the individual will be provided. However, this parking management system does guarantee a parking space for every registered vehicle in their assigned lot. Inability to find a legal parking space is not an acceptable excuse for violation of these regulations and violations must be reported to the Delaware State University Police Department immediately by calling (302) 857-7911. Legal parking spaces are outlined by white or yellow lines. Vehicles must be parked within the spaces designated by the painted lines in each parking lot and certain curb-side areas. Any area of the roadway, including that area within a parking lot, which is not specifically marked for parking, loading, or as a fire lane is defined as a driveway. An access way is any area, or walkway, which permits entry to or exit from a building. Parking in a way that blocks or restricts driveways and access ways is prohibited.

I. All vehicles operated on campus must be operated in a safe manner. Violation of this

section would consist of excessive speed, weaving on roadways, failing to come to a full stop at stop signs, failing to obey traffic signs (one way, etc.), and inattentive driving, which may cause an accident. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited (violators will be subject to arrest and duly reported).

J. All state and local laws governing movement, operation and parking of vehicles shall apply to university property. Parking in fire lanes or blocking fire hydrants (designated by roadway markings, signs, or both) is a violation of the Dover City Ordinance as well as university regulations. Vehicles so parked will be towed at the owner’s expense.

K. Motor vehicles may only be operated on roadways and parked in authorized spaces (that are properly registered). Operating motor vehicle, including motorcycles on lawns, sidewalks, and

other grass areas are strictly prohibited, and violators will forfeit their right to operate a motor vehicle on the University campus.

L. Double parking where traffic is blocked is prohibited.

M. Parking and other traffic violations may be handled administratively. Or by applicable state of Delaware traffic laws.

N. The Delaware State University Police Department can and will prosecute criminally where appropriate.

O. Faculty, staff and students must register any motor vehicle that they park or drive on university prope1ty. To register a vehicle, you must agree to abide by the DSU Parking and Traffic Regulations. This requirement is always enforced.

P. For the purpose of these regulations, parking is defined as “leaving a vehicle without a licensed driver behind the wheel, and no matter how long the period of time each vehicle is left.11

Q. A vehicle is registered only when a valid parking permit assigned to that vehicle is properly displayed.

R. The vehicle registrant is responsible for notifying the DSU Police Department of any

S. change in status (i.e. commuter moving on campus, staff member resignation, staff member admitted as a student) or of vehicle ownership or license plate change within five (5) calendar days. Should the change affect your permit eligibility, you will be notified of the required modification and fee (if any). Any time a replacement permit is required, the cost will be $25.00 with sufficient evidence of scrapings from the old permit to show it was destroyed. Otherwise without such evidence and/or if a permit is lost or stolen a new permit must be purchased at full cost. Registrants are responsible for removing or defacing the University permit if their vehicle is sold or the registrant’s affiliation with the University is ended. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON AFTER THE PERMIT IS ISSUED.

T. Theft and/or subsequent unauthorized use of university parking permits are a criminal offense. Parking permits are not transferable.

U. Parking permits will be available on-line at www.thepermitstore.com.

V. Payments for parking permits can be made online at www.thepermitstore.com or at the DSU Cashier during normal business hours with the permit order number, which is obtained upon successful registering of your vehicle. Permits will be mailed to the university and you will be notified when to pick them up.

W. ALL OUTSTANDING FINES BELONGING TO THE VEHICLE OR REGISTRANT MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.

2.PERMITS

A The University will authorize permits through www.thepermitstore.com without cost to faculty and staff members for parking Lot #1 or #16 for the first vehicle registered. Secondary vehicles will incur the $25.00 fee. However, faculty and staff members will also be authorized to purchase permits at other designated areas.

B. Authorized students shall purchase permits in appropriately designated parking lots.

3. DISPLAY OF PARKING PERMIT

A single vehicle permit shall normally be issued to each registrant. This permit will be considered valid only when it is permanently affixed to the driver’s side, lower corner of the windshield or as approved by the Chief of Police if there is a conflict with appropriate state law(s). Parking permits displayed in any place other than affixed to the window will be subject to receiving a ticket.

4. MULTIPLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Any Faculty/Staff members and commuting students may purchase one primary permit at the appropriate cost and a secondary for $25.00 if they will be using more than one vehicle frequently. Faculty/Staff who register a secondary vehicle at $25.00 may only have one vehicle on campus at a time. If it is determined the registrant has two vehicles on campus at the same time the vehicles are subject to being ticketed.

5. HANDICAP SPACES

Use of handicapped spaces is restricted to vehicles occupied by people who are handicapped and bearing handicapped permits and/or handicapped license plates. Those vehicles bearing handicapped license plates or placards must park in the lot in which they purchased their DSU permit for. If no handicapped spaces are available, the vehicle must be parked in the lot which they have purchased a decal.

6. RESERVED SPACES

A. All reserved spaces are reserved for assigned personnel unless otherwise posted. The cost of these spaces is $100.00.

B. Reserved parking spaces in lot 16 are available for faculty, staff and graduate students. These spaces are available on first-come, first-serve basis and are prices accordingly: Faculty and staff are priced at 100.00/yr., the graduate student reserved parking is at $100.00/yr. Reserve spaces are non-transferable unless authorized by DSU Police Department.

7. ACCIDENTS AND DISABLED VEHICLES

A. All vehicular accidents, which occur on university property, must be reported to the Delaware State University Police Department immediately.

B. All disabled vehicles must be reported to the Delaware State University Police Department immediately.

C. The person(s) must stay with the disabled vehicle until an officer arrives to determine if the vehicle will create a hazard. If it is considered a hazard, the vehicle must be moved as directed.

D. If a university owned vehicle is involved in an accident, it must be reported to Fleet Services immediately.

E. Flashing lights or notes left on vehicles are not sufficient notice to Delaware State University Police Department. YOU MUST CALL.

8. PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION FEE

Permits must be ordered online at www.desu.thepermitstore.com and payment may be made on the permit website or the DSU Cashiers Office in the Administration Building. Faculty/Staff can do payroll deduction on the website. Instructions on how to register your vehicle(s) can be found at www.desu.thepermitstore.com or https://www.desu.edu/about/police-department/parking.

The fees are as follows:

September 1 - August 31 $85.00

January 1 - August 31 $60.00

May 20 - August 31 $45.00

Secondary permit(s) (after primary is purchased) $10.00

Lost/stolen/replacement permits $2500

Lot 16 reserved spaces $100.00

Lot 16 reserved for graduate students $100.00

Faculty/Staff non-reserved spaces in lots 1 and 16 (primary permit only) Free

All other reserved spaces $100.00 (Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, etc.)

11. PENALTIES, FINES AND TOWING IF HANDLED BY THE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVELY

A. TOW-AWAYVIOLATIONS

(1) Parking in fire-lanes…$75.00

(2) Parking in driveways access ways, reserved spaces …$50.00

(3) Parking in loading zones $50.00

(4) Accumulation of three or more unpaid parking tickets $30.00

(5) Driving or parking on grass or walkway $75.00

(6) Parking in handicapped spaces $250.00

(7) Parking in an unauthorized parking lot. $30.00

(8) Abandoned vehicle $30.00

B SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE PRIVILEGES ON CAMPUS

(1)Leaving the scene of an accident. $75.00

(2) Reckless Driving $75.00

(3) Driving after privileges have been suspended $75.00

C. MOVING VIOLATIONS

(1) Unsafe operation of vehicle $100.00

(2) Failing to comply with roadway signs (one way, etc.) $30.00

(3) Speeding $75.00

(4) Failure to stop at stop sign…$40.00

D. OTHER VIOLATIONS

(1) Unauthorized use of permit. $30.00

(2) Lack of current parking permit … $50.00

(3) Parking in unauthorized parking space … $30.00

(4) Loud Music/Noise from vehicle…$50.00

* Fines must be paid within 10 business days:

1. In person at the cashier’s office during normal business hours.

2. By check or money order, etc. during non-business hours at Delaware State University Police Department.

3. By check or money order, etc. mailed to the listed address.

4. A late fee of $10.00 per violation will be assessed for violations not paid or appealed within 10

business days of issuance and an additional $25.00 will be assessed if not paid within 20 business days.

* There will be a $35.00 charge for returned checks.

12.TOWING

The University reserves the right to remove abandoned vehicles or any vehicle found on campus with excessive accumulation of violations (3 or more); an unauthorized, altered or revoked permit; with an expired license plate; without a license plate; parked in driveways, fire lanes, reserved spaces; docking oil fill tanks, loading docks, or trash dumpsters; or illegally parked in such a way as to constitute a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic or to the movement and operation of emergency equipment. The owner will be responsible for the cost involved in towing and storage of the vehicle. The University assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from a vehicle being towed or their subsequent transportation or storage.

13. APPEAL OF NOTICE OF VIOLATION

A. An appeal of DSU traffic or parking violation penalties must be filed at the Delaware State University Police Department within ten (10) business days of the issuance of the Notice of Violation. Appeals must be submitted online at www.desu.thepermitstore.com.

B. It is the violator’s responsibility to obtain a copy of a lost or misplaced Notice of Violation.

C. Appeals will be handled in accordance with the appeals procedure in effect at the time.

D. The decision of the Appeals Official is final.

* This section only applies to DSU ticketed violations. State of Delaware citations must be handled in accordance with the State citation procedure. Please follow the instructions for payment/court appearances that are printed on the citation.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

A. The University will not be responsible for damage to or loss of property from any privately owned vehicle parked on any DSU property or campus.

B. Every effort will be made to assist the operators of privately owned vehicles on campus when there is an accident, theft or breakdown. In every case of need, the Delaware State University Police Department should be contacted immediately.

C. The issuance of a ticket is documentation that a violation has been observed.

D. These rules apply to all students, faculty, staff, vendors, and visitors.

E. Every effort will be made to collect fines to include civil collections and/or involuntary deduction to payroll or other University accounts.

F. Any illegally parked vehicle or vehicle that has outstanding parking violations may be towed and impounded per section 11.

G. If your vehicle is towed, all outstanding fees must be paid in order to get the vehicle released. In addition to the violation penalty charged by the department, the towing company may charge additional fees at the time of release.

H. No exceptions are to be made without prior written approval to include vehicle loading, unloading, waiting, delivery, etc.

15. SPECIAL EVENTS AND ATHLETIC Events

Events occur on campus that may require specific lots to be closed for normal use. On such occasions, information about the closures or special usage will be made available on the DSU Web site, eNews, phone system, etc.

16. VISITORS OR GUEST PARKING

Visitors and guests must register with the Delaware State University Police Department to receive parking permits before parking or operating a vehicle on campus. Visitors are restricted to parking only in lots designated by the Delaware State University Police Department.

17.WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCE PARKING

Any person parking or operating a vehicle on campus is required to display a parking permit. Sponsors or coordinators of these events must arrange for advance parking permits at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and are responsible for the distribution of parking permits. These arrangements can be made by contacting Delaware State University Police Department at (302) 857-7911 or dsuparking [at] desu.edu. If parking arrangements have not been made in advance, please contact the Delaware State University Police Department to receive parking permits. This procedure is designed to help avoid delays and congestion at the university entranceways.

18. VENDOR PARKING

Vendors should contact the facilities or the division/department that requested the service to arrange for parking or stop by the main gate before parking on campus.

19. SNOW EMERGENCY

When two or more inches of snow have fallen, no parking will be permitted on any of the roadways throughout the University. This provision is to allow for effective snow removal