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Appeal a Violation

Effective at the start of the Fall 2011 semester, the Ticket Appeals Process will be as follows:

ALL DECISIONS REACHED BY PARKING SERVICES ARE CONSIDERED BINDING AND CONSTITUTE THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE APPEAL.

When an appeal is received by Parking Services, it will first be reviewed administratively by Parking Services to determine if the appeal meets the Standards for Appeal.

Students, Faculty or Staff who receive a Parking Violation Notice at the University of Nebraska at Omaha have the option to appeal the Notice within 30 days of the issuance of the violation. The appeal should present substantial or valid evidence that the parking violation was not committed, or that the occurrence was due to circumstances beyond their control. The appeal process is not a venue for general criticisms, complaints or policy debates. In order to provide a consistent review procedure the following reasons do NOT meet the Standards for Appeal:

• Frivolous or Abusive Appeals: If an appeal is deemed frivolous or abusive it will be immediately denied.
• Other vehicles were parked improperly. This includes vehicles parked in unauthorized lots (e.g. student in faculty/staff lot) or unauthorized areas (e.g. non-designated stalls, no parking areas, loading zones).
• Only parked illegally for a short period of time (e.g. meter expired for only a few minutes, dropping off assignment, etc…).
• Stated parking enforcement officer did not ticket previously for similar offenses.
• Late to class or appointment.
• Inability to pay the amount of the fine.
• Lack of available parking.
• No valid permit.
• No money to pay for meter parking.

These standards shall be reviewed annually by Parking Services, Parking Advisory Committee and the Traffic Appeals Commission or Faculty/Staff Appeals Court.

If the appeal does not meet the Standards of Appeal, it will be rejected and an email will be sent to communicate the status.

If the appeal does meet the Standards of Appeal, it will be sent to the Traffic Appeals Commission for Student appeals and the Faculty/Staff Appeals Court for Faculty and Staff for review and decision. At that point the appeal will be upheld or rejected. No adjustments will be given on the amount of the violation. Parking Services will email the appeal decision.

How to Appeal:

1. Pick up an appeal form from Parking Services.
2. Fill out the form and submit it to Parking Services within 30 days of the issuance of the violation notice.
3. Parking Services will notify you of the appeal decision

After the 30 days, you forfeit the right to appeal. Special exceptions maybe approved by the Manager of Parking Services.

Submitting an appeal does not stop the violation from becoming delinquent. All violations paid prior to adjudication may be refunded at the Parking Services, should the penalty be reduced or dismissed.

Filing an appeal does not remove the individual from the Tow/Rhino Boot List until: (1) the individual record of appeal has been adjudicated and the decision has been received by the Parking Services and is in favor of the appellant; (2) All violations have been paid in full.

Visitors who are not affiliated with the University of Nebraska may have two violations cancelled a year.

Penalties

The following is a list of penalties:

1. The following are violations of University Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations:
   

   FINE	VIOLATION
   $150	Use of counterfeit permit or an unauthorized facsimile of a parking permit.
   $75	Obtaining a parking permit under false pretenses/or falsifying a parking permit application and parking on campus with a stolen parking permit. In addition, individuals found with stolen parking permits in their possession will be restricted from parking on campus for one semester, or an equivalent period of time.
   $50	Unauthorized removal, attempting to remove, tampering with or damaging a Rhino Boot, or moving the vehicle with the Rhino Boot attached. The owner/operator will be assessed the amount necessary to repair a damaged Rhino Boot, missing or damaged padlocks, or Rhino Boot parts, or to replace a Rhino Boot.
   $150	Unauthorized handicap stall/blocking handicap access.
   $30	Parking in a parking lot or space not authorized.
   $30	Over-time parking in a restricted area or space regulated by a time limit.
   $100	Unauthorized reserved stall.
   $30	Parked in an area not specifically designated as a parking area for motor vehicles (on grass or lawn, sidewalk or crosswalk, blocking driveways to traffic movement, or no parking area).
   $30	Parked blocking driveways, roadways or other vehicles.
   $20	All moving violations:
   	1. Failure to yield to pedestrians.
   	2. Speeding.
   	3. Failure to stop at a stop sign or by Officer's direction.
   	4. Driving in a reckless manner.
   	5. Driving wrong-way on a one-way street or roadway.
   $30	No parking permit or authorization (Temporary Permit) to use parking facilities.
   $10	Parking over stall lines.
   $10	Parking on campus over 24 hours without permission from Parking Services.

   
   

All violation penalties and/or fees become delinquent if not paid after 14 calendar days following the date of issuance of the violation (excluding University Holidays).

Hours of Enforcement

Metered parking is patrolled from 7 a.m. - 7p.m.. All other lots are patrolled 24/7.

Towing/Immobilization

UNO has the responsibility to remove or immobilize any vehicle that is improperly parked or is deemed a common nuisance. The cost of such removal will be the responsibility of the owner/operator.

Vehicle immobilization (Rhino Boot)

1. Individuals who have two or more violation notices which are delinquent (not paid within 14 calendar days) and park on campus may have their vehicle immobilized until all outstanding penalties and fees are paid. Immobilized vehicles on campus after 10 p.m. daily may be removed by local tow company and held until all outstanding penalties, fees, tow charges, and storage fees are paid.


2. The Rhino Boot may also be used under the following circumstances:
   1. When a vehicle is parked on campus and does not display current license plates or an In-Transit tag is affixed and does not show the name and address of the current owner.
   2. When more than one vehicle is to be towed, to restrict the vehicle until the towing company arrives.
   3. When a vehicle is in a dangerous or difficult position and towing would be impractical, because of its position in relation to other vehicles or physical obstructions.
   4. Bicycles may be immobilized when found parked in areas other than the bicycle racks provided they do not constitute a hazard.
   5. Counterfeit Permits displayed on on a vehicle parked on campus.
   6. Lost or stolen permits displayed on a vehicle parked on campus.

Towing

1. A vehicle may be towed under the following circumstances WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE when parked in:
   1. Reserved or Assigned spaces.
   2. Handicap spaces or blocking handicap access.
   3. Blocking driveways, vehicles or impeding traffic flow.
   4. Parked over 24 hours.
   5. No Parking area.
   6. Tow-Away Zones.
   7. When deemed a common nuisance.
   8. Loading and Unloading Zones.
   9. Faculty/Staff parking areas when not displaying a valid Faculty/Staff parking permit.
   10. All Student parking areas when not displaying a valid Student parking permit.


2. Vehicles which have been immobilized because of delinquent violation notices, after 10 p.m. daily, or when it is mechanically impractical because of design of tire or wheel, or when it may cause damage to same.
3. Bicycles will be impounded when parked in hazardous areas or blocking pedestrian movement, vehicular traffic or other services. Owners wishing to reclaim their bicycles may contact the Campus Security Department. Owners will be required to show some proof of ownership of the bicycle and/or properly identify themselves to the Security Officer releasing the bicycle.
4. Parking at the UNO Dodge, Pacific and Center location is by permit only.

Failure to Pay

1. All violation penalties and/or fees become delinquent if not paid after 14 calendar days following the date of issuance of the violation (excluding University Holidays).
2. Any vehicle with two or more unpaid violation notices which become delinquent will be immobilized by the Parking Services using a Rhino Boot and will not be released until all outstanding penalties and fees are paid. The owner/operator of such vehicle is responsible for the costs of immobilization, violation penalties, and towing and storage fees if applicable.
3. Immobilized vehicles on campus after 10 p.m. daily will be removed by local tow company and held until all outstanding penalties, fees, tow charges, and storage fees are paid.
4. Students with any outstanding violations will be placed on stop enrollment and will be required to pay all outstanding violations prior to registering for classes.
5. Individuals who STOP PAYMENT or who fail to satisfy payment or parking permit fees or fines, because of insufficient funds or no account, etc., will be automatically placed on the TOW/RHINO BOOT list, and will be required to pay CASH to satisfy the outstanding amount of the check and additional violation penalties or fees.
6. Payment of violation penalties and fees may be made in person at the Parking Services Room 107, Eppley Administration Building. Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Banned Vehicles

If a person has counterfeited a permit, or committed a severe infraction, they may be banned from parking on Campus for a year.