The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) requires valid parking permits, purchased pay-to-park time, or authorization from UNO Parking and Transit Services to park on campus.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Virtual Permits, LPR, and Vehicle Registration
Parking Use Agreement & Regulations
Vehicle Towing and Immobilization
PERMIT AUTHORITY
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), through the Board of Regents and its administrative officers, is empowered by the State law (Section 85-106) to establish parking and traffic regulations and to invoke penalties for violating such regulations. Pursuant to authority granted by the State of Nebraska and assignment of responsibilities by the Board of Regents, it is the duty of UNO Parking and Transit Services in partnership with UNO Public Safety to administer and enforce all parking and traffic regulations on properties owned, leased, and/or contracted for use by the Board of Regents.
Parking facilities and permits are managed by UNO Parking and Transit Services. Permits and authorization are issued by UNO Parking and Transit Services to a specific individual or department. Ownership is not transferable and may not be sold, exchanged, given away to any person or department other than UNO Parking and Transit Services.
All permit holders are responsible for reading and understanding all parking rules and regulations as found on this website and for agreeing to abide by them while parking at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).
Parking permits may not be duplicated, reproduced, or altered in any way without the express authorization of UNO Parking and Transit Services.
VIRTUAL PERMITS, LPR, AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION
UNO uses a virtual permit system. A valid virtual permit is a non-physical permit that is associated to a vehicle license plate state and number and the vehicle description. The license plate of a vehicle parked on campus must be prominently displayed at all times in the front or rear of the vehicle. License plates must be securely fastened in an upright position on the vehicle in the appropriate locations.
UNO uses Automated License Plate Reader (LPR) technology to manage campus parking facilities. The LPR system follows a set of policies and practices in accordance with University rules and regulations. Vehicles must park so a prominently displayed affixed license plate is visible from the patrol vehicle from the adjacent drive aisle.
Accuracy of license plate information, including both plate number and state issued, and vehicle information are necessary to avoid citations. Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services with any changes by phone 402.554.7275 or email unoparking@unomaha.edu. Failure to do so may result in a citation.
For your convenience, you are able to associate two (2) vehicles with your virtual permit, however, only one vehicle at a time is allowed to park on campus. Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services with questions.
Valid permits are required on regular enforcement and valid-permit parking days. See the Parking Enforcement Schedule for days when permits are not required, commonly referred to as “open-parking”.
A valid permit is required from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (Mondays-Thursdays) and 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. (Fridays) during regular enforcement.
Valid permits have restrictions between the hours of 7 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. for faculty, staff, and commuter students, and between 7 A.M. - 5 P.M. for resident students.
Registering a Newly Purchased Vehicle or Rental Vehicle
Newly purchased vehicles and rental vehicles need to be registered to a current permit. Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services at unoparking@unomaha.edu or 402.554.7275 for assistance with this. Please do not register in-transit or dealer plates. If the vehicle does not have license plates, please register the complete VIN by contacting UNO Parking and Transit Services. A VIN can only be registered until issuance of a state license plate. After receiving plates, contact UNO Parking and Transit Services to update your vehicle on your account and link it to your permit. If a vehicle is displaying plates, UNO Parking and Transit Services will not look for VINs, and a citation will be issued on a plate if not registered.
If a new vehicle is added, please ensure the vehicle is listed on the active permit on the permits page of MavPark.
PARKING USE AGREEMENT & REGULATIONS
Please read and follow the regulations as outlined here and as found elsewhere on this website. These regulations are designed to provide safety, control administrative costs, and bring operational efficiency, which helps keep your parking fees low while giving you high levels of service and convenience. All permit holders are responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with all regulations found on this website. Failure to read the regulations contained within does not remove responsibility for any citation and associated fees for violation of these rules and regulations.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Permits
UNO requires a valid permit, purchased pay-to-park time, or authorization from UNO Parking and Transit Services to park on campus. By using a UNO parking permit or pay-to-park parking options, the parker acknowledges and accepts the practices and policies of UNO and its parking rules and regulations. Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right. Failure to abide by these parking regulations may cause revocation of parking privileges on campus. Lack of available parking is not a valid reason to park illegally. UNO parking regulations are enforced year-round.
How to Park
The preferred method of parking is with the front end of the vehicle pointed into the parking space.
Vehicles must be parked such that the license plate is easily scanned by the LPR equipment from the adjacent drive aisle. The plate must be unobstructed, legible, mounted, and properly displayed facing the drive aisle.
All vehicles parked in a diagonal space on campus must park with the front end of the vehicle pointed into the parking space.
Vehicles must be parked such that they do not block adjacent sidewalks or drive aisles.
Designated Parking Areas
Vehicles shall park only in designated parking areas and in the area covered by the permit. If a permit holder is unable to comply, they must notify UNO Parking and Transit Services for authorization at 402.554.7275 immediately. A personal note left in the vehicle explaining the reason for using parking space not covered by the permit is unacceptable and in violation of the parking regulations.
Selling Parking Spaces and Permits
Designated parking areas on campus shall be subject to permit fees. Due to limited parking, some lots are oversold by varying degrees to maximize space utilization. Parking space is not guaranteed.
No Parking Zones
The absence of a “No Parking” sign does not mean parking is allowed. Vehicles shall not park at any time in the following areas: campus streets/drives or within an intersection; on a crosswalk, sidewalk, or on the lawn or other landscaping; in any area designated as a fire lane; in any area designated a bus lane; along red or yellow painted curbs; in any area not designated as a parking area; and, hash-marked areas.
Closed Areas
UNO reserves the right to close any campus parking area, temporarily or permanently. UNO lots may be closed at various times because of events or campus activities, repair, construction projects, etc. Information on lot and road closures and expected impacts on parking can be found at the webpage Parking Lot and Road Closures, as well as in MavDaily, Bullseye, UNO Shuttle App, Facebook, and Twitter/X.
Reserved Parking
Reserved parking includes any spaces or lots reserved for persons, departments, or vehicles. Unauthorized vehicles found in reserved spaces will be subject to a citation and towing. This includes ADA areas, carpool spaces, compact spaces, EV charging spaces, loading zones, motorcycle areas, pay-to-park spaces, service vehicle spaces, and Visitor spaces. These areas are excluded from open-parking and valid-permit parking relaxations.
Reserved spaces are restricted to authorized vehicles at all times, 24/7/365.
Reserved lots not available for Faculty/Staff, Students, or Residents without a valid reserved permit or authorization from UNO Parking and Transit Services are: gated Lots D, E, and 15 when the gate arms are down; or Lots 3, 8, 9 (SCC), B, O, X, J (University Village Clubhouse Visitor lot) and Scott Clubhouse Visitor lot.
ADA & Temporary Medical Accommodation
Designated ADA spaces are available on campus and reserved for those with a valid state-issued ADA permit as well as a valid UNO permit. Individuals with a state-issued ADA permit must register their ADA permit with UNO Parking and Transit Services and must clearly display the permit while parked. If no ADA space is available, vehicles displaying ADA permits with valid UNO permits may park in any general-use space in any surface lot or garage on campus.
Individuals with short-term temporary ADA or medical parking needs (injury, pregnancy, etc.) should follow the DMV procedure for obtaining a temporary ADA permit. A temporary permit issued for the necessary period recommended by a medical professional will need to be registered with UNO Parking and Transit Services. All procedures and conditions for temporary ADA permits match the procedures and conditions for permanent ADA permits.
ADA parking spaces, including hash-marked areas adjacent to the spaces, are reserved for authorized vehicles at all times, 24/7/365. These areas are excluded from open-parking and valid-permit parking relaxations. Unauthorized vehicles will risk a citation and may be towed, without further notice, at the owner/operator’s expense.
Timed Areas
Timed areas/spaces are enforced based on posted time restriction. An over-time parking citation will be issued for parking longer than the posted time. A separate over-time citation may be issued as each posted time restriction is exceeded, e.g. a vehicle in a 30-minute loading zone could get a citation for each 30-minute time segment. This applies to pay-to-park zones, loading zones, and timed Visitor lots, all enforced 24/7/365. Vehicles parked in a timed area overnight will receive an unauthorized reserved space citation instead of an over-time parking citation issued for every exceeded time-limit. These areas are excluded from open-parking and valid-permit parking relaxations.
Loading Zones
Loading zone time-limits are posted on signs at each loading zone. Loading zones are not for parking, but for loading and unloading of items from a vehicle. A permit is not required in loading zone spaces. Loading zone spaces are located throughout Dodge and Scott Campuses and enforced at all times 24/7/365. These areas are excluded from open-parking and valid-permit parking relaxations.
Event Parking
Temporary parking assignments for special events or campus activities are coordinated by UNO Parking and Transit Services. Departments scheduling buses or food trucks on campus must coordinate with UNO Parking and Transit Services. Please contact unoeventparking@unomaha.edu for more information.
Company Owned Vehicles
Company-owned service vehicles are subject to the same parking regulations governing privately-owned vehicles, except that company-owned service vehicles may park in the areas designated for company-owned vehicles or in spaces leased by departments.
Continuous Parking
Parking over twenty-four (24) hours is not authorized, and a citation may be issued for any vehicle parked continuously in one place for more than twenty-four (24) hours on University property. Resident permits are exempt from this rule, if parked in permit-assigned Resident lots or structures with a valid Resident permit.
Vehicles that appear to be abandoned will be towed.
Faculty/Staff, and Students engaged in University business who find it necessary to park on campus over twenty-four hours must obtain authorization from UNO Parking and Transit Services and will be assigned to a specific area.
UNO parking facilities are not to be used as storage facilities for boats, campers, trailers, motorcycles, or any
other vehicle unless authorized by UNO Parking and Transit Services.
Motorcycles/Motorized Scooters
Motorcycles and scooters must register with UNO Parking and Transit Services and purchase a motorcycle permit prior to parking on campus to avoid a citation. A motorcycle permit is free if a vehicle permit is already purchased for the same year, but must be requested. For safety purposes, motorcycle and scooter parking is restricted to designated motorcycle spaces only and may not park in general-use spaces.
Operating Hours
A valid permit is required from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Mondays-Thursdays and 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Fridays during regular enforcement in all general-use parking facilities and spaces. Park Omaha lots A, C, and the designated spaces in other lots are enforced for payment and time limit from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Mondays-Fridays.
Open-Parking
Open-parking does not require a permit to park in general-use spaces. Excluded spaces are enforced during open-parking 24/7/365.
Valid-permit Parking
Valid-permit parking allows any vehicle with a valid UNO parking permit to park in any general-use space on campus. Excluded spaces are enforced during valid-permit parking 24/7/365.
Friday Relaxation
On Fridays, Dodge Campus observes permit-free parking for general-use spaces in the East Parking Garage (EPG) and West Parking Garage (WPG).; and Scott Campus observes permit-free parking for general-use spaces in the Pacific Parking Garage (PPG) and Lot 5. Excluded spaces are enforced during Friday relaxation 24/7/365.
Excluded Areas
Excluded areas, which are enforced 24/7/365, include reserved spaces, motorcycle spaces, carpool spaces, electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces, visitor spaces, resident lots, driveways, drive aisles, hash-marked areas, fire lanes, bus pullover lanes, loading zones (for unloading and loading only), ADA spaces (prohibited to those without an ADA permit), Compact spaces (unless vehicle fits inside defined area), pay-to-park spaces in lot A, lot C, and the seven (7) designated spaces in lot M (payment not necessary, but time limits enforced), and any area not designated as a parking area.
Even during open-parking and valid-permit parking, when we are not in regular enforcement, these stalls are still enforced 24/7.
However, during open-parking (not valid-permit parking or regular enforcement), pay-to-park stalls in Lots A, C and the seven (7) designated spaces in M are only enforced for time limits and not purchased time, i.e. you do not have to pay for those spaces during open-parking, but you are limited to two (2) hours of time in those spaces during open-parking.
As always, please reach out to unoparking@unomaha.edu or call 402.554.7275 with your questions.
Parking AuthorizationAll information and authorization regarding parking at UNO must be obtained from UNO Parking and
Transit Services. Failure to obtain authorization may result in a parking citation. Incorrect information
received from any other source is not considered a valid defense for parking citations.
All UNO Parking and Transit Services communications regarding permits, citations, and notices are sent to the
primary affiliated email account, which is the UNO email address for Faculty/Staff, and Students.
Abusive behavior towards UNO Parking and Transit Services staff is reported to Student Conduct for Students
or Human Resources for Faculty/Staff.
Parking Enforcement Schedule
Regular enforcement is the default schedule. Open-parking and valid-permit dates are listed below.
| 2026 | Regular Enforcement | Open-Parking | Valid-Permit |
| January | 12-16, 20-23, 26-30 | 1-2, 19 | 5-9 |
| February | 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 | none | none |
| March | 2-6, 9-13, 23-27, 30-31 | 16-20 | none |
| April | 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30 | none | none |
| May | 1 | 4-8, 25 | 11-15, 18-22, 26-29 |
| June | none | none | 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26,29-30 |
| July | none | 3 | 1-2, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31 |
| August | 24-28, 31 | 3-7, 10-14, 17-21 | none |
| September | 1-4, 8-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30 | 7 | none |
| October | 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 21-23, 26-30 | 19-20 | none |
| November | 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-24, 30 | 25-27 | none |
| December | 1-4, 7-11 | 14-18, 21-25, 28-31 | none |
Violations and Fees
The following is a list of violations and their associated fees, including if any discounts are available and if the citation can be waived or appealed.
| VIOLATION | FEE | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
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Administrative Immobilization (Boot) Fee Immobilization device (boot) has been applied, and fee must be paid for removal. |
$60 |
Cannot be waived or appealed. Not eligible for discount. |
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Tampering with Immobilization Device (Boot) Unauthorized removal, attempt to remove, tamper with, or damage an immobilization device (boot), or moving the vehicle with the device attached. |
$250 |
Cannot be waived or appealed. Not eligible for discount. |
|
Immobilization (Boot) Warning Warning of impending immobilization by boot. |
$0 |
Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services to resolve. |
|
Compact Space Violation Vehicle not parked within painted dimensions of compact space. |
$50 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Counterfeit/Stolen Permit Use of a counterfeit, stolen, or unauthorized facsimile of a permit. |
$200 |
Cannot be waived or appealed. Not eligible for discount. |
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Failure to Register Vehicle Vehicle or license plate not registered to an account or permit at the time of citation. |
$10 |
No Valid Parking Permit Detected citation may be reduced to this if proof of permit is presented to Parking and Transit Services within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
False Pretense Using a prior citation to avoid a new citation, including moving vehicle between lots or different date from citation date. |
$100 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Improper Display of Permit License plate is not visible from drive aisle, or plate not attached to vehicle. |
$10 |
First offense $0. No discount on subsequent citations. |
|
Improper Registration Vehicle or license plate registered to account but not to permit at the time of citation. |
$10 |
No Valid Parking Permit Detected citation may be reduced to this if proof of permit is presented to Parking and Transit Services within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Misuse of Permit or Code Simultaneously parking two vehicles on one permit, or using permits/codes outside of authorized defined use. |
$100 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
No Valid Parking Permit Detected Vehicle/plate was not found on an active permit. |
$30 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Non-Registered ADA Permit ADA Permit not registered with UNO Parking and Transit Services. |
$10 |
First offense $0. No discount on subsequent citations. |
|
Obscured VIN Number with No Plates Vehicle without plates must have a clear and legible view of the VIN. |
$55 |
Automatically immobilized by boot due to inability to identify vehicle or owner. Cannot be waived or appealed. Not eligible for discount. |
|
Over-Time Parking Vehicle in a space longer than the posted time restriction. |
$30 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Parked Blocking Drive Obstructing traffic by parking in drive aisles, includes double-parking. |
$30 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Parked Over 24 Hours Parked on campus over 24 hours without authorization from UNO Parking and Transit Services. |
$10 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
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Parked Over Stall Lines Parked so that vehicle is taking up more than a single space or over the boundary of a space. |
$10 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Pay-to-Park Time Not Detected Vehicle in Pay-to-Park space without registered time on app, or expired time. |
$30 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Tow Notice Notification that vehicle has been towed. |
$0 |
Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services to resolve. |
|
Tow Warning Notice that vehicle is eligible to be towed. |
$0 |
Please contact UNO Parking and Transit Services to resolve. |
|
Unauthorized Area Parked in an area not designated for parking. |
$30 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Unauthorized Lot Parked in a lot not authorized by permit or permit restrictions. |
$30 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Unauthorized Parking in ADA Area Vehicle without proper ADA credentials parked in ADA space or hash-marked areas next to an ADA space. |
Based on number of offenses in a period |
Cannot be waived or appealed. Not eligible for discount. |
|
First Offense |
$150 |
First violation in twelve (12) month period. |
|
Second Offense |
$300 |
Second violation in twelve (12) month period. |
|
Third Offense |
$500 |
Third or more violation in twelve (12) month period. |
|
Unauthorized Reserved Space Parked in a reserved space or lot without authorization, or parked overnight in loading zone or timed space. |
$100 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
|
Visitor Space Violation Unauthorized parking by registered UNO vehicle (faculty, staff, student) in Visitor space/lot. |
$50 |
Eligible for 20% discount if paid within seven (7) calendar days of citation issue date. |
Paying a Citation
Payment of the fine will clear the citation. Faculty/Staff, students, and visitors may pay for outstanding citations online on the MavPark website or in person at the UNO Parking and Transit Services office up to thirty (30) days after the issue date. After thirty (30) days, the fine will be transferred to MavLink.
Citations that have transferred to MavLink will no longer be able to paid on MavPark or in the Parking office and must be cleared on MavLink.
Reducing a Citation to a Warning and Waiver
A waiver request is a request for the citation to be reduced to a warning and the dismissal of the citation fee. Anyone receiving a UNO parking citation is eligible to have one (1) citation warning and waiver per account, per parking year, August 1 to July 31. Visitors are eligible for two (2) citations to be reduced to warning and waiver per parking year.
The citation holder must complete the waiver request on MavPark by appealing the citation and selecting "Waiver Request" on the appeals form within thirty (30) days of the citation issue date.
Citations that are over thirty (30) days old, that have transferred to MavLink, or that have been paid are not eligible to be waived.
Appealing a Citation
Students, Residents, Faculty/Staff, and Visitors who receive a parking citation at UNO may appeal the citation within thirty (30) days of the issue date. Detailed information on the appeals process can be found within the UNO Parking Use Agreement & Regulations.
Appeals should present substantial evidence that UNO Parking and Transit Services made an error in issuing the citation. We will review and void the citation if there is an error on our part.
The appeals process should not be used as a venue for general criticisms, complaints, or policy debates.
How to Appeal a Citation
- Please read and complete all steps of the online appeal process at MavPARK, and provide a detailed explanation of the error that UNO Parking and Transit services made in issuing the citation.
- UNO Parking and Transit Services will notify the appellant of the final appeal decision via email.
Vehicle Towing and Immobilization
Vehicle Towing
Towing may occur for multiple circumstances including, but not limited to:
- Blocking a loading zone, reserved stall, handicap stall, driveway, sidewalk, vehicles, or impeding traffic flow and the owner cannot be reached
- Broken down, stalled, or abandoned vehicle sitting for an extended period of time
- 24 hours in a time-limited stall/lot
- 48 hours in a general-use stall
- Flexibility of parking beyond these times will be reviewed if contact is made to UNO Parking and Transit Services
Vehicle owners may be required to pay for all or a portion of the tow bill to the tow company if the owner shows up once the tow truck has arrived.
Vehicles towed for outstanding parking balances are towed by Young's Service at 3207 S.67th St., Omaha, NE 402.393.7900.
Vehicle Immobilization
Any vehicle that is unaffiliated to a UNO account, and has three (3) or more citations issued to it, will be immobilized by an immobilization device (boot) if it is parked on UNO campuses.
If a vehicle is immobilized, the owner will need to contact the UNO Parking and Transit Services office to affiliate themselves to the vehicle and pay off any associated fines and/or fees to release the immobilization device.
If the owner is a visitor, the owner must pay off all outstanding fines, including the $60 administrative immobilization fee, to release their vehicle.
If the owner is Faculty/Staff, Resident, or a Student, only the $60 administrative immobilization fee is required to be paid to release their vehicle. All other outstanding citations can be paid off then or later online.
Immobilization may also occur for multiple circumstances including, but not limited to:
- When a vehicle has no license plate and has a covered VIN number that prevents identification of the vehicle and/or owner of the vehicle
- When a vehicle is in a difficult position where towing would be impractical, due to its position to other vehicles and/or physical obstructions
- Counterfeit or stolen permits