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 VIOLATIONS, CITATIONS, FEES, AND APPEALS
Parking Violation List and Associated Citation Fees
Parking Citation Responsibility
Parking Citation Clearance (Payment)
Parking Citation Reduction to Warning and Waiver
Reinstatement of Parking Privileges
Vehicle Towing and Immobilization
PARKING 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 VIOLATION LIST AND ASSOCIATED CITATION 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
$150 |
First violation in twelve (12) month period. |
|
$300 |
Second violation in twelve (12) month period. |
|
$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. |
PARKING CITATION ISSUANCE
A violation of the parking use agreement and the parking regulations will result in the issuance of a citation. Failure to read or understand the regulations does not remove responsibility for any citations or incurred fines.
PARKING CITATION RESPONSIBILITY
The permit holder, the registered owner, and/or the vehicle operator shall be held responsible for all parking citations involving their vehicles or any vehicle they operate on campus.
PARKING CITATION CLEARANCE (PAYMENT)
Payment of the fine will clear the citation. Citations paid in person at the Parking Services Building or online at MavPark within seven (7) calendar days from the date of issuance may be eligible for a twenty percent (20%) discount. All citations become delinquent thirty (30) calendar days following the date of issuance. After thirty (30) days, outstanding citations will transfer to MavLink for individuals with an NUID and will be subject to the same penalties and collection activities as tuition and fees accounts. 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.
Permits may only be purchased or returned after all citations have been cleared.
Student transcripts, grade reports, and registration may be withheld until all citations are cleared.
PARKING CITATION REDUCTION TO WARNING AND WAIVER
A waiver request is a request for the reduction of a parking citation to a warning and the dismissal of the citation fee. Faculty/Staff and Students receiving a UNO parking citation are eligible to have one (1) citation reduced to warning and waiver per account per parking year, August 1 to July 31. Visitors and Contractors are eligible for two (2) citations to be reduced to warning and waiver per parking year, August 1 to July 31.
The citation holder must complete the waiver request on MavPark within fourteen (14) days of the citation issue date by appealing the citation and selecting "Waiver Request" on the appeals form. Appeals submitted on behalf of someone else will not be accepted.
Citations that are over fourteen (14) days from issuance, that have transferred to MavLink, or that have been cleared/paid are not eligible to be waived.
PARKING CITATION APPEALS
Limited Time to Appeal
Citation appeals are registered with UNO Parking and Transit Services and must be submitted online at MavPark within fourteen (14) days from the issuance date of the citation. Appeals will not be considered after that time.
Valid Appeal Conditions
Appellants should present substantial evidence that the citation was issued in error.
Appealing a citation forfeits the twenty percent (20%) discount for payment within seven (7) days of issuance. Cleared citations may not be appealed.
Once the appeal is submitted, it is reviewed by UNO Parking and Transit Services to determine if the appeal is valid. The following appeal reasons are not valid for an appeal and will be denied without recourse to committee review:
- Lack of knowledge of the parking regulations.
- Other vehicles were parked improperly.
- Only parked illegally for a short period of time.
- Parking enforcement officer did not issue a citation previously for similar offenses.
- Late to class or appointment.
- Inability to pay the amount of the fine.
- Lack of available parking.
- No money to pay for parking or a permit.
- Did not register a vehicle to an account or permit prior to parking on campus.
- Obtained parking information outside of UNO Parking and Transit Services.
- Frivolous or Abusive Appeals.
- Weather affecting where to park.
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.
Appeal Adjudication
Valid appeal requests from Students will be adjudicated by the Student Parking Appeals Committee, which is composed of Student Government representatives and meets monthly during the academic year.
Appeal decisions are either approved, and the citation is voided and the fee dismissed, or denied. No adjustments or reductions will be made to the citation, unless the appellant is eligible for their annual waiver or the appeal qualifies for Failure to Register Vehicle or Improper Registration. Decisions will be sent by email.
If a valid appeal is denied, the appellant has fourteen (14) calendar days from the initial denial to request in writing the appeal be submitted for further review explaining why it merits further review. Disagreement with the original adjudication does not merit further review. The Faculty/Staff Appeals Committee will review Faculty/Staff and Visitor requests denied by UNO Parking and Transit Services. The Student Government court will review Student requests that have been denied by the Student Parking Appeals Committee.
The appellant will be notified by email within fourteen (14) days of the committee’s decision once it is made. This will have exhausted the appeal process.
Back to Top | Main PageNUISANCE VIOLATERS
Any individual may be deemed a nuisance violator if the individual abuses parking privileges or fails to satisfy payment for parking permits or fines. Once an individual’s name appears on the nuisance violator list, any vehicle owned and/or operated by that individual may be automatically immobilized or towed if in violation. Names of individuals appearing on the list will be removed after a one (1) year period if no further parking violations occur during that time. Individuals removed from the nuisance violator list are subject to being placed on the list again if they abuse parking privileges.
Individuals who stop payment on checks, write insufficient fund checks, or dispute credit card charges for parking fees, will be deemed a nuisance violator.
Owners/operators of vehicles towed from the campus due to outstanding fees, will be liable for payment of towing/storage fees charged by the towing company. If the individual continues to get citations after paying balance and being removed from the tow list, they will be put back on the tow list and risk being banned from parking on campus for six (6) months.
Any vehicles on the immobilization, tow or nuisance violator list are not able to park on campus during open parking, including Visitor and pay-to-park locations on campus.
LOSS OF PARKING PRIVILEGES
Loss of parking privileges for a period of six (6) months will result from, but is not limited to, the following infractions:
- Use of counterfeit, unauthorized, or stolen permit
- Continuous abuse of parking privileges
- Any individual deemed a nuisance violator
- Parking more than one (1) vehicle per permit holder in a designated lot at any given time
- Obtaining permits under false pretenses
REINSTATEMENT OF PARKING PRIVILEGES
Individuals may reapply after six (6) months for reinstatement of their parking privileges.
VEHICLE TOWING AND IMMOBILIZATION
Tow and Immobilization Liability Policy
No liability or responsibility is assumed for any vehicle and/or owner when it becomes necessary to tow or immobilize any vehicle which is in violation of these parking regulations.
Vehicle Towing
UNO Parking and Transit Services may remove from campus property any vehicle that is improperly parked and/or deemed a nuisance violator. Any cost of towing is the responsibility of the permit holder or owner.
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 UNO Parking and Transit Services are towed by Young's Service at 3207 S.67th St., Omaha, NE 402.393.7900.
Vehicle Immobilization (Booting)
Any individual accumulating three (3) outstanding citations constitutes non-compliance with parking regulations and will be placed on the immobilization (boot) list. Once an individual’s name appears on the list, any vehicle owned and/or operated by that individual may be automatically immobilized at any time until all outstanding citations and fees are cleared.
If the vehicle belongs to a Visitor, all outstanding citations and the administrative immobilization (boot) fee must be paid for the immobilization device (boot) to be removed. If a Faculty/Staff, Student, or Resident register the vehicle to their MavPark account after it is immobilized (booted), then only the administrative immobilization (boot) fee must be paid for the immobilization device (boot) to be removed, as the balance will be moved to their account to be paid.
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.
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