Motor Vehicle Parking and Traffic Regulations

For students, faculty, staff and visitors:

The Motor Vehicle Registration and Parking Violation office is located at:

Ferris State University
Department of Public Safety
West Commons
1319 Cramer Circle
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2128
Phone: (231) 591-5000

The office is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for information and temporary parking permits. Parking permits may be purchased Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This map and regulations are adopted as part of the Ferris State University Parking, Traffic and Pedestrian Ordinance (Section 8.18, Revised 1991.) See FSU Website for additional information.

Vehicle Registration

You Must Show:
Valid operator’s license and current state vehicle registration.

Student Fees
Fall, Spring, Summer ------------------------------$95.00
Spring, Summer -----------------------------------$70.00
Part Time (per semester) --------------------------$30.00
Summer Only --------------------------------------$40.00
Temporary Permits ------------------------------$2.00 a day/$10.00 per week

Faculty Fees
1st Permit as benefit ------------------------------$ 0
2nd Permit ----------------------------------------$50.00
Replacement with decal ---------------------------$ 0
Replacement without decal -----------------------$50.00

Parking Violations Fine Schedule

Handicap Parking

Applies in accordance to section 257.675 Motor Vehicle Laws of Michigan, and the changes outlines in Public Act 104 of 1994.

Students with a disabilty who qualify for a State of Michigan handicap parking permit and obtain and display such permit may park in any parking space on campus. Students are also required to display a valid student parking permit that can be obtained at the Department of Public Safety.

Students who qualify for the State of Michigan “Yellow” Free Parking Sticker, will enable them to park at the meters for free.

Visitors

Visitor/Guest Permits

1. Parents, relatives and visitors who visit campus must obtain a visitor’s permit from the Department of Public Safety. The permits will be issued for designated areas and times. Permits are free of charge.
2. Faculty, staff and students are not considered visitors or guests of the University.
3. Patients, clients or customers utilizing campus facilities are required to obtain a parking permit.
4. Visitor parking will be allowed in residence hall lots on Friday, starting at 5:00 p.m., through Sunday, until midnight.

Article I: Parking Eligibility

Parking Eligibility

1. All faculty, staff and students are eligible to register, possess, operate and park a motor vehicle on campus. However, if all available space is utilized, freshmen applying to register may be denied parking privileges.
2. No student may register a motor vehicle unless the title to the vehicle is in his or her name or the name of a member of his or her immediate family.
3. The state motor vehicle registration certificate must be presented upon registering for a parking permit.
4. Time conflicts between classes and employment are not considered valid reasons for special privileges.
5. All students are eligible to operate or possess a motor vehicle during the summer session.

Article II: Motor Vehicle Registration

• All motor vehicles, possessed or used on campus must be registered.
• A vehicle registered by a faculty or staff member, which is operated by a son, daughter, or spouse of said faculty or staff member, who are eligible student drivers, must have and properly display a student permit. The operator of the vehicle must use the proper lot according to permit.
• The regulations for motor vehicle registration are in effect 365 days a year.
• Residence hall students may register only one automobile.
• Vehicle Registration Fee
• Student vehicle fee is payable at registration. A transfer of vehicle ownership will require registration of the vehicle by the new owner.
• The fee for motorcycles and motor driven cycles is the same as the fee for vehicles.
• Faculty and staff are issued one permit at no cost. A second permit may be purchased.
• Students are eligible for a full vehicle registration fee refund within the first two weeks of each semester in which the permit was purchased. After this period, no refunds will be issued.
• Motor vehicle registration expires: 1) as indicated on permit; 2) when ownership of vehicle changes; 3) when eligibility of motor vehicle privileges are revoked by disciplinary action; 4) when state motor vehicle registration expires, or is cancelled; 5) when a registered vehicle is traded for another (a new permit will be issued at a $1.00 additional cost, provided the remnants of the older permit are presented at the Department of Public Safety); 6) when housing status changes such as from residence hall to commuter; 7) when a student withdraws from the University; and 8) when a faculty or staff member are no longer employed by the University.
• The Ferris State University window parking permit is to be completely affixed with its own adhesive and displayed at all times on the lower inside corner of the WINDSHIELD, passenger’s side. An expired permit must be removed before a new one is affixed. Permits must not be altered or defaced in any way.
• Faculty and staff permits
• Hanging parking permits shall be hung from the inside rearview mirror while the vehicle is parked on campus, numbers facing forward.
• Window permits must be affixed with its own adhesive to the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger’s side.
• Faculty and staff employees must turn in their parking permit upon termination of employment.
• Faculty/staff permits are for use by faculty and staff only.
• When new license plates are obtained, the Department of Public Safety must be notified of the new license number.
• All parking permits remain the property of the University and must be surrendered at the request of the Department of Public Safety.
• Replacement of registration permits:
• There is a $1.00 fee for any transaction involving a student car registration change after an annual parking permit has been issued.
• A faculty/staff parking permit that is lost or stolen should be reported to Department of Public Safety. See “Faculty/Staff Fees.”
• Part time students attending class must purchase a permit.
• Residents of Family Housing who live in apartments during the summer without attending classes are required to purchase summer parking permits for their vehicles.
• A Ferris State University current valid parking permit must be displayed when parking on campus.
• Unlawful Display of Permit
• Displaying a University parking permit on a vehicle for which the permit was not issued is unlawful.
• Display Altered or Imitation Permit
• Displaying an altered University parking permit or displaying a permit that is an imitation of a University permit is unlawful.
• Temporary Parking Permits
• A temporary parking permit may be issued to an eligible student at a rate of $2.00 per day or $8.00 per week.
• Special Permits
• A special permit may be issued to an eligible student in conjunction with a regular student permit for parking privileges in designated lots.
• Handicap Permits
• Handicap parking spaces are provided for state approved handicap parking permits. Students are also required to display a valid student parking permit.
• Mail in registration permits that have not been picked up within 30 days of the beginning of the fall semester will be forfeited.

Article III: Parking Regulations

• Motor vehicles shall be parked only in lot(s) assigned by the parking permit they were issued by the Department of Public Safety, except as described below.
• Only faculty, staff and guests with permits will be allowed to park in faculty/staff lots between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Students with a valid permit may park in faculty/staff lots on Monday through Friday between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., and on Saturday, Sunday and holidays between 7:00 a.m. and midnight.
• Students with a valid permit may park in residence hall lots and commuter lots between Monday through Sunday between 5:00 p.m. and midnight.
• There is no parking allowed in commuter parking lots between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
• No person shall park a vehicle on any campus street or in any faculty/staff lot betweeen midnight to 6:00 a.m.
• Parking on driveways, roadways, sidewalks, lawns and within yellow zones, posted or not, is prohibited. Improperly parked vehicles will be towed away and the owner held responsible for all tow charges and fines.
• Every vehicle, whether stopped in a parking place on a street, parking lot or other parking facility, shall be parked within marked parking spaces.
• Motorcycles and mopeds shall be parked only in designated areas, student residential or commuter lots.
• University apartment lots are reserved for apartment residents.
• University apartment guests shall park in only those lots assigned by the Department of Public Safety. University students who wish to visit University apartments must obtain a special parking permit from the Department of Public Safety.
• Meter Parking
• Students, faculty, staff and visitors may use any of the meter parking zones, but must pay the posted parking fee.
• There is no parking in meter areas between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Snow Removal Regulations
• At certain intervals during the winter it is necessary to remove snow from designated parking areas. When this occurs, notices will be posted 24 hours in advance of which lots are scheduled for clearing. Vehicles shall be moved for snow removal by the designated time or may be towed at the owner’s expense.
• In other areas, when snow removal crews are at work, parking which obstructs operations is prohibited.
• No vehicles may be left or abandoned on University property. The University assumes no responsibility for such vehicles. Vehicles will be disposed of at owner’s risk and expense.
• No vehicle may be left on campus during semester break without prior approval of the Department of Public Safety.
• Lot 30 is restricted to Health Center patients.
• Gated lots and lots with control booths may only be used as indicated on lot entrance signs.
• The University reserves the right to temporarily close any campus parking lot, suspend its assigned parking privileges, and designate it for special event parking by authorizing new parking privileges.
• Construction zones are restricted to contractors and others specifically permitted for these areas.

Article IV: Traffic Regulations

• Laws in Effect
  The motor vehicle laws of the State of Michigan and the University Traffic Ordinances are in effect on University property.
• Motor vehicle accidents on University property should be reported to the Department of Public Safety by calling 591-5000, or 911 if an emergency.
• Pedestrians shall cross streets only where walks are designated and walk on sidewalks where provided.
• Enforcement
  The University receives its police powers for Department of Public Safety Officers under Public Act 120 of 1990 and has full law enforcement authority.

Updated: October 20, 2008