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2018-2019 Catalog > Student Handbook > Student Responsibilities > Basic Student Responsibilities > Student Motor Vehicle Regulations

Student Motor Vehicle Regulations

1. All students and employees operating motor vehicles on any Pensacola State College campus must register their vehicles at the time of class registration or upon employment. Register in the Pensacola State College Public Safety Department on any Pensacola State College campus.
2. Registered vehicles will be issued a Pensacola State College parking decal. To obtain a decal, the student must present a current student identification card (or receipt for fees paid) and a current vehicle registration. There is no charge for parking decals. Vehicle registration procedures apply to part-time as well as full-time students and employees.
3. The decal shall be permanently affixed to the rear window (right side) or rear bumper (right side) so that permit is clearly visible from behind. Motorcycles and similar vehicles shall display the permit on the rear of the vehicle so that it is clearly visible from behind.
4. If a decal is lost, becomes illegible, or is invalid due to expiration, it is the student’s or employee’s responsibility to immediately register the vehicle.
5. Decals are non-transferable. 
6. The person who registered a vehicle and was issued a decal for that vehicle is, at all times, responsible for that vehicle, regardless of who is driving the vehicle. If the vehicle is sold, the decal should be removed.
7. Parking decals are subject to revocation by the administration in the event of repeated violations of campus parking and traffic regulations.
8. Handicapped parking will be by decal issued by the state of Florida only. Contact the Pensacola State College Public Safety Department for additional information.

Other Regulations and Provisions

1. The parking and traffic regulations apply to motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds, just as they apply to other vehicles.
2. Motorized vehicles operated by Pensacola State College employees are permitted to operate on campus sidewalks, as are vehicles for disabled persons. Pedestrians will always have the right of way.
3. Every operator and passenger of a motorcycle or motor scooter shall wear a DOT approved safety helmet while the vehicle is in motion.
4. College vehicles on emergency business are exempt from the rules in this section.
5. Skateboarding, skating, rollerblading, and riding scooters are prohibited on any Pensacola State College campus area.
6. The College assumes no responsibility for any damage to motor vehicles, or for any other loss, while the car is driven or parked on campus.
7. During special events, certain parking or driving areas may be restricted.
8. Bicycles are not allowed to be brought inside Pensacola State College buildings at any time. 

Student Motor Vehicle and Parking Violations

1. A students may appeal a motor vehicle and parking ticket violation through the Public Safety Office on the appropriate campus.
2. The student must appeal the ticket violation within ten (10) class days after receiving the ticket. Any appeal received after this time will not be considered.
3. There must be justifiable reasons for the appeal process to be initiated. The Director of Public Safety will review the appeal.
4. The Director of Public Safety will either uphold the issuance of the ticket or recommend that the ticket be rescinded. This decision is final.