This policy is promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred by §23-41-104(1), C.R.S. (1988) in order to set forth a policy regarding the operation and parking of vehicles on the CSM campus. This policy shall supersede any previously promulgated CSM policy that is in conflict herewith.

Pursuant to §23-5-108, C.R.S. (1988), CSM has chosen to share jurisdiction for enforcement of traffic laws on driveways and streets located on its campus with the City of Golden. Therefore, City of Golden traffic ordinances have the same force and effect on driveways and streets located on CSM property as on other streets and highways located in Golden. Additionally, Golden law enforcement officers possess the authority to enforce City of Golden traffic ordinances and State of Colorado traffic laws on driveways and streets located on CSM property. CSM Public Safety Officers possess the authority to enforce regulations contained in this policy as well as City of Golden traffic ordinances and State of Colorado traffic laws on driveways and streets located on CSM property. Definitions set forth in the Model Traffic Code shall be used as a reference to resolve any ambiguity in the terminology used in this policy.

This policy is intended to promote safe driving by operators of all vehicles utilizing streets, driveways, and parking lots on the CSM campus. Additionally, it is intended to allocate scarce parking space throughout the CSM community on an equitable basis. The provisions set forth below are in effect at all times and apply to all persons physically present on the CSM campus. For the purpose of this policy, the CSM campus shall include all real property owned or managed by CSM including, but not limited to Fraternity Row, Prospector Village, Mines Park, and the Survey Field. The Board of Trustees hereby delegates to the CSM administration the authority to approve future amendments to this policy, except that any future changes in the level of the fines and fees assessed herein require specific approval from the Board.

A. CSM disclaims responsibility for any damage to or theft of vehicles parked on CSM property or any articles left therein. No bailment is created by CSM through the granting of any parking or operating privileges on any property leased, owned, or otherwise controlled by CSM.

B. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors are charged with the responsibility for knowledge of the provisions and regulations contained herein and shall be held responsible for any violations involving a vehicle in their possession or subject to their control.

C. CSM departments shall notify the Department of Public Safety in a timely manner whenever temporary authorization is granted to anyone to park in a reserved parking space pursuant to Traffic Regulation IX.D Failure to do so shall result in assumption of responsibility by that CSM department for payment of any parking citation resulting from such omission.

CSM faculty and staff members who operate or park motor vehicles on the CSM campus are required to register all such vehicles with the Department of Public Safety at the start of each academic year, or within ten working days after bringing any vehicle on campus. CSM students who operate or park motor vehicles on the CSM campus are required to register all such vehicles with the Department of Public Safety at the start of each semester, or within ten working days after bringing any vehicle on campus. Registration of a motor vehicle does not guarantee a parking place on campus. The person in whose name a motor vehicle is registered shall be responsible for payment of all parking citations and towing fees incurred by that vehicle.

Each student shall be charged a student vehicle registration fee unless he or she does not operate or park a motor vehicle on the CSM campus. In such a case, the student may complete and file a Student Vehicle Registration Fee Waiver Form at registration, and the fee will be waived. If a student registers a motor vehicle after a semester has begun, a pro rated fee shall be charged. This student vehicle registration requirement shall not be in effect during the summer.

Each faculty and staff member with a reserved space in any CSM owned or operated parking lot shall be charged a reserved parking and vehicle registration fee. If a faculty or staff member registers a motor vehicle after an academic year has begun, a pro rated fee shall be charged.

Each faculty and staff member without a reserved space in any CSM owned or operated parking lot shall be charged a vehicle registration fee unless he or she does not operate or park a motor vehicle on the CSM campus. In such a case, the faculty or staff member may complete and file a Faculty/Staff Member Vehicle Registration Fee Waiver Form, and the fee will be waived. If a faculty or staff member registers a motor vehicle after an academic year has begun, a pro rated fee shall be charged.

A nominal fee shall be charged for additional or replacement vehicle registration stickers and reserved lot parking permits.

The following regulations, in addition to City of Golden traffic ordinances and applicable State of Colorado statutes, shall be enforced on the CSM campus. Offenses shall be referred to the City of Golden or Jefferson County, as appropriate, for prosecution. Sanctions provided in the City of Golden traffic ordinances and applicable State of Colorado statutes shall be imposed upon violators, if convicted.

A. The speed limit on the CSM campus is 25 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.

B. Pedestrians shall have the right of way on CSM streets, driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks at all times.

C. No person shall operate a motor vehicle or bicycle in such a manner as to endanger the health, safety, or welfare of another person.

D. The operation of motor vehicles and bicycles on sidewalks and lawns is prohibited.

E. The operator of every motor vehicle and bicycle shall obey the instructions of all applicable traffic control devices located on the CSM campus.

F. No person shall interfere with traffic enforcement or refuse to obey the traffic instructions of any Public Safety Officer.

G. No person shall tamper with, destroy, deface, or remove any traffic control device located on the CSM campus.

H. No vehicle shall be operated in such a manner as to interfere with the operations of CSM.

I. No vehicle shall be operated in such a manner as to disturb the peace at CSM.

J. No motor vehicle or bicycle shall be operated in such a manner as to cause damage to CSM property.

Authorized parking areas are clearly marked by signage and may be restricted by other traffic control devices. CSM reserves the right to impose parking limitations upon these areas during special occasions or in emergency situations.

CSM reserves the right to remove any motor vehicle from its property for the following reasons: (1) apparent abandonment of the vehicle; (2) the vehicle fails to display a valid license plate; (3) the vehicle is parked in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic; (4) the vehicle is parked in such a manner as to obstruct the movement of emergency equipment; and (5) the parking privileges of the registrant of the vehicle have been previously revoked. The above list is illustrative, not exhaustive, and CSM reserves the right to remove any motor vehicle from its property for other significant reasons not listed above. The registrant of the towed vehicle will be responsible for payment of all costs incurred removing the vehicle. CSM assumes no responsibility for any damage to a towed vehicle or its contents.

Persons whose business requires them to be on CSM property periodically or for extended periods to make repairs, perform maintenance work, consult with CSM faculty and staff, or engage in a similar activity shall display a CSM Business Visitor Permit. Such a permit, valid for a specified period up to one year, shall be issued by the Department of Public Safety free of charge to business visitors to the CSM campus.

All non-business visitors to the CSM campus must obtain a CSM Visitor Parking Permit to park on CSM property. Visitor parking permits, valid for a specified period up to two weeks, shall be issued by the Department of Public Safety free of charge to non-business visitors to the CSM campus.

A motor vehicle may only park in a marked loading zone or other appropriate space to load or unload materials if such vehicle displays a CSM Loading Permit obtained from the Department of Public Safety, which shall set the duration of such permit. Sidewalks or walkways may not be used for loading or unloading without explicit permission from the Department of Public Safety.

Parking spaces reserved for handicapped persons are clearly marked and restricted at all times. Only vehicles with handicapped license plates issued by the State of Colorado may park in these spaces. Unofficial permits or decals will not be recognized.

Persons with a temporary disability affecting mobility may apply to the Department of Public Safety for a CSM Temporary Handicapped Parking Permit. A letter from the applicant's physician stating the nature and anticipated duration of the disability must accompany the application.

Motorcycle and moped parking, identified by signage, is provided throughout the campus. Motorcycles and mopeds may not be parked on sidewalks, in bicycle racks, or in other non-designated areas. However, if registered pursuant to this policy, motorcycles and mopeds may be parked in reserved parking lots and student parking lots.

A. No person shall park a motor vehicle on CSM property in any location other than a designated parking area that has been marked with appropriate signage or other traffic control devices.

B. No motor vehicle or bicycle may be parked in a manner obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

C. No person shall park a motor vehicle or bicycle in a manner that causes damage to CSM property.

D. No person shall park in a reserved parking space without the express permission of the person to whom the space has been assigned or another person having the authority to grant such permission. This regulation shall not be construed to prohibit parking during non-business hours in any CSM lot in which this practice is permitted.

E. Motor vehicles must be parked within the indicated boundaries of a parking stall.

F. No person shall make significant repairs to a motor vehicle on CSM property without express permission from the Department of Public Safety.

Any person who violates a parking provision or regulation contained in this policy shall be issued a citation imposing the applicable fine.

When any portion of a vehicle is parked outside of the lines of a marked parking stall.

When a vehicle is parked in an area designated as No Parking by a sign, yellow curb, or hatching on the pavement.

When a vehicle is parked in a loading zone without an appropriate permit, or in excess of the designated time limit for such permit.

When a vehicle is parked in an area on CSM property which is not designated as a parking lot and is not a marked parking space.

When a vehicle is parked on any paved area which is intended for pedestrian traffic, or is not normally used for vehicular traffic.

When a vehicle is parked on any unpaved area which is intended for pedestrian traffic, or is not normally used for vehicular traffic.

When a vehicle is parked in any restricted lot or space without properly displaying the appropriate parking permit.

When a vehicle subject to this policy is parked in an unrestricted lot or space on the CSM campus without properly displaying the appropriate registration permit.

Parking in a space designated for handicapped motorists without displaying handicapped license plates issued by the State of Colorado or explicit permission from the Department of Public Safety.

Parking in a reserved space other than one's own without proper authorization.

Parking in a manner that results in any part of the vehicle occupying or obstructing a marked fire lane.

Parking in a manner that results in the vehicle obstructing a driveway or thoroughfare.

Misuse or intentional alteration of any CSM-issued parking permit or registration decal.

Any appeal of a parking citation must be filed with the Department of Public Safety within ten calendar days from the date of issuance of the citation. Appeal forms are available from the Department of Public Safety. Extension of an appeal deadline may be granted by the Department of Public Safety in exceptional cases, but only if a written request for extension is received prior to the expiration of the appeal period. Failure to file a written appeal or a written request for extension within ten calendar days from the date of issuance of a citation will result in forfeiture of all appeal rights related to such citation.

All appeals will be presented to the CSM Parking Referee, who shall be appointed by the President of CSM. The referee shall conduct an impartial review of the facts and circumstances surrounding the issuance of the citation and issue a decision regarding the appeal. The referee may uphold the citation, reduce the fine attached to the citation, or void the citation. The decision of the referee is binding upon both the appellant and CSM and is not further appealable. The Department of Public Safety shall deliver a statement describing the result of the appeal via first class mail to the appellant's last known address. The date of delivery of the statement shall be deemed to be three business days from the date of mailing.

A person who fails to pay a parking fine within fifteen calendar days after the issuance of the citation shall be charged a late payment fee. If a parking citation is appealed as set forth herein, no late payment fee shall be imposed until fifteen days from the date of delivery of a statement informing the appellant that a fine remains due.

A student with a parking violation fine or late payment fee remaining unpaid more than thirty days from the due date may have such fine added to his or her student account. Subject to CSM Student Life policy, delinquent student accounts may result in denial of registration or withholding of diploma and transcripts. Seriously delinquent traffic and parking fines may also result in suspension or revocation of the student's CSM parking privileges.

A faculty or staff member with a parking violation fine or late payment fee remaining unpaid more than thirty days from the due date may have such fine deducted from his or her paycheck. Seriously delinquent fines may also result in suspension or revocation of CSM parking privileges.

Bicycles utilized for transportation on the CSM campus shall be operated in a safe, responsible manner with due regard for the welfare of pedestrians. Ordinances of the City of Golden regarding the operation of bicycles shall be enforced on the CSM campus by the Department of Public Safety.

Bicycles should be parked in and secured to the bicycle racks provided on campus. Bicycles shall not be parked in stairwells, on stairways, in hallways, or attached to trees, railings, signs or lamp posts, etc. Violation of this regulation shall result in the removal of the bicycle for storage by the Department of Public Safety.

A student, staff member, or faculty member may register the serial number of his or her bicycle with the Department of Public Safety as an aid to identification should the bicycle be lost or stolen. There is no charge for this service.

Promulgated by the CSM Board of Trustees on September 8, 1993.

Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on February 11, 1994.

Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on May 5, 1994.