Parking on Campus & Traffic Regulations

REGULATIONS ARE ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, WHETHER OR NOT CLASSES ARE IN SESSION. THE ABSENCE OF AN OFFICER FROM PUBLIC SAFETY TO AN ENTRANCE WAY OR PARKING LOT DOES NOT DIMINISH OR NEGATE REGULATIONS NOR DOES IT VOID THE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AS STATED IN THE HANDBOOK.

Introduction

Parking and traffic regulations set forth on this website apply to all who drive motor vehicles on any part of this University and are intended to control vehicular traffic, protect pedestrians, permit access of emergency vehicles, and provide parking as conveniently as possible for students, faculty, staff and visitors as well as guests of the University. Every vehicle on campus must have identification showing that it is legitimately on campus. Any vehicle not displaying a campus decal or pass may be removed from campus at driver/owner’s expense. Faculty, staff, and students will be issued appropriate decals. All who operate a motor vehicle on campus are subject to the regulations contained herein. All parking is designated by appropriate signage.

General Information

  • The regulations contained herein are in force at all times. They have been established according to municipal ordinances, state motor vehicle statutes, and are designed for the benefit of the campus community. All community members are subject to the regulations outlined herein, including loss of parking privileges. The Department of Public Safety reserves the right to alter regulations when deemed necessary.
  • Improperly or illegally parked motor vehicles are subject to removal or immobilization at the expense of the owner/operator. Please inquire at the Department of Public Safety Florham Campus, located in the Barn, or at 870 River Rd at the Metropolitan Campus, for the locations of the impounding service should your vehicle be towed or immobilized.
  • Vehicles must be operated in a careful and prudent manner at all times.
  • The Department of Public Safety reserves the right to revoke parking privileges for recurrent violations.
  • Continued parking after revocation will subject the owner/operator the cost of immobilization of the motor vehicle or removal of the motor vehicle from University property.
  • All persons enrolled in, or employed by the University, shall no longer park in areas or spaces which were designated for visitors.
  • All who fail to register their motor vehicle and/or who fail to display a current campus permit, shall in no way relieve themselves of any responsibility or obligation for compliance with these regulations.
  • Parking permits can issued to freshman resident students for a surcharge of $225.00 PER SEMESTER for those who fill out an application. Prior to the conclusion of fall semester, freshman resident students MUST complete another freshman parking application for the spring semester. Failure to complete or pay for applications will result in penalties or violations up to summons, removal, or immobilization. Freshmen resident students are only allowed to park in the BLUE parking spots located in Parking Lot 3, next to Park Avenue Apartments.

 

Vendors/Outside Contractors Visting Campus

  • All vendors and outside contractors must abide by the rules and regulations as set forth.
  • Parking spaces are provided to accommodate a space to park your vehicle.
  • Violations fees are equivalent to the statutes listed above in Section 8-Violation Information.