Vehicle Documentation, Permits, and Insurance

Registration of Vehicles

  • Permission to operate a motor vehicle on campus is to be considered a privilege and not a right to which one is entitled to enrollment in or employment by the University.
  • All members of the Campus Community who operate or park a motor vehicle on campus must register their vehicle or vehicles IN PERSON at the Department of Public Safety located in the Barn or at 870 River Rd. The decal will only be issued if there are no outstanding summonses.
  • Motor Vehicle registration must be completed by September 15th of each year or anything thereafter that a vehicle is first brought onto campus. New spring semester students must complete vehicle registration by February 15th. Summer students must display the proper decal on the first day of classes.
  • All motor vehicles must be parked in areas and/or according to their campus affiliation awaiting new permit distribution.
  • Consistent parking of an unregistered vehicle will subject the owner/operator to the costs of immobilization of the vehicle or removal of the vehicle from campus.
  • Motor Vehicle registration is not considered complete unless, and until, the permit is properly displayed in accordance with the instruction printed thereon. Must be visible at all times.
  • University owned vehicles need not be registered provided they are identified by the appropriate signs or makings indicating such ownership. The operators of such vehicles are, however, subject to all other regulations.
  • Non-campus service vehicles need not be registered but must comply with all other regulations. Their vehicles must, as in the case of University-owned vehicles, be identified by appropriate signs or markings indicating the owner/operator.
  • Any individual with unpaid parking fines may not be issued a decal to park on campus until all fines are paid.

Permit Information

  • All members of the Campus Community, who are eligible and have registered a motor vehicle for non-campus purposes, must properly display the current official permit in accordance with the instructions printed thereon. Permits are required to assist in traffic control and to provide information. Failure to display shall in no way relieve anyone of responsibility or obligation.
  • Permits issued for the operation of two-wheeled motor vehicles must be displayed on the right fork. Driving or parking on pedestrian walks or unpaved areas such as lawns, grass, athletic fields, etc. is prohibited.
  • NO permits will be issued unless the applicant presents his/her valid DRIVER’S LICENCE, AND STATE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION. As well as INSURANCE VERIFICATION and the completed written application.
  • Permits are not transferable.
  • Permits must be removed under the following circumstances:
  • Change of vehicle ownership
  • Termination of association with the University
  • Permit expiration
  • Status change (ex. Staff to Faculty or Student to Staff)
  • Employees may register more than one (1) vehicle with the Department of Public Safety. Students may only register up to two (2) vehicles per semester.
  • FLORHAM: The permit supplied by the Department of Public Safety at Florham is to be properly affixed to the inside rear most window on the left (driver’s) side of the vehicle, or the left side rear window. If all windows are tinted, then the permit must be displayed on the dashboard. The window displaying the decal must be in the up of closed position when the vehicle is parked.
  • METRO: The permit supplied by the Department of Public Safety at Metro is to be properly affixed to the interior rearview mirror facing out. Decals issued to two wheeled motor vehicles must be displayed on the right fork. If a permit is defective and cannot be applied properly, it must be returned to the Department of Public Safety for exchange.
  • Any change in license plates or address must be recorded at the Department of Public Safety promptly.
  • Illegal use of permit, misrepresentation when obtaining one, fraudulent use of permit and/or obtaining a permit through improper channels will result in a $100.00 fine, and revocation of parking privileges.
  • Special Purpose Parking permits can be issued to guests and visitors as well as those individuals qualifying for special need parking, i.e. University approved handicapped and short-term injuries. Contact the Department of Public Safety for further information.
  • Whenever the campus is officially closed, all resident students’ vehicles must be removed from the campus. Special permission for the vehicle to remain on campus may be obtained by applying at the Department of Public Safety.
  • Permits must be removed yearly and are valid from September 1stuntil expiration on August 31st the following year.

Insurance/Accidents/Thefts/Medical Problems

  • All those operating a motor vehicle on campus must be covered for personal liability and property damage insurance as required by New Jersey State Laws (39:4-129 et.seq.).
  • Owners and operators of vehicles park at their own risk on University property. The University does not assume responsibility for theft, loss or damage to any motor vehicle parked or operated on its premises. For insurance purposes, any owner who has suffered a loss is encouraged to fill out a report at the Department of Public Safety Office. Accidents must be reported to the local law enforcement agencies, as required by New Jersey law (39:4-159 et.seq.).