Lynchburg’s parking and traffic policies exist for your safety and to maintain the highest level of efficiency on our campus. All drivers are expected to obey University of Lynchburg’s moving, parking, and pedestrian violations. If you have any questions, contact Campus Safety at 434.544.8102 or email [email protected].
Vehicle Registration
All vehicles parked on campus by students or employees must be registered with Campus Safety and Security and display a valid University of Lynchburg parking decal. Unregistered vehicles are subject to parking enforcement. Students cannot register vehicles for others and must comply with University traffic and parking regulations upon registration.
Decals should be placed on the left bottom corner of the rear glass, contact Campus Safety for advice on certain vehicles. If a vehicle is sold or totaled, owners must obtain a new decal. Vehicle owners are required to maintain proper insurance, as the University is not responsible for damages caused by vandalism, theft, or natural disasters on its property.
Eligibility & Process
All students and employees are eligible to register their vehicles
Log in to MyHive using your University username and password.
Click on your username, then select "My Vehicles".
Add your vehicle information if you're new, or edit existing information.
Obtaining Your Decal
After completing online registration, decals are available at the Campus Safety & Security Office (first floor of Hall Campus Center) during regular business hours.
You will need to present your state vehicle registration, proof of current vehicle insurance, and your state-issued operator’s license to receive your decal.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| First-year, residential students | $300 annually |
| Sophomore, junior, and senior residential students | $100 annually |
| Full-time, non-resident students / commuters | $100 annually |
| Part-time and graduate students | $75 annually |
| Second vehicle | $10 |
| Temporary registration (up to 2 weeks) for unregistered students | $20 |
| Temporary registration for decal holders | No charge |
| Employees | No charge |
Parking Area Designations & Usage
Parking areas on campus are designated for specific constituents, indicated by color-coded parking lines, decal type, and regulatory signs. The University reserves the right to change or restrict parking designations and traffic patterns. A lack of convenient parking does not excuse violations.
Line Color Designations
| Line Color | Parking Designation |
| White | Student / Special Event |
| Yellow | Employee / Visitor / Special Event |
| Yellow Fire Lane | NO PARKING AT ANY TIME |
| Blue | Accessible/Disability |
| Green | Reserved for University Vehicles/Visitors only |
Decal Type Designations
| Decal Type & Color | Parking Designation |
| Student (Blue Decal) | Parking lot identified as student parking |
| Employee (Red Decal) | Parking lot identified as employee parking |
| Visitor/Guest | Parking lot identified as visitor/guest parking |
Specific Parking Regulations
- Employee Spaces (yellow-lined): These spaces are reserved for employees from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students can park in these areas outside these hours and on weekends unless indicated otherwise (with the exception of permanently designated employee parking spaces).
- Student Spaces (white-lined): These spaces are reserved for students and their registered guests.
- Guest/Visitor Lot: Are reserved for guests and visitors of the University; lots are marked with signs.
Disability/Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available for individuals with proper authorization
Permanent Accessible Parking:
- Identified by permanent signs and pavement painting.
- Reserved for individuals with disability parking privileges from their local DMV or state agency.
- Requires a state-issued disability mirror tag or license plate.
Temporary Disability Parking:
- Employees: Request permission from the Office of Human Resources.
- Students: Request permission from Accessibility and Disability Resources.
- Allowed in any employee or student space, but not in permanently accessible spaces.
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
Thousands of students, employees, and community members travel through campus each day, both on foot and behind the wheel. All pedestrians and drivers are asked to stay alert and watch out for fellow Hornets.
General Traffic Regulations:
- Campus speed limit: 15 MPH.
- Vehicles should always yield to pedestrians.
- Accidents: Report vehicle accidents on campus or adjacent roadways immediately to Campus Safety and Security. An incident report will be filed, and accurate information is required.
- Inoperable Vehicles: Report inoperable or disabled vehicles to Campus Safety and Security. Owners must repair or remove the car within a reasonable time.
Pedestrian Safety Tips:
- Use marked crosswalks and stay aware of vehicles.
- Walk facing traffic when there are no sidewalks.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
- Stay off your phone while walking and wear bright colors at night.
- Avoid distractions like headphones when crossing.
Driver Safety Tips:
- Watch for pedestrians and slow down in bad weather.
- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and do not pass stopped vehicles.
- Never drive under the influence or text while driving.
- Obey traffic signals and reduce speed for yellow lights.
Parking Citations and Payment of Fines
Parking citations are issued to vehicles that are not parked in accordance with University parking regulations.
Citation Issuance:
- Citations are issued to the registered vehicle owner through their University email address.
- All parking fines will be billed automatically to employee and student accounts.
Payment Options:
- Payments can be made at the Solutions Center (second floor of the Drysdale Student Center) during regular business hours.
Parking Citation Fees
- $100 per offense for:
- Fire lane violations
- Handicapped space violations
- $50 per offense for:
- Unregistered vehicle
- Parking in a space reserved for employees
- Parking in a space reserved for students
- Parking in a visitor space
- Parking in a 24-hour reserved space (green lines)
- Parking in a reserved space or area – coned off
- Parking in a loading zone
- Parking in an undesignated space
- Parking on the grass
- Blocking driveway/roadway
- Expired temporary tag
- Improperly displayed Lynchburg parking decal
Appealing Parking Citations
If you believe a citation was issued in error, you have the right to appeal.
How to Appeal:
- Visit the My Vehicles section of the University MyHive portal.
- Complete the online appeal form.
Appeal Deadline:
- All appeals must be submitted within 72 hours of the date and time the citation was issued. Appeals received after 72 hours will not be considered.
Outcome:
- Appeal outcomes will be reflected under the ticket section in My Vehicles.
- If a fine is reduced or dismissed upon appeal, the amount will be adjusted accordingly on your account.
Vehicle Immobilization & Towing Policy
The Office of Campus Safety & Security uses vehicle immobilizers (also known as boots) as an additional parking enforcement tool. A vehicle boot is a device attached to the front driver’s side wheel that immobilizes the vehicle until authorities remove it with a proper key.
The boot and towing policies will be used as necessary and following University policy to enforce campus parking regulations. The University of Lynchburg Campus Safety & Security Office will continue to contract with Beeline Towing Agency for all towing enforcement (155 Airpark Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502, 434.239.5386).
A vehicle will be subject to towing if it is:
- Parked in marked handicapped spaces
- Blocking the roadway, service, or emergency vehicle ingress or egress.
- Creating a road hazard or damage to property or grounds.
- Deemed to be abandoned on University property.
- Designated by the University as having parking privileges revoked.
- The boot removal fee is not paid within 72 hours.
- Parking in a restricted or reserved area
Vehicle boots will be used under the following circumstances:
- To immobilize vehicles that Campus Safety & Security has designated as habitual offenders. Habitual offender status is designated after a vehicle has received three citations in a single academic year.
- Upon receipt of the fourth and each subsequent citation, whether citations are being appealed.
- To immobilize illegally parked unregistered vehicles to determine ownership.
Boot Notification Policy
If a vehicle that is registered with the Campus Safety & Security Office is booted, the registered owner will receive an email notification. Vehicles that are not registered will not receive an email notification. All vehicles that are booted will have a visible citation sticker affixed to the driver-side window.
Boot Removal
For the boot to be removed from a vehicle, a removal fee of $100 must be paid within 72 hours of notification. During regular business hours, payment can be made at the Solutions Center located on the second floor of the Drysdale Student Center (434-544-8210). Alternatively, payment can be made online by logging into your MyHive portal and following these instructions. Once proof of payment is presented to the Campus Safety & Security Office (located on the first floor of Hall Campus Center), the boot will be removed by a campus security officer.
Only campus security officers are authorized to remove a boot from a vehicle. If a boot is removed by anyone other than a campus security officer, an additional fine will be assessed to include the value of the device if it is damaged or lost. Likewise, tampering with a vehicle’s boot may result in additional charges.
The University of Lynchburg shall not be responsible for any damage to vehicles immobilized by a booting device. The Vehicle Owner/Driver acknowledges that they park their vehicles at their own risk and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the University of Lynchburg against any claims, losses, or damages arising from the use of the immobilization of a vehicle through booting, including but not limited to, damage to the vehicle, loss of personal property, or inconvenience caused by the booting.
