Disabled vehicles that constitute a traffic hazard will be removed at the owner’s expense. Parking citations accrued by a disabled vehicle that is parked illegally must be paid. Accidents When a traffic accident occurs on University property, the accident should be reported to the University Police Department. Vehicle(s) should not be moved until the investigating officer instructs the driver(s) to do so. A copy of the accident report can be furnished to all parties for a $5 charge. The copy may be obtained at the University Police Department Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Accident reports are available for pick-up after the third business day. Alabama state law requires that all vehicles operated on University of Montevallo property be insured with at least liability coverage. Bicycle Registration UMPD and UM Sustainability have partnered together to create a Bicycle Registration Program for students, faculty and staff. UMPD encourages owners to register their bicycles at no cost. This program is voluntary and offers the following advantages:
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Serves as a deterrent to theft
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Assists in the identification of lost or stolen bicycles
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Easily notify the owner of lost or abandoned bicycles
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Helps the University better plan for the future of bicycle facilities
www.montevallo.edu/bicycle-registration DEFINITIONS Motor vehicle: any vehicle that is self-propelled Student: any person registered at the University of Montevallo for at least one credit hour Faculty and staff: any employee of the University of Montevallo as defined by the Human Resources Office. (Part-time employees who are also students, graduate assistants and other student workers DO NOT qualify for faculty and staff white zone parking privileges.) University property: all property owned by the University of Montevallo. Anyone who parks a vehicle on University property must have a parking permit properly displayed, even if they park in areas where there are unpainted curbs. No parking permit displayed: vehicles that are parked on campus that do not properly display a parking permit for the current school year Improper parking: the following violations are enforced 24 hours each day, and parking is not allowed at any time, for any reason. Unregistered vehicles found in violation of the parking infractions (parking on sidewalk; parking on grass; parking on a crosswalk; double parking; blocking handicap access ramps, yellow curbs, loading zones, dumpsters, mail centers and telephone services spaces) are subject to being wheel-locked or towed at the owner’s expense. Blocking or obstructing traffic: vehicle is parked in a manner that creates a traffic hazard Parking in handicap zone: a vehicle without a blue hangtag is parked in a blue-painted space that is designated as reserved for disabled persons Overtime parking: a vehicle has been parked in a parking space longer than the posted sign designates Improper permit display: a citation for improper permit display will be issued if the parking permit is displayed anywhere other than where instructed, depending on the type of permit. Exceptions are made for temporary parking passes only.
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