University of Wisconsin-Superior

General University of Wisconsin-Superior Parking Information

The Parking Services Office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please notify the Parking Office at 394-8177 (or voice mail after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends) when unusual circumstances are encountered. If immediate assistance is needed please contact the Campus Safety Office at 394-8114 (24-hour coverage).

Parking permits are available at the University Parking Services Office in the Campus Welcome Center. Permits are required from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday when school is in session, including summer. Contact the Parking Services Office for exact dates, information and services.

All UW-Superior parking areas are identified by signs posted at their entrances. These signs state any special restrictions and other appropriate information. Other special information signs are posted inside the parking areas to identify any special reserved spaces or other areas of note.

All persons parking on campus are expected to be familiar with and abide by all UW-Superior parking regulations while using any campus parking areas. Non-familiarization with these regulations will not serve as a defense for violations.

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Visitors and Guests

Visitors and guests are encouraged to park at meters whenever possible. If metered space is unavailable, visitors and guests may obtain a temporary visitors permit from the Parking Services Office for a nominal fee. (See Types of Permits below)

Disabled Parking

Convenient parking stalls are posted for use by vehicles which display a state disabled license plate or a state identification card issued by the State of Wisconsin in accordance with section 343.51 of the Wisconsin Statutes. All university students, staff and faculty vehicles must display a current university permit and a state-approved disabled card/plate when using these spaces. Disabled spaces are enforced at all times. UW-Superior permits are required 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (If all disabled spaces are full, a nearby metered space may be used free of charge with the proper display of permits.)

Visitors are welcome to park in UW-Superior disabled spaces when displaying their state issued disabled permit. Visitor's are strongly encouraged to contact Parking Services prior to their arrival on campus or as their first stop on campus to request assistance and a temporary parking permit. Parking Services will assist you in finding the most accessible parking near your campus destination and provide you with a campus map if needed.

Purchasing Permits by Mail or Online

For further instructions on purchasing parking permits by mail or online please contact the Parking Services Office at (715) 394-8177 or e-mail parking@uwsuper.edu.

Parking Lots, Permits, and Regulations

Lot 1	ALL PERMITS HONORED
Lot 2	Green and Red permits
Lot 3	Green and Red permits
Lot 3A	(Behind CMO) Green permits only
Lot 3B	Green and Red permits
Lot 4	Green and Red permits
Lot 5	Green and Red permits
Lot 6	Agencies - Blue permits
Lot 7	Green and Red permits Yellow permits in all posted reserved areas
Lot 10	Green permits only
Lot 11	Closed due to construction of new Student Center.
Lot 12	Red permits in areas closest to Old Main near upper lot exit area. Purple permits in reserved areas in lower lot entry area.
Lot 13	Green and Red permits
Lot 14	Green and Red permits
Parking meters are available in lots 2, 7, 10, and 13 Visitor Parking - UW-Superior Visitor Parking Permits are required M-F 8am - 4:30pm University Parking Permits are not valid on any surrounding city streets. Some areas require special city issued residential permits.

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Types of Permits

All UW-Superior parking permits (except motorcycle and special single use paper permits) are of the transferable hanging type. If the owner of the permit has more than one vehicle, the permit may be used in whichever vehicle is currently being parked in a campus parking area. Permits must be hung, clearly visible, from the inside rearview mirror to be valid.

SPECIAL NOTE: Ownership of permits is not transferable. Never purchase or take a permit from another person as that permit may have been reported as lost or stolen. This would make you subject to violation parking regulation-Fraudulent or Illegal Permit, with a fine of $60.00 and/or of state statute UWS Chapter 18.06(44)-Misuse of Parking Services, with a current possible fine of $280.00.

Reserved (Limited space available) - Purple permits, Yellow permits
Permits are yellow or purple in color and valid Monday through Friday in their designated reserved area from 7 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. all year.

Faculty/Staff - Red permits
Available to all university faculty and staff employees. Permits are red in color and allow users to park in red-posted lots.

Student - Green permits
Available to all students. Permits are green in color and allow students to park in any green-posted lots.

Hawkes Hall - Blue permits
Available to employees and staff of Hawkes Hall businesses. Permits are blue in color and allow persons to park in designated areas of the Hawkes/Ross Hall parking lots only.

Hawkes Hall Reserved (Limited space available)
Permits are valid only in their assigned reserved space located in the Hawkes Hall parking lot during posted hours

Motorcycle
Issued to motorcycle users. Permit must be displayed from the left rearview mirror to be valid

Short-Term Permit
Issued to faculty/staff, students, workshop/seminar participants, visitors, and guests who wish to park on campus for short intervals. Short-term permits are also color-coded for designated parking lots. Please check your permit color and parking lot sign to ensure you are in the right area. Refer to the map for parking lot locations and designated colors.

New one time use paper permits for display on your vehicle dashboard are now also available through UW-Superior Parking Services or directly by special arrangements with certain pre-approved offices on campus.

Special Request Permits
Vendors and sales representatives providing services to the university may apply for the appropriate permit from the Parking Services Office. Loading and service access to sidewalks for contractor vehicles.

Contractors responsible for construction and repair work on campus must contact the University Facilities Management Office in the Service Center Building prior to starting work. They, in turn, will contact the Parking Services Office to arrange parking. Contractor permits are required on applicable vehicles and must be parked in accordance with the University Parking Regulations.

New one time use paper permits for display on your vehicle dashboard are now also available through UW-Superior Parking Services or directly by special arrangements with certain pre-approved offices on campus.

Replacement Permits

If a permit is lost or stolen, the Parking Services Office must be notified immediately. A Lost or Stolen Parking Permit Report must be filed and a $5 fee will be charged for a replacement permit.

SPECIAL NOTE: Any person in possession of a lost, stolen, altered or counterfeit permit shall be deemed to be in violation of UW-Superior parking regulation-Fraudulent or Illegal Permit, with a fine of $60.00 and/or of state statute UWS Chapter 18.06(44)-Misuse of Parking Services, with a current possible fine of $280.00. Vehicles displaying such permits are also subject to tow at owners expense.

Parking Meters

Parking meters are available in various lots throughout the campus. ALL vehicles parked at meters from 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday MUST pay the required meter fees. There are no exceptions. If a meter malfunctions, please notify the Parking Services Office (394-8177) and give the location and number (tag on the back) of the meter.

UW-Superior Parking Regulations

It is the responsibility of the motor vehicle operator to be aware of UW-Superior parking regulations and to find a legal parking space. The lack of a legal convenient space is not considered a valid excuse for parking illegally.

1. All vehicles parked in UW-Superior parking lots/areas (unless parked at a meter) must display a valid parking permit for that lot/area. (See Types of Permits above.)

2. Parking in a no parking zone, loading zone, fire lane or in a manner which obstructs traffic is strictly prohibited. The use of vehicle hazard lights will not be justification for illegal parking.

3. Vehicles must be parked within marked stall markings. The fact that other vehicles are parked illegally in the same area will not be accepted as an excuse for illegal parking.

4. All vehicles parked at parking meters must pay the required meter fees during enforced times.

5. Parking permits are not valid until they are properly displayed. Hung, clearly visible, from the inside rearview mirror.

6. Parking anytime between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. is prohibited in lots that are posted as no overnight parking. If a vehicle breaks down, severe weather conditions exist, or a personal emergency prevents you from moving your car, contact the Parking Office at 394-8177 during regular business hours or the Campus Safety Office after hours at 394-8114.

7. The university assumes no liability for loss or damage to any vehicle or contents thereof, while parked in any university lot/area.

9. Vehicles parked in any lot from November 1 to May 1 must be moved to a different space every 48 hours so as not to impede snow plowing and removal, unless prior approval is granted from the Parking Services Office.

10. If an individual's vehicle becomes disabled on campus, the Parking Services Office at 394-8177 or Campus Safety at 394-8114 must be notified immediately.

Enforcement

University Parking Services personnel and Campus Safety personnel regularly and randomly patrol the campus to enforce UW-Superior parking regulations. Authority for these regulations and for the issuance of parking citations is derived from University of Wisconsin System Chapter 18.05 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

The Department of Transportation may refuse renewal of vehicle registration or suspend vehicle registration if citations are not paid or appealed promptly. Additional fees are assessed for all unpaid citations that are referred to the Department of Transportation or are left unpaid after a reasonable amount of time.

Towing

The university reserves the right to remove motor vehicles at the owner's expense for any of, but not limited to the following:

1. Vehicles incurring three or more unpaid parking violations.

2. Vehicles parked in reserved spaces/areas without the proper permit.

3. Vehicles parked in disabled spaces without the proper permits.

4. Vehicles parked in no parking areas that are impeding traffic or pedestrians.

5. Vehicles that pose hazards such as leaking gas or impeding necessary maintenance such as snow removal or repaving.

6. Vehicles that are not displaying a current registration plate and have their vehicle identification number covered.

7. Vehicles that are displaying a permit that has been reported as lost, stolen or altered.

The university is not responsible for any claims as a result of the above-mentioned actions.

Appeals

Persons who have received a UW-Superior parking citation and believe it to be unjustified may file a written appeal within three days from the date of the citation. Further details are available at the Parking Services Office at 394-8177.

How to Avoid Parking Tickets

Purchase and display the appropriate parking permit.

Put enough money in meters to cover all of the time you may need.

Allow plenty of time to get to class.

If you are not sure or have a problem, ASK a member of the Parking Office.

Read and follow instructions of all posted signs.

Notify the Parking Office at 394-8177 (or voice mail after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends) when unusual circumstances are encountered. If immediate assistance is needed please contact Campus Safety at 394-8114 (24-hour coverage).