Vehicle Registration and Parking
Parking Fees and Regulations Handbook
Parking permits are required for all vehicles parked on campus. There is NO charge for EMU parking permits. Registered vehicles that are displaying the correct permit may be parked in the appropriate university parking areas from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. Failure to register a vehicle could result in a fine or towing.
For additional information see: https://emu.edu/auxiliary-services/parking/
How to Register Your Vehicle
Students, Faculty, Staff, and Retirees: Vehicle registration is free and completed online using the form found here. Please allow up to 5 working days for your request to be processed
Visitors: Complete a Temporary Parking Permit request here or pick up free visitor’s permit at the sponsoring department or Campus Safety & Security Office.
Temporary Handicapped Parking Permits
Temporary handicapped parking permits may be issued to students or faculty upon confirmation from the Health Center, athletic trainer or person’s physician that confirms warranted need for a handicap space. These permits are to be used only on EMU property and are not acceptable under state law to be used off campus. They are available from the Campus Safety & Security Office during business hours.
Parking Lots and Map
Refer to the campus map to know where your parking permit allows you to park: https://emu.edu/map/
Parking Restrictions
There shall be no parking at any time by unauthorized persons
In handicap parking space
In parking spots or parking lots reserved for individuals or departments
In the service areas of all buildings
In areas marked with “no parking” signs or equivalent pavement markings
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant (could result in towing)
In areas blocking fire escapes (could result in towing)
In areas that would block driveways, alleys, sidewalks, or would impede the normal flow of traffic on campus
On sidewalks
On the grass
In truck unloading zones
Designated visitor areas
In fire lanes
Traffic and Parking Violations
Parking regulations apply to any person parking a motor vehicle on Eastern Mennonite University property. Violators will be subject to fines or towing as presented. Ignorance of a regulation is not grounds for cancellation of a fine.
A motor vehicle means any motor vehicle requiring state registration and licensing for operation on a public road or highway.
EMU assumes no responsibility for the safety or security of personal motor vehicles or contents while on campus, nor for the driving practices of individuals. The individual in whose name a motor vehicle is registered shall be totally responsible for that vehicle while it is on campus.
Campus Traffic Regulations
Driving on the grass, sidewalks or other areas not designated for vehicle traffic is prohibited.
Motorcycles must comply with standard muffler requirements to eliminate excessive noise. Motorcycles are not to be driven on sidewalks or on the grass. They must follow all regulations expected of car owners and are not to be parked on the sidewalks by the dormitories or in buildings for any reason. Failure to comply may result in removal by impounding the motorcycle at the owner’s expense.
Failure to Register your Vehicle
Failure to register a vehicle results in a $60 fine. If registration happens within seven days of receiving the first violation, the fine will be refunded.
On the third offense of failing to register your vehicle, your vehicle will be towed and impounded at your expense. Call 540-434-4193 or 540-434-4448 to contact the contracted towing company. Or you may contact the police department non-emergency number at 540-434-4436.
Parking for Fuel Efficient and Low Emitting Vehicles
Parking spaces with green signs labeled “Fuel Efficient and Low Emitting” vehicles typically will mean either hybrid or all electric vehicles. These spaces provide for an LEED credit, which helped secure gold certification for buildings on campus. They are not to be used by other vehicles.
Other Fees and Violations
There is a $100 fine for parking in a handicap space, blocking/parking in a fire lane or within 15 feet of an FD connection or hydrant. Under state statute, you also risk being towed on the first offense for these violations.
Additional fines of $50 will be assessed for wrong parking lot, parking in a loading zone, parking on grass, sidewalk or crosswalk, blocking alley or driveway, double-parking, or for parking motorcycles in buildings or out of designed spaces.
There is a $15 fine for a parking permit that is not properly displayed.
Traffic violation fines will be placed on the violator’s EMU personal account.
If you want to appeal the parking citation, submit the parking appeals form found on my.emu to the Business Office in the Campus Center within seven days of the citation. The appeals committee will make a decision within 30 days and notify you at the email address on the form.
Harrisonburg Police Department
Incidents referred to Harrisonburg Police Department for prosecution rather than to the Campus Safety & Security Office:
Accidents involving a licensed vehicle
Vandalism or theft involving a vehicle
Parking in bicycle lanes on Park Road
Parking in a fire lane
Reckless driving
Excessive speed on campus streets
Driving on pedestrian walkways
Driving on lawns or athletic fields
There are no exemptions for tickets issued by the Harrisonburg Police Department.