Parking - Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to purchase a parking permit?

Students, employees, temporary employees, contract employees, and any others who regularly park a motor vehicle on UAHuntsville property must pay for parking privileges and properly display on their vehicle either a current UAHuntsville vehicle parking permit or a temporary parking permit issued by the UAHuntsville Police Department Parking Management Office.  This requirement also applies to persons or organizations that rent or lease office space on University property and park a personally owned or company owned vehicle on campus.

Temporary/contract/part-time employees must purchase a parking permit based on the following conditions:

• Those employed for up to three months during a calendar year must purchase a temporary employee permit for the period that they are on campus.  ($40.00)
• Those employed for more than three months during the calendar year must purchase a regular employee parking permit. ($120.00)

How long is my parking permit valid?

Parking Permits are valid for a one-year period from September 1, 2012, through August 31, 2013.

How much does a parking permit cost?

STUDENTS

• Full academic year - $120 ($60 for each additional vehicle)
• Summer Semester - $ 40 ($20 for each additional vehicle)

Parking fees are only pro-rated for the summer semester.  No partial refunds will be granted for full-price permits purchased prior to May 31.

EMPLOYEES

•  Full year - $120 ($60 for each additional vehicle)

No partial refunds will be granted for employee permits.

I have more than one vehicle.  Do I need to purchase another permit?

If you plan on parking a second vehicle on campus you will need to purchase a second permit at $60.

What should I do if my car is in the shop for repairs?

If you have to borrow or rent another vehicle, you will need to stop by the UAHuntsville Police Department / Parking Management Office with the license plate number of the temporary vehicle you will be driving and obtain a temporary parking permit.  Temporary permits are free and are valid for one week.

If I purchase a new car, what do I do with my parking permit?

If you will be registering the new car as a second vehicle, you will need to purchase an additional parking permit at $60.  If the new car is replacing your current vehicle (you traded it in or will no longer be operating it on the UAHuntsville campus), remove the permit from your old car and bring it to the UAHuntsville Police Department Parking Management Office.  A $5 decal replacement fee will be charged to issue a new permit.  If you do not remove and bring in the old permit you will be required to purchase an additional vehicle permit at $60.

My friend is coming to visit for a few days.  Does he or she need a permit to park on campus?

Yes. Visitors who plan to park a vehicle on campus overnight need to have a Visitor’s Permit.  You or your friend may come to the Parking Management Office and provide their vehicle license plate number and dates they will be on campus.

Departments and organizations having more than 20 visitors at a time must contact the Parking Management Office at least five (5) days prior to their event with departmental and event information in order to obtain visitor permits.

What happens if I lose my permit?

If your permit is lost or stolen, you must report that to the UAHuntsville Police Department as soon as possible.  Provide the Parking Management Office with a copy of your police report so you can obtain a replacement.  The replacement permit will cost $5.00.

I am a student or employee but I don't want to pay the $120 parking fee.  Can I park in a "Visitors Only" space?

No.  Students and employees are not visitors and are not permitted to park in a designated “Visitors Only” parking space from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  “Visitors Only” spaces are available for students and employees with current parking permits only after normal business hours, on weekends, and holidays.  Students and employees who fail to pay the annual parking fee and park in an unauthorized parking space anytime during the week will be cited for the violation and automatically assessed the entire annual parking fee of $120.00 in addition to the parking violation.  This action may not be appealed. 

How do I register online for a parking permit?

Employees and students who park a vehicle on campus may purchase their permits online anytime at http://parking.uah.edu, or in person at the UAHuntsville Police Department Parking Management Office. Students may purchase a permit using a credit card or may charge the permit to their student account. Employees may pay with a credit card or through payroll deduction.

If I have my permit mailed to my home address, how long will it take before I receive it?

It may take as long as two weeks to receive a permit through the U.S. mail.  If you have not received it after two weeks from the date you placed your permit order please visit the Parking Management Office.  You may be held responsible for any no permit displayed parking citations you receive if you have not reported a late or missing decal. 

If you are a student and will be living on campus, please make certain you allow sufficient time for the permit to reach you through the mail if you are sending it to your home address.  You may alternatively order online and request the permit be held at the Parking Management Office, or simply visit the Parking Management Office in person to order the permit. 

I ordered my permit online and requested it be mailed to my home address but it never arrived.

If you don’t receive your permit within two weeks, please contact the UAHuntsville Police Parking Management Office at 256-824-6594.

If you are a student and will be living on campus, please make certain you allow sufficient time for the permit to reach you through the mail if you are sending it to your home address.  You may alternatively order online and request the permit be held at the Parking Management Office, or simply visit the Parking Management Office in person to order the permit.

Is the cost of my Faculty/Staff parking permit tax deductible?

Parking permits paid through payroll deduction are deducted from pre-tax dollars.  Permits purchased by cash or credit may be tax deductible.  Consult your tax preparer for more information.

I have been injured and need to obtain a temporary handicapped permit.  What do I need to do to obtain one?

If you have paid your parking fees and have a current permit, you will need to provide the Parking Management Office with a letter from your physician stating that you are temporarily handicapped.

If I do not need a parking permit, will I automatically receive one anyway?

No.  Individuals must purchase a parking permit in order to get one.  Permits will not be automatically issued.

I got a ticket and feel I didn't deserve it.  What can I do to appeal the citation?

If you received a parking violation you may file an appeal at the UAHuntsville Police Department  Parking Management Office or online at parking.uah.edu within 14 calendar days of the violation. All violation-related fines must be paid in full in order to file the appeal. If your appeal is granted, you will receive a full refund of the fine.

I received a citation.  How long do I have to pay it?

You have 14 days from the date issued to pay the citation in full.  Citations may be reviewed at parking.uah.edu, but must be paid in person at the Parking Management Office or by mail (allow sufficient time for mail delivery).  Outstanding citations older than 14 days will automatically be assessed a $10 late fee PER VIOLATION and will automatically be charged to the student or employee.  Past due student fines and associated late fees will be charged to the individual's student account.  Past due fines and associated late feees for employees will automatically be payroll deducted.

I received a citation.  How much will it cost?

Permit related violations carry a $50 fine and include but are not limited to the following:

• No permit displayed on vehicle
• Transferring of permit to another vehicle
• Permit improperly displayed
• Improper or unauthorized use of permit

Parking violations carry a $50 fine and include but are not limited to the following:

• Curbside parking - not in marked space
• Parking in No Parking zone
• Improper parking - out of space
• Parking on lawn sidewalk or driveway
• Double parking
• Overtime parking in time limit parking space
• Permited vehicle (employee or student) parking in Visitors Only spaces during hours of enforcement (8-5 weekdays)
• Parking against flow of traffic
• Parking in service vehicle space or on service road
• Parking in a handicapped space without a valid handicapped parking permit displayed ($100 fine)

Moving violations carry a $75 dollar fine and include but are not limited to the following:

• Speeding
• Failure to stop at a stop sign or red light
• Improper turn
• Failure to yield right of way
• Improper passing
• Improper lane usage
• Following too closely
• Failure to stop for pedestrians in crosswalk
• Driving wrong way on one-way street
• Driving on sidewalk
• Driving on lawn

Where can I find the UAHuntsville Motor Vehicle and Parking Regulations?

You may view the UAHuntsville Motor Vehicle Regulations online at this link:  http://www.uah.edu/images/administrative/police/parking_regs_2012-13.pdf