Section 3361:70-5-03 - Parking: policies(A) University liability. No liability is created by the granting of parking or vehicle operating privileges on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the university of Cincinnati. The university assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection, custody or control of vehicles or their contents while operated or parked on university property.
(B) Driver responsibility. (1) The responsibility of finding an authorized parking space rests with the vehicle operator. Lack of a parking space, mechanical problems, inclement weather conditions, attendant not on duty, and other circumstances are not considered valid excuses for failure to comply.(2) A parking permit does not guarantee the holder a parking space but only an opportunity to park within a specified zone(s). (3) The failure of the university to insist upon strict compliance with any rule, regulation, or accompanying policy in any one or more instances shall not be construed as a waiver for the future enforcement of any such rule, regulation, or accompanying policy. All rules, regulations, and accompanying policies remain in full force and effect twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week including holidays. (4) A person who operates a vehicle on the university property while under the influence of alcohol, narcotic drugs, other substances, or opiates will be subject to arrest.(5) If an owner permits another person to operate the owner's vehicle, either the owner or the borrower can be held responsible for any violation of the rules, regulations, and accompanying policies committed by the borrower.(6) No parking privileges will be granted to any individual having parking fines and/or outstanding obligations which are unpaid or have not been otherwise cleared. If a permit is issued to an individual having outstanding obligations, it does not eliminate any of the responsibility of those obligations. Parking privileges issued under these circumstances can be revoked.(C) Speed limit. The speed limit on campus is fifteen miles per hour. It will be strictly enforced by the university police .
(D) Motor vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, and other modes of transportation.(1) _ Operators of motor vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, and other modes of transportation must obey all traffic regulations.(2) Licensed (motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds) must have a valid decal to park in designated motorcycle areas . Motor scooters, motorcycles, and mopeds are prohibited from parking on sidewalks.(3) Bicycles must be parked in the bicycle racks. Bicycles shall not be parked or stored in any university building, unless otherwise designated . Bicycles shall not be attached to items not specifically intended for bicycle parking, such as trees, signposts, stair rails, or handrails. The university assumes no responsibility for the care and protection of any bicycle at any time or location while on campus.(E) University and other government vehicles. (1) Government licensed vehicles (federal, state, county or city) are exempt from fee requirements for temporary parking privileges in non-access controlled areas. Long-term parking in designated parking facilities will require a permit with the associated fees. Government vehicles are subject to compliance with all other rules and regulations.(2) Operators of university owned or leased vehicles must comply with vehicle rules, regulations, and accompanying policies. If operator's identity cannot be determined, the department to which the vehicle is assigned will be liable for payment of fine(s).(F) Vehicle accidents. Vehicular accidents occurring on university property must be immediately reported to the university police .
(G) Stall designation. (1) Parking is permitted only in marked stalls. (2) Small car: certain stalls are smaller and are designated for compact cars. No part of a vehicle may extend over or beyond painted lines.(3) ADA accessible parking : signage designates reserved and non-reserved handicap parking A valid state - issued disability placard or license plate is required.
(4) Fire lanes: yellow curbs , lines , or signage designates a fire lane. Fire lanes are tow-away zones and must be kept clear at all times.(H) Reserved parking. Reserved spaces will be allocated at the discretion of the president of the university or designee.
Ohio Admin. Code 3361:70-5-03
Effective: 9/17/2021
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3361
Rule Amplifies: 3361
Prior Effective Dates: 03/16/1978, 05/01/1978, 06/19/1978, 08/15/1979, 04/15/1984, 04/18/1988, 04/20/1998, 10/15/2008