Campus Traffic and Parking Policies
Parking and Vehicle Permits
It is recommended for a student’s vehicle to have an Oklahoma City Community College
parking permit. Reserved parking areas are set aside for faculty/ staff and disabled
students may park in handicap spaces with the proper permit. Special parking permits
for vehicles transporting permanently or temporarily disabled persons may be obtained
from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.
All other parking permits may be obtained in the Records and Registrar Office, which
is located on the first floor of the Main Building. Violators will be ticketed and
fined.
Automobiles parked in “No Parking” areas or fire lanes are subject to towing, fines,
and impound fees. Vehicles and/ or equipment left on college property for three or
more days will also be removed at the owner’s expense.
Disabled Parking - Oklahoma City Community College has reserved parking for individuals with disabilities.
These reserved parking spaces are located near accessible building entrances and exits.
International handicapped signage is used on Campus.
Individuals parked in Handicapped Parking Areas must display a regular college parking
permit and a valid state-issued handicapped parking permit or vehicle tag. The state-issued
handicapped parking permits and vehicle tags are issued by the Oklahoma Department
of Public Safety, Handicapped Parking Certificate Section. This office may be contacted
at the following location:
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
Handicapped Parking Certificates
3600 Martin Luther King Boulevard Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Telephone Number: (405) 425-2290
Monday through Friday—Office Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Applications are also available through a local Oklahoma State Tag Agency. Website:
www.dps.state.ok.us.
Traffic and Parking Enforcement - The following regulations have been developed in order to ensure safety and efficient
access for students, employees and visitors on OCCC properties. Traffic and parking
regulations are in effect at all times. Questions about parking procedures should
be directed to the Campus Police Department.
Enforcement - The OCCC Main Campus and other properties are continuously patrolled 24 hours each
day of the year. Campus Police Officers are charged with enforcing OCCC traffic and
parking regulations. Parking enforcement is conducted according to the Oklahoma City
Community College Traffic and Parking Regulations except for Section B offenses. Section
B parking offenses and Section C moving violations are subject to enforcement under
Title 47 of the State Statutes.
Violations - The following are examples of traffic and parking violations:
Parking in:
- Unauthorized areas.
- Handicapped parking without official State permit or license tag.*
- Fire lanes.*
Moving Citations:
- Failure to stop at a “Stop” sign.
- Speeding, and speed too fast for conditions.
- Going the wrong way on a one-way street.
- Failure to yield to a pedestrian.
- Reckless driving.
The OCCC Campus Police Department has a no tolerance policy regarding driving without
a license, driving under suspension or revocation and failure to have proof of liability
insurance. These violations are referred to the Oklahoma County District Court for
disposition.
Fine Payment - College fines may be paid in the Bursar’s Office. When paid, the issued receipt
should be taken to the Campus Police Department. Once verified the associated restrictions
on the person’s records will be removed.
*Law Enforcement agencies other than OCCC Campus Police have jurisdiction and may
also issue citations for similar offenses. Students and visitors will need to follow
instructions provided on any District or Municipal Court violation issued on the OCCC
campus. The Campus Police will assist with any questions you have regarding contact
with these courts.
Disciplinary Actions for Failure to Pay Campus Parking Fines - Students who have not paid or appealed OCCC parking and traffic fines within 15 calendar
days of the date of the citation will be sent a letter detailing if the fine is not
paid on time. The student will be prevented from receiving a transcript and from registering
for future classes. In order to be cleared and to have access to official transcripts,
the student must pay the listed fine. Students receiving four citations within a calendar
year may be referred to the Office of the Director of Student Life. Disciplinary action
is possible and may include the suspension of parking and driving privileges on campus
for the remainder of the calendar year.
STUDENT TRAFFIC AND PARKING APPEALS
- Students with questions about a citation can informally discuss the matter with the
Campus Police Department. Students should call 405-682-7872 to arrange an appointment. - If the issue is not resolved with a representative of the Campus Police Department,
the student must pay the fine or file an appeal. To submit an appeal, the student
must - complete a Student Traffic and Parking Appeal Form, available in the Office of the
Vice President for Student Affairs. This form must be submitted to the Director of
Student Relations within 15 calendar days after the citation was issued. - The Student Traffic and Parking Appeals Committee generally meets to hear appeals
which have been submitted. The committee is comprised of three college students, one
college staff member, and one college faculty member.
This committee meets at least once per semester. This committee will be randomly selected
from a list of persons volunteering to serve in this capacity at the beginning of
the fall semester of each school year. The Committee will be established at the beginning
of the fall, spring and summer semesters for membership during that semester. In the
event that it is impossible to gather the entire committee, a substitute committee
member will be selected, in the appropriate classification.
Under no circumstances may a college student, staff or faculty member serve on the
Committee if such person is directly involved with or personally knowledgeable of
a particular incident to be discussed.
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