6.16 Parking

Purpose

The authority for establishing traffic and parking regulations on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campuses is granted by Minnesota Statute Section 169.966 Subd. 8 (1988).  These regulations have been approved by the College President pursuant to the statute.  These rules shall remain in effect until modified by the College.   

Applicability

These regulations apply only to the College campus property.  Streets around the campus and adjoining neighborhood are governed by state law and the City of Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna ordinances.

Driving and parking on campus is permitted in accordance with these regulations, which are designed for safety and to control movement of vehicles.  All persons operating a vehicle on campus are responsible for being familiar with and complying with all traffic and parking regulations.  These regulations are designed to provide maximum use of the parking facilities at the College to insure that everyone (students, faculty, staff or visitors) has an equal opportunity to park.  It is the goal of the College to provide fair and equal enforcement for all users.

Parking permits allow parking in designed campus parking lots or other parking areas within those lots.  The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator.  Lack of space is not considered a valid excuse for violation of parking regulations. 

The College assumes no liability for care of, damage to, and/or protection of any vehicles or its contents at any time while it is operated on or parked on the campus property.   All vehicles should be locked when left unattended. 

Drivers shall observe the college traffic and parking regulations and drive safely, giving pedestrians the right of way at all times. 

The College reserves the right to ticket, immobilize, and/or tow any vehicle, at the owner’s expense, that is in violation of established parking regulations.  Persistent violators, in addition, may have their privileges denied.  If your vehicle is immobilized, a fee will be added to your total fine. 

Scope

All employees, students, and visitors.

Does This Policy Have a Procedure?

Yes. 

Related Policies, Procedures, or Forms

• 6.16.1 Parking Plan Overview/Compliance/Access and Fees Procedure
• Minnesota Statute 169.966 Board to Regulate Traffic on State Universities

Date Issued:  6/13/2013

Responsible Division / Author:  Facilities / Physical Plant Supervisor

Date Revised:  3/8/2022 new template; 02/2026 reviewed with no changes