General Parking Regulations

Parking Regulations Brochure (PDF)

Metered Stalls

Anyone may use a metered stall. The meters must be paid even if a vehicle is displaying a parking permit.

Overnight Parking

Parking is prohibited in all commuter and staff lots and Dorm Circle from 2AM-6AM. Anyone who needs to park in a restricted lot due to a staff/faculty member staying late for work or a student working on an assignment should contact the University Police and speak to an officer to obtain authorization to leave your vehicle during the 2AM-6AM restrictions. Contacting the University Police after a parking citation is issued will not excuse the citation.

Students, staff and groups who have a legitimate need to leave vehicles in Lot 7a overnight must obtain and display an overnight permit before the vehicle is parked.

Lot 7a will be the only regular staff or commuter lot where vehicles will be allowed to park with an overnight permit, so please make sure that your vehicle is not left overnight in any other staff or commuter lot.

Long Term Parking

No one may leave a vehicle in a university lot for an extended period without contacting the University Police for permission to do so. Leaving vehicles in university lots during holidays and semester breaks must be approved by the University Police prior to leaving campus.

Snow Removal Policy for Residence Hall Parking Lots

In the event of an accumulation of 4 to 5 inches of snow in the residence hall parking lots, the following procedures will be followed:

Declaration of an Alternate Side Parking Snow Emergency

In the event of a snow storm or the prediction of a snow storm, a “snow emergency” will be declared for the purpose of plowing campus streets and parking lots. This “snow emergency” only pertains to the removal/clearing of snow, and does not affect other university functions/operations. When a “snow emergency” is declared, alternate side parking will be in effect on Greenwood Ave, College Drive to the intersection of Sunset Drive, and all of University Plaza from 2AM to 6AM for two days. Overnight parking in all staff and commuter lots will be restricted.

The fine amount for violating alternate side parking or 2AM-6AM parking restrictions during this time period is $50.00. Anyone appealing a citation issued for alternate side/snow removal parking must complete a written appeal. Download printable APPEAL FORM.

Alternate side parking means that vehicles may only park on one side of the street from 2AM-6AM when parking is normally allowed on both sides. On even days of the month vehicles shall be parked on the north or west side of the streets. On odd days, all vehicles shall be parked on the south or east side of the street. (Please remember for enforcement purposes the date changes at midnight.)

Vehicle Repair

Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles is prohibited on university property. Used motor vehicle fluids are hazardous substances subject to further regulation by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Abandoned Vehicles

Any vehicle left unattended for 20 days or more on university property, without making prior arrangements with the University Police, will be considered abandoned. Such a vehicle will be cited, towed and stored at the owner's expense.

Fleet Vehicles

All Physical Plant Fleet Vehicles are to be returned to the Physical Plant after each use. Department vehicles may be allowed to park in other areas, however restrictions may be placed on such vehicles due to maintenance needs.

Mopeds/Motorcycles

Moped Regulations Brochure (PDF)

BICYCLE REGULATIONS

Skateboards/Roller blades/Similar Wheeled Devices

No person may use a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, in-line skates, or any similar wheeled devices, a tobaggon, or a sled anywhere on university lands, except as designed by the chief administrative officer. UWS 18.10(8)

Skateboards/Roller blades and similar equipment may not be used by office or classroom areas where usage would create a disturbance.

No person shall ride upon or use any skateboard, roller skate or in-line skates on any sidewalk adjacent to any street that is within an area bordered by Pine Street, Water Street, Furnace Street, or Chestnut Street within the City of Platteville.

No person shall ride upon or use any skateboard, roller skate or in-line skate on any street within the City of Platteville except while crossing a roadway at a crosswalk.