Car parking

Regulations for Staff concerning the use of motor vehicles in University campuses

For reasons of both safety and amenity the University has to restrict the use and parking of vehicles, including motorcycles and mopeds, within its grounds. A speed limit of 20 miles per hour must be observed at all times.

The aim is to have clear roadways and orderly car parks, with unimpeded access to all buildings for service vehicles, fire engines, ambulances and other emergency vehicles.

Charges apply between 08:00-18:00 hours during weekdays all year round. No parking charges apply outside these hours however, accessible parking spaces, yellow lines and hatched areas must still be respected.

1. Application for Motor Vehicle Permits

Car Parking Permits, one per vehicle, are issued, with the approval of the Registrar & Deputy Chief Executive. University staff who wish to park within the Campuses of the University during the times of restricted entry should obtain either an full three year/annual permit or an ‘authority to park’ badge. ‘Authority to park’ badges must be displayed together with a daily reduced price ‘pay and display’ ticket obtainable from the campus parking meters.
If you hold a full/annual permit and wish to bring a second vehicle you may apply for an additional ‘authority to park’ badge at no extra cost which allows you to park at the reduced ‘pay and display’ rate of a £1 a day.
Completed and signed application forms should be forwarded to the Campus Helpdesk, Streatham Farm, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, EX4 4PX.
Parking Permits that have been mislaid will be replaced once Campus Helpdesk are informed.
If you change your vehicle please return the old permit together with your new vehicle details to Campus Helpdesk, Streatham Farm who will issue a new permit free of charge.
Parking permits are not currently required for motor cycles.

2. Rules Concerning the issue of permits

No vehicles are authorised to enter or be driven on University Roadways unless taxed, insured and certified roadworthy in accordance with Road Traffic legislation.
A permit/badge is issued for authorised car parking areas only whilst the holder is employed by the University. On leaving University employment the holder is required to return the permit/badge to the Campus Services, Campus Helpdesk, Streatham Farm either personally or by internal mail.
Permits/badges are NOT transferable to other vehicles. If personal transport is dispensed with, the permit/badges must be returned to the Campus Helpdesk. Please let us know if you change your car and a free exchange permit/badge will be issued upon receipt of your old permit.
The permit/badge holder will be held responsible for infringements of the rules observed or reported of any vehicle on which the permit/badge is displayed.
The issue of a Parking Permit/badge does not guarantee that an authorised parking space will be available. It must be understood that there may be occasions when all car parks are full and some permit/badge holders may not be able to find a parking space on the campus. Permits/badges are issued on this condition.

3. Permitted car parking areas

Access by vehicles to the University campuses is normally restricted between the hours of 08:00-18:00, Monday to Friday all year round. Exceptionally the use of car parks may be restricted, or access by vehicles to any part of the University prohibited at other times.
During the times of restricted entry the only vehicles admitted to the campuses or allowed to park there will be:

Vehicles prominently displaying a valid staff /student parking permit or an ‘authority to park’ badge.
Vehicles displaying a ‘pay and display’ ticket for that day, having paid the appropriate charge.
Vehicles attending an emergency, eg Fire Appliances, Ambulances etc.
Tradesmen and service vehicles making collections and deliveries, vehicles requiring access for "dropping off" purposes. Motor cycles,which do not need parking permits at the present time.

Parking is permitted only in the car parks and specified roadside areas within the University one-way system unless an exception is allowed under the specific direction of a member of the uniformed staff of the University assigned to car parking and traffic control duties. Parking on undesignated stretches of roadways and access ways, or parking anywhere in such a way as to cause an obstruction is prohibited at all times.

4. General regulations

Drivers must comply with the traffic signals and directions of the Estate Patrol or other Uniformed Staff of the University allocated to traffic control and car parking duties.
Learner Drivers may not use the roads and car parks on the University Campuses at any time.
Vehicles may stop for the sole purpose of promptly collecting and discharging goods or passengers at the main and goods entrance of University Buildings.
The Car Parking facilities are provided for daily commuting with personal transport and for occasional visitors to the University. Vehicles should not occupy parking spaces for prolonged periods of time.
Repairs, other than emergency repairs necessary to enable a vehicle to be driven away, may not be carried out within the precincts of the University.
Any vehicle left standing continuously within the University for a period of 14 days or more without permission of the Director of Campus Services or the Head of Security may be deemed to have been abandoned and the University may take steps to dispose of it.
Vehicles parked on the Campuses during the hours of restricted entry without a University parking permit or an ‘authority to park’ badge together with a valid reduced staff pay and display ticket may incur a parking fine and are liable to be impounded or immobilised. When a vehicle has to be towed to the pound, the Contractor's charge is passed to the offender in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed.
The University accepts no responsibility for any loss of or damage to vehicles, or the contents of vehicles, left within the precincts of the University, except such general liability as the law imposes on the University as an employer and an occupier of premises.

5. Enforcement

It is an offence to park anywhere on campus other than in a designated parking space. Please do not park in disabled parking bays, on yellow lines, hatched boxes or on grassed areas. Car Park attendants and the Estate Patrol will monitor the campus and car parks to enforce University policy.
Vehicles which are parked illegally may incur a parking fine, fitted with a wheel clamp and towed away.
The University or its nominated representative may trace ownership and charge the associated cost to the offender.
The University may withdraw or refuse to renew parking permits/badges if fines remain unpaid.
The University reserves the right to remove any vehicle in the interests of preventing damage, injury to persons, property or vehicles.
Parking permits/badges may be withdrawn or not renewed if the parking regulations are persistently disregarded or for non-payment of parking fees.

6. Important Notice Regarding Prince of Wales Road and Streatham Drive

The above road locations are not owned by the University of Exeter and operate under the jurisdiction of the Exeter City Council authorities.

Staff and visitors should be aware, therefore that the Pay & Display tickets obtained from the machines erected in those two roads are not valid for use on the campus. Equally the Pay & Display tickets purchased from the machines erected on the Streatham Campus are only valid for use on the campus area and should not be displayed on vehicles parked in the Prince of Wales Road and Streatham Drive.

David Allen
Registrar & Deputy Chief Executive
September 2011