General Information

 

University Speed Limit - 15 mph

 

UCM now uses the License Plate Recognition (LPR) System to determine valid permit purchases. The vehicle license plates is now your permit! This new system will be used in place of hang tags for students and faculty/ staff. Exceptions are contractors and visitors. Please contact Parking Services for information or if you have any questions.

Below are the steps to follow in order to purchase your permit:

1. Log into your MyCentral account and select “Discover More.” You will need your vehicle information (license plate number, make, model, color and style) if you do not currently have your vehicle on your account. If you receive an error it most likely means that you do not have an account established with Parking Services yet, and you will need to contact the Parking Services Office.

DO NOT CREATE A GUEST/VIP ACCOUNT

2. Click “Get permits” and select your
3. Add your permit to your shopping cart and choose the method of payment from the dropdown box.

For more information, please contact the Parking Services Office at (660) 543-4098 or

Parking@ucmo.edu

1. All vehicles parked in university parking must have a valid permit. Only one shall be sold per individual. See Section B or visit ucmo.edu/parkingservices for detailed information.
2. The regulations in this booklet pertain to all vehicles, including, but not limited to motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, trucks, vans, and automobiles.
3. University parking lots are for use of students, faculty/staff members, visitors, and other individuals who must conduct business on campus. University parking lots are not authorized for use by private businesses, organizations, or individuals not associated with or conducting business on the campus.
4. The University of Central Missouri assumes no liability for loss or damage to any vehicle parked in university parking areas or
5. Students, faculty, or staff members who own, maintain, or operate motor vehicles on the university campus are responsible for violations regardless of whether or not the student, faculty or staff member is in actual possession and/or operating the motor vehicle at the time of the
6. The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Lack of space is not an acceptable excuse for violation of any parking
7. The speed limit on all university property is 15 miles per
8. Permits remain the property of the University of Central Missouri and are non-transferable between individuals.
9. Enforcement of failure to display a valid parking permit begins on the first day of classes of each semester.
10. The University of Central Missouri maintains parking lots for the convenience of faculty, staff, students and visitors. All lots are under the supervision of the Department of Public Any posting of information in the lots and on individual vehicles must pertain to Public Safety issues. Individuals, organizations, and businesses cannot place information or advertising in the lots or on individual vehicles. Pursuant to university posting and solicitation policies, university-sponsored bulletin boards or advertising in the Muleskinner is available for those purposes.
11. Individuals who leave persons and/or pets unattended in vehicles parked on University of Central Missouri property may be prosecuted in accordance with city ordinance or state law.
12. No storage is allowed in parking lots without approval from Parking Services (i.e. PODS containers).
13. Overnight sleeping or living in vehicles is not permitted unless it meets the requirements and standards outlined in the RV ucmo.edu/rv
14. 16 electric vehicle charging stations are located on campus: six in Faculty/Staff lot 18, six in Student lot 13, and four in Business Reserved lot 14. Use of these charging stations is restricted to those individuals with the proper permit and/or posted time limits. The user is responsible for the charging fees. The EV charging stations are property of the utility provider. Parking Services does not receive any profits from the EV charging stations.

Student, Faculty and Staff Parking

The university maintains various types of parking lots to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff. These include faculty and staff, student, reserved, accessible or visitor lots. All university parking lots are clearly marked by entry signs which list the type of lot and any special restrictions which might apply to the lot. Vehicles should be parked directly in front of concrete parking bumpers or within parking lines which are used to mark parking spaces in university lots. Vehicles shall be parked in a manner that allows the license plate to be viewed from the driving lane of the parking lot. No parking zones are designated by yellow paint and/or no parking signs. Parking at corners or in driveways is strictly prohibited. Carefully read each parking lot entry sign and park only in designated spaces. Failure to do so can constitute a parking violation.

1. Designation of Permits are required for all faculty and staff, student, M, reserved or accessible parking lots on the University of Central Missouri campus. Holders of permits can park only in those lots in which the designation on the parking lot sign corresponds with the type of permit issued to them. Students, faculty and staff members that wish to purchase permits can obtain information regarding availability of parking spaces from Parking Services. Falsifying information to obtain a parking permit will result in revocation of parking privileges on university property for a period of one year. Zone lots are categorized as follows:
   1. FS Faculty/Staff. These lots are strictly for use of faculty and staff. The fee for Faculty/Staff parking is $19 per month through payroll Faculty/ staff lots are reserved only for faculty and staff members who are holders of a valid Faculty/Staff permit. Only one permit may be purchased per faculty or staff member. The individual who purchases the permit, however, will be responsible for all parking violations by any vehicles bearing the permit. Unauthorized persons who park in Faculty/Staff lots from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday will have their vehicles ticketed and/or towed. These lots are available for general university use at no charge, at other than the above times.
   2. R Reserved  Reserved lots are those parking lots, or spaces within parking lots, which are especially reserved and in which individual parking spaces are assigned. The fees for reserved lots, #12 & #20, are $34/$39 per month respectively. These areas should not be entered by unauthorized persons and are restricted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except the reserved section of Lot 12 which is reserved from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reserved lots are clearly marked by parking lot entry signs or individual parking space signs. Unauthorized persons who park in reserved areas will have their vehicles ticketed and/ or towed.
   3. S Student These lots are strictly for use of residence hall students, commuter students and family housing occupants. The fee for Student lots is $65 per semester. These lots are reserved only for holders of a valid Student parking permit. The individual who purchases the permit, however, will be responsible for all parking violations by any vehicles bearing the permit. Student lots are reserved from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and are available for general university use at no charge at other than the above times. Unauthorized vehicles parked in Student lots will be ticketed and/or towed.  Students who commute to campus have options available that may meet specific needs:  Afternoon Commuter Student: The fee for this permit is $30 per semester. These permits are valid in Student lots Monday through Friday afternoons from noon until 5 p.m.Tuesday/Thursday Commuter Student: The fee for this permit is $30 per semester. These permits are valid in Student lots on Tuesday and Thursday only, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.M Commuter Students and Faculty/Staff
   4. (M) These lots are for use of commuter students and faculty/staff and are a greater distance from main campus than the regular student or faculty/staff lots. The fee for this permit is $30 per semester. The individual who purchases the permit, however, will be responsible for all parking violations by any vehicles bearing the permit. M lots are reserved from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overnight parking is not permitted in Multipurpose Building Lot 33. Unauthorized persons who park in these lots during the above times will have their vehicles ticketed and/or towed. These lots are available for general university use at no charge at other than the above times. Any vehicle displaying a valid university parking permit can park in the Multipurpose Building lot 33 during the above times.
2. For the purpose of these regulations “motorcycle” shall refer to all two- or three- wheeled motor Motor scooters and mopeds are limited-use motorcycles and must be registered and licensed. If you are driving/riding a motorcycle, moped, or motor scooter on university premises the driver and any passengers must wear an approved helmet. Motorcycle permits are required for all permit and reserved parking areas. Motorcycles must be parked in designated motorcycle parking spaces or areas (generally located in the corner of a parking lot) and may not use a traditional vehicle parking space. Motorcycles, mopeds, or motor scooters. Motorcycles, mopeds, or motor scooters shall not be parked in any university building or in bicycle racks. Parking areas for motorcycles, mopeds and motor scooters have been designated in several parking lots and the correct permit must be displayed.
3. When borrowing or renting a vehicle not listed on your account, go to your MyCentral under Parking Services and click “Add Vehicle.” Once you are no longer using that vehicle, contact Parking Services and ask for that vehicle to be removed from your Temporary permits are issued to faculty, staff and students who do not have a valid permit but will be on campus for a short period of time. This is for employees and students who do not need to purchase a full semester permit but still need to be on campus.
4. Service A service vehicle is any university-owned and titled, or leased vehicle used in support of the university mission. Examples would be vehicles used to carry tools and supplies for the physical plant, food services, hazardous materials, computer services, etc. It would not include parking for vehicles checked out from the physical plant, unless someone is actively loading or unloading from the vehicle.   
   1. University employees and on-site contracted management personnel who use their own vehicles in the course of their employment may purchase a service vehicle permit for times when they are actively engaged in the activities for which they are employed. Use of the space is not allowed for general parking. In order to purchase a service vehicle permit, an employee must first purchase a faculty/staff permit. The employee must use faculty/staff parking during those times when not using his/her personal vehicle for university business.
   2. Additionally, service vehicles may also include vehicles that are used by contractors, or vehicles used by businesses that are actively supporting the university mission. These could include computer services                         contractors, construction contractors, duct cleaners, bug exterminators, or others whose services have been purchased by the university. The vehicle must display a service vehicle permit when parked in the service vehicle space. The permits may be purchased on a weekly, monthly, or yearly plan. The space cannot be used for personal business, but only when the vehicle is actively being used to provide purchased services.
   3. Every vehicle parking in a service vehicle space must have a permit except university-owned vehicles. The fee for each service vehicle permit is $25 per month. University-owned service vehicles are not charged.                  Service vehicle spaces are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
5. Replacement If a permit (vehicle license plate) is lost or stolen, contact Parking Services as soon as possible to update your account.
6. If an individual decides to give up a permit, the amount of the remaining terms may be refunded. The permit, or remnants thereof, or the transferable permit, or remnants thereof, must be removed and returned to Parking Services before a refund is granted. Individuals unable to comply with this requirement shall be required to submit a signed written statement that the permit(s) has been destroyed. Any outstanding violations will be deducted from the refund. No refund will be made for any semester after fifteen (15) class days have elapsed.

Special Parking Areas

1. Accessible/Disabled Accessible permits may be purchased by individuals with existing physical or medical disabilities. Students requesting accessible parking may contact the Office of Accessibility Services at Union 224 or 660-543-4421, or submit a completed Certification of Medical Need for Parking form, which can be obtained by contacting Parking Services at 306 Broad or ucmo.edu/parkingservices. Faculty/staff can contact Human Resources to obtain accessibility permit purchase permissions. Those forms, certified for individuals with permanent disabilities, will remain on file for a period of four years with Parking Services. The fee for accessible parking is equivalent to the price of the corresponding Student or Faculty/Staff permit. Accessible parking spaces (and other individually labeled spaces) are restricted to authorized vehicles 24 hours daily unless otherwise directed by signs. If no designated accessible space is available, accessible permit holders may park in the first available non-reserved Student or Faculty/Staff space. Unauthorized vehicles parked in accessible areas will be ticketed and/or towed.
2. V  Temporary Visitor Parking. Visitors are those individuals who are not employed or who are not enrolled in classes through the University of Central Missouri. Visitors may park in the visitor’s parking lots on South Street, Clark Street or spaces marked for visitor The Visitor’s Lots are reserved only for visitors. Overnight parking is not permitted in these lots from -midnight until 6 a.m. seven days per week. Students, faculty, and staff cannot park in those areas marked for visitor parking.
3. Pertle Authorized parking in the Pertle Springs area is limited to the lot near the Springhouse and the lot at the golf course. Parking is permitted along the lake side of the road where it does not interfere with normal flow of traffic. Parking along the road leading to the Pro Shop is prohibited. No cars are allowed on property or areas not normally open to traffic.
4. Loading General use loading zones are marked by signs and may be used for loading and unloading for a maximum of 15 or 30 minutes, as marked.
5. R  Retail Parking. Parking spaces at The Crossing – South at Holden are restricted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the use of the retail spaces at The Parking spaces near the Smiser Alumni Center on south Holden Street are restricted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the use of retail spaces at the Elliott Student Union. Retail parking is limited to 1 hour of use. Parking spaces at The Crossing and Smiser are monitored by electronic sensors. These spaces may not be used to go to main campus, residence halls, or other areas.

Enforcement and Violations

University parking and traffic regulations are enforced by personnel of the Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety is located at 306 Broad Street. The 24 hour phone number is 660-543-4123.

Vehicles parked on city streets adjacent to the campus are subject to the City of Warrensburg parking ordinances. Any violation of these ordinances will be ticketed by the Warrensburg Police or University Police Officers. All University Police Officers have extensive knowledge of parking and traffic procedures and will gladly assist any motorist upon request.

Violations and Penalties.

The original notice of a violation will either be affixed to the motor vehicle or delivered to the owner/operator. The notice may be given personally and directly to the owner/ operator, sent through the U.S. Mail, or email notification. Vehicles parked in direct violation of university parking regulations may be towed away without notice and placed in storage at the owner/operator’s expense.

Vehicles that have accumulated three or more unpaid parking tickets will automatically be placed on a tow list and towed without notice at the owner/operator’s expense when parked on the university campus. Contact the Department of Public Safety for information regarding towed vehicles.

1. Zoned or Reserved Individuals parking in faculty/staff, student, M, or reserved parking areas must properly display a valid permit issued for the zone assigned to them. Those who park in a zoned lot or reserved space without displaying a valid permit or those who park in a zoned lot or reserved space and display an incorrect permit are subject to a fine of $50 and/or towing. Parking regulations will be enforced for Faculty/Staff lots any time university offices are open. Parking regulations in student lots will be enforced any time classes are in session, including the first day of classes each semester.
2. Improper Display of Parking Failure to properly display a permit will result in a fine of $30.

NOTE: Permits (vehicle license plates) cannot be placed temporarily in or on any vehicle with tape or other adhesive, lying on the dash, lying on the back window decks, etc. Transferable permits must be clearly visible and suspended from the inside rear-view mirror of the vehicle, with the front (picture) side facing forward.

3. Parking in No Parking Individuals parking in no parking areas will be fined $30, and their vehicles will be towed, if necessary. Do not park adjacent to parking bumpers or curbs that are painted yellow or areas marked by no parking signs.

NOTE: No parking is in effect in Lot 33 (Multipurpose Building), Lot 28, Lot 68 and Lot 32 (JCK Library) each year during Homecoming weekend from 10 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday. Vehicles remaining in any of these parking lots during these times may be towed at the owner’s expense.

4. Improper Vehicles improperly parked will be fined $30 and/or towed.
   1. When utilizing university parking lots, park only at concrete parking bumpers or within parking lines. Do not park at corners, double park, park in driveways, or park in front of trash dumpsters.
   2. Parking on grass, on sidewalks, or on parkways is strictly
   3. Only one motor vehicle shall be parked in front of each parking bumper. Do not park utilizing two or more parking spaces.
   4. Non-licensed vehicles or vehicles with an expired license cannot be parked or stored in university parking lots.
   5. Vehicles shall be parked in a manner that allows the license plate to be viewed from the driving lane of the parking
   6. Motor vehicles parked on university property must be kept in operating condition so that they can be moved at any time on their own Vehicle maintenance in university parking lots is strictly prohibited.

   7. Vehicles shall not be parked in parking spaces or university parking lots that are barricaded.

   8. Vehicles parked in time-controlled spaces are limited to the time posted on the parking space sign.
5. Parking in Fire Lanes. Vehicles will not be allowed to park within 20 feet of a fire hydrant or in any area designated as a fire lane by red paint. Individuals who park in fire lanes will be fined $50, and their vehicles will be towed, if necessary.
6. Possession of/or Contributing to a Lost, Stolen, Altered or Forged Permit. Vehicles found displaying a lost, stolen, altered or forged permit will be towed at the owner/ operator’s expense. The fine and penalty for possession of/or contributing to a lost, stolen, altered or forged permit shall be $200 and revocation of parking privileges on the property of the University of Central Missouri for a period of one year. Possession may also result in criminal prosecution.
7. Vehicles to be Driven Every person operating a motor vehicle on any university street or parking lot shall drive the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed so as not to endanger the property of another or the life or limb of any person and shall exercise the highest degree of care. University speed limit is 15 mph. Violation of this section shall carry a $100 fine.
8. Traffic Every person operating a motor vehicle on a university street or parking lot must abide by traffic signs posted throughout campus property including stop signs, one way signs, etc. Failure to obey these signs will carry a fine of $30. Violation of posted traffic signs may also be in violation of section D7.
9. Accessible/Disabled Areas. Individuals parking in accessible spaces or lots must display a valid accessible permit issued by Parking Services. Those who park in accessible areas without displaying a valid UCM accessible permit are subject to a fine of $200 and/or towing

 

Payment of Fines and/or Fees

1. All violations may be paid at the Parking Services Office or online. Fines that have been transferred to Student Accounts for collection may be paid at the Student Financial Services Office, which is located in Ward Edwards A record of payment is subsequently reported to Parking Services by the Student Financial Services Office. Unpaid traffic fines will result in a “HOLD” being placed on the permanent file of the violator. This, in turn, will preclude the reenrollment of the student or issuance of a transcript or a diploma to the responsible person.
   1. Fine amounts will be reduced 50% for early payment if paid within 15 days of the issued date on the citation (excludes violations of Section D5 - D9: Possession of a Lost, Stolen, Altered or Forged Permit, Parking in Fire Lanes, Careless Driving, Traffic Signs, Services Vehicle Spaces, Reserved Spaces, and Handicapped/Disabled Areas). Safety Hazard (parking in a fire lane or blocking fire hydrant) fines are $50, and not eligible for reduction. Areas designated as Fire Lanes are indicated with the words ‘Fire Lane’ stenciled on a red background.
2. The university reserves the right to require any student, faculty member or staff member to make immediate and full payment for any and all overdue traffic tickets. Permits will not be issued to individuals with outstanding traffic fines until the fines are paid in full.
3. Appeals, Questions regarding the issuance of university citations may be referred to Parking Services, located at 306 Broad Street, 660-543-4098.  If a student, faculty or staff member feels that a citation has been unjustly issued, he or she has the right to appeal and appear before the Traffic Review Board but must file an appeal within five (5) days after the ticket is issued on the appropriate form which may be obtained from Parking Services. Appeals will not be accepted after the 5 day period. Complete instructions regarding the appeal process are available with each appeal form. The decision of the Traffic Review Board is final.

 

Electric Scooters, Skateboards, Roller skates, Rollerblades and Hoverboards

Because of the presence of large numbers of pedestrians on the university campus and the potential for injury to pedestrians, skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, and hoverboards are not to be ridden or used on the property of the University of Central Missouri. Hoverboards include self-balancing scooter boards, two-wheeled scooters and segways. Violation of this policy may result in a citation with the fine amount of $10 in addition to other disciplinary action.

 

Bicycle Rules and Regulations

Bicycles are a very popular form of transportation for University of Central Missouri students, faculty and staff. In an effort to help improve bicycle parking facilities, aid in preventing theft of bicycles, and to provide bicycle owner guidelines for use of bicycles on campus, the Department of Public Safety has created new bicycle permits, and the university has approved new rules and regulations for bicycle owners on campus. Bicycle Permits

Students, faculty and staff members are required to register their bicycles with the Department of Public Safety Parking Services. Bicycles that do not already have a permit are required to be registered prior to the first day of classes, or immediately upon bringing them on campus. After the first day, a two-week warning period will be given and then tickets will be issued for no permit. Permits are free and non-expiring, but must be transferred upon sale of the bicycle. Bicycle registration permits can be obtained at the Department of Public Safety at 306 Broad St. Information needed for the permit will consist of:

1. Owner information
2. Brand, Model and Serial numbers from the bicycle
3. Description of the bicycle (color, type)

Bicycle permits should be adhered to the bicycle seat frame tube approximately four inches below the seat.

Bicycle Riding on Campus

• Bicycles are prohibited from being ridden on sidewalks, grass areas, and the pedestrian mall area on “inner campus” from 7:30 m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Inner campus” is defined as being within the area bounded on the north by South St., on the west by Holden St., on the south by Clark St., and on the east by Maguire St.
• Persons are prohibited from riding on the areas off streets, parking lots and Persons riding in prohibited areas are subject to the issuance of a university traffic ticket.
• Bicycles must be ridden in accordance with applicable city ordinances and state
• Unicycles and tricycles are also prohibited during restricted

Registration Enforcement

For the first two weeks after the beginning of each semester, warning strips will be attached to each bicycle that does not have a permit. The strip will state that a bicycle permit is required for each bicycle. After the two-week grace period, all bicycles parked in a bike rack on university property will receive a notice of “confiscation” and have a UCM lock attached to the wheel. The owner of the bicycle must then contact the Department of Public Safety for removal of the lock. At the time of the lock removal the officer will issue a ticket of $10 for Violation of Bicycle Regulations.

Bicycle Parking

Bicycles parked on campus must be left in bicycle racks, which are provided in convenient locations.

Bicycles left elsewhere (railing, posts, trees, etc.) are subject to ticketing and removal. Bicycles are not allowed in university buildings. Bicycles in violation of these regulations are subject to ticketing and removal. A $10 “Violation of Bicycle Regulations” ticket will be issued, the chain or lock cut, and the bicycle removed. The owner will be charged a $20 removal fee in addition to the fine. No motorcycles or scooters are allowed in bike racks.

Prevent Bicycle Theft

Each year students, faculty and staff of the university lose several hundred dollars’ worth of property to bicycle thieves. In almost all of these thefts, the single contributing factor was the manner in which the bicycles were locked. It is important to lock your bike appropriately; but more importantly, choosing a quality locking device may prevent theft of your bicycle.

Choosing a Lock:

• Be leery of cheap Remember you get what you pay for.

You may have to pay a few dollars more for a quality lock, but isn’t your bike worth it?

• A good padlock should have at least a 7/16 inch hardened alloy steel If the steel is hardened, the word “hardened” will be stamped on the shackle.
• Choose a cable chain at least six feet in length so you can secure the frame and front wheel around an object. If you elect to use a chain, remember the heavier the better. Thicker steel links (3/8 inch or better “hardened” alloy steel provide greater resistance to cutting or If you select the cable, inspect it closely. Inspect the cable so that you do not have a thicker vinly coating than steel.

Parking 101

Parking on a university campus can be a challenge! Most zones on campus have limited space availability. We hope this “course outline” will help you avoid confusion, frustration, tickets, and maybe a tow charge.

• Student and Faculty/Staff permits are sold for a specific zone and not for a specific lot. If you are unsure of where you may or may not park, please ask us.
• UCM has a zone parking system instead of reserve lot system. A zone system maximizes the use of available parking spaces by giving more people the opportunity to park in a lot instead of only a few people being assigned to spaces within Reserve lots would also require gate access, which would increase the cost of each lot and also limit the number of people that could park in the lot, even if spaces were available.
• Some zones are oversold. That is because all persons that purchase a permit do not park in the zone at the same time. Overselling

  allows more people the opportunity to park in a zone and maximizes the use of available spaces.

  • The purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space. Make sure you have a parking map and regulations and familiarize yourself with your parking options. If you have questions, please call Parking Services.
  • All lots have signs indicating the type of permit allowed and the hours of Most lots are restricted to permit parking from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read the entrance sign if you are not sure.
  • Faculty/Staff lots are available for full time and part time faculty, full time and regular part time staff, and graduate assistants. Faculty/Staff permits are not sold to students unless they fall within one of the above categories.
  • All of UCM’s parking spaces are on surface parking lots. We do not have parking Parking garages are very expensive to build and maintain. The average construction cost for a garage or deck is about $28,000 per space. We can build surface lots for about $2,200 per space. This helps hold down the cost of parking for you.
  • Policies and regulations affecting parking on the UCM campus are developed by the Traffic and Parking Policy Committee. This committee is made up of students, faculty and staff members and meets about once per You may address issues related to parking policies and regulations to the Chairperson of the Committee c/o the Department of Public Safety.
  • If you lend your vehicle, you will still be held responsible for any citations issued to it.
  • If you believe that you received a ticket unjustly, you have the right to appeal, but must follow the appeals process outlined in the Parking and Traffic
  • We do not have a shuttle service because our farthest parking lot from the main quadrangle is only a 10-minute walk. The majority of UCM’s parking lots are within a 6- to 8-minute walk of the main quadrangle, not one mile away, as people sometimes say. Additionally, we have several lots that have unused space in them on a daily basis.
  • There is limited visitor parking in university parking Students, faculty and staff members parking in visitor parking spaces will be issued a citation.
  • Parking at The Crossing is limited time parking and intended for retail and restaurant customers The use of these spaces for access to other parts of campus is not allowed.
    • Our best advice: If you have a question about parking, Ask Parking Services! We are not responsible for information you get from anyone but This outline highlights only some of the more important things we are asked or you should know about parking on campus. Call us at 660-543- 4098, visit us in the Public Safety Building at 306 Broad St., or online at ucmo.edu/parkingservices.

Safety Resources

 

At UCM, we take safety very seriously to ensure that our students, faculty and staff feel secure and confident in their environment. Take advantage of free safety resources including:

Safe Team – Safe Team members are available to provide a walking escort from one University location (building or parking lot) to another seven days a week during the regular academic year when classes are in session. To request a Safe Team escort, call 660-543-4123.

UCMAlerts –UCMAlerts are notifications sent via email, text message and push notification to members of the campus community. They provide essential information about campus closures, safety alerts, emergencies, severe weather and other significant UCM updates. UCMAlerts uses the Everbridge notification system.

UCM employees and students are automatically enrolled in UCMAlerts powered by Everbridge, and parents can sign up to receive notifications. Learn More

 

University parking and traffic regulations are enforced by personnel of the Department of Public Safety. Vehicles parked on city streets adjacent to the campus are subject to the City of Warrensburg parking ordinances. Any violation of these ordinances will be ticketed by the Warrensburg Police or University Police Officers. All University Police Officers have extensive knowledge of parking and traffic procedures and will gladly assist any motorist upon request.

Service Vehicles are defined as any UCM owned and titled or leased vehicle used in support of the UCM mission. Examples would be vehicles used to carry tools and supplies for the physical plant, food services, hazardous materials, computer services, etc. It would not include parking for vehicles checked out from the physical plant, unless someone is actively loading or unloading from the vehicle.

University employees and on-site contracted management personnel who use their own vehicles in the course of their employment may purchase a service vehicle permit for times when they are actively engaged in the activities for which they are employed. Use of the space is not allowed for general parking. In order to purchase a service vehicle permit, an employee must first purchase a faculty/staff permit. The employee must use faculty/staff parking during these times when not using his/her personal vehicle for university business.

Additionally, service vehicles may also include vehicles that are used by contractors, or vehicles used by business that are actively supporting the University mission. These could include computer services contractors, construction contractors, duct cleaners, bug exterminators, or others whose services have been purchased by the University. The vehicle must display a service vehicle permit when parked in the service vehicle space. The permits may be purchased on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly plan. The space cannot be used for personal business, but only when the vehicle is actively being used to provide purchased services.

Every vehicle parking in a service vehicle space must have a permit except UCM owned vehicles. Service vehicle spaces are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Accessible Areas

Accessible permits may be purchased by individuals with existing physical or medical disabilities. Individuals requesting accessible parking are required to submit a completed Certification of Medical need for Parking form, which can be obtained by contacting Parking Services or contact the Office of Accessibility Services. Those forms, certified for individuals with permanent disabilities, will remain on file for a period of 4 years with parking services. Accessible parking spaces and other individually labeled spaces are restricted to authorized vehicles 24 hours daily unless otherwise directed by signs. If no designated accessible space is available, Accessible Permit holders may park in the first available non-reserved Student or Faculty/Staff space. Unauthorized vehicles parked in accessible areas will be ticketed and/or towed.

 

Temporary Visitor Parking

Visitors are those individual who are not employed or who are not enrolled in classes through University of Central Missouri. (Individuals who attend the Missouri Innovation Campus are classified as UCM students and must have a parking permit to park on the Warrensburg Campus). Visitors may park in the visitor's parking lots on South Street, Clark Street or spaces marked for visitor parking. The Visitor's Lots are reserved only for visitors. Overnight parking is not permitted in these lots from midnight until 6:00 a.m. seven days per week. Students, faculty, and staff cannot park in those areas marked for visitor parking.

Pertle Springs

Authorized parking in the Pertle Springs area is limited to the lot near the Springhouse and the lot at the golf course. Parking is permitted along the lake side of the road and back of the dam where it does not interfere with normal flow of traffic. Parking along the road leading to the Pro Shop is prohibited. No cars are allowed on property or areas not normally open to traffic.

Loading Zones

General use loading zones are marked by red paint and/or signs and may be used for loading and unloading for a maximum of 15 or 30 minutes, as marked.

Questions regarding the issuance of parking tickets from Public Safety may be referred to Parking Services, located at 306 Broad Street, (660)543-4098.

If a visitor, student, faculty, or staff member feels that a traffic ticket has been unjustly issued, they have the right to appeal and appear before the Traffic Review Board. Appeals must be submitted within fifteen (15) days from the date the ticket is issued. The decision of the Traffic Review Board is final.

Important: Appeals are not accepted via email. Please use the appropriate portal below to submit your appeal:

• Students, faculty, and staff: Submit your appeal through the Parking Portal via MyCentral.

• Visitors and non-affiliated individuals: Submit your appeal through the Public Portal at: https://ucmo.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal

If your citation is warned, your balance will be adjusted to $0.00. If your citation is upheld, the original balance will remain due.
The decision of the Traffic Review Board is final.

For questions, please contact Parking Services at parking@ucmo.edu or call our office directly.

For the purpose of these regulations "motorcycle" shall refer to all two or three wheeled motor vehicles. Motor scooters and mopeds are limited-use motorcycles and must be registered and licensed. If you are driving/riding a motorcycle, moped, or motor scooter on University premises the driver and any passengers must wear an approved helmet.

Motorcycle permits are required for all permit required and reserved parking areas. Motorcycles, mopeds, or motor scooters shall not be parked in any University building or in bicycle racks. Parking areas for motorcycles, mopeds, and motor scooters have been designated in several parking lots and the correct permit must be displayed.