Rules and Regulations

Policy 107.1

Introduction

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Definitions

The definitions of all terms used in these regulations shall be those provided in Chapters 20-38 and other applicable sections of the General Statutes of North Carolina insofar as they are provided. The meanings of other terms shall be as follow:

Academic Year

From the beginning of one fall semester to the beginning of the next fall semester.

Campus

All properties belonging to Appalachian State University, including New River Light and Power, the Child Development Center, the holdings of the permanent Endowment Fund and all properties leased or controlled by the University.

Chancellor

Chief Administrative Officer of Appalachian State University.

Crosswalk

That portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation or connection of the lateral lines of sidewalks at intersections, or any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.

Director of Parking and Traffic

The person designated by the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs to be responsible for enforcing the provisions of these regulations.

Dormant Storage

The parking of a non-operative motor vehicle for a period longer than seven days. State owned vehicles and privately owned motor vehicles displaying a current parking permit and parked in an area authorized by the displayed permit shall not be classified as dormant unless there is evidence that the vehicle is inoperative. Failure to display a current authorized state license plate classifies a vehicle as inoperative. Inoperative vehicles may be removed from the campus after seven days at the owner’s expense.

Faculty Member

Employees with faculty or equivalent professional status. (Graduate Assistants are not included).

Immobilization (Booting)

The placing of a mechanical wheel lock (boot) on a vehicle to prevent movement of the vehicle.

Intersection

The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of two or more highways, streets or roadways, which join one another at any angle whether or not one such highway, street or roadway crosses the other.

Legal Parking Space

An area that has been clearly designated by pavement markings as a parking space.

No Parking Area

Any area not clearly designated by pavement markings as a parking space shall be considered a no parking area.

Park

The standing of a vehicle whether occupied or not.

Parking Area

Any place or area set aside, marked or intended for the parking of vehicles, either permanently or temporarily.

Pay Lot

Any parking lot or area where payment for parking is required based on the length of time the vehicle is parked. Pay lots may be operated by automated pay machines, meters or by attendants who collect the parking fees.

Sidewalk

Any area designated for or marked by proper authorities for the exclusive use of pedestrians.

Staff Member

Any non-faculty employee paid by the state and employed at the University on a full or part-time basis.

Stop

When required, means complete cessation of movement of a vehicle.

Street

Any way or place designated or marked by proper authorities for vehicular travel.

Student

Any person registered with the University as a full-time, part-time, graduate or other special student. This does not include employees of the University who are in a full-time permanent position and subject to SPA or EPA guidelines.

Towing

The removal of a vehicle from the campus by a contracted towing firm at the vehicle operator’s expense.

University

Unless otherwise provided, the word “University” throughout these regulations shall be interpreted to mean Appalachian State University at Boone.

Vehicle

Any device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon the campus, excepting devices moved by human power; the term motorcycle, motor bike, or motor scooter in these regulations applies to any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor propelled vehicle.

Visitor

Any person on the campus who is not classified as faculty, staff or student.