83-1 Traffic and Parking Regulations; Introduction A. The definitions and meanings of terms shall be as follows:
Academic Year…From opening date of school one calendar year to same date of ensuing calendar year. Campus…All property grounds, streets, drives, alleys, or any other institutional property under the Medical University of South Carolina’s control, in and around Charleston, South Carolina, including properties of its affiliates and associates. Parking Year…from October 1st of one parking year to September 30th of the ensuing year. University…Unless otherwise provided, the Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston, South Carolina. B. These regulations apply to the drivers of all vehicles, whether public or private, and are in force twenty four (24) hours a day unless other-wise provided in these regulations. It is unlawful for any driver to violate any of the provisions of these regulations, except as other wise permitted by these regulations or by the laws of the State of South Carolina. C. The driver of any vehicle shall obey the lawful instruction of any Medical University Public Safety Officer, and of any official traffic sign properly placed in accordance with the provisions of these regulations, except when otherwise directed by a Public Safety Officer. Whenever a particular section of these regulations does not state that signs are required, such section is effective without signs being provided. D. The Director of the Office of Parking Management has the authority to utilize signs, signals, and markings to implement these regulations and to erect, establish, and maintain the same. E. No persons shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any official traffic sign or device or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof. F. The University shall assume no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time while it is operated or parked on the campus. G. Only the Vice President for Finance and Administration or the Director of the Office of Parking Management shall be authorized to make exceptions to these regulations. 83-2 Parking Areas Areas to be used for parking shall be determined by the Vice President of Finance and Administration and shall be identified by posted signs, street or curb marking, printed regulations, and campus maps. 83-3 Campus Speed Limit Unless otherwise posted the Campus speed limit is 10 miles per hour; However, everyone is expected to operate vehicles in a safe manner commensurate with road and weather conditions. 83-4 Parking Prohibited Parking is prohibited on sidewalks, walkways, grass, lawn, intersections, driveways or alleyways, unless indicated by signs. At no time should service drives and trash pickup areas be blocked. Unless an area is identified as a parking area, parking in that area shall be prohibited. 83-5 Breakdowns In the event a vehicle breaks down or runs out of gasoline while on campus, all reasonable steps should be taken to remove the vehicle from the street or other hazardous position to a parking space. In the event the vehicle must be parked illegally to await repairs or gasoline, University Public Safety Department should be notified immediately. 83-6 Removing and Impounding Vehicles The Department of Public Safety consistent with sate laws providing for said towing and booting shall be responsible for towing and booting under the following conditions: (a) Parked in such a way as to constitute serious hazard; or (b) That impedes vehicular or pedestrian traffic movement; (c) That impedes the operation of emergency equipment; (d) Parked in a fire lane or by a fire plug; (e) Parked in a restricted parking area without a valid permit or decal; or (f) If three or more unpaid traffic violations have been issued against said vehicle. Owners of such vehicles assume all risks involved and will be required to pay all costs involved in the removing, impounding, or storing of such vehicles. 83-7 Parking for Motorcycles and Motor Scooters and Bicycles Motorcycles, motor scooters, and bicycles may be parked only in the spaces provided for them as indicated by signs on the Campus. The operation of motor scooters and motorcycles on or across sidewalks and walkways is strictly prohibited. Motor scooters, bikes and motorcycles may not be stored in buildings on the Campus. Such vehicles will be removed and impounded by the University at the owner’s expense. Bicycles operated or housed on Medical University campus shall be registered with the City of Charleston Police Department. Forms for registering may be obtained at the City Police Department, or MUSC Department of Public Safety. Bicycles which are locked to stair rails, sign posts, or meter posts, may be removed by the Department of Public Safety. Such confiscated bicycles shall be held for a period of ninety (90) days and if not claimed within that period by the owner shall be sold or otherwise disposed of. 83-8 The Definition and Meaning of “Park"
The standing of a vehicle whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of, or while engaging in loading and unloading. 83-09 Application of Laws The fact that a person parks in violation of any law, or regulation and does not receive a citation does not mean that the law, or regulation is no longer in effect. 83-10 Cross-Walks Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way at designated cross-walks at all times except at signal controlled intersections, where pedestrians shall comply with the signal. 83-11 Patient and Visitor Parking Lots, Parking Garages, and Parking Meters Unless expressly stated by signage, use of patient and visitor parking lots, garages, and parking meters by students and/or employees is prohibited. 83-12 Parking Meters Parking meters on the Campus are in force as posted at each meter. Any vehicle violating metered parking may be cited.
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