Parking and Vehicle Traffic

The University may from time to time establish Regulations governing parking on the Burnaby campus in order to provide for the orderly movement and parking of vehicles.

The purpose of this Policy is to establish Regulations to govern parking and vehicle traffic on the Burnaby campus and to publish prohibitions against the use of non-motorized vehicles in identified locations.

The University’s authority to establish such Regulations is set out in section 27 of British Columbia’s University Act (RSBC 1996] Chapter 468.

"Motor vehicle” includes all vehicles propelled other than by muscular power, such as car, truck, van, motorcycle, motor scooter or motorized bicycle.

“Non-motorized vehicle” includes, but is not limited to, all recreational devices propelled by muscular power, such as skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates, scooters and bicycles.

4.1 The University, acting under the authority provided by the University Act and as approved by its Board of Governors, establishes Regulations to govern parking and vehicle traffic on its Burnaby campus.

4.2 The Regulations apply to both motorized and non-motorized vehicles.

4.3 The Regulations also prohibit the use of non-motorized vehicles in some campus pedestrian locations, including:

4.3.1 inside buildings;
4.3.2 on loading docks, stair banisters, railings, landings, ramps, walls, sculptures, benches, interior parking areas, and other seating areas;
4.3.3 on exterior parking areas;
4.3.4 on athletic fields or recreational playing venues; and
4.3.5 anywhere such activities are posted as prohibited.

4.4 Prohibited use of non-motorized vehicles also includes, but is not limited to: performing acrobatic manoeuvres, stunts, trick riding or similar movements; using excessive speed; jumping on or over steps, benches, rails, walls, or other permanent or temporary fixtures; skating or riding on access ramps for the disabled; participating in any activity which reasonably presents a risk of injury to persons or damage to property.

This Policy applies to the Burnaby campus of Simon Fraser University and to any and all motorized or non-motorized vehicles in use anywhere on the campus.

The day-to-day management of all Regulations pertaining to parking and traffic as set out in this Policy is the responsibility of Parking Services.

This policy is administered under the authority of the Vice President, Finance and Administration in consultation with the Vice President, Legal Affairs.

This Policy should be read in conjunction with the following University policies and with section 27 of the University Act (RSBC 1996] Chapter 468.

• GP 36 University Space
• AD 1.14 Control of University Vehicles
• S 10.01 Code of Academic Integrity and Good Conduct

GENERAL

1. Purpose
These Regulations provide for the orderly movement and parking of vehicles on campus.
Copies of the Regulations available on the Parking Services Web Page. They apply across the Burnaby campus of Simon Fraser University.

2. Authority to Change
Parking Regulations are authorized by the Board of Governors under powers conferred by section 27 of BC’s University Act. The Board of Governors reserves the right to revise the Regulations, the fees, penalty schedule, and the status of parking facilities from time to time.

3. Publication of Information
Parking registration fees, dates and times of sales will be published in the middle of each semester for the following semester by means of revised information on the Parking Services web page, email notification, and display advertisement in The Peak student newspaper. Whenever possible, advance notice will be provided.

4. Liability of Simon Fraser University
The University shall not be held responsible for any loss, injury or damage to persons and/or motor vehicles, including contents, through fire, theft, vandalism, Acts of God (i.e., earthquakes, weather conditions, etc.), collision or otherwise.

5. Liability of Parkers
For liability reasons, all motor vehicles must be properly licensed and have current insurance when parking at Simon Fraser University.  Motor vehicle operators must hold a valid driver’s license.  Persons found to be in violation of this requirement may be subject to legal sanctions and may be held financially liable for any damage caused to University property.

6. General
All vehicle operators are required to comply with the Parking Regulations of the University, and are subject to the applicable charges for violations involving any vehicle registered under their parking permit. Vehicles parked in campus parking lots are removed daily and cannot be left for extended periods (i.e., beyond 24 hours) unless authorized by Campus Security in advance.

7. Traffic Control
The Motor Vehicle Act, the Insurance Act and the Highways Act apply to all roads, parking areas or lots on the University. These may be enforced by the SFU Campus Security Department and/or by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

8. Unauthorized Distribution of Printed Material
No person shall distribute or cause to be distributed printed material or literature by placing it on motor vehicles parked on the campus without the written permission of the Director, Campus Security.

PARKING

9. Registration

All motor vehicles parked on the Burnaby campus, except those parked in visitor parking areas, must be registered with Campus Security and must display a valid parking permit for the area or lot in which the vehicle is parked.

The primary permit holder can register a maximum of four (4) vehicles under a parking permit. Only one vehicle registered on a permit can be parked at any one time. Written requests for an exception to the four-vehicle limit will be considered by the Manager, Parking Services.

For “unreserved” lot spaces, only one parking permit will be issued to those persons using two or more vehicles. Only one vehicle may be parked on campus at any given time unless the second vehicle parks in a visitors parking area and the appropriate parking fee is paid.

For “reserved” lot spaces, more than one parking permit may be issued to those persons using two or more vehicles. Only one vehicle may be parked on campus at any given time unless the second vehicle parks in a visitors parking area and the appropriate parking fee is paid.

Simon Fraser University Identification or a valid Driver's license must be produced at the time of purchasing any parking permit, changing of information, adding a vehicle to the records, or reporting a lost or stolen permit. The primary permit holder is responsible for providing and maintaining correct and accurate information to obtain parking privileges, including any changes in address or vehicle license plate information.

Undergraduate Parking is assigned by lottery during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Those undergraduates wishing to enter the Parking Lottery can do so on the Parking Services Web Page. Lottery results will be published on the Parking Services Web Page and on the Parking Services Information board outside the Parking Services office. Please see the Parking Services Web Page for lottery dates and details.

10. Designation of Parking Hours

Parking is restricted 24 hours daily, including weekends and holidays. “Peak hours parking” is defined as the period between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday. During peak hours, vehicles may only park in the area that they are designated by the parking permit paid for and/or issued, or the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) receipt/s obtained.

During Non-Peak Hours, valid “semester” permit holders may park in either of unreserved lots B and C. All semester and annual permit holders may also park in the West Mall Visitor's Parkade after 4 pm daily provided space is available. Special event parking in the West Mall Visitor’s Parkade may take precedence over roaming privileges. Faculty/Staff “annual” permit holders may park in any of lots B, C or E Lots during Non-Peak hours. “Restricted” permit holders (see Definitions below) are not eligible for roaming privileges during non-peak hours.

Visitor parking evening flat rates begin at either 4:30 pm or 7:00 pm, depending upon the location.

11.  Special Circumstances

Under special circumstances (e.g., during significant snowfalls) and/or for special events such as Convocation, an area of parking lot or traffic route may be restricted. These restrictions may include, but are not limited to: the closure of lots restricting entrance and/or exit, the authorization of general parking in reserved spaces, and any other restriction deemed necessary for the orderly movement and parking of vehicles on campus.

12. Parking Within Parking Lots
Vehicles must be parked correctly in all parking lot spaces either within the concrete headers or other delimitation markings and shall not be parked in any way that restricts the free flow of traffic or the movement of other vehicles or pedestrians. No vehicle shall be parked in an area which is not designated for parking.

13. Parking Areas
There are four types of parking areas on the campus: visitors' parking, reserved space parking, unreserved parking and residence parking.

14. Visitors' Parking
There are five Visitors' parking areas on campus. They are:

• on the East side of campus (VB Lot);
• on the East side of campus (VC Lot);
• in the Convocation Mall Parkade; 
• in the West Mall Visitor's Parkade (west of the West Mall Complex building); and
• North of the West Mall Centre (VN Lot).

Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) receipts may be purchased from machines located in each parking area and are valid only in the lot where they are purchased. TVM receipts must be obtained to cover the period parked, 24 hours daily (including weekends and holidays). Visitor Parking permits for guests are available for purchase by all SFU departments at a reduced fee and are valid in any of the Visitor Parking areas on campus. These Visitor Parking permits can be purchased or requested through the Parking Services office.

Visitors to the West Mall Visitor’s Parkade must collect a Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) receipt upon entering the Parkade and pay one of the onsite Parking Attendants upon exiting the Parkade. Once payment is made, the Parkade gate will be raised by the Attendant. Failure to stop and pay upon exiting and/or running the Parkade gate is a contravention of these regulations and could result in the loss of parking privileges on campus and/or a fine being levied.

Visiting faculty from other post secondary institutions can view the SFU Reciprocal Parking Agreement details on the Parking Services Web Page. Please contact the Parking Services office to determine whether your post secondary institution is covered under our Reciprocal Parking Agreement.

15. Reserved Space Parking
Reserved space parking is available in the West Mall Parking Complex and Convocation Mall Parking and at other select locations around campus. These spaces are available to all members of the University community. Reserved spaces that are not renewed are sold to individuals and unless otherwise posted are reserved 24 hours daily. Reserved space parking may be subject to a waiting list process when demand exceeds supply.

Some spaces have been designated as reserved spaces for those with physical limitations. These spaces are reserved 24 hours daily. An SFU parking permit is required to park in these spaces.

16. Unreserved Lot Parking
Unreserved lots provide parking in any empty parking slot (except where posted "Reserved") in the parking lot the permit applies to.

17. Residence Parking
Parking at the Student Residence is under the control and direction of the Residence and Housing Office. Any inquiries regarding this parking area should be directed to the Residence and Housing.

18. Subletting of Reserved Parkade Spaces
Subletting of mall parking spaces without the authorization of the Parking Services office will not be permitted. Members of the faculty or staff on leave from the University may make arrangements in advance for the re-assignment of their reserved space and be eligible for return of a reserved space upon their return to the University. Note that a sublet fee is applicable.

19. Contravention of Signs or Instructions
No motor vehicle shall be parked or operated on the campus in such a manner as to contravene instructions on a traffic and/or parking sign or, as such as issued by a patrol person.

20. Duty to Obey Directions
Every person shall obey all instructions or directions concerning movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic given by the Director, Campus Security or by anyone acting under his/her authority.

21. Exemption of Emergency Vehicles
Emergency vehicles are exempt from the provisions of the above-noted regulations.

 

22. Special Parking for Medical Reasons
A person with a medical disability requiring special accommodation/reserved parking will be given priority.

Faculty, staff and registered students with temporary or permanent medical conditions are eligible for special parking. The eligibility of persons utilizing this special parking will be reviewed by Parking Services annually.

Persons applying to purchase this special parking must qualify by:

1. Attending, studying or working at Simon Fraser University.
   
2. Possess a valid SFU identification number (and provide current SFU ID card or SFU acceptance letter when purchasing parking).
   
3. Students must be assessed by staff at the Centre for Students with Disabilities, who will advise Parking Services of the length of time special parking is required.
   
4. Faculty/staff must possess a Social Planning and Research Council (SPARC) display parking placard or provide a physician’s letter outlining length of time disability parking is required.

When a request for special parking under this section is denied by Parking Services, the individual can appeal the decision through the Parking Appeals Review Committee (PARC). An appeal form must be completed and submitted within 30 days of the denied request. Due to the urgency of a disability space request, disability appeals will be tabled for PARC review at the earliest possible date available.

23. Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Wheelchair accessible parking spaces are reserved 24 hours daily and are available upon request.

24. Temporary Parking
Persons who are in possession of a current permit may, while their own vehicle is being serviced or repaired, park a "courtesy car" in lieu; however the Campus Security Information Centre or Parking Services office must be notified expeditiously.

Faculty/Staff
When a parking pass is forgotten at home, Faculty/Staff who hold a current permit are eligible for a “courtesy” pass for the day. Campus Security Information Centre or Parking Services office must be notified expeditiously. An honour system is in effect and subject to review if excessive use is noted.

Students
Where a student forgets her/his parking pass, s/he should proceed to a visitor's parking area and pay the appropriate fee.

25. Temporary Permits
Temporary permits may be issued at the discretion of the Director of Campus Security. Such permits will be subject to the conditions stated thereon.

PERMITS

26. Displaying of Parking Permits
The parking permit shall be affixed to the inside lower left hand corner (driver's side) of the vehicle's windshield. Laminated permits shall be displayed on top of the dashboard below the lower left corner (driver's side) of the windshield. Mirror hanger permits must be hung from the windshield's rear view mirror. In the case of a motorcycle or scooter the permit is to be firmly affixed to the windshield or in the absence of a windshield to such portion of the motorcycle where it can be readily inspected. The operator of the vehicle is responsible to ensure that the permit is clearly visible from the outside of the vehicle.

27. Ownership of Parking Permits
All parking permits remain the property of Simon Fraser University. Permits are issued to an individual person and are not transferable. Permits must be removed from motor vehicles when such vehicles are sold, traded or no longer in use and returned to the Parking Services office. Where a permit is displayed on a motor vehicle other than that for which it was issued, or if it is not properly displayed as noted in section 26 above, the permit may be taken by a patrol person and returned to Campus Security.

28. Board of Governors and Senators Permit
Special parking permits will be issued to non-University members of the Board of Governors and Senate. The holder of such a permit may park in an unreserved lot or Visitors Lot while on University property attending to Board of Governors or Senate business.

29. Lost, Stolen or Damaged Permits
Lost, stolen or damaged permits must be reported to Campus Security and subsequently may be replaced on payment of the appropriate fee. The old permit or scrapings thereof must be returned to Campus Security. If for any reason it cannot be produced, evidence of purchase in the form of a receipt must be produced or the full fee for a new permit will be charged. It is a contravention of these regulations to duplicate, deface, alter, sell, rent, exchange, or falsely declare a permit stolen or lost. Permit infractions may result in the loss of parking privileges for at least two semesters, a fine being levied, impoundment of the vehicle in violation, and/or criminal charges laid.

30. Counterfeit Permit/TVM Receipt
It is a contravention of these regulations to display a counterfeit permit or Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) receipt on a vehicle for the purpose of parking on campus. A person found using a counterfeit permit or Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) receipt may have their parking privileges suspended for at least two semesters, have a fine levied, have their vehicle impounded, and/or be reported to the RCMP. Students found using a counterfeit permit or TVM receipt may be subject to discipline under University Policy S10.01 (Academic Integrity and Good Conduct).

31. Parking Access Cards
Parking access cards will be issued to individuals whose parking permit space is located within an area or lot where access is controlled by electronic gates. Parking access cards are issued to an individual person and are not transferable. Parking access cards are valid only for the time period for which the individual has made payment. Parking access cards remain the property of Simon Fraser University and are to be returned to the Parking Services office upon expiry of the permit issued for the space located within the gate controlled parking area.

32. Misuse of Parking Access Cards
Parking access cards are issued for use by authorized permit holders only. Parking access cards are not to be used to allow additional vehicles access into or out of a gate controlled parking area to avoid payment of parking fees. It is a contravention of these regulations to misuse or attempt to misuse a parking access card. Misuse of parking privileges on campus may result in the loss of parking privileges on campus and/or a fine levied and/or the impoundment of the vehicle in violation.

33. Lost, Stolen or Damaged Parking Access Cards
Lost, stolen or damaged access cards must be reported to Campus Security and subsequently may be replaced on payment of the prescribed fee. Any person found using or attempting to use a reported lost or stolen parking access card may have their campus parking privileges suspended, have a fine levied, have their vehicle impounded, and may be reported to the RCMP.

FEES

34. Payment
All application and payment for campus parking permits shall be made at the Parking Services office. If the applicant is eligible at the time of application and parking space is available, a parking permit will be issued upon payment of the prescribed fee. Fee information for parking permits is available at the Parking Services office and on the Parking Services Web Page and is based on the University's semester system. Simon Fraser University offers a monthly parking payroll deduction plan to continuing full-time employees and continuing part-time employees. Monthly payroll deduction information and forms are available at the Parking Services office.

35. Refunds
Where a person has paid the appropriate fee for a parking permit, and through circumstances will not be bringing a vehicle to the campus or attending the University, a refund may be approved according to the number of days the permit was used:

• Less than 30 days 75% of the fee (from start of semester)
• Less than 60 days 50% of the fee
• Less than 90 days 25% of the fee 
• Over 90 days.  No refund

It is the responsibility of all employees who participate in the parking payroll deduction plan to submit a written request for cancellation of payroll deduction to the Parking Services office when they no longer wish to hold a parking permit. This request must be submitted at least 15 calendar days prior to month end for the next deduction period. It is also the responsibility of payroll deduction customers to monitor their pay advice to ensure that the correct deduction is being made.

PARKING AND TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

36. Where Parking Is Prohibited
No motor vehicle shall be parked on a campus roadway, shoulder, fire lane, service lane, grassed area, building entrance, sidewalk, crosswalk, undeveloped area, adjacent to yellow curbs, or in any area or on any surface which is not designated by the University as a parking area.

37. Loading Zones
No motor vehicle shall be parked in a loading zone unless it is in the process of loading or unloading and in such case it may be so parked for the minimum time required to a maximum of 15 minutes to load or unload the vehicle. No permit is required to park for up to 15 minutes. Individuals requiring more than the 15 minute time period to load/unload should contact Parking Services by telephone or obtain a temporary permit to allow parking in excess of the 15 minute time limit.

38. Service Areas
No motor vehicle shall be parked in an area marked for service vehicles unless it is a University vehicle or a vehicle designated by the University as being a University service vehicle, engaged in the service, repair or maintenance of University facilities, equipment or grounds.  Non-University vehicles designated as service vehicles must meet eligibility requirements to be parked within a service area or designated service vehicle parking space and display a temporary parking permit, obtained from Parking Services, while parked.  Parking fees may apply.

39. Passenger Loading Zones
Passenger loading zones are for the purpose of loading and off loading passenger(s). No motor vehicle shall be stopped in a passenger loading zone for a period exceeding three minutes. No motor vehicle shall be left unattended in a passenger loading zone.

40. Restricted Vehicle Access
Vehicle access to the campus pedestrian area is not permitted.  Vehicular access to the campus pedestrian area for service and maintenance vehicles must be authorized in advance by Campus Security. Emergency vehicles are exempt from this provision.

41. Parking Motorcycles
Motorcycles and motor scooters shall be parked only in areas designated for the parking of such vehicles and must display a valid parking permit for the area parked within.

42. Parking Bicycles
The locking of bicycles to handrails or any structure that impedes pedestrian traffic is not permitted. Securing of bicycles to handrails, stairs or any means of exit from buildings is a violation of the BC Fire Services Act and/or Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, and is prohibited. Riding of bicycles in an area not designated to be used as a roadway is strictly prohibited. Bicycles are subject to ticketing and/or impoundment for being parked in any area other than an authorized bicycle rack.  Parking of bicycles within buildings must be authorized by the appropriate dean, director, or department head and bicycles must not be placed in a manner that blocks entrance and egress routes or public ways or that constitutes a safety hazard.

43. Non Motorized Vehicles
Use of Non-Motorized vehicles is prohibited in the following campus pedestrian locations:

• Inside University buildings;
• On loading docks, stair banisters, railings, landings, ramps, walls, sculptures, benches, interior and exterior parking areas, and other seating areas;
• On athletic or recreational playing venues; and
• Anywhere such activities are posted as prohibited.

“Prohibited use” includes but is not limited to:

• Performing acrobatic maneuvers, stunts, trick riding, or similar movements;
• Using excessive speed;
• Jumping on or over steps, benches, rails, walls, or other permanent or temporary fixtures;
• Skating or riding on any non-motorized vehicle on handi-cap access ramps;
• Participating in any activity which reasonably presents a risk of injury to persons or damage to property.

44. Trailers/Campers/Storage
No person shall park a trailer, camper or store a vehicle on campus. No person shall use a trailer, camper, or any other vehicle for sleeping or living accommodations on the campus, unless authorized by Campus Security.

45. Speed Limits
The speed limit in the parking lots is 15 km/hr. The speed limit elsewhere on the campus is 30km/hr. unless otherwise posted. From time to time, speed checks will be performed by Campus Security and notices sent to individuals exceeding posted limits.  Provincial motor vehicle regulations may be enforced by the RCMP. Campus Security reserves the right to remove parking privileges, and privileges of operating a vehicle on campus from those individuals who repeatedly disregard campus speed limits.

46. Traffic and Parking Signs
No person shall tamper with, destroy, damage, deface, or move any traffic or parking sign erected by the University. Any person doing so shall be liable for all costs incurred to restore and repair such signs. In addition, the matter may be reported to the RCMP.

47. Tampering with Tickets
No person shall tamper with or remove from a motor vehicle, bicycle, or trailer, other than that of which he/she is the operator, Traffic Offence Notices, Warning Notices, or Impoundment Notices.

48. Penalties
The University has the right to impose penalties for contraventions of these regulations. The penalties that may be imposed are as follows:

1. confiscation of permits/access cards;
   
2. restitution;
   
3. fines (traffic offence notices);
   
4. towing and impoundment;
   
5. revoking parking privileges for a fixed period of time;
   
6. banning the operation of a motor vehicle on campus for a fixed period of time;
   
7. sanctions for student misconduct under Policy S 10.01.

49. Issue of Traffic Offence Notices
If any of these regulations are contravened, a Traffic Offence Notice (fine) may be issued by any patrol person in any of the following ways:

1. by attaching the Traffic Offence Notice to the vehicle concerned;
   
2. by handing the Traffic Offence Notice to the operator of the vehicle concerned;
   
3. by handing the Traffic Offence Notice to the person who is in violation of the provisions of these regulations;
   
4. by sending the Traffic Offence Notice by mail to the address of the registered owner of the vehicle concerned; or
   
5. by sending the Traffic Offence Notice details by mail to the primary parking permit holder.

50. Signing of Traffic Offence Notices
All Traffic Offence Notices shall indicate the patrol person issuing the notice and shall indicate the offence for which the owner/operator is charged, the penalty in respect thereto, and when and where it must be paid.

51. Cancellation of Traffic Offence Notices
A Traffic Offence Notice may not be cancelled or withdrawn unless it is written in error. The cancellation of a Traffic Offence Notice will only be authorized by a supervisor of Campus Security.

52. Fines
The fine for violations against the Parking Regulations will depend on the classification of violation, and is payable (24 hours, 7 days a week) at the Campus Security Office within 72 hours. A schedule of fines is available at the Parking Services office or on the Parking Web Page.

53. Penalty for Failure to Pay
The primary permit holder is responsible for all Traffic Offence Notices/fines incurred against their parking permit. Failure to pay fines resulting from Traffic Offence Notices (incurred by any vehicle registered on the parking permit) may result in the impoundment of any of the vehicles registered under the parking permit. Parking permits will not be sold for subsequent semesters if there are any Traffic Offence Notices outstanding against a license number or a customer's account.

54. Towing/Impoundment of a Vehicle
Campus Security may wheel-lock and/or tow any vehicle at any time if it is deemed necessary. The reason for which a vehicle may be impounded (wheel locked and/or towed) at an additional expense to the operator, include but are not limited to:

1. obstructing the free flow of traffic;
   
2. blocking movement of other parked vehicles;
   
3. occupying a reserved space without the required permit;
   
4. occupying a handicapped space without the required permit;
   
5. parked in contravention of a sign, yellow curb, crosswalk, sidewalk or on an improved boulevard;
   
6. displaying a forged, altered or counterfeit permit or Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) receipt;
   
7. displaying a reported lost or stolen permit or parking access card.
   
8. parked with three or more outstanding Traffic Offence Notices issued against said license number, vehicle, or outstanding balance on the Parking Office Computer Management System account;
   
9. causing a disturbance due to an audible device (e.g., horn, anti-theft alarm, etc.);
   
10. parked on University property while under an issued parking suspension; or
    
11. parked in an area other than outlined on an issued parking restriction form.

55. Impoundment/Towing Charges
When a vehicle is towed and/or impounded for any infraction of the regulations, the owner/operator will be responsible for paying all towing, impoundment and storage charges prior to the release of the vehicle. The vehicle operator must produce, for inspection, a valid driver's license to secure the release of an impounded vehicle. All fines are payable prior to the release of a vehicle from impoundment.
Vehicles not claimed from the campus impound lot within 30 days are deemed to be abandoned.  Abandoned vehicles are subject to being towed to an off campus impoundment yard at an additional cost to the vehicle owner/operator.

56. Fines Payable
All fines are payable in accordance with the terms indicated regardless of whether or not an appeal has been entered. The fine will be refunded if the appeal succeeds.

APPEALS

57. Appeals
Any person wishing to dispute the issuance of a Traffic Offence Notice, other incurred penalty or Special Parking issue may submit a written appeal for consideration by the Manager, Parking Services. The appeal should include all relevant facts pertaining to the incident/issue and normally must be submitted within 14 calendar days but in no case later than 30 days of the date of the incident or decision. The appeal will either be granted by the Manager, Parking Services or forwarded to the Appeals Committee to review at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

58. Composition of the Appeals Committee
The Appeals Committee shall be comprised of one representative from SFUFA, APSA, CUPE, PolyParty, TSSU, and SFSS. Quorum shall be three members. The Chair will be selected by the members.

59. Authority of the Appeals Committee
The Appeals Committee has the authority to confirm, vary or overturn any parking infraction and its associated penalty. The decision of the Appeals Committee requires a simple majority vote and is final.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of these Regulations:

"abandoned" means a vehicle that has not be claimed from an impoundment 30 days after being impounded

"annual permit" holder means a parking permit that is purchased by Faculty/Staff for a one year period usually from Jan 1st to December 31st. Parking Payroll deduction participants are 'annual' permit holders

"appeal" means a written appeal against any penalty imposed under these regulations

"bicycle" includes all vehicles propelled by muscular power such as a bicycle, cycle, tricycle

"bicycle rack" means any structure installed by the University for the purpose of parking bicycles

"date of violation" means the date that the violation occurred as designated on the Traffic Offence Notice

"disability parking space" means the reserved parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities and/or those requiring wheelchair access

"holiday" means any statutory holiday recognized by Simon Fraser University

"impoundment" means to seize and keep in custody by towing and/or wheel locking for an alleged violation of these regulations;

"motor vehicle" includes all vehicles propelled other than by muscular power such as an automobile, motorcycle, truck, motor scooter, van, bus

"non motorized vehicle" includes, but is not limited to all recreational devices propelled by muscular power such as skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates, scooters, and bicycles

"operator" means the driver of a vehicle

"owner" means the person in whose name a motor vehicle or trailer is registered

"parking" means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not

"parking area or lot" means the entire driving and parking area of any area designated as a parking area

"parking permit" means a windshield sticker or other form issued by the Campus Security Department to indicate that the vehicle is registered with the University for the purpose of parking on campus

"patrol person" means a member of the Campus Security Department, Simon Fraser University, and includes any person having the authority of a patrol person

"peak hours" means the time period between 8:30am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday only

"pedestrian area" means an area in which vehicular traffic is not permitted and is so designated by signs or obstructions as pedestrian walkways or access areas

"person" means an individual, partnership, unincorporated or any incorporated entity

"printed material or literature" means printed advertisements, announcements, letters, etc., but does not include the Traffic Offence Notices, Warning Notices, and Impoundment Notices, utilized by the Campus Security Department

"regulations" means the Parking Regulations

“restricted” permit holder means a parking permit that is purchased but is not valid 24 hours daily for a semester period (e.g. Evening/Weekends only, Every day but Wednesday, Inter-Session)

"roadway" includes a highway as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act, 1979, Chap. 288 as well as every travelled way of open space which is open to the public, as a matter of right of way or by invitation for the purpose of vehicular traffic

"roam" or "roaming privileges" mean the ability to park within specified lots during Non Peak hours without obtaining a special permit

"semester" permit holder means a parking permit that is purchased for a one semester period only

"stopping" means the halting of a vehicle even momentarily whether occupied or not

"Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) Receipt" means a receipt obtained from a machine for the purpose of parking a motor vehicle on campus

"Traffic Offence Notice" means a form indicating an alleged violation of these regulations

"University" means Simon Fraser University