Regulations & Penalties
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- Gray concrete blocks represent parking spaces in gravel lots.
- Yellow parking blocks and curbs are NO PARKING zones.
- Red curbs are fire lanes. Fire lanes are NO PARKING zones. Parking in a fire lane will result in ticketing or towing.
- No Parking is allowed on the grass, in or blocking driveways, or on sidewalks.
- Parking lot 1-22, across from the University Center is designed for 2-hour parking for those individuals who are not affiliated with the University and are visiting.
- Parking lot 1-10 at Broadway and Henderson and parking lot 3-9 at Towers garage are available for any permit and visitor parking from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Vehicle Booting or Towing
- All improperly parked vehicles are subject to booting or towing.
- Vehicles may be booted/towed for:
- Stolen or false parking permit
- Excessive parking tickets
- Unidentified operator
- Booting or Towing fees are at the vehicle owner/operator’s expense
- The University is not responsible for any damage incurred during booting or towing.
Penalties and Fees
| Violations | First Violation |
Second and Subsequent Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Not Registered | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Parked in Reserved Lot/Space | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Improperly Parked (Crosswalk, driveway, sidewalk, grass, not a parking space, expired meter, time-limit parking) |
$10.00 | $20.00 |
| Parked in Yellow Zone | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Parked in Fire Lane (tow) | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Parked in Handicapped Spaces (tow) (Disabled space without a permit, disabled space without occupant with disabilities) |
$50.00 | $100.00 |
| Careless and Imprudent Driving/Wrong Way | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Driving on Unauthorized or Restricted Drives | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Permit not Property Displayed | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Not Parked in Assigned Lot | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Parked in Resident or Commuter lot without the appropriate permit | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Vehicle Tow (Lost, stolen, or false permit, unidentified vehicle, excessive violations, revoked/suspended parking privileges) |
$50.00 | $100.00 |
Fines are increased for second and subsequent violations.
Contact Us
Phone
Parking
(573) 651-2310
Police
(573) 651-2215
Transit
(573) 986-6187
Emergency Operations
(573) 651-2547
Location
Office
1401 N. Sprigg
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 7275
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701