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
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