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Parking and Traffic Policies

Introduction

The purpose of this Parking and Traffic Policy is to establish regulations and guidelines to administer the vehicular parking and traffic systems at California State University, Hayward.

Authority for establishing regulations and guidelines relating to vehicles on State University property is vested in the University’s President, pursuant to Title 5, Article 7, Section 42200 and 42201 of the California Code of Regulations.

Operation and parking of vehicles on the campus of CSU Hayward is regulated and enforced pursuant to the California Vehicle Code.

Responsibility is charged to the Chief of Police to develop and maintain policies and procedures designed to facilitate the effective and efficient use of the parking and traffic systems of the Hayward and Contra Costa campuses.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Parking Fees & Permits

Chapter 2: Vehicle Parking

Chapter 3: Parking Enforcement

Chapter 4: Parking Citation Adjudication

Chapter 5: Traffic Enforcement

Chapter 6: Special Dispensation and Assistance

Chapter 7: Waivers and Exclusions

Chapter 8: References

Chapter One - Parking Fees & Permits

Section 1.01 - Parking Fees Required

A. Title 5, Article 7, Section 42201(a) of the California Code of Regulations specifies that the University President may grant permission for the parking of vehicles on campus to those persons who have paid a parking fee.

1. Parking fees are required on all days that classes are in session, during the hours of 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Monday – Thursday, and 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Friday. Unless specifically exempted as described in this policy, parking fees are required of all persons, including patrons to special events such as cultural exhibitions, musical/theatrical performances, sporting events, conferences, etc.

Section 1.02 – Acquisition of Paid Parking Privileges

A. For maximum convenience of the community, the University provides various options for payment of required parking fees by persons wishing to park vehicles on campus.

1. Student Parking Permits (Decals)

a. Students and frequent visitors may purchase a parking permit, valid for the current academic quarter, at the University Cashier’s Office during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday). Student parking permits, when properly displayed, are valid for parking privileges in all “General” parking lots and in “Faculty/Staff” lots after 5:00 PM. Note: Parking fees are not included in Student Registration payments.

2. Faculty/Staff Parking Permits (Decals)

a. Faculty/Staff may purchase either a quarterly parking permit, valid for the current academic quarter, or an annual parking permit valid for the entire fiscal year. Proper display of a Faculty/Staff parking permit entitles parking privileges within all Faculty/Staff and General parking lots. Permits are available for purchase at the university Cashier’s Office. Annual permits may be paid for in full at the time of purchase, or by enrolling in a monthly payroll deduction plan.

3. Motorcycle Parking Permits (Decals)

a. Motorcycle Parking Permits, available to all, and valid for the current academic quarter, may be purchased at the Cashier’s Office during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday). Proper display of a Motorcycle Parking Permit authorizes parking privileges in all on-campus areas reserved for motorcycle parking.

4. Day Permits

a. Day Permits, valid for the calendar date of issue, may be purchased from self-serve parking permit dispensers at a cost of $3.50. These permits, obtainable from machines located in Lots C, E, G, K, N, and Harder Road kiosk, authorize parking privileges in “General” parking lots when properly displayed. All dispensers take coins and bills. After 5:00 PM, parking is authorized in “Faculty/Staff” parking lots as well.

(1) Note: The parking permit dispensers in Lots G, N and P accept quarters Only. The machines located in Lots C and K accept coin combinations as well as one and five dollar bills.

5. Visitor One-Day Parking Permits

a. Visitor One-Day Parking Permits, intended to provide advance purchase opportunities for expected visitors, may be purchased from the Cashier’s Office at a cost of $3.50 per day. Visitor One-Day Parking Permits are valid for one specified calendar date and, when properly displayed, afford parking privileges in “General” parking lots at any time and in “Faculty/Staff” parking lots after 5:00 PM.

6. Temporary Parking Permits are available to the following:

a. Temporary University Employees

(1) Temporary university employees may purchase temporary parking privileges from the Cashier’s Office during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday). Cashier’s Office personnel will issue a payment receipt redeemable for a Temporary Parking Permit at the office of the University Police Department.

b. Special Session Students

(1) Persons enrolled in University sponsored classes having a duration of less than a full academic quarter. Students may purchase parking privileges from the Cashier’s Office during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday). Cashier’s Office personnel will issue a payment receipt redeemable for a Temporary Parking Permit at the office of the University Police Department.

c. Contractors

(1) Persons providing services to the campus on a contractual basis may purchase temporary parking privileges from the Cashier’s Office during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday). Cashier’s Office personnel will issue a payment receipt redeemable for a Temporary Parking Permit at the office of the University Police Department.

d. Vendors

(1) Persons visiting the campus as sales representatives for private enterprise may purchase temporary parking privileges from the Cashier’s Office during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday). Cashier’s Office personnel will issue a payment receipt redeemable for a Temporary Parking Permit at the office of the University Police Department.

e. Non-Official Visitors

(1) Persons visiting the campus in a non-official capacity, who intend to visit the campus for multiple days, may purchase temporary parking privileges from the Cashier’s Office during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday). Cashier’s Office personnel will issue a payment receipt redeemable for a Temporary Parking Permit at the office of the University Police Department.

f. An authorized representative of the University Police Department may approve, upon request and demonstration of compelling need, the issuance of Temporary Parking Permits to persons within the following categories who have paid for regular parking privileges:

(1) Permanent Employees – Employees eligible for employee benefits.

(2) Regular Session Students – Persons enrolled in academic quarter classes.

7. Parking Meters

a. *-Hour Meters – Intended primarily for the short-term use of Bookstore patrons, *-hour parking meters (programmed at the rate of $.25 for thirty minutes) are available on West Loop Road, immediately in front of the Bookstore/University Union.

b. 1-Hour Meters – Intended to primarily serve prospective student visitors, numerous parking meters are available on West Loop road for 1-hour use for a fee of $.25.

c. 10-Hour Meters – Intended for extended time service, 10-hour parking meters are available in Lots C, J, and K, programmed at the rate of $.25 per hour.

8. Disabled Students.

a. Disabled Students with financial hardships may be eligible for a campus parking fee waiver. Applications available from the Student Disability Resource Center.

Section 1.03 – Parking Fee Refunds

A. Parking Permits – Refunds are not available for parking permit types other than decals, nor are they available for parking meter payments.

B. Parking Decals – Refunds for the unused value of Student and Faculty/Staff parking decals may be requested by delivering the decal to the Cashier’s Office and completing a refund request form. If approved, a prorated value refund will be granted.

Section 1.04 – Parking Fees Not Required

A. Title 5, Article 7, Section 42201(b)(2) of the California Code of Regulations stipulates that parking fees shall not be required of “Persons not employed by the campus, visiting the campus for the purpose of transacting State business with the campus.”

1. Limited time access:

a. Loading/Unloading Zones: Identified by black lettering of “15 Minute Loading/Unloading” on yellow backgrounds, payment of parking fees are not required for the use of these zones for their designated purpose of equipment loading/unloading.

b. Visitor Zones: Designated by white time limit lettering on green backgrounds, visitors are not required to pay parking fees for the use of these zones.

2. Extended time access:

a. Official State Business Parking Permits, issued by the University Police Department at no cost to the recipient, are available to persons who qualify as stated in Section 1.04, A of this policy. An example of a person who may qualify is as follows:

(1) Volunteer Employee – Person contributing to the educational mission of the campus, performing duties in a non-paid status.

(2) Retired Employees (Emeritus) who visit the campus as “informal consultants”.

(3) Alumni – Former students of the campus who visit as “informal consultants” or who provide other unpaid services.

(4) Persons visiting an official of the University.

b. Requests for Official State Business Parking Permits should be initiated through the requestor’s appropriate chain-of-command: the President’s office, a Vice President’s office, or a School Dean.

(1) If the request is granted, the approving authority will so notify the University Police Department to authorize the dispensing of the permit(s).

Section 1.05 Acquisition of Alternate Parking Permit Privileges

A. Medical Parking Permits

1. Persons with temporary physical disabilities, necessitating special parking privileges may request a medical parking permit from the Student Disability Resource Center.

a. A medical parking permit authorizes special parking privileges but does not preclude payment of required parking fees.

B. Residential Housing Parking Permits

1. Parking permits, valid for parking privileges within parking stalls restricted for Pioneer Heights residents’ use may be requested from Pioneer Heights administrative staff.

a. Possession of a Residential Housing Parking Permit does not preclude payment of required parking fees; the permit must be displayed in conjunction with a valid and current University parking permit.

Section 1.06 - Parking Permits, General

A. Parking Permit Ownership: While possession of a valid and current University parking permit entitles the possessor to parking privileges as specified in this policy, the University retains ownership rights and permits may be revoked, canceled or recalled for cause at the discretion of the University Police Department.

B. Parking Permit Manufacture: Unauthorized manufacture or possession of an altered or forged permit is prohibited and punishable by law and University administrative action.

C. Parking Permit Display

1. Parking Decals - Student Quarterly, Faculty/Staff Quarterly and Faculty/Staff Annual parking permits (decals) shall be displayed in one of the following ways:

a. Affixed to the top left portion of the rear bumper. (Not recommended for vehicles with rubber bumpers.)

b. Affixed to a decal displayer, suspended from the rearview mirror, with the decal facing the rear window of the vehicle.

c. Taped to the inside, lower left portion of the rear window of the vehicle in a manner that causes the printed face of the decal to be fully visible from the rear of the vehicle.

2. Parking Permits - Day Permits, Visitor One-Day Parking Permits, Temporary Parking Permits, and Official State Business Parking Permits shall be placed on the driver’s side dashboard of the vehicle, face up, and in such a way as not to obstruct the “Vehicle Identification Number”.

D. Lost/Stolen/Damaged Parking Permits

1. After initiating an official police report at the University Police Department, lost or stolen parking permits can be replaced at the University Cashier’s Office for a nominal fee but good only for faculty and staff.

2. Damaged parking permits should be brought into the University Police Department for verification of “destroyed” status; written authorization will be provided by the department, to be taken to the University Cashier’s Office to obtain a replacement parking permit for a nominal fee.

Chapter Two - Vehicle Parking

Section 2.01 – California Vehicle Code

A. All applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code pertaining to the parking of vehicles shall apply anywhere on the university or upon any of the grounds or parking facilities owned or controlled by the university. Regulations contained within this policy are primarily promulgated by the authority of Section 21113 (a) of the California Vehicle Code. These regulations and all other provisions of the Code pertaining to the parking of vehicles will be enforced by the University Police Department.

B. The provisions of this policy prohibiting the stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with direction of a public safety officer or official traffic control devices.

Section 2.02 - Use of Parking Facilities

A. All vehicles, unless exempted by the University Police Department, must be parked within marked parking spaces or designated areas.

1. Vehicles shall be parked within parking stalls, designated by parallel white boundary lines in parking lots and by “T” markings on roadways.

a. Operators of oversized vehicles must contact the Director of the University Police Department for review and determination of appropriate parking arrangements.

B. Where spaces are appropriately posted to indicate that parking is restricted or reserved for the use of certain individuals, all vehicles parked in such spaces must conform to the posted restrictions or are required to have the expressed permission of the Chief of Police.

1. Unless exempted by the California Vehicle Code, vehicles using such restricted parking spaces must display the appropriate university parking permits.

C. Reserved Parking Stalls – are provided for the exclusive use of a person or entity based on specialized needs that can not be fulfilled through the application of any other provision of this policy.

1. Requests for assignment of a reserved parking stall should be forwarded to the University Police Department through the requestor’s appropriate Vice President.

D. Restricted Parking Stalls.

1. Use of color regulated zones for other than their intended purposes is prohibited.

a. RED shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time except as permitted by the California Vehicle Code and except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signed a bus zone.

b. YELLOW shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers or materials. Loading or unloading of passengers shall be limited to no more than five minutes, nor the loading or unloading of materials more than the time limit indicated. In the absence of yellow curb markings, signs will be posted to clearly indicate that the area is restricted to loading or unloading only.

(1) Disabled persons license plates and placards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as CSUEB Student Disability Resource Center Medical Parking Permits are honored without a time restriction when displayed with a valid parking permit.

c. GREEN shall mean no parking for longer than the posted time limit.

(1) Disabled persons license plates and placards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as CSUEB Student Disability Resource Center Medical Parking Permits are honored without a time restriction when displayed with a valid parking permit.

d. BLUE is restricted to the use of disabled persons who possess license plates or a handicapped parking placard issued to them by the Department of Motor Vehicles or who have a Medical Placard issued by the CSUEB Student Disability Resource Center.

2. 30-Minute Visitor Zones.

a. Restricted to visitor use only. University employees and students prohibited.

3. 20 Minute Early Childhood Development Center.

a. Limited to no more than 20 minutes for the purpose of delivering or retrieving children from the Center.

(1) After 5:00 PM, the stalls are available to anyone with a valid and current parking permit.

E. Faculty/Staff Parking Lots.

1. Faculty/Staff parking lots are restricted for the use of University employees, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on days that classes are in session. After 5:00 PM and before 8:00 AM, and on days when classes are not in session, Faculty/Staff parking lots may be used by students and visitors.

(1) Disabled persons license plates and placards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as CSUEB Student Disability Resource Center Medical Parking Permits are honored in Faculty/Staff parking lots when displayed with a valid parking permit.

2. Parking availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. Motorcycles prohibited.

F. General Parking Lots.

1. General Parking lots are available for the use of University employees, students and visitors.

2. Parking availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. Motorcycles prohibited.

G. Parking Meters.

1. Use of metered stalls requires deposit of meter fees.

2. CSUEB parking permits are not valid at parking meters, except for those vehicles displaying a Disabled Persons Placard, as described in the “Disabled Person Placard (DMV Issue)” section, or a University Medical Parking Placard.

3. Parking meter stalls are available to all vehicles, including motorcycles.

4. Parking availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

H. Motorcycle Parking Areas.

1. Motorcycle parking areas are restricted to the use of motorized bicycles, mopeds and scooters.

I. Bicycle Parking.

1. Bicycles shall only be parked at the bicycle racks located throughout campus.

J. No person shall loiter or remain within a parking facility except to park or retrieve a parked vehicle.

K. Overnight lodging in any vehicle on the grounds or roadways of the university without specific authorization from the Chief of Police is prohibited.

L. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing so as to interfere with or impede the normal flow of traffic.

M. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing so as to interfere with or impede the normal movement of wheelchairs upon ramps installed for the purpose of assisting the movement of persons with disabilities.

N. Parking Prohibited.

a. No vehicle shall be parked in any area or upon any street or roadway or portion thereof when authorized signs or markings are in place prohibiting it.

Chapter Three – Parking Enforcement

Section 3.01 - Enforcement Authority

A. All California Vehicle Code (CVC) laws pertaining to vehicle parking are in effect and enforced on campus 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Pursuant to CVC Section 21113(a), the following lists violations of specific local regulations promulgated by the University to help ensure a safe and orderly parking program:

  • No Valid Parking Permit Displayed
  • Parking Permit Improperly Displayed
  • Expired Parking Meter
  • Parked in Red Zone
  • Parked More Than 18 Inches From Curb
  • Unauthorized Use of Parking Permit
  • Use of Altered Parking Permit
  • Use of Forged Permit
  • Overtime Parking, Yellow Zone, Posted
  • Overtime Parking, Green zone, Posted
  • Parked in a Reserved Stall, Posted
  • Parked Out of Stall
  • Parked in an Unauthorized Area

B. Parking and traffic policies enacted by the University are applicable to all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

C. Parking enforcement is conducted by officers of the University Police Department.

Chapter Four – Parking Citation Adjudication

Section 4.01 – Adjudication Authority

A. Vehicle Code Section 40200 – 40230 outlines the civil administrative procedures by which citations are issued and processed for adjudication under this policy.

Section 4.02 – Parking Citation Payment

A. California Vehicle Code Section 40200.8 specifies that an individual who receives a parking citation must pay a parking citation penalty within 21 days of the date of citation issuance without accruing delinquent payment service fees as specified in Section 40220.

1. Payment should be made in the amount listed on the citation in the form of check or money order to:

Parking Management Bureau – CSU Hayward
801 West Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, California 95382

Section 4.03 – Citation Appeal Process

The Citation Appeal Process is provided for the review and processing of contested parking citations involving violations of the California Vehicle Code and California State University, Hayward Parking Policies relating to the parking of vehicles within the area of jurisdiction of California State University, Hayward. The University Police Department acknowledges that it is important that the adjudication process be fair and convenient from the viewpoint of those contesting alleged parking violation, while at the same time being efficient, centralized an uniform.

The policies and procedures that have been established for the operation of the Citation Appeal Process are designed to be fair and efficient. It is the primary goal of the Citation Appeal Process to provide all individuals issued a parking violation a forum in which the facts of their case maybe reviewed fairly and a disposition rendered in a timely manner.

Individuals who have received a parking citation have the right to appeal the citation under a three-step process outlined by the Vehicle Code Section 40215.

Step 1 "Initial Review" California Vehicle Code Section 40215(a)

1. Within 21 calendar days of the California State University, Hayward, University Police Department's issuance of a Notice of Parking and/or Registration Violation, or within 21 calendar days of the citation processing agency's (Parking Management Bureau/CSUEB) mailing of Notice of Delinquent Parking Violation, the parking violation respondent may request the University Police Department to conduct an "initial review" of the citation notice.

2. A request for initial review may be initiated by completing the Parking Citation Initial Review Request Form below or by contacting the University Police Department Offices located at Library Room 1063 or by calling (510) 885-3791.

a. If the University Police Department establishes that the violation did not occur, that the registered owner of the vehicle was not responsible, or that extenuating circumstances make dismissal of the citation appropriate, UPD will cancel the Notice of Parking Violation, or Notice of Delinquent Parking Violation, and will notify the citation processing agency of the dismissal.

b. UPD will also notify the respondent in person, or via mail, of its decision to grant or deny the citation dismissal request. If UPD denies the citation dismissal request, the respondent may appeal the decision as described in "Step 2."

Step 2 "Administrative Hearing" California Vehicle Code 40215(b,c)

Within 21 calendar days following UPD's decision not to grant a citation dismissal, a parking violation respondent may request by telephone (1-800-700-4417) that an "administrative hearing" be conducted by the citation processing agency (Parking Management Bureau/CSUEB) Examiner. The respondent may choose to have the hearing conducted by telephone, mail, or in person; however, the respondent will be required to deposit the amount of the parking penalty with the processing agency before commencement of the hearing.

The Parking Management Bureau will notify the respondent in person, or via mail, of it's decision to grant or deny the citation dismissal request.

Step 3 "Court Appeal" California Vehicle Code 40230(a)

Within 30 calendar days following the parking management Bureau/CSUEB Examiner's decision not to grant a citation dismissal, the respondent may file an appeal to be heard by the Municipal Court. The Court requires a $25 fee for the filing of the appeal, and will retain the fee regardless of the outcome of the appeal decision. If the Court finds in favor of the respondent, the Parking Management Bureau/CSUEB will reimburse the respondent that fee.

Parking Citation Initial Review Request Form

Section 4.04 – Parking Citation Dismissal Considerations

A. As specified in California Vehicle Code Section 40202 (f) “Under no circumstances shall a personal relationship with any officer, public official, or law enforcement agency be grounds for cancellation”.

B. Circumstances that may provide reason for cancellation of a parking citation generally includes the following categories.

1. Administrative error.

a. Administrative notification procedures and timetables specified by the California Vehicle Code was not followed in issuance or processing of a citation.

b. Officer erroneously cites a vehicle, or erroneously fills out a Notice of Parking violation in a manner that casts doubts as to the identification of the vehicle.

c. Misinformation by a University parking enforcement official results in the issuance of a parking citation.

2. Failure of the parking/traffic environment.

a. Parking meter malfunction.

b. Control devices, signs or signals malfunction.

3. Emergent circumstances.

a. Verifiable personal or University emergency.

4. Policies.

a. Laws or regulations exercised are not applicable to the situation or exercised in error.

5. When the citation is the result of obvious confusion in regards to parking regulations, lot or stall markings and/or signage. However, ignorance of the law is not a valid defense.

6. A parking citation was issued for "no permit" because the permit has been stolen that day.

7. An individual cited for improper use of a disabled placard and who can show that he/she is the holder of, or authorized to use a disabled placard.

8. In the Interest of Justice - After reviewing all information, the Parking Administrator may determine that justice would not be served by imposing a penalty.

a. When an individual has shown that he/she went above and beyond in trying to comply with the University's parking regulations.

Chapter Five - Traffic Enforcement

Section 5.01 – Enforcement Authority

A. All California Vehicle Code (CVC) laws pertaining to vehicle operation are in effect and enforced on campus 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

B. State traffic laws and regulations enacted by the University are applicable to all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

C. Traffic enforcement is conducted by officers of the University Police Department or any other law enforcement agency officer performing peace officer duty on the campus.

D. Specific laws/regulations of note:

1. Campus Speed Limits.

a. The maximum speed limit on campus roadways is 25 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.

b. The maximum speed limit in parking lots is 10 miles per hour.

2. Vehicles shall not be driven or parked on pedestrian walkways, campus sidewalks, or service roads without permission of the Chief of Police.

3. Bicycle riders are subject to applicable California Vehicle Code laws.

4. Skateboard riding is prohibited on campus.

Chapter Six - Special Dispensation and Assistance

Section 6.01 – Planning Assistance Overview

A. The University Police Department endeavors to provide assistance for the special parking needs of individuals or groups in order to facilitate the business operations of the University and/or to provide for the welfare of the community. The University Police Department is available to assist with planning parking resources for events. It is the desire of the Department to work in collaboration with event sponsors and promoters in order to assure that our visitors to campus special events are accommodated.

1. If directed enforcement or traffic assistance is needed in connection with a major event, a written request must be submitted to the Chief of Police in writing a minimum of 14 days prior to the date the assistance is needed to allow for review, processing and staffing. The University Police Department reserves the right to charge-back costs associated with the event.

B. Medical Parking Permits

1. Persons with temporary physical disabilities, necessitating special parking privileges may request a medical parking permit from the Student Disability Resource Center.

(a) A medical parking permit authorizes special parking privileges but does not preclude payment of required parking fees.

C. Residential Housing Parking Permits

1. Parking permits, valid for parking privileges within parking stalls restricted for Pioneer Heights residents’ use may be requested from Pioneer Heights administrative staff.

a. Possession of a Residential Housing Parking Permit does not preclude payment of required parking fees; the permit must be displayed in conjunction with a valid and current University parking permit.

Section 6.02 – On-line Access

A. In order to facilitate the special needs of the community, the University Police Department has provided on-line web access to its most frequently requested services:

1. Event Planning Assistance 2. Temporary Parking Permit Request
3. Parking Citation Initial Review Form

Chapter Seven - Waivers & Exclusions

A. The State of California, CSU Hayward (and its employees) shall not be held responsible or liable for any damage or loss by theft, fire, accident, or any other cause whatsoever to any vehicle, or contents thereof, that occurs on University property.

B. Any vehicles used by CSU Hayward Facilities Management, or firms under contract to the University for construction or maintenance work upon the grounds of the University, or any vehicle used by the United States Postal Service or the campus mail service for the collection, transportation or delivery of United States mail, may be exempted from some or all of the provisions of this policy by the Chief of Police.

E. The provisions of this policy relating to the operation, parking and standing of vehicles shall not apply to any vehicle or to the operator of any vehicle of police or fire departments, any public ambulance or any public utility vehicle, when such vehicle is operated in the manner specified in the California Vehicle Code in response to an emergency.

1. Authorized Emergency Vehicles designated under California Vehicle Code Section 165 shall be exempt from the provisions of the CSUEB Parking and Transportation Policy.

F. The foregoing exemptions shall not protect the driver of any vehicle from the consequences of his/her willful disregard for the safety of others.

Chapter Eight - References

1. California State University Hayward Vehicle Use & Parking Information 1993

2. California State University Hayward Vehicle Use & Parking Information 1996

3. California State University Hayward Vehicle Use & Parking Information 1998

4. California State Vehicle Code 1998 Edition

5. California Education Code Title 5 Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State University Subchapter 5. Administration Article 7. Parking §42200. Driving and Parking Vehicle on Campus Property

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