- PARKING ON CAMPUS
Although parking on campus is limited, registered QCC students are eligible to park on campus on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. Students can purchase tokens for use in Lots 2 & 6.
Students may also park in Lot 1 after 5:00 p.m. with a token.
Lots 1, 3 & 4 are for Faculty & Staff only.
Tokens
Tokens can be purchased at the following locations on
campus for $1.00 each:
- Administration Building Lobby
- Humanities Building Lobby
- Science Building/Medical Arts Lobby
- Library 2nd floor
- HANGTAG PARKING PERMITS
Hangtag parking permits can be purchased annually at the Bursar’s Office by faculty and staff members only.
To purchase a hangtag the following is required:
- A completed parking application.
- A valid vehicle registration.
- A CUNY faculty/staff ID card.
- Cash or check made payable to QCC
in the amount of $60.00.
Parking permit holders agree to abide by Queensborough Community College Parking & Traffic Control Regulations.
A parking permit serves as permission to park on campus and does not guarantee a parking space.
Display permit from rear-view mirror with numbered colored side facing out whenever parked on campus
Remove permit before vehicle is in motion.
This permit is not valid for handicapped areas, unless displayed with a valid NY State Handicapped permit or plate.
Ownership of permit remains with the college and is NOT transferable to other persons or vehicles.
Report theft or loss immediately.
Replacement of permit will be made at registrant’s/purchaser’s expense.
WARNING: Prosecution and/or fine will result from theft, possession and/or unauthorized use of the permit.
- FEES
Annual Hangtag $60.00
Replacement Hangtag $20.00
Motorcycle Decals (per semester) $15.00
NOTE: Motorcycle Decals should be affixed on the front
wheel fork, left side, immediately below the official
NYS registration decal.
Motorcycle parking is restricted to Lot 1 only.
Note: Refunds will not be made under any circumstances.
- PARKING and TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
All vehicles must make a full stop at all campus entrances and exits.
All vehicles are to be operated on campus with extreme
caution and are not to exceed the maximum speed limit of 10 mph.
Pedestrians have the right of way at all times.
All vehicles will also yield to Public Safety vehicles,
service vehicles and all snow removal equipment when appropriate.
Damage to an Unoccupied Vehicle
A driver causing any damage to an unoccupied vehicle is required
to report same to the Department of Public Safety immediately.
Public Safety Instructions
No person shall fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any public safety officer or other person duly empowered to regulate traffic.
Traffic Signs
Every person shall obey the instructions of all traffic-control devices and signs (stop, speed limit, no parking, handicapped, etc.) at all times.
Parking is prohibited on roadways, in fire zones, adjacent
buildings or in any area not officially designated
as a Parking Zone.
Drivers are required to park their vehicles within the lines of demarcation and only in their designated areas (faculty/staff, student, etc.)
Overnight Parking
Overnight parking is prohibited except in emergencies and/or with express permission of the Department of Public Safety.
Snow Emergency
In the event of winter storms where vehicles cannot be safely driven from campus, every effort should be made to move said vehicles to the outer edges of the parking lots in order to facilitate snow removal.
Temporary Use of Alternate Vehicle
If your primary vehicle is temporarily out of service, please contact the Department of Public Safety for appropriate instructions.
Faculty/Staff Parking
No student parking is permitted in the areas
designated solely for faculty and staff.
Handicapped Parking
A limited number of parking spaces are reserved for
handicapped parking. Vehicles parked in these spaces must
have either a valid NYS handicapped permit or plate and a QCC parking
permit.
Authorized Visitor Parking Area
These parking spaces are for temporary authorized visitor parking only.
- ENFORCEMENT
In order to ensure safety, Campus Peace Officers are charged with the enforcement of traffic and parking regulations on campus. Violators will be subject to summonses and fines.
- PENALTIES
During any one semester or summer session, penalties
for parking infractions are generally as follows:
- 1st violation $15.00
- 2nd violation $20.00
- 3rd violation $25.00
Additional Penalties:
Reckless Driving
- $25.00 fine
- Cancellation of parking privileges for a period to be determined
- Possible campus disciplinary action
Campus Speed Limit
Any person exceeding the posted speed limit of 10 mph
will be subject to the penalties listed under “Reckless
Driving” as indicated above.
Non-Registered Vehicle
- $25.00 fine
- Vehicle subject to towing
Unauthorized or Expired Hangtag
- $25.00 fine
- Any student involved will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action.
Theft, Possession or Use of Lost or Stolen Hangtag
WARNING: Prosecution and/or fine will result from theft, possession and/or unauthorized use of the permit.
- $100.00 fine
- In addition, any student involved will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action.
Fraudulent or Counterfeit Hangtag
WARNING: Prosecution and/or fine will result from possession and/or unauthorized use of a fraudulent or counterfeit permit.
- $100.00 fine
- In addition, any student involved will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action.
- PAYMENT OF FINES
Fines are payable at the Bursar’s Office in Room 118 of the Administration Building.
Fill out the bottom portion of the summons with your name and
address.
Make your check payable to Queensborough Community College.
Remit payment in person or by mail.
Fines are to be paid within 10 days of date of violation, or an additional late fee of $10.00 will be imposed.
Persons failing to pay fine(s) may be subject to loss of parking privileges.
Students will have a “hold” placed on their records (grades, transcript, diploma etc.) and will not be permitted to register for subsequent
semester(s) for failure to pay. Students may also be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.
- APPEALS
Persons may appeal a parking violation by writing to
the Director of Public Safety via US Mail only within
10 calendar days of the date of the summons.
Students wishing to appeal the decision of the Director of
Public Safety may send an appeal to the VP for Student
Affairs within 10 days of the date of the notice of
decision. The decision of the VP for Student Affairs is final.
- VISITORS
