TITLE 8. EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY; RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE

Final Regulation

Title of Regulation: 8VAC115-11. Parking and Traffic Regulations (adding 8VAC115-11-10 through 8VAC115-11-70).

Statutory Authority: §§ 23.1-1301 and 23.1-2806 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: August 9, 2024.

Agency Contact: Carla Costello, Executive Assistant, College of William And Mary; Richard Bland College, 250 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185, telephone (757) 221-1254, or email cacostello@wm.edu.

Summary:

This action replaces Motor Vehicles Parking and Traffic Regulations (8VAC115-10) with Parking and Traffic Regulations (8VAC115-11) and includes provisions (i) requiring a parking permit and exceptions to that requirement, (ii) establishing where parking is allowed, (iii) providing for enforcement of the chapter requirements, (iv) designating who will be responsible for such enforcement, and (v) establishing a process for appeals.

Chapter 11

Parking and Traffic Regulations

8VAC115-11-10. Scope.

This chapter applies to all William & Mary faculty, staff, students, contractors, alumni, visitors, and all other persons who operate a motor vehicle on university property or use university-owned or university-leased parking facilities.

8VAC115-11-20. Definitions.

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"William & Mary" means the College of William & Mary in Virginia, including the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

"University policies" includes the William & Mary Parking Services Rules & Regulations as published on the website for William & Mary's Office of Parking and Transportation Services and amended from time to time.

"University property" means any property owned, leased, or controlled by William & Mary.

"Visitor" means any unaffiliated person on university property who is not a faculty member, staff member, student, vendor, contractor, or alumni of the university.

8VAC115-11-30. Decal or permit required; exceptions.

A. All motor vehicles parked on university property are required to properly display a valid William & Mary parking permit in accordance with university policies.

B. The following exceptions apply:

1. Visitors are required to park in (i) designated areas with the appropriate permit or pass obtained from Parking Services or (ii) pay areas. If parked in a pay area, visitors are required to pay the prevailing rate.

2. Parking Services may designate specific parking areas, issue special permits, or issue notices related to special events. Parking related to these special events shall be in accord with the specific parking areas, special permits, or notices. Individuals visiting William & Mary for special events may only park in areas designated for the event by Parking Services or may park in any other pay visitor area.

3. Other exceptions may apply in accordance with university policies.

8VAC115-11-40. Parking.

Parking is permitted in authorized, clearly identified spaces only. Parking is not allowed in or on lawns, loading zones, pedestrian crosswalks, handicap spaces, handicap access ramps, yellow lines or curbs, service areas, service vehicle spaces, sidewalks, or unmarked areas without specific authorization.

8VAC115-11-50. Enforcement.

A. All regulations enacted by the Commonwealth of Virginia and William & Mary are duly enforced. Motor vehicles in violation of this chapter may be subject to penalties in accord with university policies, including citation, fine, immobilization, towing, or impoundment, at the owner's risk and expense.

B. If a vehicle is displaying a valid William & Mary parking permit and incurs a citation for violation of this chapter, the registered owner of the permit will be held responsible for all citations and fines.

C. If a vehicle is not displaying a valid William & Mary parking permit and incurs a citation for violation of this chapter, the registered owner of the vehicle will be held responsible for all citations and fines. However, the registered owner of a vehicle is ultimately responsible for all violations issued to that vehicle, regardless of who is operating the vehicle.

D. Any person shall abide by instructions of William & Mary police officers or parking services enforcement personnel. When in conflict with this chapter, the instructions of the enforcement personnel shall supersede.

8VAC115-11-60. Persons lawfully in charge.

In addition to individuals authorized by university policies, William & Mary police officers are lawfully in charge for the purposes of enforcing violations of this chapter.

8VAC115-11-70. Appeals.

All individuals who receive a violation under this chapter have a right to appeal the violation as dictated by university policies. All individuals who operate a vehicle on university property give implied consent to first address citation appeals through the university's administrative appeal process.