To ensure the maximum use of the limited parking facilities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, it is necessary to regulate the parking of all faculty/staff, student, and visitor-operated motor vehicles and motorcycles.

1. Abandoned Vehicle – A vehicle or conveyance which has not been moved for at least 30 days, or has been moved to various spaces on campus because it cannot be driven legally on roadways, has an invalid or expired license tag, or is inoperable.
2. Access Aisle – The area between 2 spaces reserved for persons with disabilities, or the area adjacent to an accessible parking space that is indicated by diagonal lines. This area allows persons authorized for accessible parking space to enter and exit their vehicles.
3. Approved Allied Agency - Only those agencies included on a current list maintained by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Public Engagement titled "Approved Allied Agencies” are applicable.
4. Auto-Renewal – Faculty/staff virtual permit holders whose payroll deductions predated FY16 were required to submit an auto-renewal acknowledgement prior to renewal of their FY17 virtual permit. Beginning FY17, the renewal process for this class of faculty and staff virtual permit holders became automatic. For these permit holders to remain eligible for permit renewal, there must be no outstanding balance at the time of renewal. Auto-renewed faculty and staff virtual permit holders who have an outstanding balance will be notified by email that their permit will be deactivated. Any vehicles associated with that account will be cited (even if parked in their formerly designated lot) without a valid virtual permit.
5. Collections Agency – A third party vendor who is employed to pursue fine and fee payments which have not been resolved within 60 days of issuance. A non-refundable letter fee will be applied after 30 days and a non-refundable 28% processing fee applied after 60 days.
6. Compact Vehicle – A vehicle that fits completely within the footprint of a space designated for compact cars only. Motorcycles or other two-wheeled forms of transportation are not considered compact vehicles.
7. Contractor – An outside contractor either hired for capital construction projects or contracted to operate a business within a rented facility on campus.
8. Courtesy Card – Faculty/Staff Permits are associated with two virtual courtesy cards. Within 60 days of citation, these virtual courtesy cards may be used to void a “No Permit” citation for failing to link a vehicle to a valid virtual permit. Virtual courtesy cards may not be used in conjunction with any other infraction, and may not be used when parking in any other lot besides that which is assigned.
9. Departmental Space – A specific space assigned to a specific department in a specific lot. These spaces are reserved 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Departmental space rental applications will be accepted if used to accommodate the needs of departmental vehicles, departmental visitors, loading or unloading equipment, or for service technicians called occasionally at the request of the department. Departments are prohibited from purchasing assigned departmental parking spaces for the exclusive use of a faculty or staff member, or student worker. Departments are prohibited from using Departmental Spaces for non-parking uses. To cancel or terminate a departmental rental space(s), a designated department contact must do so by email – parkingcomments@illinois.edu. This email should specify the lot and space number(s) to be discontinued. If the Parking Department is not notified of a departmental space cancellation prior to the start of the fiscal year (July 1), the leasing department will be responsible for the cost of leasing that space, prorated monthly, until such time as the Parking Department receives official email notification.
10. Accessible Parking Space – A designated space for use only by an individual with a valid accessible parking permit, state issued disability parking placard, or license plate registered in the individual’s name.
11. Electric Vehicle – Vehicles propelled by an electric motor (or motors) powered by rechargeable battery packs. Electric vehicle examples include PHEV, BEV, HEV, and PEV.
    1. Level one (1):
       1. Duplex receptacles are available for electric vehicle use at designated locations in parking garages. These stations are for charging use only. Once charge is complete or a maximum of four (4) hours in a rental space, vehicles must be relocated to a vacant parking space using valid permit or making appropriate meter payment.
       2. Vehicles charging outside electric vehicle charging locations are subject to citation.
       3. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for use and safety requirements.
       4. Refer to vehicle’s operator manual and use caution when connecting to outlets. Avoid tripping hazard by locating connection cord out of the walking path.
       5. Report hazardous conditions or issues to the Parking Department immediately.
    2. Level two (2)
       1. 208 volt 40 amp “charging only” spaces require charging station activation and are designated for electric powered vehicles only while actively charging.
       2. When charging station is activated, this service includes all parking fees and is open to all electric vehicles needing level two (2) charging.
       3. User-interface display will provide payment information and prompts for use and activation.
       4. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for use and safety requirements.
       5. Refer to vehicle’s operator manual and use caution when connecting to outlets. Avoid tripping hazard by locating connection cord out of the walking path.
       6. Report hazardous conditions or issues to the Parking Department immediately.
    3. Any vehicle found in violation will be subject to citation and/or tow.
12. Extra-Help -- Temporary employees hired by the university under special provisions provided for by the university Civil Service system rules who do not receive university benefits, and who are limited to working a total of 900 hours, before having to take a 30-day break in service prior to being assigned to another temporary position.
13. Faculty -- University of Illinois professors, visiting professors, adjunct professors and instructors.
14. Flow of Traffic -- For on street or circular drive parking, vehicles must park oriented in the direction of traffic flow.
15. Head-In Parking -- Not backing into a parking space, leaving rear of vehicle accessible so rear license plate remains visible from the driving aisle.
16. Immobilized Vehicle -- A vehicle that is rendered inoperable by a lawfully attached mechanical device such as a “boot” or clamp device. Immobilization of vehicles will commonly be referred to as “booting.”
17. Late Fee -- If a fine or fee remains unresolved, a late fee is applied 10 days after citation issuance. Additional collections fees of $1.50 will be applied at 30 days and 28% if the fine or fee is not resolved within 60 days.
18. License Plate Recognition (LPR) -- Computer hardware and software system that reads license plate numbers with the purpose of matching parked vehicles to virtual parking permits issued by the Parking Department.
19. Meter Enforcement -- The hours that University of Illinois meters are enforced are 7 am-6 pm Monday-Friday for street meters and 7 am-5 pm in parking facilities, unless otherwise posted.
20. Motorcycle -- For enforcement purposes, motorcycles include motorcycles, motor-driven bicycles, mopeds, motor scooters, and similar motorized vehicles.
21. Non-University Vehicle -- A privately owned vehicle not registered to the university.
22. Occupying Two Spaces -- The full footprint of a vehicle must fit within the parking area designated by painted yellow lines. A vehicle is considered to be occupying two spaces when any part of that vehicle protrudes into or beyond the area extending vertically from these painted lines. Parts of a vehicle that must remain within the designated space include but are not limited to mirrors, tires, bumpers, trailer hitches, doors, luggage racks, bike racks. Occupying two spaces is not justified or allowed even if another vehicle or object has encroached upon a parking space. If a vehicle is too large to fit within a designated space, the driver is responsible for contacting the Parking Department for assistance in locating a suitable location and permit type.
23. Oversized Vehicle -- An oversized vehicle can either be a vehicle that is too wide or too long to fully fit into the designated footprint of a single parking space. In all cases where a vehicle is too wide to occupy the footprint of a single space, as determined by a line vertically extending from the painted (generally yellow) lines outlining a single space, this vehicle may receive an “occupying two spaces” citation. When a vehicle fits widthwise into a space, but excessively protrudes lengthwise into the driving aisle, the vehicle may be cited for “parked out of designated area”.
24. Park or Parking -- The stationary placement of a motor vehicle or motorcycle whether occupied or not.
25. Parking Department -- The Parking Department is a branch of the Auxiliary Services Division.
26. Parking Stall -- Those areas outlined by painted yellow lines. When lines are not present, individual parking must be in accordance to and in alignment with an individual parking meter.
27. Pay by phone or pay by phone app -- A third party vendor who processes meter payment by phone or app service and maintains those payments in a database.
28. Payroll Deduction -- For eligible faculty and staff who have completed a payroll deduction request, the dollar amount for the current year parking permit deducted each pay period from an employee’s payroll check.
29. Permits -- An authorization issued by the Parking Department for parking a vehicle on campus for a specified length of time. A permit or virtual permit may be issued by the following means:
    1. Faculty/Staff Permit: The virtual permit available for purchase by an individual who qualifies as Faculty/Staff as described in Section II, Paragraph N or JJ.
    2. Student Permit: The virtual permit purchased for a 12-month time period by students who are not qualified to purchase a Faculty/Staff permit as described in Section II, Paragraph KK.
    3. Temporary Permit: Pending availability, a permit available for purchase for a temporary period of time at a specified location. Temporary Permits are non-refundable and not for resale.
    4. Day Meter Permit: The permit available for purchase by an individual or department for use at any University of Illinois meter, excluding University of Illinois short-term (30-minute) red meters. To be valid, the permit must have only one month, one day, and one year scratched off. Day Meter Permits are non-refundable, not for resale, and not available for exchange.
    5. Departmental Meter Permit: The permit paid for with departmental funds allowing a visitor, guest, or departmental employee on a discretionary basis, to use university meters (not to exceed the maximum stay designated on the meter), excluding University of Illinois short-term (30-minute) red meters, without payment to the meter. Departmental Meter Permits may not be purchased for the exclusive use by individual faculty or staff.
    6. Motorcycle Permit: The permit available for purchase for any vehicle licensed as a motor-driven cycle as described in Section II, paragraph U. - MC (Motorcycle) permit valid only at designated MC lots.
       - MC permit valid only in designated spaces within an MC lot, which are available on a first-come first-served basis. If arriving to a full lot, the permit holder must seek parking at an alternate MC designated location.
       - Upon request, annual Faculty/Staff permit holders paying for an annual parking permit will be issued, at no additional charge, one motorcycle medallion.
       • The requesting Faculty/Staff member must present, in person or electronically, a valid registration for the motorcycle bearing the name of the permit holder.
       • If an MC permit is simultaneously utilized while another vehicle on that account is utilizing the associated annual permit, both vehicles will be subject to “shared permit” citations and immediate tow.
       • If an MC permit is lost, the permit holder must pay half the full annual cost of the MC permit to be eligible for replacement. Following the report of a lost permit, should the lost MC permit be found in usage, the vehicle in violation will be issued a $150 “Use of Lost/Stolen/Counterfeit Permit” citation, and the vehicle subject to immediate tow at the owner’s expense.
       • If an MC permit is stolen from an authorized vehicle, to be reissued a new motorcycle medallion at no charge, the permit holder must produce a copy of a police report detailing the theft.
       • If leaving the university or returning annual permit, the MC permit must be surrendered by the last day of employment.
       • MC permits issued under this program and not utilized on an approved vehicle in association with a current or Faculty/Staff annual permit will be considered fraudulent usage. The vehicle in violation will be issued a $150 “Use of Lost/Stolen/Counterfeit Permit” citation, and subject to immediate tow at the owner’s expense.
    7. Accessible Permit: The permit available for purchase by those persons requiring long term accessible parking and who have a valid state issued disability parking placard.
    8. Shuttle Permit: The virtual permit available for purchase in a designated shuttle lot. Student shuttle permits are available for Lot E14 Shuttle area only and do not permit overnight parking. Based on certain geographical restrictions, faculty and staff may be eligible to purchase a shuttle permit in the E14 or B22 shuttle areas. Shuttle permits are non-transferable, non-refundable and not available for purchase by payroll deduction.
    9. 2nd Shift Permit: The virtual permit, valid 3pm – 11pm, available for purchase by those working a “2nd Shift.” This permit is not available for purchase by payroll deduction, is not refundable, and documentation may be required.
    10. 3rd Shift Permit- The virtual permit, valid 11pm – 7am, available for purchase by those working a “3rd Shift.” This permit is not available for purchase by payroll deduction, is not refundable, and documentation may be required.
    11. Dual Lot Permit: The virtual parking permit available for purchase by faculty and staff who have a dual career appointment and/or are assigned to two offices and/or unique research/instructional spaces in distinctly separate campus locations.
        - Dual Career Appointments divide faculty or staff appointment between two different units, which require a permit holder to maintain a permanent office and unique research/instructional space in two distinctly separate locations.
        - Distinctly separate locations require parking accommodations located at least six blocks apart.
        
        An additional fee will be charged for the Dual Lot Permit.
        
        Please see Parking Department for the Dual Permit Policy.
30. Personal Transportation Device – a conveyance such as in-line skates, roller skates, skateboards, hover boards, smart boards, balance boards, Segway or similar wheeled devices that are self-propelled, gas propelled, or have an electronic propulsion system. The use of these devices is prohibited inside university facilities, to include parking garages, and must be operated on university premises, where permitted, in a safe manner in accordance with applicable university policies, guidelines, state traffic and criminal laws, and local ordinances. The Parking Department reserves the right to impound personal transportation devices in violation, at the owner’s/driver’s expense.
31. Restricted Hours - Unless otherwise posted, parking facilities prohibit parking from 2 am-6 am. No exceptions are made for holidays or recess, except those listed as official university holidays.
32. Retirees - Only those who maintain an office on campus are eligible to rent parking, contingent on availability at full permit cost.
33. Service Areas, Access Roads, Alleys, and Drives - Those areas on university premises posted as service drives or loading zones and areas that provide access to parking facilities.
34. Shared Permit Violation - Parking two or more vehicles at the same time while utilizing only one virtual permit, in which case both vehicles are subject to citation and tow.
35. Special Request - A written request made to the Director of the Parking Department or designee seeking exception for significant cause to a parking rule, regulation, or practice.
36. Staff – University personnel or personnel from an Approved Allied Agency employed at the Urbana-Champaign campus classified as exempt or non-exempt; union-based, clerical, service, or non-academic classification.
37. Student – Full-time, part-time, daytime, evening and weekend University of Illinois students or students of any other institutions leasing land or facilities on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
38. University -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.
39. University Parking Facilities – All University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus administered facilities including parking structures, parking decks, parking lots, university-owned streets, alleys, service access roads, and drives where parking is permitted or prohibited.
40. Vehicles – Automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, recreational vehicles, and other similar conveyances including those that are leased or rented.
41. Vendors and Service Personnel -- A contractor who frequently parks on campus, but is not considered a contractor in the sense that they have neither been retained to perform services as a part of a capital construction project, nor contracted to operate their business from a rented facility on campus.
42. Virtual Courtesy Card – Virtual Faculty/Staff Permits are issued with two Virtual Courtesy Cards. Within 60 days of citation, these virtual courtesy cards may be used to void a “No Permit” citation, which was issued because the permit holder failed to link a vehicle via license plate to a valid virtual permit. Courtesy Cards may not be used in conjunction with any other infraction, and may not be used when parking in any other lot besides that which is assigned.
43. Virtual Permit – In place of issuing a hangtag, the license plate of any parked vehicle may be scanned via License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to determine if a valid permit is associated with that vehicle at the location in which it is parked.
44. Visitors – Any individual other than faculty/staff or student who visits a facility administered by the university or an Approved Allied Agency while driving a vehicle or parking on campus.
45. Wait List -- A list kept by the Parking Department for faculty/staff and students who wish to park their vehicle in a lot that is currently full. The waitlist is maintained in the order requests are received, with priority given to faculty and staff in faculty/staff lots.

Every individual operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle in any parking facility must do so with due regard for the safety of pedestrians and in compliance with the motor vehicle laws of the State of Illinois, the traffic ordinances of the Cities of Champaign and Urbana, and such other specific regulations as may be adopted by the University of Illinois.

By action of the Board of Trustees pursuant to the authority vested in them by Article V, Section 1c of the General Rules of the University Concerning University Organization and Procedures, the Chancellor has authorized the preceding regulations concerning the parking of motor vehicles and motorcycles on University property. These regulations are administered by the Parking Department, 1201 W. University Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801, Phone: (217) 333-3530.