Each violation may result in a warning or citation of the vehicle. Violators are responsible for any associated fines for each citation received.
Abandoned/Inoperable Vehicles – All motor vehicles on campus must be in running order and bear a valid state license plate issued to that vehicle. Vehicles in violation of this regulation will be considered abandoned and may be towed from campus at the owner’s expense.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs
- No person shall operate a motor vehicle on Siena University property while the person’s ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol or drugs.
- If in the judgment of a member of the Siena’s Public Safety Staff, an operator of a motor vehicle being operated on campus has consumed alcohol or drugs, the operator will be documented, and a report will be forwarded to the Dean of Students.
- If the operator of a vehicle is involved in an accident, and the Public Safety Staff suspects the driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the Police may be contacted to further investigate the incident.
Parked in a Faculty/Staff Area – Parking a vehicle in a parking space (yellow lines) when not authorized by the parking permit issued to that vehicle.
Electric Charging Station Violation – A person will be deemed in violation if a vehicle is parked while not actively charging. This violation also applies to non EVs
Failure to Display a Hangtag / Permit
Failure to Move Vehicle from Closed Lot – Failure to move a vehicle from a lot which has been closed for a special event.
Failure to Yield the Right of Way – Failure to yield the right of way at a yield sign.
Fire Lane / Tow Zone – Parked in a Fire Lane or designated Tow Zone
Unauthorized Parking in an Accessibility (ADA) Parking Space – Accessibility parking areas are for
vehicles bearing a Siena Accessibility Vehicle Registration. Unauthorized vehicles found parked in
these areas will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.
Improper Display – Not affixing the parking permit to one’s vehicle, placing the permit in the wrong location.
Improper Lot – Parking a vehicle in a parking lot, space or area not authorized by the parking permit
issued to that vehicle.
Forged Permit/Improper Use of a Permit –No person shall affix a permit to his/her vehicle that is either forged or is not the permit assigned to that vehicle.
Parking in more than one space - Vehicles not parked within the designated parking space lines, that is when the vehicle is extended into another parking space surrounding their intended space, causing their vehicle to be in more than one space, will be issued a parking ticket for using more than one space.
Parking in a space designated for a Special Permit or a Reserved Parking Area
Parking in a Restricted Area – Any area that is marked as a restricted area by painted hash marks on the pavement.
Parked in the Roadway – Parking is not permitted on campus roadways. In addition to its normal
definition, roadway includes any area designated as a safety island. A safety island is an area with
diagonal lines painted on the pavement to indicate it is not a parking area. All roadways are considered
Fire Lanes.
Parked/Driving on the Lawn and Pathways - (Pathways, lawn, non-paved area, dirt and grassy
areas) Pathways are for pedestrian traffic only with the exception of Security, Maintenance and
Emergency Vehicles. Vehicles may not park or drive on lawn areas, non-paved areas, or any area
not designated for vehicular traffic. Vehicles parked in these areas, in addition to being ticketed, may be
towed from campus.
Parked/Driving on Town House Pathways - Based on the seriousness and potential harm to pedestrians, a separate violation for this action has been written. This violation carries a larger fine.
Driving through a Stop Sign – Failure to come to a complete stop at a stop sign.
Reckless Driving – Reckless driving on campus is defined as operation of a motor vehicle in a manner
presenting an unjustifiable risk to a person’s safety and or damage of property of another.
Restricted Area / Safety Zone – Any area which is designated by painted lines on the ground.
Speeding – The maximum speed permitted on campus is 15 M.P.H.
Unregistered Vehicle – All vehicles parked on campus are required to be registered with the Department of Public Safety.
One Way/Wrong way on one way – On roadways marked for one-way traffic, vehicles shall be driven
only in the direction designated.
Overtime Parking – Violations apply to those parked longer than the time designated/ allowed.
Blocking a Fire Hydrant – No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant except when the vehicle is attended by a licensed operator who is seated in the front seat and who can immediately move the vehicle in case of an emergency, unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings.