Vehicle Towing/Booting

If a vehicle is found in violation or has outstanding parking violations, it can be towed or immobilized with a boot. This also applies to repeat offenders in a particular area even if citations are paid. Citations are a method of warning the vehicle owner. If these warnings are not heeded, it may become necessary to tow or boot a vehicle. Illegally parked vehicles are also towed from lots when a lot complaint is received and/or a lot is full with several illegally parked vehicles. All vehicles without a lot permit are towed when a lot complaint is received. Vehicle registrations are NOT checked--it is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to ensure their permit is displayed to ensure they are not towed for not displaying a permit.

Vehicle Towing/Booting Policy

Vehicles may be ticketed, towed and or booted at the owner's expense whenever a vehicle is illegally parked and under the following circumstances:

1. Vehicles with three or more unpaid citations.
2. Repeat Offenders: Vehicles with five or more (paid or unpaid) citations received within a quarter.
3. Possession of a stolen or lost permit or possession of a permit issued to someone other than the individual using the permit.
4. Possession of an altered, fake, or expired permit; and possession of a permit not authorized for use by Parking Services.
5. Illegally parked vehicles that are not in a fire lane, handicap space or restricted space. When a lot complaint is received and/or a lot is full with several illegally parked vehicles, vehicles not displaying a permit are subject to tow. Vehicle registrations are NOT checked--it is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to ensure their permit is displayed to prevent being towed.
6. Parking or blocking other vehicles, roadways, entrances, loading areas, curbs, dumpsters, restricted or reserved spaces.
7. Overtime parking in a time restricted space (including meters).
8. Possession of a permit obtained by falsifying information.
9. Abandoned vehicle: a vehicle not moved from its space for a period of seven or more days or a vehicle that is visibly damaged or unable to be driven from its location.

Boot Removal and Vehicle Recovery

1. An immobilization notice containing instructions on how to have the boot removed will be attached to the vehicle (driver's side window and windshield).
2. If arrangements have not been made by the registered driver of the vehicle to remove the boot within 48 hours of placing the boot on the vehicle, the vehicle is subject to towing. Please note that an illegally parked vehicle will still receive citations while the boot is in place; removal of the boot as soon as possible is highly recommended. Once a vehicle has been booted and subsequently towed, the registered driver/owner will be responsible for all fees incurred (including citations incurred, boot removal fee, and towing/storage fees).
3. If a vehicle is towed or immobilized, the registered driver/owner responsible must report to the Parking Services Office (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) or the University Campus Safety Office (Monday-Friday 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday) to make arrangements to recover the vehicle.
4. Customers must pay a $50 boot removal fee and any unpaid citations associated with the vehicle prior to removal.