Parking Enforcement
Who needs a parking permit?
Students, faculty and staff who park a vehicle on campus or any designated IU meeting facility must display a valid IU parking permit.
Regulations
Permits are registered to the individual and not to the vehicle. In the event you drive a non-permit bearing vehicle, contact the receptionist at the information desk upon your arrival on campus and fill out a form provided for that purpose. Permits are to hang from the rear view mirror and hang facing the windshield (outward). Permits will be mailed to students by the IUEPD after required fees are paid.
Student Permits are issued 3 times yearly - Fall, Spring and Summer sessions. Student Permits are valid on any IU East parking lot.
Faculty / Staff permits may be picked up at the Human Resources office in Whitewater Hall, room 124, after August 15th. These permits are valid for one year, they may be paid for by payroll deduction, cash or check.
Adjunct Faculty can pick their permits up from the Office of the Bursar.
Faculty / Staff permits are valid on all IU campuses.
Fees
Current fee schedule:
- Student Parking - $2.00 per credit hour
- Full-time Faculty/Staff - $6.75 per month
- Adjuct Faculty - $10.50 per semester
- Hourly / Non-student Employees - $4.50 per month
Special Notice: Lost permits may be replaced for a $ 2.00 fee. The fee is to be paid at the Office of Student Accounts, (Whitewater Hall 101) Student replacement tags may be obtained from Campus Police, ML 170, Faculty and staff at the Welcome Center-WZ 101. Please keep your address current with Student Records.
Handicapped Parking and Permits
Indiana University East is in compliance with all federal and state ADA laws concerning handicapped parking.
Handicapped parking areas are located in Middlefork and Whitewater parking lots, at the rear of Hayes Hall and near the main entrance to Springwood Hall. In addition, handicapped spaces for visitors are provided on Whitewater Circle Drive. These parking spaces are designated for 2 hour parking only.
IU handicap parking permits will be issued each semester by the IUEPD. Students must make their request for the permit through the Student Support Services Office. Faculty and staff may make an application for a handicap permit through the Human Resource Office. Faculty, staff and students possessing an official state issued handicapped parking plate/placard may petition for an annual permit upon presentation of a state approved certification and completion of the required IU East application.
Whitewater Circle Drive
Whitewater Circle Drive is a restricted parking area. The circle drive has visitor handicapped parking, these spaces are limited to a 2 hour parking time limit. A 30 minute parking zone is located on the circle for short term business and visitors only.
Richmond (Rose View Transit) buses pick up and drop off passengers at this location. A detailed schedule is available at the switchboard. (Whitewater Hall 101)
Temporary Handicapped Permits
All requests for temporary handicapped parking permits must be directed to the Chief of Police, IUEPD. IU handicapped permits are valid only on IU property and when the handicapped person occupies the vehicle.
Mopeds / Bicycles
Bicycles do not require a permit. Do not ride on sidewalks. Sidewalks are restricted to pedestrian traffic.
Bicycle racks are located at the front entrance to Whitewater and Middlefork Hall. A rack for Springwood Hall is located on the circle at the north end of Springwood Hall. Mopeds and bicycles are not to be chained to any post, tree or building on campus. Violators are subject to arrest and their vehicle impounded by the IUEPD.
Mopeds are not to be parked within 25 feet of any building, use designated motorcycle parking or a parking space if motorcycle parking is full. All mopeds, scooters and motorcycles are required to have a parking sticker issued by IUEPD.
Enforcement Policy
Moving violations, as well as parking violations, are enforced at all time in a fair and impartial manner. Parking in restricted areas, loading zones, yellow curb, off pavement or on the grass is prohibited. Vehicles must be parked in the provided space-one space/one vehicle, no overlapping. General parking is permitted in Whitewater, Middlefork and Springwood Hall parking lots. Handicapped and 30 minute parking is permitted at the rear of Hayes Hall, no general parking is provided in this lot.
Violations and Fines
Citations will be issued for the following violations
- Licensing and registration violations
- Moving violations
- Unauthorized handicapped parking
- Blocking fire hydrants
- Parking by yellow curbs
- Double parking or occupying more than one space
- Failure to display parking permits
- Expired permits
- Blocking drives
- Littering
- Loading Zone violations
Violations are subject to Campus Regulations and State Citations and towing.
Violation/Fine Schedule
- Moving Violation - Campus Citation -- $50.00 each occurrence
- Non-moving (ie Parking) Violation - $25.00 each occurrence
- Illegally parked in handicap space - $50.00 each occurrence
- Littering - $25.00 each occurrence
Payment for Violations
Contact the Office of Student Accounts, (Bursar) Whitewater Hall, Room 101, during the following times:
Monday-Thursday 8 am- 7 pm
Friday 8 am- 5 pm
Fines along with the citation may be deposited in the mail slot at the Office of Student Accounts. Fines and the citation(s) may be mailed to:
Office of Student Accounts
Indiana University East
2325 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, IN 47374-9979
Appeal Process
Citations may be appealed to the Chief of Police. Appeal forms may be obtained from the Office of Student Accounts, Information desk or at the IUEPD.
Visitor Parking
Indiana University East has a limited number of designated visitor parking spaces. Visitors may park in Whitewater, Middlefork and Springwood lots with unlimited time.
A 2 hour visitors (handicapped only) parking lot is located on the Whitewater circle. Persons in violation are subject to State citation and towing. Visitors with a handicapped license plate or placard may park in handicapped spaces.
