$50.00 Improper parking-disabled
$25.00 Alteration of, forgery of, fraudulently obtaining a vehicle registration; disregarding a stop sign
$20.00 Failure to register your vehicle on cam- pus
$15.00 Blocking gates, emergency lanes, or dumpsters; Driving on or parking in a restricted area; Parking in a Visitor, Fac- ulty or Staff space; Parking on the street or in a driveway in a parking lot; Park- ing in a loading/unloading zone; Park- ing on or over the white or yellow lines; Moving violations other than stop signs; Exceeding the marked time limits on designated spaces; Parking in the Hous- ing area (parking areas are around the apartments, Lots F, G, and H) from 2- 6 AM without an “R” Resident Decal, current Temporary Parking Permit or an Overnight Guest Visitation Pass; Boot/ Immobilization Fee (fee cannot be ap- pealed)
$5.00 Improper Display of FMU Decal/Tem- porary Permit – i.e. wrong place, not permanently affixed, failing to obtain/ renew a Temporary Permit, etc.
Reckless Driving: A state violation defined by S.C.
Law 56-5-2920. The fine imposed will be in accordance with the state statute and could result in revocation of campus driving privileges. A FMU incident report will be completed and sanctions under the Code of Con- duct may result. The traffic sanction imposed will be $50.00 for the first violation. A second offense will re- sult in doubling the fine. As a result of the second of- fense, an individual’s driving history on campus will be reviewed. This review could result in revocation of campus driving privileges.
Driving Under the Influence: Driving under the in-
fluence of any intoxicating substance as defined in S.C. Law 56-5-2930 will result in the arrest of the offender. The sanctions imposed will be in accordance with the state statute. The driver subjects himself/herself to re- vocation of campus driving privileges.
Payment for Citations: All FMU traffic tickets are due
and payable within 14 calendar days after the date of
the ticket. Any person cited waives the right to appeal
the ticket by paying the assessed penalty within the 14 calendar day limit. Fines must be paid at the Cashier’s Office. All traffic fines not paid or appealed within 14
calendar days of the issue date will double (only once)
Traffic Barricades: No person, other than those who
by the nature of their functions are required to do so, shall operate any motor vehicle in or upon any area of the campus that is closed by the use of barricades, gates, bollards, or other traffic control devices.
Vehicle Breakdown: In the event a vehicle breaks
down or runs out of gasoline while on campus, all rea- sonable steps should be taken to move the vehicle from the street or other hazardous position to a parking space. In the event that the vehicle must be parked illegally to await repairs or gasoline, Campus Police must be noti- fied immediately. Campus Police officers can aid with minor vehicle problems such as dead battery or keys locked in the car. Campus Police can assist motorists in finding mechanical assistance for more extensive prob- lems. Persons, who must park in an unauthorized park- ing area due to a mechanical failure, may obtain tem- porary permission from the Campus Police. Permission will not be granted, or will be rescinded, if the motor vehicle is parked in a manner that obstructs a fire lane, impedes vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or is parked in any other unsafe manner.
Non-Motorized Vehicles and Motorcycles: Fran-
cis Marion University recognizes non-motorized vehi- cles or human powered transportation devices are im- portant and legitimate means of transportation and may be operated on campus sidewalks and paths provided they are used solely as a means of transportation and not for prohibited purposes. This section applies to such things as bicycles, unicycles, skateboards, skates and similar items. These items must be operated with due regard and concern for the safety of the general public. Non-motorized vehicles may be operated on campus sidewalks and paths provided they are used solely as a means of transportation and not for purposes prohibit- ed by statute or by this regulation. Pedestrians in all locations designated for pedestrian traffic shall have the right-of-way over non-motorized vehicles and hu- man powered devices. State law governs non-motor- ized cycles. The cyclist has a right to use the streets and highways just as a motorist. However, the relative size of the cycle and the lack of safety devices make it extremely important that cycles be operated within the letter of the law. Cycles and cyclists shall in all respects comply with applicable state laws and regulations, in- cluding but not limited to turn signals, lighting, brakes, lane changing, etc. Bicycles may be operated on side- walks but must yield to pedestrians and must be oper- ated in such a manner so as not to cause a traffic haz- ard. Bicycles must be parked/secured in the bicycle racks provided throughout campus. Driving or storing of bicycles inside residences or buildings is prohibited. Chaining or storing bicycles to objects other than au- thorized bicycle racks is prohibited. Bicycles found improperly parked or secured to inappropriate objects (e.g. light poles, handrails, doors, etc.) may be removed and impounded by Campus Police. Bicycles should be registered with Campus Police, in person or through
the Campus Police web pages. In the event of theft of a bicycle, the registration number will aid an investiga- tion. Motorcycle parking pads are the authorized park- ing location for these vehicles. Motorcycles may not park in any area except those areas specifically desig- nated for their use. There are motorcycle pads in park- ing lots A, B, C, H and in housing. Motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds may NOT be stored in buildings, or parked in breezeways under stairs or next to build- ings on campus. Vehicles in these locations will be re- moved and impounded.
Non-Motorized Vehicles prohibited activities in- clude: Any acrobatic maneuver, stunt, trick riding, speed
run, or other movement designed to display or demon- strate the operator’s physical ability to manipulate the non-motorized vehicle, cycles or skates is prohibited on University property. Motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, bicycles, skates, skateboards and other simi- lar means of transportation will NOT be operated within buildings or on the patio/breezeway/ramp areas of any campus buildings. Bicycles, skates, and skateboards may be operated on sidewalks provided the operator yields to pedestrians. The operators of non-motorized vehicles are responsible for controlling the speed of such device so as not to endanger any pedestrian. Any cam- pus community member or person connected to the Uni- versity violating the provisions of this regulation will be issued a campus Traffic Ticket charged with “Other Moving Violation” and fined $15. Additionally, the vi- olation shall be reported to appropriate authorities for administrative action as deemed appropriate.
Access Phones/Emergency Call Boxes: Francis
Marion University has in place at a number of loca- tions Emergency Communications devices that provide immediate contact with Campus Police officers twen- ty-four (24) hours per day. If you have a vehicle prob- lem or if you need help in an emergency contact Cam- pus Police by using one of these call boxes. Refer to a campus map for the locations of these devices.
Appeals and University Traffic FMU Traffic Tick- et Committee: Members of the Traffic Committee serve
a term of one year. The Committee shall consist of rep- resentatives from faculty, staff and/or students. The committee members elect the committee chairman. The Chief of Campus Police serves on the Committee as a non-voting advisor. This committee operates as an ad- visory group to the President. Recommendations are made regarding traffic control, parking, vehicle regis- tration, violations and penalties. All recommendations are subject to the final approval of the President. The decision of the Traffic Committee on traffic ticket ap- peals is final. The Traffic Committee has the authority to review violations to determine whether an infraction has been committed. It also has the authority, upon re- view, to reduce any violation if applicable or to void any ticket where a violation of the regulations is not shown. The Traffic Committee may revoke the privi- lege of driving or parking on campus of any individual
ers within their jurisdiction. The possession and/or use of firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) on campus is prohibited under state law. Violations can result in the arrest and incarceration of the violator. Intentional use, possession or sale of firearms or other dangerous weap- ons by students on campus is strictly forbidden and is a violation of University policy and state law. Violations can result in arrest and confiscation and/or destruction of the prohibited item. Other weapons prohibited on campus include BB guns, pellet guns, air guns, blow guns, paint ball guns, sling shots or other projectile weapons; hatchets, knives (with blades 2” or longer) or other edged weapons; bows/arrows, explosives, fire- works, chemical components expelled by compressed gases such as OC or pepper spray; impact weapons such as batons, nun chucks, slap jacks, brass knuckles or mar- tial arts type weapons; electrical shock devices (i.e. stun guns or Taser); dangerous/noxious chemical mixtures, incendiary devices, propelled missiles or other danger- ous substances. Possession of these prohibited items can result in removal from campus housing and/or sus- pension from the University. All weapons or prohibit- ed items will be confiscated and may be destroyed. Ap- proval for temporary possession or use of certain types of weapons in extremely limited and specific situations is considered on a case-by-case basis.