Neither St. Augustine's College nor it's employees assume any responsibility for the loss from theft or damage to vehicles parked in college parking areas or operated on the campus, or injury to the occupants of such vehicle unless it is clearly established that such damage or injury resulted from an act of a SAC employee in the performance of his/her duties or from the negligence on the part of SAC. The college urges automobile owners to acquire adequate insurance to cover such losses or damages.

• Regulate the parking of vehicles;
• Provide for impounding of vehicles in violation of the Traffic Rules and Regulations;
• Regulate the towing and immobilizing (booting) of vehicles on and from campus; and Provide for the issuance of campus and N.C. Uniform Citations by an officer for a Violation of Traffic Rules and Regulations and state Motor Vehicle Laws.

• Visitor: Any person visiting the College who is not a student or employee. This includes members of the general public, employees of other agencies, vendors, and contractors.
• Driver: Person operating a registered or unregistered vehicle on SAC property.
• Parking Space: A specific boundary of uniform, painted lines with varying dimensions indicating the boundaries within which a vehicle should be parked for orderly and efficient utilization of spaces and protection of adjacent parked cars. Additionally an area marked by signs posting (PARKING) where painted signs indicating boundaries are not present.
• Vehicle Registration Form: The basic data form used to request a parking permit (decal) and to register a vehicle with the Campus Police Department. The form contains identifying information about the driver and the vehicle being registered.
• Reserved Parking is set forth in the SAC Parking Rules and Regulations Manual and the permit may be obtained from the Lynch Hall, First Suite.
• Permit: SAC Parking Decal, the display of which constitutes permission to park on the SAC Campus until expiration date of the permit.
• Temporary Permit: A parking permit issued to a person that have purchased a SAC Parking Permit and are temporarily using a non-registered vehicle.
• Visitors Permit: A parking permit issued to visitors for temporary parking for a limited time and specified date only.

• Developing and promulgating policies, procedures, rules and regulations concerning parking and traffic within the SAC community.
• Controlling parking assignments to the parking facilities in the SAC Community. This includes, but not limited to, issuing parking permit, determination of appropriate parking spaces, and the necessary recordkeeping.
• Coordinating parking and traffic matters within St. Augustine's College and with other Federal, State or local agencies.
• Initiating administrative enforcement of traffic and parking rules and regulations.
• The SAC Campus Police Officers and Campus Security Officers continuously patrol all of the parking areas and roadways by foot and car to check for vehicles parked in violation of the regulations and to record space utilization information.
• The SAC Campus Police Department is responsible for providing instructions and permits to anyone requesting such assistance.
• All employees are required to observe the rules and regulations prescribed in this manual. They are required to inform a non-employee driver, with whom they may have occasion to ride, of the rules and regulations governing driving and parking at SAC. Furthermore, they are expected to be courteous to and considerate of their fellow employees when operating a vehicle on the SAC campus.
• All department heads are responsible for the visitors to their Department; to make sure they are aware of the SAC parking rules and regulations, and that a temporary parking permit must be obtained.
• Special Events Coordinators must obtain temporary parking permits for their visitors and guests, r make parking arrangements with the Campus Police Department before the event at least three (3) days prior to the date of the event to include all summer programs.
• The owner or custodian of a vehicle is responsible for all parking/traffic violation (s) issued on his/her vehicle.
• The driver of a vehicle is responsible for any traffic violation notice (s) ticket (s) issued for a moving violation. EXCEPTION; In a moving violation where the driver is not stopped, the owner is responsible in lieu of identification of the driver.

Concerns regarding general information, visitor information, vehicle assistance, etc., can be obtained by stopping by the Information Center located at the south front main entrance of campus on Oakwood Ave., or by dialing Ext. 4911 or 4192 seven (7) days a week and 24 hours a day.

• A valid vehicle registration certificate for each vehicle to be registered,
• A valid state driver's license.
• A validated St. Augustine's College ID or proof of college registration must be presented at the time of registration.
• An application for a parking decal may be obtained from the Lynch Hall, First Suite. All faculty, staff, and students operating vehicle (s) on campus must register them with the Campus Police Department.

1. Issued a Campus Parking Citation.
2. Issued a N.C. Uniform Citation
3. Vehicle immobilized (booted), or
4. Vehicle towed

b. A decal is valid only when it is properly displayed, is visible, and not suspended, altered, or revoked by the SAC Campus Police Department.

c. The license plate on the vehicle must correspond to the license plate number registered with the SAC Campus Police Department. Parking permits are NOT transferable to an unregistered vehicle. Violators will subject the vehicle to a fine ranging from $25.00 up to $100.00 for each occurrence and parking privileges revoked.

1. The Traffic Rules an Regulations are in effect at all times including Saturdays, Sundays. And holidays unless otherwise specified. They are applicable to all person operating vehicles on the SAC campus.
2. Pedestrians and operators of motor vehicles must obey all lawful instructions of the Saint Augustine’s College Campus Police Department Officers at ALL times. The authority of the officer should not be questioned or challenged at the time; the order should be obeyed and any complaints should be directed in writing to the: Chief of Campus Police, Lynch Hall, 1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610.
3. The speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted. The posted speed will be strictly enforced.
4. Stop signs, whether posted or painted on the road surface, require the driver to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before proceeding into the intersection, unless he/she is directed to do otherwise by an officer on traffic duty.
5. Drivers should be extremely cautious in areas of contiguous to buildings and areas that must be crossed to reach parking areas or other areas to include public transportation….
6. Pedestrians must use sidewalks, crosswalks, and walkways. Walking on lawns and other planted areas is prohibited.

G. N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV), requirements specify that a driver should not leave the scene of an accident without properly identifying himself/herself. ALL accidents must be reported to the St. Augustine’s College Department of Campus: Police, located in Lynch Hall or by dialing the {dispatcher at 919-516-4911. By state law, accidents involving vehicles in which bodily damage to one or both vehicles appears to be $1000 or more shall be reported on SAC Campus Police or the proper law enforcement agency.

2. A reserved spaced or lot marked with a posted or painted sign is reserved Monday through Friday from 8:00am till 5:00pm unless otherwise posted, as indicated by the sign markings, for the sole use of the employee assigned to that space.

3. Any faculty/staff member with a reserved parking space, upon finding the space occupied, may park in any non-reserved space provided in SAC parking decal is displayed and the SAC Campus Police Department is notified.

4. Unauthorized vehicles parked in reserved space will be ticketed, towed or immobilized at the owner’s expense.

5. Motorcycle Parking: Motorcycles may be parked in designated areas with parking permit. Only Motorcyclist with a permit are allowed on the main campus. It shall be unlawful to operate a motorcycle on campus without the use of prescribed headgear for the protection of the operator and the passenger. Motorcycles may be parked only in areas designated “FOR MOTORCYCLES ONLY”. 

2. A visitor who has obtained a visitor’s permit, may park in any space, other than a posted reserved area. The visitor’s permit should be displayed on the front dashboard of the vehicle in a manner that it may be clearly visible from the outside of the vehicle.

3. FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS, ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK AROUND THE QUADRANGLE. THESE AREAS ARE FOR VISITORS TO THE CAMPUS.

2. Contractor’s Permits: The Campus Police Department will issue parking permits to all contractors and their employees, authorizing them to park in specific areas.

3. A driver may wait for a short time for passengers if he/she remains in the vehicle and does not block the flow of traffic, but must move immediately when directed to so by an officer. Waiting drivers may not stop in spaces indicated: No stopping/standing, Handicapped Parking, Fire Lane, Police or Emergency, Vehicle Only.

4. In the event of illness, physical incapacity or extreme emergencies, a driver may pick-up or discharge passengers at any entrance to any building. Employees using these methods of transportation are responsible for directing drivers to the appropriate entrances.

2. A service mechanic removing a disable vehicle for emergency service may leave his or her own vehicle in the space from the vehicle is being removed. Provided it is properly identified as a service vehicle either by firm’s name being lettered on the side or by a company card or sign plainly visible in the windshield. Before removing a vehicle, the mechanic must notify the vehicle being removed, the area, the license plate number on the vehicle and who authorized the removal. Faculty, staff and students are responsible for informing the service mechanic of these requirements.

3. Except for emergencies, major repairs may not be performed on SAC property.

1. The rules and regulations in this manual are enforced by the SAC Campus Police Department officers are authorized to issue a SAC Campus Traffic Citation and NU Uniform Citation (State Citation) in the enforcement procedure. Anyone who receives a ticket or citation must comply with all the pertinent information printed on the front or the back in a timely manner or as directed by additional directives written by the officer.
2. Violations and Fines: The following are violations and their fines as they appear on the Parking Citation notice (ticket):

Violation Costs

1. Parking Citation Notice (PCN) recipients must either pay the fine within ten (days) or request an appeal within three (3) days form the issuance date of the citation. Appeals should be directed to the Chief of Campus Police in writing within the aforementioned period. Appeals will be forewarned from the Chief of Police to the Appeal Committee. No exceptions will be made. Appeal forms may be obtained from Hunter Building Room 204 (Student Affairs) or the Information Center.
2. Persons making a written request for an appeal will be notified in writing and or by telephone of the date and time of the hearing. Failure to appear will result in the payment expectancy of the citation(s). All violations double after (10) days and will increase by $5.00. Payment should be made in the Cashiers Office located in the basement of the Hunter Administrative Building between the hours of 9:00am and 3:30pm. Ticket must accompany payment. Receipts will be issued for payments made in person. Payment can be made by mail to: 

If payment is mailed, you must pay by money order or certified cashier’s check. Personal checks are not accepted without prior approval. There will be a $30.00 service fee for returned checks as allowable by law.

A list of vehicle tags and or decal with outstanding Parking Citation Notice (PNC) is generated on ongoing bases, to identify vehicles and subject them to immobilization, (booting).

A vehicle identified with five (5) unpaid citations or the dollar amount of $60.00 unpaid citations will be subject to immobilization, (booting). A vehicle immobilized will not have the device removed until all outstanding fines and removal fee in addition to the total amount of unpaid citation (s).

Vehicles immobilized (booted) weekdays Monday through Friday with fines/assessments not being cleared prior to 4:30pm will not release until payment is made in accordance with departmental procedures established by the Chief of Campus Police.

Payment for the removal of the immobilization device and outstanding parking Citation Notice (s) (PNC) must be made in cash, money order or certified cashiers check. No personal checks will be received without prior approval. Personal checks will not be accepted during the weekend or during holidays.

Persons found or identified without authorization removing, attempting to remove, tampering or causing damage in any manner to the immobilization device (boot) will be charged criminally for such act (s) and assessed for damages to said device.

Cost of damaged Immobilization Device could be high as $500.00

B. SAC Student Unpaid Parking Fines: all unpaid fines that are delinquent more than forty five (45) days will cause a flag to be placed against the student’s account. The student will not be allowed to register until the account is paid in full.

C. SAC Faculty/Staff Unpaid Parking Fines: All unpaid fines that are delinquent more than ten (10) days are considered debts owed to the College. Notice of unpaid fines will be submitted to the Human Resources Department and the accounting Payroll Clerk. No deduction will be made until the employee has been given notice of the proposed deduction in a letter from the Human Resources Department with the opportunity of ten (10) days of letter issuance given to rebut the claim.

D. Towing of Vehicles: Unpaid parking fines could result in the revocation of SAC campus operating/parking privileges until paid in full. Vehicles found on campus with unpaid fines will be either towed or booted at the owner or operator’s expense. All towing. Impound fees; fines and PCN violations must be paid before the vehicle will be released.