Following are situations that are typically not
accepted as valid extenuating circumstances for parking in violation
of Mount Holyoke College parking regulations and regulations.
An appeal based on how long you were parked
in violation. Parking Officers will issue a citation to
any vehicle parked in violation of regulations. An appeal that states
that the vehicle was only parked for two minutes, five minutes,
etc is not considered valid. A parking restriction holds for parking
for any period of time.
An appeal based on your need to get to class/work/an
appointment on time. It typically requires a few minutes
to locate a parking space within the campus' parking system. It
is suggested that customers plan their schedules such that there
is sufficient time to find and park in a legal space.
An appeal based on lack of a parking space
near your destination. Parking spaces are very competitive,
and the campus' parking system doesn't guarantee a space in a specific
lot. Customers must park in a legal space in a lot valid for their
permit series.
An appeal based on the assertion that class
wasn't in session. Parking regulations are enforced throughout
the entire calendar year and are not directly associated with the
class schedule. Thus, students should remain only in student lots,
and employees should remain only in faculty/staff areas.
An appeal of a restricted/prohibited violation
during evening or weekend hours. Although the requirement
of display of a permit or payment of a meter is suspended during
some evening and weekend hours, all parking restrictions and prohibitions
are enforced 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
An appeal based on your need to load or
unload. Officers must witness active signs of loading/unloading,
and they tend to check back if it is obvious someone is loading/unloading.
However, a vehicle left attended with no signs of loading/unloading
will be ticketed, and the appeal may be denied.
An appeal based on the appellant's assertion
that s/he did not see the sign or line markings. It is
the driver's responsibility to note and comply with all posted signage,
notices, and line markings.
An appeal from a guest/visitor stating that
s/he was not aware of the parking regulations. It is well
publicized that students and staff are responsible for obtaining
a valid parking permit for their guests. The campus associated individual
can, and should, ensure that their guest does not experience a parking
problem.
An appeal based on the assertion that the
parker forgot his/her permit. All vehicles must display
a permit in order to park legally. If you forget your permit, stop
by the Parking Office to pick up a one day replacement.
An appeal based on a vehicle malfunction.
Customers who experience a vehicle malfunction and cannot move their
vehicle (for example out of a lot that prohibits overnight parking)
should make arrangements with a service station to either repair
or tow their vehicle. Short term authorization to remain parked
may be received from either the Parking Office (M-F 8:30am - 4:00pm)
or Public Safety during the evening or on weekends. All disabled
vehicles MUST be moved within 8 hours, or they may be towed by the
College at the owner's expense.
Use of four-way hazard flashers. Four-way flashers
are designed to warn other motorists that your vehicle may be a
hazard. Use of four-way flashers does not allow you to park illegally
for any period of time.
