Parking Citations
Parking citations are issued when a vehicle is found in violation of UND Parking regulations. If you receive a citation, you have several options for handling it.
Pay a Citation
Citations can be paid online through Campus Connection, in person, by mail, or over the phone.
Appeals
All citations issued by UND Parking Services can be appealed within 14 days of being issued
Learn how to Appeal a Citation
Parking Violations and Fine Amounts
UND Parking issues citations to help ensure that parking spaces remain available for permit holders and that campus regulations are followed. In some cases, a warning notice may be issued instead of a fine.
| Violation | Description | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Vehicle | When a vehicle is parked without movement for an extended period of time that indicates the vehicle has been abandoned on the UND Campus | $20 |
| Event Parking Payment Required | When a vehicle is parked in a designated zone for events that require payment for parking | $30 |
| Exceeded Timed Limit | When a parked vehicle exceeds the posted time limit for allowed parking. | $20 |
| Failure to Comply | When a vehicle is parked in a manner where the license plate is not visible from the drive lane, or if there is no license plate, the VIN is covered. Or, when an oversized vehicle or trailer is parked without approval. | $30 |
| No Parking | When a vehicle is parked in an area that is signed as No Parking. | $20 |
| Parked In Fire Lane | When a vehicle is parked in area of a parking lot that is signed as 'Fire Lane' (curb and/or signs) | $20 |
| Parked in Hash Marks | When a vehicle, that is not a motorcycle, is parked within a hash marked area of a parking zone. | $20 |
| Parked in Multiple Spaces | When a vehicle is parked in a manner that prevents another vehicle from parking in an adjacent space. | $20 |
| Parked in a Mobility-Impaired Space | When a vehicle is parked in an ADA parking stall without a state issued ADA placard/plate | $100 |
| Parked in No Overnight Zone | When a vehicle is parked in zone that does not allow authorized parking between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. | $20 |
| Parked in Roadway or Beyond Row | When a vehicle is parked in a roadway or beyond the designated row of parking stalls | $20 |
| Parked on Grass/Lawn/Sidewalk | When an unauthorized vehicle is parked on the grass/lawn or sidewalk | $20 |
| Parked without Valid Permit/Payment | When a vehicle is parked in a UND parking zone without a valid parking permit for the applicable zone, or proper payment (no payment or expired payment) for pay to park zones. | $20 |
| Permit Sharing | When two or more vehicles that are listed under one permit are parked on campus at the same time. | $50/per vehicle |
| Repeat Offender | Issued once a vehicle has reached a 10 valid citations within an academic semester. For more information read the repeat offender citations under policy and regulations |
$80 |
| Vehicle Inoperable | Issued to vehicles that either are or appear to be inoperable on the UND Campus | $20 |
How to Avoid a Citation
Most parking citations can be avoided by following a few simple steps.
1. Read the Signs
Always check posted lot and zone signs before parking or refer to the campus parking maps for guidance. Rules may change depending on the lot, time of day or special events.
2. Purchase a Permit
All vehicles parked on campus must be associated a valid UND parking permit. Visitors to the UND campus should review the Visitor Information for parking options. ADA placard or plate holders must also have a UND permit, misuse of ADA parking can result in a citation being issued.
3. Park Where Your Permit Allows
Park only where your permit is valid. Each lot has signs posted that provide information on the permit(s) that are allowed to park in the lot and when they are required. Some spaces or areas of the lot will have 'No Parking' signs - these areas are always off limits. Other stalls may be marked as reserved for state fleet vehicles, specific permits, or event a specific permit holder. Only vehicles with the proper permit may use these reserved stalls.
4. No Plate or One Plate on Vehicle
Your vehicle must always have a plate on file that matches what's on the car. If your plate hasn't arrived yet, temporarily register the last 8 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN) and select 'Missing Plate' as the state. If you vehicle has only one plate, it must be mounted and visible from the roadway in the parking lot.
If you receive new or replacement plates at any time, you must either update the vehicle through the parking portal or contact Parking Services to have the vehicle updated.
5. Enter Your License Plate Correctly
Make sure that when entering your license plate or the last 8 digits of the VIN if the vehicle does not have plates, that the plate is entered as it appears on the license plate without the state identifier. Select the appropriate state from the state field if the field is provided in the Parking Portal, Passport, Ramp Pay stations, or T2 Mobile Pay when entering vehicle information.
6. Park Correctly
Always park within a proper stall. A proper stall is defined by painted lines on both sides of your vehicle. During the winter, when snow may cover the lines, use the layout of nearby vehicles and curbs to park correctly within the row. Areas without markings aren't legal parking spaces. Vehicles that are not parked in a legally defined parking stall, blocking multiple spaces, or stick out into the roadway can be cited. Be considerate of others and make sure your vehicle fits properly into the space.
7. Avoid Mobility-Impaired Parking Spaces
Parking in Mobility-Impaired spaces at UND requires that a current, valid UND permit covers the vehicle. If an ADA placard or plate is not present on the vehicle, it may be issued a $100 citation
8. Do Not Use Visitor Spaces
All current faculty, staff, students or those with active permits from UND Parking Services are not allowed to park the visitor spaces located throughout the campus. These spaces are designated for non-UND individuals to park on campus to visit departments as prospective students or residents that live in the apartments
9. Pay-To-Park Zones
If you parking in an hourly parking across campus, payment must be completed before stepping out of the vehicle. Leaving a vehicle without paying can result in a citation being issued if payment is not completed by the time an enforcement vehicle arrives.
10. Know When Permits Are Required
Permit or payment is required Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. year-round, including academic breaks. Weeknights and Weekends are generally open parking; however, restricted zones such as housing lots, reserved stalls, safety zones, "no overnight" areas, time-limited stalls, and parking lots used for Ralph Engelstad Arena events are still enforced. Parking rules and safety regulations are monitored 24/7.
11. Check Your UND Email
UND Parking Services sends out updates to the campus community through email on if you've received a warning or a citation, permit rules, lot closures, waitlist offers for permit upgrades or special events that affect parking.