Parking Permits 

• All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid parking permit. See display requirements as outlined below. 

 Permits are valid from September 1 to August 31 and must be renewed annually. 

Display Requirements 

• For parking areas on and around campus, you must display a valid parking permit in your vehicle.  
• All permits must be displayed with the entire face of the permit visible from the outside of the vehicle, either in the rearview mirror or on the dash. 
• The face of the permit is the side that displays both the current stickers and the permit number. Permits facing the interior of the car are in violation and are subject to citation  
• Vehicles not properly displaying a permit in these two locations will be ticketed.  
• We do not recommend leaving permits hanging from the rearview mirrors while the vehicle is in motion. 
• Vehicles with registered permits, not visible in vehicle while on campus or in street zone/areas will be issued an absence of permit/permit not visible citation. 
• Parking in any lot without a valid permit for that lot is subject to receiving a parking citation. 
• Alteration, reproduction, misuse, transfer, resale, or duplication of any parking permit, including Temporary, City, or Visitor Passes, is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action, or the revocation of parking privileges on or around campus. Any altering, copying, borrowing, swapping, or misuse of a permit will result in the loss of parking privileges for all individuals involved for a minimum of two semesters.  

Parking Enforcement 

• Parking rules are enforced 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. 
• Citations may be issued for any parking violations. 

Designated Parking Areas 

• Park only in designated parking lots or street zones as indicated by your permit. 
• Parking in fire lanes, accessible spaces (without a valid permit), loading zones, or no-parking areas may result in a citation.   

Accessible Parking 

• Vehicles with valid accessible license plates or placards must still display a campus parking permit. 
• Accessible spaces include the striped area next to the space. 

Loading and Unloading 

• Use designated 15-minute or 30-minute loading zones for loading and unloading. 
• Follow any additional directions from Campus Safety personnel. 

Speed Limit and Traffic Rules 

• The campus speed limit is 15 miles per hour.   
• The Robson Parking Garage speed limit is 7.4 miles per hour. 
• Obey all traffic signs and signals on campus. 

Motorcycles and Scooters 

• These vehicles must park in normal parking spaces or designated motorcycle areas. 
• Do not park on sidewalks or at bicycle racks.  

Pedestrian Right-of-Way 

• Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times, except where traffic control lights are present. 

Vehicle Responsibility 

• The registered owner of a vehicle is responsible for any fines, damages, or losses, regardless of who was driving. 

Prohibited Areas 

• Unauthorized vehicles may not operate on walkways, grass areas, or the campus quadrangle. 
• If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, please ask Campus Safety.   

Parking Violations  

• Any parked vehicle not registered through the Parking Office or via metered visitor parking (Park Mobile) will be subject to a parking citation.   
• More than five citations may result in immobilization of the vehicle, at the owner's expense. 
• Citations issued to vehicles on street area/zones, will need to be paid through the City of Colorado Springs, as outlined on the citation.  
• Vehicle violation appeals must be submitted within 10 days of the violation, appeals received after 10 days will not be considered. View the appeals process. 
• Vehicles may be towed without warning if they are parked improperly. 
• This may include but is not limited to vehicles: blocking parking lot entrances, fire lanes, loading docks, dumpster or recycling bins; parked in driveways; parked on grass; parked in accessible spaces without appropriate tags or permits. 
• Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to: revocation of campus parking privileges, vehicle immobilization, or towing. 

Citation Fees 

• Expired/Absent Permit | $40.00 
• Wrong Lot Permit | $25.00 
• Unauthorized use of Accessible Parking  | $150.00 
• Parking in a No Parking AREA/RESERVED SPACE (Tow-Away Zone, Loading Zone, Fire Lane, No Parking Area, or Service Vehicle Reserved Parking Space)  | $75.00 
• Parking on a Lawn/Pedestrian Surface  | $75.00 
• Overtime Violation | $25.00  
• Double Parking/Over Line | $40.00 
• Level 2 Appeal Fee | $10.00 
• Boot Fee | $100.00 

A $100 fee will be assessed for removal of the immobilization device in addition to the total amount of unpaid citations. Any vehicle determined to be a hazard or obstructing traffic may be towed and possibly impounded without warning, the cost of towing/impounding may be charged at the owner's expense. The college will dispose of vehicles abandoned on college property for a period of two weeks. The cost of disposal will be charged to the registered owner. 

Payment Options 

You can pay ONLINE HERE.   

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to know both your citation number and citation amount in order to proceed with the online payment portal. Email Parking at parking@coloradocollege.edu if you need this information. 

Citations may also be paid at the Parking Office, located at 219 E Uintah Street, or mailed/sent via intercampus mail to: Parking Office, 14 E Cache La Poudre Colorado Springs, CO 80903.  

Billing for Unpaid Citations 

Emails will be sent for any outstanding citations. 

Students: 

• Continued violations will be investigated, and appropriate action will be taken. Habitual offenders will be referred to student conduct.  
• Unpaid citations will be sent to student accounts for billing collections. 

Staff/Faculty: 

• Upon Permit & Vehicle registration, employees authorize and acknowledge the Colorado College Payroll Office to withhold the parking citation amount, if they do not pay after thirty days of receiving the citation. 
• The College Payroll Office may then withhold all unpaid citation amount(s). 

Loss of Parking Privileges 

• If a total of five (5) tickets are received, and are unpaid, your vehicle is subject to immobilization. 
• The student conduct office will be informed of any disrespectful or malicious behavior, which could result in forfeiture of parking privileges on campus.   
• If you are first year student and have brought your car to campus, you are in violation of your housing contract and the student conduct office will be informed, which could result in forfeiture of parking privileges on campus. 
• You are ultimately responsible for how many tickets you have received, including received by people borrowing the vehicle.  
• These regulations apply to all Staff, Faculty and Students. 

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