Citations and Appeals
Parking Violations/Resolution of Citations
The Parking and Transportation Department issues citations for violations of University Parking Regulations. Failure to properly settle a parking citation may result in any of the following:
- Student – Encumbrance of records. Future parking permit may be denied until outstanding fees are paid. Delinquent fines sent to collection agency.
- Employee/Visitor – Future parking permit denied until outstanding fees are paid. Initiate UHCL "Employee Financial Responsibility" policy and all associated actions, up to and including termination.
Parking citations must be paid via the Parking Portal. Only debit and credit cards are accepted, except American Express cards.
Appeals
Parking violations may be appealed through the University Parking and Transportation Citation Appeals Committee. Appeals must be submitted within 13 days of the citation's issuance. On the 14th day, a late fee ($20) will be added, and the citation can no longer be appealed, and all appeal requests must be made through the Parking Portal. Please note that email appeals are not accepted. By submitting an appeal, you acknowledge and agree to abide by the final decision of the appeals committee. All appeal decisions are final and cannot be reconsidered.
| Parking Violations | Fee |
|---|---|
| Parked in improper area/space* | $60.00 |
| Overtime parking | $40.00 |
| Blocking a crosswalk or sidewalk | $60.00 |
| Failure to park within lines of designated space | $40.00 |
| Failure to display a current parking permit | $50.00 |
| Parking in a designated reserve space or area | $35.00 |
| Blocking a driving lane | $60.00 |
| Parking within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant | $85.00 |
| Parking illegally in a handicap space or ramp | $85.00 |
| Parking in a tow-away or fire zone | $85.00 |
| Improperly affixed parking permit | $25.00 |
| Other parking violation | $40.00 |






