Safety & Security

Motor Vehicle Parking & Registration

Every individual who maintains or operates a motor vehicle on the Union University campus must register each vehicle with the Safety & Security Office at the beginning of the semester or within 24 hours of bringing a vehicle to the campus. The registration fee is included in your total tuition package for the first permit.

The vehicle's license plate number and proof of current auto liability insurance are required for registration of the vehicle.

Student/Employee Parking Permit Registration Form

Students or employees who require a handicap permit for a temporary or permanent condition may submit the Application for Disabled Person License Plate, Placard or Decal to the County Clerk's Office in Jackson (100 E Main St #105). A physician's statement will be required. Please visit tn.gov for more information.

Permit Placement

The permit must be affixed directly to the outside rear window, driver's side, bottom corner. Use the adhesive on the permit to attach it to the window. CONVERTIBLES: affix the permit to the outside front window, driver's side, bottom corner. Permits may NOT be placed on the inside of the windshield.

Parking permits are assigned by the following color codes:

Parking Regulations

• Parking policy is in effect year-round, including University holidays and break periods.
• Park only in lined spaces. (Vehicles will be ticketed if any part of the vehicle is over/on the line)
• Do not park blocking a Dumpster.
• Do not park in a handicap space without an official handicap license plate or placard.
• Parking on the grass, sidewalks and roadways is prohibited.
• Do not park blocking another vehicle or blocking the flow of traffic.
• Do not park in Reserved spaces or in non-designated areas. Do not block the Post Office loading/unloading zone.
• Vehicles may not be left unattended in the fire lanes of any building at any time for any reason.
• Loitering is not permitted.

Parking Brochure

The continued cooperation on the part of everyone concerned is expected and essential.

Fines

Parking control is under the jurisdiction of the Director of Safety & Security. Tickets can be paid in the Safety & Security Office. If tickets are not paid, cleared or appealed in the Security office within 3 business days, the fine will be charged to your account by the Office of Business Services.

If you receive a citation when you believe you are in compliance with the parking regulations, a written appeal may be filed and submitted to the Office of Safety & Security. An Appeal Form may be obtained online or in the Safety & Security Office and must be completed within 3 business days following the date of the ticket. You will be notified of the outcome of your appeal after a decision has been made. If the appeal is denied, the violator will have 3 business days from the notification of the denial to pay the ticket or it will be sent to the Office of Business Services to be applied to the student's account.

Students in violation of parking regulations will be ticketed and fines imposed as follows (effective 8/1/2025):

• Permit Improperly Displayed 10.00
• Over/On the Line 25.00
• Unmarked Area 50.00
• Violation of Posted Time Limit 100.00
• Blocking Another Vehicle 50.00
• Parked in Flow of Traffic/Blocking Traffic 100.00
• Driving or Parking on Grass/Walkway 100.00
• Blocking Fire Hydrant 100.00
• Parking Without a Valid Permit 50.00
• Circle/Fire Lane/Striped Area 50.00
• Reserved Spaces 50.00
• Handicap Space/Blocking Ramp 150.00
• Reckless Driving 150.00
• Blocking Dumpsters 100.00

Chronic Offenders

Individuals who accumulate $250.00 in violations during the academic year (August-May) will be booted by Safety & Security. All unpaid violations must be satisfied prior to the removal of the parking boot by Safety & Security. In addition to the designated fines, chronic offenders may be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary actions. A chronic offender's vehicle is subject to removal from campus at any time at the owner's expense.

Appeals

Individuals receiving traffic tickets may discuss their case with designated staff personnel in the Safety and Security Office. Obvious errors will be corrected. Formal appeals may be made to the Office of Safety and Security. A written Appeal Form must be completed outlining the basis for the appeal within three business days following the date of the ticket. The student will receive an email regarding the outcome of the appeal.

• Parking Violation Appeal Form: Word | PDF

Inspections

The University reserves the right to inspect cars which are parked on University property.