Parking Services

Parking Services
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Parking Services
Parking Services
The Parking Services office opens at 7:30 AM Monday – Friday. In an effort to safeguard
the health and wellbeing of students and employees, most services are available online
through your MyCentral account or by visiting the Parking Services website. Should
you need individualized assistance please contact Parking Services at 660-543-4098
or at
parking@ucmo.edu
Parking Services
Business Hours
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Mon thru Fri
Summer
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mon thru Fri
Parking services will be closed any time University Offices are closed.
General Information
University Speed Limit - 15 mph
UCM now uses the License Plate Recognition (LPR) System to determine valid permit
purchases. The vehicle license plates is now your permit! This new system will be
used in place of hang tags for students and faculty/ staff. Exceptions are contractors
and visitors. Please contact Parking Services for information or if you have any questions.
Below are the steps to follow in order to purchase your permit:
Log into your MyCentral account and select “Discover More.” You will need your vehicle
information (license plate number, make, model, color and style) if you do not currently
have your vehicle on your account. If you receive an error it most likely means that
you do not have an account established with Parking Services yet, and you will need
to contact the Parking Services Office.
DO NOT CREATE A GUEST/VIP ACCOUNT
Click “Get permits” and select your
Add your permit to your shopping cart and choose the method of payment from the dropdown
box.
For more information, please contact the Parking Services Office at (660) 543-4098
or
Parking@ucmo.edu
All vehicles parked in university parking must have a valid permit. Only one shall
be sold per individual. See Section B or visit ucmo.edu/parkingservices for detailed
information.
The regulations in this booklet pertain to all vehicles, including, but not limited
to motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, trucks, vans, and automobiles.
University parking lots are for use of students, faculty/staff members, visitors,
and other individuals who must conduct business on campus. University parking lots
are not authorized for use by private businesses, organizations, or individuals not
associated with or conducting business on the campus.
The University of Central Missouri assumes no liability for loss or damage to any
vehicle parked in university parking areas or
Students, faculty, or staff members who own, maintain, or operate motor vehicles on
the university campus are responsible for violations regardless of whether or not
the student, faculty or staff member is in actual possession and/or operating the
motor vehicle at the time of the
The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle
operator. Lack of space is not an acceptable excuse for violation of any parking
The speed limit on all university property is 15 miles per
Permits remain the property of the University of Central Missouri and are non-transferable
between individuals.
Enforcement of failure to display a valid parking permit begins on the first day of
classes of each semester.
The University of Central Missouri maintains parking lots for the convenience of faculty,
staff, students and visitors. All lots are under the supervision of the Department
of Public Any posting of information in the lots and on individual vehicles must pertain
to Public Safety issues. Individuals, organizations, and businesses cannot place information
or advertising in the lots or on individual vehicles. Pursuant to university posting
and solicitation policies, university-sponsored bulletin boards or advertising in
the Muleskinner is available for those purposes.
Individuals who leave persons and/or pets unattended in vehicles parked on University
of Central Missouri property may be prosecuted in accordance with city ordinance or
state law.
No storage is allowed in parking lots without approval from Parking Services (i.e.
PODS containers).
Overnight sleeping or living in vehicles is not permitted unless it meets the requirements
and standards outlined in the RV ucmo.edu/rv
16 electric vehicle charging stations are located on campus: six in Faculty/Staff
lot 18, six in Student lot 13, and four in Business Reserved lot 14. Use of these
charging stations is restricted to those individuals with the proper permit and/or
posted time limits. The user is responsible for the charging fees. The EV charging
stations are property of the utility provider. Parking Services does not receive any
profits from the EV charging stations.
Student, Faculty and Staff Parking
The university maintains various types of parking lots to meet the needs of students,
faculty and staff. These include faculty and staff, student, reserved, accessible
or visitor lots. All university parking lots are clearly marked by entry signs which
list the type of lot and any special restrictions which might apply to the lot. Vehicles
should be parked directly in front of concrete parking bumpers or within parking lines
which are used to mark parking spaces in university lots. Vehicles shall be parked
in a manner that allows the license plate to be viewed from the driving lane of the
parking lot. No parking zones are designated by yellow paint and/or no parking signs.
Parking at corners or in driveways is strictly prohibited. Carefully read each parking
lot entry sign and park only in designated spaces. Failure to do so can constitute
a parking violation.
Designation of Permits are required for all faculty and staff, student, M, reserved
or accessible parking lots on the University of Central Missouri campus. Holders of
permits can park only in those lots in which the designation on the parking lot sign
corresponds with the type of permit issued to them. Students, faculty and staff members
that wish to purchase permits can obtain information regarding availability of parking
spaces from Parking Services. Falsifying information to obtain a parking permit will
result in revocation of parking privileges on university property for a period of
one year. Zone lots are categorized as follows:
FS Faculty/Staff. These lots are strictly for use of faculty and staff. The fee for
Faculty/Staff parking is $19 per month through payroll Faculty/ staff lots are reserved
only for faculty and staff members who are holders of a valid Faculty/Staff permit.
Only one permit may be purchased per faculty or staff member. The individual who purchases
the permit, however, will be responsible for all parking violations by any vehicles
bearing the permit. Unauthorized persons who park in Faculty/Staff lots from 6 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday will have their vehicles ticketed and/or towed. These
lots are available for general university use at no charge, at other than the above
times.
R Reserved  Reserved lots are those parking lots, or spaces within parking lots, which
are especially reserved and in which individual parking spaces are assigned. The fees
for reserved lots, #12 & #20, are $34/$39 per month respectively. These areas should
not be entered by unauthorized persons and are restricted 24 hours a day, seven days
a week, except the reserved section of Lot 12 which is reserved from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Reserved lots are clearly marked by parking lot entry signs
or individual parking space signs. Unauthorized persons who park in reserved areas
will have their vehicles ticketed and/ or towed.
S Student These lots are strictly for use of residence hall students, commuter students
and family housing occupants. The fee for Student lots is $65 per semester. These
lots are reserved only for holders of a valid Student parking permit. The individual
who purchases the permit, however, will be responsible for all parking violations
by any vehicles bearing the permit. Student lots are reserved from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday and are available for general university use at no charge at
other than the above times. Unauthorized vehicles parked in Student lots will be ticketed
and/or towed.  Students who commute to campus have options available that may meet
specific needs:  Afternoon Commuter Student: The fee for this permit is $30 per semester.
These permits are valid in Student lots Monday through Friday afternoons from noon
until 5 p.m.Tuesday/Thursday Commuter Student: The fee for this permit is $30 per
semester. These permits are valid in Student lots on Tuesday and Thursday only, from
6 a.m. to 5 p.m.M Commuter Students and Faculty/Staff
(M) These lots are for use of commuter students and faculty/staff and are a greater
distance from main campus than the regular student or faculty/staff lots. The fee
for this permit is $30 per semester. The individual who purchases the permit, however,
will be responsible for all parking violations by any vehicles bearing the permit.
M lots are reserved from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overnight parking
is not permitted in Multipurpose Building Lot 33. Unauthorized persons who park in
these lots during the above times will have their vehicles ticketed and/or towed.
These lots are available for general university use at no charge at other than the
above times. Any vehicle displaying a valid university parking permit can park in
the Multipurpose Building lot 33 during the above times.
For the purpose of these regulations “motorcycle” shall refer to all two- or three-
wheeled motor Motor scooters and mopeds are limited-use motorcycles and must be registered
and licensed. If you are driving/riding a motorcycle, moped, or motor scooter on university
premises the driver and any passengers must wear an approved helmet. Motorcycle permits
are required for all permit and reserved parking areas. Motorcycles must be parked
in designated motorcycle parking spaces or areas (generally located in the corner
of a parking lot) and may not use a traditional vehicle parking space. Motorcycles,
mopeds, or motor scooters. Motorcycles, mopeds, or motor scooters shall not be parked
in any university building or in bicycle racks. Parking areas for motorcycles, mopeds
and motor scooters have been designated in several parking lots and the correct permit
must be displayed.
When borrowing or renting a vehicle not listed on your account, go to your MyCentral
under Parking Services and click “Add Vehicle.” Once you are no longer using that
vehicle, contact Parking Services and ask for that vehicle to be removed from your
Temporary permits are issued to faculty, staff and students who do not have a valid
permit but will be on campus for a short period of time. This is for employees and
students who do not need to purchase a full semester permit but still need to be on
campus.
Service A service vehicle is any university-owned and titled, or leased vehicle used
in support of the university mission. Examples would be vehicles used to carry tools
and supplies for the physical plant, food services, hazardous materials, computer
services, etc. It would not include parking for vehicles checked out from the physical
plant, unless someone is actively loading or unloading from the vehicle.
University employees and on-site contracted management personnel who use their own
vehicles in the course of their employment may purchase a service vehicle permit for
times when they are actively engaged in the activities for which they are employed.
Use of the space is not allowed for general parking. In order to purchase a service
vehicle permit, an employee must first purchase a faculty/staff permit. The employee
must use faculty/staff parking during those times when not using his/her personal
vehicle for university business.
Additionally, service vehicles may also include vehicles that are used by contractors,
or vehicles used by businesses that are actively supporting the university mission.
These could include computer services                         contractors, construction
contractors, duct cleaners, bug exterminators, or others whose services have been
purchased by the university. The vehicle must display a service vehicle permit when
parked in the service vehicle space. The permits may be purchased on a weekly, monthly,
or yearly plan. The space cannot be used for personal business, but only when the
vehicle is actively being used to provide purchased services.
Every vehicle parking in a service vehicle space must have a permit except university-owned
vehicles. The fee for each service vehicle permit is $25 per month. University-owned
service vehicles are not charged.                  Service vehicle spaces are reserved
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Replacement If a permit (vehicle license plate) is lost or stolen, contact Parking
Services as soon as possible to update your account.
If an individual decides to give up a permit, the amount of the remaining terms may
be refunded. The permit, or remnants thereof, or the transferable permit, or remnants
thereof, must be removed and returned to Parking Services before a refund is granted.
Individuals unable to comply with this requirement shall be required to submit a signed
written statement that the permit(s) has been destroyed. Any outstanding violations
will be deducted from the refund. No refund will be made for any semester after fifteen
(15) class days have elapsed.
Special Parking Areas
Accessible/Disabled Accessible permits may be purchased by individuals with existing
physical or medical disabilities. Students requesting accessible parking may contact
the Office of Accessibility Services at Union 224 or 660-543-4421, or submit a completed
Certification of Medical Need for Parking form, which can be obtained by contacting
Parking Services at 306 Broad or ucmo.edu/parkingservices. Faculty/staff can contact
Human Resources to obtain accessibility permit purchase permissions. Those forms,
certified for individuals with permanent disabilities, will remain on file for a period
of four years with Parking Services. The fee for accessible parking is equivalent
to the price of the corresponding Student or Faculty/Staff permit. Accessible parking
spaces (and other individually labeled spaces) are restricted to authorized vehicles
24 hours daily unless otherwise directed by signs. If no designated accessible space
is available, accessible permit holders may park in the first available non-reserved
Student or Faculty/Staff space. Unauthorized vehicles parked in accessible areas will
be ticketed and/or towed.
V  Temporary Visitor Parking. Visitors are those individuals who are not employed
or who are not enrolled in classes through the University of Central Missouri. Visitors
may park in the visitor’s parking lots on South Street, Clark Street or spaces marked
for visitor The Visitor’s Lots are reserved only for visitors. Overnight parking is
not permitted in these lots from -midnight until 6 a.m. seven days per week. Students,
faculty, and staff cannot park in those areas marked for visitor parking.
Pertle Authorized parking in the Pertle Springs area is limited to the lot near the
Springhouse and the lot at the golf course. Parking is permitted along the lake side
of the road where it does not interfere with normal flow of traffic. Parking along
the road leading to the Pro Shop is prohibited. No cars are allowed on property or
areas not normally open to traffic.
Loading General use loading zones are marked by signs and may be used for loading
and unloading for a maximum of 15 or 30 minutes, as marked.
R  Retail Parking. Parking spaces at The Crossing – South at Holden are restricted
24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the use of the retail spaces at The Parking spaces
near the Smiser Alumni Center on south Holden Street are restricted 24 hours a day,
7 days a week for the use of retail spaces at the Elliott Student Union. Retail parking
is limited to 1 hour of use. Parking spaces at The Crossing and Smiser are monitored
by electronic sensors. These spaces may not be used to go to main campus, residence
halls, or other areas.
Enforcement and Violations
University parking and traffic regulations are enforced by personnel of the Department
of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety is located at 306 Broad Street.
The 24 hour phone number is 660-543-4123.
Vehicles parked on city streets adjacent to the campus are subject to the City of
Warrensburg parking ordinances. Any violation of these ordinances will be ticketed
by the Warrensburg Police or University Police Officers. All University Police Officers
have extensive knowledge of parking and traffic procedures and will gladly assist
any motorist upon request.
Violations and Penalties.
The original notice of a violation will either be affixed to the motor vehicle or
delivered to the owner/operator. The notice may be given personally and directly to
the owner/ operator, sent through the U.S. Mail, or email notification. Vehicles parked
in direct violation of university parking regulations may be towed away without notice
and placed in storage at the owner/operator’s expense.
Vehicles that have accumulated three or more unpaid parking tickets will automatically
be placed on a tow list and towed without notice at the owner/operator’s expense when
parked on the university campus. Contact the Department of Public Safety for information
regarding towed vehicles.
Zoned or Reserved Individuals parking in faculty/staff, student, M, or reserved parking
areas must properly display a valid permit issued for the zone assigned to them. Those
who park in a zoned lot or reserved space without displaying a valid permit or those
who park in a zoned lot or reserved space and display an incorrect permit are subject
to a fine of $50 and/or towing. Parking regulations will be enforced for Faculty/Staff
lots any time university offices are open. Parking regulations in student lots will
be enforced any time classes are in session, including the first day of classes each
semester.
Improper Display of Parking Failure to properly display a permit will result in a
fine of $30.
NOTE: Permits (vehicle license plates) cannot be placed temporarily in or on any vehicle
with tape or other adhesive, lying on the dash, lying on the back window decks, etc.
Transferable permits must be clearly visible and suspended from the inside rear-view
mirror of the vehicle, with the front (picture) side facing forward.
Parking in No Parking Individuals parking in no parking areas will be fined $30, and
their vehicles will be towed, if necessary. Do not park adjacent to parking bumpers
or curbs that are painted yellow or areas marked by no parking signs.
NOTE: No parking is in effect in Lot 33 (Multipurpose Building), Lot 28, Lot 68 and
Lot 32 (JCK Library) each year during Homecoming weekend from 10 p.m. Friday until
noon Saturday. Vehicles remaining in any of these parking lots during these times
may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Improper Vehicles improperly parked will be fined $30 and/or towed.
When utilizing university parking lots, park only at concrete parking bumpers or within
parking lines. Do not park at corners, double park, park in driveways, or park in
front of trash dumpsters.
Parking on grass, on sidewalks, or on parkways is strictly
Only one motor vehicle shall be parked in front of each parking bumper. Do not park
utilizing two or more parking spaces.
Non-licensed vehicles or vehicles with an expired license cannot be parked or stored
in university parking lots.
Vehicles shall be parked in a manner that allows the license plate to be viewed from
the driving lane of the parking
Motor vehicles parked on university property must be kept in operating condition so
that they can be moved at any time on their own Vehicle maintenance in university
parking lots is strictly prohibited.
Vehicles shall not be parked in parking spaces or university parking lots that are
barricaded.
Vehicles parked in time-controlled spaces are limited to the time posted on the parking
space sign.
Parking in Fire Lanes. Vehicles will not be allowed to park within 20 feet of a fire
hydrant or in any area designated as a fire lane by red paint. Individuals who park
in fire lanes will be fined $50, and their vehicles will be towed, if necessary.
Possession of/or Contributing to a Lost, Stolen, Altered or Forged Permit. Vehicles
found displaying a lost, stolen, altered or forged permit will be towed at the owner/
operator’s expense. The fine and penalty for possession of/or contributing to a lost,
stolen, altered or forged permit shall be $200 and revocation of parking privileges
on the property of the University of Central Missouri for a period of one year. Possession
may also result in criminal prosecution.
Vehicles to be Driven Every person operating a motor vehicle on any university street
or parking lot shall drive the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate
of speed so as not to endanger the property of another or the life or limb of any
person and shall exercise the highest degree of care. University speed limit is 15
mph. Violation of this section shall carry a $100 fine.
Traffic Every person operating a motor vehicle on a university street or parking lot
must abide by traffic signs posted throughout campus property including stop signs,
one way signs, etc. Failure to obey these signs will carry a fine of $30. Violation
of posted traffic signs may also be in violation of section D7.
Accessible/Disabled Areas. Individuals parking in accessible spaces or lots must display
a valid accessible permit issued by Parking Services. Those who park in accessible
areas without displaying a valid UCM accessible permit are subject to a fine of $200
and/or towing
Payment of Fines and/or Fees
All violations may be paid at the Parking Services Office or online. Fines that have
been transferred to Student Accounts for collection may be paid at the Student Financial
Services Office, which is located in Ward Edwards A record of payment is subsequently
reported to Parking Services by the Student Financial Services Office. Unpaid traffic
fines will result in a “HOLD” being placed on the permanent file of the violator.
This, in turn, will preclude the reenrollment of the student or issuance of a transcript
or a diploma to the responsible person.
The university reserves the right to require any student, faculty member or staff
member to make immediate and full payment for any and all overdue traffic tickets.
Permits will not be issued to individuals with outstanding traffic fines until the
fines are paid in full.
Appeals, Questions regarding the issuance of university citations may be referred
to Parking Services, located at 306 Broad Street, 660-543-4098.  If a student, faculty
or staff member feels that a citation has been unjustly issued, he or she has the
right to appeal and appear before the Traffic Review Board but must file an appeal
within five (5) days after the ticket is issued on the appropriate form which may
be obtained from Parking Services. Appeals will not be accepted after the 5 day period.
Complete instructions regarding the appeal process are available with each appeal
form. The decision of the Traffic Review Board is final.
Electric Scooters, Skateboards, Roller skates, Rollerblades and Hoverboards
Because of the presence of large numbers of pedestrians on the university campus and
the potential for injury to pedestrians, skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades,
and hoverboards are not to be ridden or used on the property of the University of
Central Missouri. Hoverboards include self-balancing scooter boards, two-wheeled scooters
and segways. Violation of this policy may result in a citation with the fine amount
of $10 in addition to other disciplinary action.
Bicycle Rules and Regulations
Bicycles are a very popular form of transportation for University of Central Missouri
students, faculty and staff. In an effort to help improve bicycle parking facilities,
aid in preventing theft of bicycles, and to provide bicycle owner guidelines for use
of bicycles on campus, the Department of Public Safety has created new bicycle permits,
and the university has approved new rules and regulations for bicycle owners on campus.
Bicycle Permits
Students, faculty and staff members are required to register their bicycles with the
Department of Public Safety Parking Services. Bicycles that do not already have a
permit are required to be registered prior to the first day of classes, or immediately
upon bringing them on campus. After the first day, a two-week warning period will
be given and then tickets will be issued for no permit. Permits are free and non-expiring,
but must be transferred upon sale of the bicycle. Bicycle registration permits can
be obtained at the Department of Public Safety at 306 Broad St. Information needed
for the permit will consist of:
Owner information
Brand, Model and Serial numbers from the bicycle
Description of the bicycle (color, type)
Bicycle permits should be adhered to the bicycle seat frame tube approximately four
inches below the seat.
Bicycle Riding on Campus
Bicycles are prohibited from being ridden on sidewalks, grass areas, and the pedestrian
mall area on “inner campus” from 7:30 m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Inner campus”
is defined as being within the area bounded on the north by South St., on the west
by Holden St., on the south by Clark St., and on the east by Maguire St.
Persons are prohibited from riding on the areas off streets, parking lots and Persons
riding in prohibited areas are subject to the issuance of a university traffic ticket.
Bicycles must be ridden in accordance with applicable city ordinances and state
Unicycles and tricycles are also prohibited during restricted
Registration Enforcement
For the first two weeks after the beginning of each semester, warning strips will
be attached to each bicycle that does not have a permit. The strip will state that
a bicycle permit is required for each bicycle. After the two-week grace period, all
bicycles parked in a bike rack on university property will receive a notice of “confiscation”
and have a UCM lock attached to the wheel. The owner of the bicycle must then contact
the Department of Public Safety for removal of the lock. At the time of the lock removal
the officer will issue a ticket of $10 for Violation of Bicycle Regulations.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycles parked on campus must be left in bicycle racks, which are provided in convenient
locations.
Bicycles left elsewhere (railing, posts, trees, etc.) are subject to ticketing and
removal. Bicycles are not allowed in university buildings. Bicycles in violation of
these regulations are subject to ticketing and removal. A $10 “Violation of Bicycle
Regulations” ticket will be issued, the chain or lock cut, and the bicycle removed.
The owner will be charged a $20 removal fee in addition to the fine. No motorcycles
or scooters are allowed in bike racks.
Prevent Bicycle Theft
Each year students, faculty and staff of the university lose several hundred dollars’
worth of property to bicycle thieves. In almost all of these thefts, the single contributing
factor was the manner in which the bicycles were locked. It is important to lock your
bike appropriately; but more importantly, choosing a quality locking device may prevent
theft of your bicycle.
Choosing a Lock:
Be leery of cheap Remember you get what you pay for.
You may have to pay a few dollars more for a quality lock, but isn’t your bike worth
it?
A good padlock should have at least a 7/16 inch hardened alloy steel If the steel
is hardened, the word “hardened” will be stamped on the shackle.
Choose a cable chain at least six feet in length so you can secure the frame and front
wheel around an object. If you elect to use a chain, remember the heavier the better.
Thicker steel links (3/8 inch or better “hardened” alloy steel provide greater resistance
to cutting or If you select the cable, inspect it closely. Inspect the cable so that
you do not have a thicker vinly coating than steel.
Parking 101
Parking on a university campus can be a challenge! Most zones on campus have limited
space availability. We hope this “course outline” will help you avoid confusion, frustration,
tickets, and maybe a tow charge.
Student and Faculty/Staff permits are sold for a specific zone and not for a specific
lot. If you are unsure of where you may or may not park, please ask us.
UCM has a zone parking system instead of reserve lot system. A zone system maximizes
the use of available parking spaces by giving more people the opportunity to park
in a lot instead of only a few people being assigned to spaces within Reserve lots
would also require gate access, which would increase the cost of each lot and also
limit the number of people that could park in the lot, even if spaces were available.
Some zones are oversold. That is because all persons that purchase a permit do not
park in the zone at the same time. Overselling
allows more people the opportunity to park in a zone and maximizes the use of available
spaces.
The purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space. Make sure you
have a parking map and regulations and familiarize yourself with your parking options.
If you have questions, please call Parking Services.
All lots have signs indicating the type of permit allowed and the hours of Most lots
are restricted to permit parking from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read
the entrance sign if you are not sure.
Faculty/Staff lots are available for full time and part time faculty, full time and
regular part time staff, and graduate assistants. Faculty/Staff permits are not sold
to students unless they fall within one of the above categories.
All of UCM’s parking spaces are on surface parking lots. We do not have parking Parking
garages are very expensive to build and maintain. The average construction cost for
a garage or deck is about $28,000 per space. We can build surface lots for about $2,200
per space. This helps hold down the cost of parking for you.
Policies and regulations affecting parking on the UCM campus are developed by the
Traffic and Parking Policy Committee. This committee is made up of students, faculty
and staff members and meets about once per You may address issues related to parking
policies and regulations to the Chairperson of the Committee c/o the Department of
Public Safety.
If you lend your vehicle, you will still be held responsible for any citations issued
to it.
If you believe that you received a ticket unjustly, you have the right to appeal,
but must follow the appeals process outlined in the Parking and Traffic
We do not have a shuttle service because our farthest parking lot from the main quadrangle
is only a 10-minute walk. The majority of UCM’s parking lots are within a 6- to 8-minute
walk of the main quadrangle, not one mile away, as people sometimes say. Additionally,
we have several lots that have unused space in them on a daily basis.
There is limited visitor parking in university parking Students, faculty and staff
members parking in visitor parking spaces will be issued a citation.
Parking at The Crossing is limited time parking and intended for retail and restaurant
customers The use of these spaces for access to other parts of campus is not allowed.
Our best advice: If you have a question about parking, Ask Parking Services! We are
not responsible for information you get from anyone but This outline highlights only
some of the more important things we are asked or you should know about parking on
campus. Call us at 660-543- 4098, visit us in the Public Safety Building at 306 Broad
St., or online at ucmo.edu/parkingservices.
Safety Resources
At UCM, we take safety very seriously to ensure that our students, faculty and staff
feel secure and confident in their environment. Take advantage of free safety resources
including:
Safe
Team
– Safe Team members are available to provide a walking escort from one University
location (building or parking lot) to another seven days a week during the regular
academic year when classes are in session. To request a Safe Team escort, call 660-543-4123.
UCMAlerts
–UCMAlerts are notifications sent via email, text message and push notification to
members of the campus community. They provide essential information about campus closures,
safety alerts, emergencies, severe weather and other significant UCM updates. UCMAlerts
uses the Everbridge notification system.
UCM employees and students are automatically enrolled in UCMAlerts powered by Everbridge,
and parents can sign up to receive notifications.
Parking Lots
UCM maintains various types of parking lots to meet the needs of students, faculty,
and staff. These include faculty and staff, student, reserved, handicapped, or visitor
lots. All university parking lots are clearly marked by entry signs which list the
type of lot and any special restrictions which might apply to the lot.
Vehicles should be parked directly in front of concrete parking bumpers or within
designated white parking lines. No parking zones are designated by yellow paint and/or
no parking signs. Parking at corners or in driveways is strictly prohibited. Carefully
read each parking lot entry sign and park only in designated spaces. Failure to do
so can constitute a parking violation.
Permits are required for all faculty and staff, student, M, reserved, or handicapped
parking lots. Permits are valid only when properly attached to the vehicle. Holders
of permits can park only in those lots in which the designation on the parking lot
sign corresponds with the type of permit issued to them. Information regarding availability
of parking spaces can be obtained from Parking Services.
Purchasing a permit
does not guarantee
the permit holder a parking space in their respective lot. It is a permit to park
in a designated parking lot when space is available.
Falsifying information to obtain a parking permit will result in revocation of parking
privileges on UCM property for a period of one year.
Any vehicle displaying a valid university parking permit can park next to the Multipurpose
Building in lot 33 Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Faculty/Staff lots are strictly for use by UCM faculty and staff. These lots are reserved
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. for individuals who hold a valid Faculty/Staff
permit. Only one permit may be purchased per faculty or staff member.
The current fee for Faculty/Staff permits may be paid through payroll deduction. Faculty
and staff members who purchase a permit are issued a transferable permit which may
be transferred to any vehicle they wish. The individual who purchases the permit,
however, will be responsible for all parking violations by any vehicles bearing the
permit.
Unauthorized persons who park in faculty and staff lots Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.
- 5 p.m. will have their vehicles ticketed and/or towed. These lots are available
for general university use at no charge during non-reserved times.
Reserved lots are those parking lots, or spaces within parking lots, which are designated
as reserved. Each parking space in a reserved lot is assigned to one individual by
Parking Services.
Reserved lots are restricted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except the reserved
section of Lot 12 which is reserved Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Reserved lots and spaces are clearly marked by parking lot entry signs or individual
parking space signs. Unauthorized persons who park in reserved areas will have their
vehicles ticketed and/or towed.
The current fee for reserved parking can be paid through a payroll deduction.
Student lots are strictly for use by residence hall students, commuter students, and
family housing occupants. These lots are reserved Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. -
5 p.m. for individuals who hold a valid Student permit.
Students who purchase a Student permit are issued a transferable permit which may
be transferred to any vehicle they wish. The individual who purchases the permit,
however, will be responsible for all parking violations by any vehicles bearing the
permit.
Students may also park in M lots with a valid Student permit displayed in their vehicle.
Those students who commute to campus may choose one of the following options to meet
their needs:
Afternoon Commuter Student Permit: These permits are valid in Student lots Monday
through Friday afternoons from noon until 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday Commuter Student: These permits are valid in Student lots on Tuesday
and Thursday only, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Unauthorized persons who park in student lots Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
will have their vehicles ticketed and/or towed. These lots are available for general
university use at no charge during non-reserved times.
Unauthorized persons who park in M lots Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. will
have their vehicles ticketed and/or towed. These lots are available for general university
use at no charge during non-reserved times
except for M-Lot 33 (north and west side of the Multipurpose Building). Overnight
parking is not permitted in M-Lot 33 from midnight to 6:00 AM seven days a week.
University parking and traffic regulations are enforced by personnel of the Department
of Public Safety. Vehicles parked on city streets adjacent to the campus are subject
to the City of Warrensburg parking ordinances. Any violation of these ordinances will
be ticketed by the Warrensburg Police or University Police Officers. All University
Police Officers have extensive knowledge of parking and traffic procedures and will
gladly assist any motorist upon request.
Buy your permit
online
now.  Visitor's can now purchase their permits
online
All vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, mopeds, etc.) parked in UCM parking
lots are required to have a valid parking permit. Parking permits are now your vehicle's
license plates. Parking permits can be purchased at Parking Services or online at
MyCentral
. Complete instructions for online purchases can be found under Permit Applications.
You can also check out our Permit FAQs. Only one permit shall be sold per individual.
Multiple vehicles may be linked to a single parking permit; however, only one vehicle
associated with that permit may be parked on campus at any given time. It is the responsibility
of the permit holder to ensure that no more than one vehicle is on campus simultaneously.
If multiple vehicles must be parked on campus at the same time, the permit holder
is responsible for purchasing a temporary permit for the additional vehicle.
Parking permits remain the property of UCM and are issued for a fee that is subject
to change.
Those with accessible parking needs can find more information in the 'Special Parking
Areas' section of our webpage. If you have questions about accessibility services
offered to students on campus please contact the Office of Accessibility Services
at
offices/accessibility-
services/
UCM parking lots are for use by students, faculty and staff members, visitors, and
other individuals who must conduct business on campus. UCM parking lots are not authorized
for use by private businesses, organizations, or individuals not associated with or
conducting business on the campus.
UCM assumes no liability for loss or damage to any vehicle parked in UCM parking areas
or lots.
Students, faculty, or staff members who own, maintain, or operate motor vehicles on
campus are responsible for violations regardless of whether or not the student, faculty,
or staff member is in actual possession and/or operating the motor vehicle at the
time of the violation.
The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle
operator. Lack of space is not an acceptable excuse for violation of any parking regulation.
The speed limit on all UCM property is 15 miles per hour.
Enforcement of displaying a valid parking permit in all UCM parking lots begins on
the first day of classes of each semester.
Individuals who leave persons and/or pets unattended in vehicles parked on UCM property
may be prosecuted in accordance with city ordinance or state law.
UCM maintains parking lots for the convenience of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
All lots are under the supervision of the Department of Public Safety. Any posting
of information in the lots and on individual cars must pertain to Public Safety issues.
Individuals, organizations, and businesses cannot place information or advertising
in the lots or on individual cars. Pursuant to the
Campus Posting Procedure
, UCM sponsored bulletin boards or advertising in the Muleskinner is available for
those purposes.
Student parking permits for the 2024-2025 academic year will be available for purchase
beginning June 13 2024.
All of our permit sales will be conducted online.
Permits should be purchased online by going to your MyCentral account and choosing
the Parking Services Main Menu under "Discover More".
If you receive an error, it most likely means that your information hasn’t been entered
into the Parking Services system. Please contact Parking Services at 660-543-4098
or
parking@ucmo.edu
and we can enter your information into our system quickly.
DO NOT CREATE A GUEST/VIP ACCOUNT!
If you qualify for the Military Tuition Package, bill your permit to your student
account. For questions about the Military Tuition Package, call Military and Veteran
Services at 660-543-8776.
For the purchase of Visitor Parking Permits, please contact Parking Services at 660-543-4098
or stop by Public Safety located at 306 Broad Street.
Departments wishing to purchase visitor's permits for incoming guests may do so through
the Parking Portal. Please click the following link for instructions -
Instructions for Departments Requesting Visitor Permits
To complete an application please click the following link
Visitor Permit Application
. The online guest permit system does not change our procedures for guests parking
on campus. Guests are still welcome to park in visitors parking lots on first come,
first serve basis and will be directed to other lots as the visitor's lot become full.
Larger groups of visitors will be directed to the visitor's lots and overflow lots
so as not to take away from daily faculty/staff and student parking. If you have any
questions, please contact Parking Services at 660-543-4098 or
parking@ucmo.edu
Upon substantial evidence, including the filing of a written report, that a permit
has been lost or stolen, a new permit will be replaced the first time for a fee of
$1.00. The second time a permit is reported lost or stolen, it can be replaced for
a fee of $5.00; the third time, $10.00 and more than three times, full price of permit.
Temporary permits are issued to Faculty, Staff or Students who do not have a valid
permit but will be on campus for a short period of time.  This is for Faculty, Staff,
or Students who do not need to purchase a full semester permit, but still need to
be on campus.
If an individual decides to give up a permit, the amount of the remaining terms may
be refunded. The permit, or remnants thereof, or the transferable permit, or remnants
thereof, must be removed and returned to Parking Services before a refund is granted.
Individuals unable to comply with this requirement shall be required to submit a signed
written statement that the permit(s) has been destroyed. Any outstanding violations
will be deducted from the refund. No refund will be made for any semester after fifteen
(15) class days have elapsed.
What if I live in Central Village or Greenwood?
The parking lots at Central Village and Greenwood are reserved for students. You are
responsible for purchasing your parking permit.
May I bill the permit to my student account?
Yes. Select the payment method option "Student Account - Permits" and the permit will
be billed to your student account.
What other methods of payment are accepted?
If you do not want to bill the permit to your student account you may choose the payment
method option "Web Credit Card". This allows you to purchase a permit using your debit
or credit card.
How do I receive my permit?
Your permit is virtual.  When purchasing your permit, make sure your license plate
and vehicle information is correct.  Your license plate is now your permit!
When may I purchase a permit in person?
All permit sales are completed online.  Please log on to your MyCentral to purchase
your permit.
Each year, permits will be available on the following dates for each semester.
Fall Permits - June 1st
Spring Permits - First day back from Thansgiving break
Summer Permits - April 1st
I tried to log in to purchase my permit online and was unable to, what can I do?
If you are experiencing this, chances are our staff needs to add your name and 700
number into our Parking Services database.  Please do not create a guest account.
Contact our office and we would be glad to set up an account for you.  If this is
after hours or during a time our office is closed, please feel free to contact us
by email at
parking@ucmo.edu
Service Vehicles
are defined as any UCM owned and titled or leased vehicle used in support of the UCM
mission. Examples would be vehicles used to carry tools and supplies for the physical
plant, food services, hazardous materials, computer services, etc. It would not include
parking for vehicles checked out from the physical plant, unless someone is actively
loading or unloading from the vehicle.
University employees and on-site contracted management personnel who use their own
vehicles in the course of their employment may purchase a service vehicle permit for
times when they are actively engaged in the activities for which they are employed.
Use of the space is not allowed for general parking. In order to purchase a service
vehicle permit, an employee must first purchase a faculty/staff permit. The employee
must use faculty/staff parking during these times when not using his/her personal
vehicle for university business.
Additionally, service vehicles may also include vehicles that are used by contractors,
or vehicles used by business that are actively supporting the University mission.
These could include computer services contractors, construction contractors, duct
cleaners, bug exterminators, or others whose services have been purchased by the University.
The vehicle must display a service vehicle permit when parked in the service vehicle
space. The permits may be purchased on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly plan. The
space cannot be used for personal business, but only when the vehicle is actively
being used to provide purchased services.
Every vehicle parking in a service vehicle space must have a permit except UCM owned
vehicles. Service vehicle spaces are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Accessible Areas
Accessible permits may be purchased by individuals with existing physical or medical
disabilities. Individuals requesting accessible parking are required to submit a completed
Certification of Medical need for Parking form
, which can be obtained by contacting Parking Services or contact the
Office of Accessibility Services
. Those forms, certified for individuals with permanent disabilities, will remain
on file for a period of 4 years with parking services. Accessible parking spaces and
other individually labeled spaces are restricted to authorized vehicles 24 hours daily
unless otherwise directed by signs. If no designated accessible space is available,
Accessible Permit holders may park in the first available non-reserved Student or
Faculty/Staff space. Unauthorized vehicles parked in accessible areas will be ticketed
and/or towed.
Temporary Visitor Parking
Visitors are those individual who are not employed or who are not enrolled in classes
through University of Central Missouri. (Individuals who attend the Missouri Innovation
Campus are classified as UCM students and must have a parking permit to park on the
Warrensburg Campus). Visitors may park in the visitor's parking lots on South Street,
Clark Street or spaces marked for visitor parking. The Visitor's Lots are reserved
only for visitors. Overnight parking is not permitted in these lots from midnight
until 6:00 a.m. seven days per week. Students, faculty, and staff cannot park in those
areas marked for visitor parking.
Pertle Springs
Authorized parking in the Pertle Springs area is limited to the lot near the Springhouse
and the lot at the golf course. Parking is permitted along the lake side of the road
and back of the dam where it does not interfere with normal flow of traffic. Parking
along the road leading to the Pro Shop is prohibited. No cars are allowed on property
or areas not normally open to traffic.
Loading Zones
General use loading zones are marked by red paint and/or signs and may be used for
loading and unloading for a maximum of 15 or 30 minutes, as marked.
The original notice of a violation will either be affixed to the motor vehicle or
delivered to the owner/operator. The notice may be given personally and directly to
the owner/operator, or sent through the United States mail. Vehicles parked in direct
violation of UCM parking regulations may be towed away without notice and placed in
storage at the owner/operator's expense.
Vehicles that have accumulated three or more unpaid traffic tickets will automatically
be placed on a tow list and towed without notice at the owner/operator's expense when
parked on the University campus. Contact the Department of Public Safety at (660)
543-4123 for information regarding towed vehicles.
Questions regarding the issuance of parking tickets from Public Safety may be referred
to Parking Services, located at 306 Broad Street, (660)543-4098.
If a visitor, student, faculty, or staff member feels that a traffic ticket has been
unjustly issued, they have the right to appeal and appear before the Traffic Review
Board. Appeals must be submitted within fifteen (15) days from the date the ticket
is issued. The decision of the Traffic Review Board is final.
Important:
Appeals are not accepted via email. Please use the appropriate portal below to submit
your appeal:
Students, faculty, and staff:
Submit your appeal through the Parking Portal via
MyCentral
Visitors and non-affiliated individuals:
Submit your appeal through the
Public Portal
at:
If your citation is warned, your balance will be adjusted to $0.00. If your citation
is upheld, the original balance will remain due.
The decision of the Traffic Review Board is final.
For questions, please contact Parking Services at
parking@ucmo.edu
or call our office directly.
Due to the presence of large numbers of pedestrians on the University campus and the
potential for injury to pedestrians; skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, electric
scooters and hoverboards are not to be ridden or used on the property of University
of Central Missouri.  Hoverboards include self-balancing scooter boards, two-wheeled
scooters and segways.
For the purpose of these regulations "motorcycle" shall refer to all two or three
wheeled motor vehicles. Motor scooters and mopeds are limited-use motorcycles and
must be registered and licensed. If you are driving/riding a motorcycle, moped, or
motor scooter on University premises the driver and any passengers must wear an approved
helmet.
Motorcycle permits are required for all permit required and reserved parking areas.
Motorcycles, mopeds, or motor scooters shall not be parked in any University building
or in bicycle racks. Parking areas for motorcycles, mopeds, and motor scooters have
been designated in several parking lots and the correct permit must be displayed.
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Contact
Parking Services
306 Broad Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel:
660-543-4098
Fax:
660-543-8433
parking@ucmo.edu
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