Southern Methodist University
SMU

Parking Fines


  1. Parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities - $300.00 plus tow fees and $10.00 per day impound fee.
  2. Fire lane and fire hydrant violations - $150.00.
  3. Blocking a driveway - $30.00
  4. Double parking - $30.00
  5. Parking in a crosswalk or driveway - $30.00
  6. Parking in a "NO PARKING" zone - $30.00 
  7. Overtime parking - $25.00
  8. Parking in an unauthorized area, no permit-incorrect permit, and spaces designated "VISITOR." - $25.00
  9. Parking on sidewalks or pedestrian walk-ways - $25.00
  10. Parking on the lawn, flower beds, or pedestrian mall - $25.00
  11. Failure to display a parking permit properly - $25.00
  12. Improper use of parking citation (Using an old citation to attempt to fool officers into thinking your vehicle has already been cited for the same offense - $25.00 )
  13. Students, faculty, or staff parking in any "Pay Meter" space - $25.00
  14. Parking in a "Reserved" parking space or area - $25.00
  15. Designation as a habitual violator occurs after six (6) citations have been issued. The designation is automatic as determined by parking records. The fine for habitual violators is $30 per incident.   Vehicles parked illegally by habitual violators will be cited and booted. Additional fees may be applied for boot removal. There is also a $10.00 per day impoundment fee for each day the vehicle remains booted. The habitual violator status remains in effect for the remainder of the academic year.
  16. Designation as a Chronic-habitual violator occurs after ten (10) citations have been issued.  Individuals who receive ten (10) citations will be fined at a rate double the amount of the violation penalty (example: $30 fine will be doubled to $60.00 if you have received 10 tickets during the academic year!)

Most Frequent Violations


Enforcement

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