Citations & Codes

Parking citations may be issued to vehicles parked in violation of the UL Traffic Code on UL Lafayette properties by Transportation Services enforcement personnel. Enforcement times are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Residence Halls are enforced 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

For each citation issued, a hold is placed on the individual’s university account. A hold on a an account will block registration, drop & add classes, see final grades, prevent purchase of a parking permit and possibly graduation or receipt of a transcript. 

To remove a hold due to a citation, the fine amount must be paid. A citation may still be appealed after a citation is paid provided the appeal is filed through the student parking portal no less than 4 days or 96 hours of the citation issuance.

The adding and lifting of holds is an automated process. Holds are added or removed in Banner four times daily—at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 6 p.m., and 12 a.m. 7 days a week.

Payments made at least 30 minutes before these times will have their holds lifted at the next scheduled interval.
Payments made less than 30 minutes prior will be processed at the following interval.

Example:

• A citation paid at 5:15 a.m. will be lifted at 6 a.m.
• A citation paid at 5:35 a.m. will be lifted at 12 p.m.

Citation Fines

• Many citations are $35.00.
• Parking in the Wrong Zone: $50
• No Active Permit or Non Registered Vehicle: $50
• Illegally blocking access to a handicapped stall: $100
• Illegally parking in a handicapped spot: $300
• More citations and related fines may be found in the UL Traffic Code.

A vehicle may be either immobilized or towed at the owners expense if there are three or more outstanding citations on the vehicle. An immobilization (boot) citation is issued which adds a $100 fine to the total due on the vehicle.  

If you feel a citation has been issued improperly, you may file an appeal within 4 class days of the issuance. Citation Appeal

Boot/ Immobilization Process

Vehicles may be immobilized if:

• The vehicle has three or more outstanding citations
• The vehicle removes or changes plates on the same vehicle
• University Police will be notified as well

Booted/Immobilized vehicles will receive an additional $100 immobilization citation that will be included in the total amount due.

Pictures will be taken before and after the immobilization device is placed on the vehicle. If device is moved or tampered with, an additional $200 Tampering with Immobilization Device Citation will be issued

All fees must be paid prior to close of business in order to remove the immobilization device the same day. Fees may be paid online through the Parking Portal or at the Transportation Services Office located at 619 McKinley in the Olivier Parking Tower prior to 4 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. a Tow Service may be contacted and the vehicle will be towed OR the vehicle may be left immobilized indefinitely at the desertion of Transportation Services. If a vehicle is towed, additional charges will be due to the Towing Company for their service and will not be included in the amount due to the University.

Temporary Handicapped Parking Needs 

The Office of Transportation Services will strive to help students, faculty and staff with mobility issues. If you require handicapped parking accommodations, you MUST first have an active handicapped license plate or placard/hang tag from the State of Louisiana, Mobility Impaired card and drivers license all belonging to the individual parking on campus. Transportation Services does not issue temporary handicap parking permits..

We are, at this time, unable to provide parking for any temporary medical issues. We will not accept doctor's notes or anything other than the appropriate handicap credentials from the State of Louisiana OR the state in which you reside. If you have questions, please contact us at 482-6858.