In This Section:  Public Safety  Parking and Traffic Regulations  Applications of Regulations  Responsibility  Registration  Operation  Parking Regulations  Penalties  Appeals Process  Towing  Bicycle Operation  Littering  Things You Should Know  Weather Related Cancellations  Campus Security Announcement

These parking regulations of the Naugatuck Valley Community College, are published for the safety and convenience of the college community and its visitors. The regulations were developed pursuant to Connecticut General Statues 10a-79.

1. Applications of Regulations

1.1 Effective period - the regulations contained herein are in effect twenty four hours a day, 365 days per year.

1.2 Authority - the Director of Public Safety or his/her designated agent shall have the authority to suspend all/part of these regulations when in the best interest of public safety.

1.3 Applicability - these regulations are applicable to all students, staff, faculty members, visitors, vendors, employees of other state agencies and all others operating a motor vehicle on the Naugatuck Valley Ccommunity College campus.

1.4 Motor Vehicle defined - "Motor vehicle" means any vehicle propelled or drawn by any nonmuscular power, except aircraft, motor boats, road rollers, baggage trucks, electric battery-operated wheelchairs, golf cart type vehicles, agricultural tractors, farm implements, such vehicles as run only on rails or tracks, self-propelled snowplows, snow blowers and lawn mowers, bicycles with helper motors as defined in CGS 14-286.

1.5 Campus defined - for the purpose of these regulations, "campus" is defined as all property under the authority of Naugatuck Valley Ccommunity College.

2. Responsibility

2.1 It is the responsibility of each vehicle registrant and vehicle operator to know and comply with each of these regulations.

2.2 Penalties - The person registering a vehicle with Public Safety Department is responsible for all campus parking violations, notices, fines, and penalties. With vehicles not registered with the Public Safety Department, all campus parking violation notices, fines and penalties are the responsibility of the registered owner of the vehicle.

2.3 The college is not responsible for any vehicle or its contents while being operated or parked on Naugatuck Valley Community College property.

3. Registration

3.1 Registration - Faculty and staff shall register their vehicles that will be parked on the naugatuck valley community college property with the Public Safety Department. a valid vehicle registration and driver's licence must be displayed by the registrant at the time of registration. a valid naugatuck valley community college parking decal must be displayed at all times while parked on this campus.

3.2 Decal Display - all decals shall be displayed at the lower left corner of the rear window.

3.3 Decal Transfer - registration decals are not transferable to other vehicles.

3.4 Special Permits - faculty, staff or students whose physical condition requires special parking arrangements may obtain a special parking permit which allows parking in staff or visitor parking areas. a physician's statement specifying the nature of the injury and the duration of the disability must be presented before a valid permit will be issued. medical parking permits do not authorize parking in state authorized handicap parking spaces. See the Health Services Department, Room K518, for applications for special permits.

3.5 Handicapped Parking - Special parking privileges for blind or handicapped persons are covered under CGS 14-253a. Permits can be applied for through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Violation of the handicapped parking statue will result in the issuance of a state infraction.

3.6 Visitors - all visitors and guests must register with the Public Safety Department upon arrival on campus. A temporary visitor's pass will be issued.

3.7 Special Group Parking - arrangements for group parking in conjunction with college approved conferences, meetings, symposiums, social and athletic events must be made through the Public Safety Department not less than ten days prior to the event.

3.8 Vendors - vendors and outside contractors, must register with the Public Safety Department. Upon arrival, a temporary visitor's pass will be issued.

3.9 Alternate Vehicle - In the event a member of the faculty, staff or student body must use an alternate vehicle which is not registered with the Public Safety Department, a temporary pass must be obtained from that department.

3.10 Fraudulent Registration - fraudulent registration is any attempt to obtain or use any college parking decals under false pretenses. Fraudulent registration may result in the loss of all parking privileges on the college's campus, in addition to possible criminal charges.

4. Operation

4.1 Campus Speed Limit - vehicle operators on any campus roadway, driveway or parking lot shall obey all posted speed limits.

4.2 Prohibited Operation - Vehicles shall not be operated on any lawns, unpaved areas, sidewalks or walkways.

4.3 Connecticut Motor Vehicle Laws - these laws are applicable on all campus roadways, driveways, parking lots and other parking facilities. All Title 14 Connecticut Motor Vehicle Laws are applicable on this campus.

5. Parking Regulations

5.1 Parking Spaces - the responsibility to find a valid and lawful parking space is incumbent upon the operator.

5.2 Proper Parking - all vehicles will be parked in lawful manner in accordance with CGS 14-251. Improperly parked vehicles are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner's expense.

5.3 Hazardous Parking - vehicles may not be parked in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or impede the smooth flow of traffic. Hazardous vehicles are subject to towing at the owner's expense.

5.4 Parking Permits - vehicles may not be parked in parking lots/garages unless authorized to do so by appropriate parking permits. Vehicles not displaying appropriate decals may be towed at the owner's expense.

5.5 Authorized Parking Areas - Staff parking decal authorizes the registered vehicle to park in all designated faculty, staff and student parking areas and other legal parking areas that have not otherwise been restricted. Student parking decals authorizes the registered vehicle to park in only those areas specified for student parking. All student workers will park in only those areas specified for student parking. No faculty/staff parking privileges are extended to student workers.

5.6 Loading Zones - vehicles may not be parked in any area marked loading zone except for the express purpose of loading and unloading. No vehicle may be parked longer than is necessary to complete the loading or unloading process. Violators will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner's expense.

5.7 Fire Lanes and Tow zones - vehicle may not be parked in any area marked fire lane or tow zone or identified by yellow curbing.

5.8 Fire Hydrants - vehicles may not be parked within ten feet (10) of a fire hydrant. Violators will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner's expense.

5.9 Repairing - vehicle may not be parked on the campus for the purpose of being mechanically repaired, altered, or adjusted, except that of minor emergency repairs. Violators may be towed at the owner's expense. No motor vehicle may remain on the campus of NVCC for more than 24 hours without notification to the Public Safety Department with the exception of authorized vehicles.

6. Penalties

6.1 Campus Parking Violations - if payment is not received within seven (7) days of receipt, the fee is doubled. If unpaid after thirty (30) days, the matter may be turned over to GA4 Court in Waterbury for prosecution.

6.2 Flagrant Violations - Naugatuck Valley Community College reserves the right to refuse, reject or revoke campus parking privileges in instances of repeated abuse or flagrant violation of these regulations.

6.3 Schedule of Fines

Class "A" Fines $5.00

Parking on sidewalks or roadway
Violation of posted signs
Parking on grass area
Disobeying officer's instructions

Class "B" Fines $25.00

Fire lane

6.4 Fines - fines are payable in person or by mail to the Public Safety Department. Checks are made payable to NVCTC. All fines must be paid prior to the release of student grades, records or approval for graduation.

7. Appeals Process

7.1 Where to send appeals - all traffic appeals must be made in writing and submitted to the Public Safety department within 7 days of issuance of the ticket. Appeals granted will result in the voiding of the ticket. Appeals denied will require the appellant to pay the full amount of the initial fine within 7 college days.

8. Towing

8.1 Campus Policy - Illegally parked vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.

8.2 Responsibility - all towed vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. all storage fees, penalties and fines associated with the towing will be the responsibility of the resistered owner. Illegally parked vehicles may be towed without notice to the operator.

8.3 Authority - authority to tow a vehicle rests with the Director of Public Safety or his/her designated agent.

8.4 Damage - NVCC assumes no responsibility for any damage actual or alleged resulting from a vehicle being towed.

9. Bicycle Operation

9.1 Operation - all bicycle operators will abide by all applicable statues (CGS 14-286, 14-286a, 14-286b, 14-286c, 14-286d, 14-288) governing their operation while on campus.

9.2 Mopeds/Bicycles with Helper Motors - Mopeds will be operated and equipped in accordance with all applicable statues (CGS14-286).

9.3 Prohibited Operation - no bicycle or moped may be operated or parked in any college building.

10. Littering

10.1 Littering and Dumping Prohibited - Per CGS 22a-250, no person shall throw, scatter, spill or place or cause to be blown, scattered, spilled, thrown or placed, or otherwise dispose of any litter upon any public property in the state .

10.2 Operator Responsibility - when any such material or substance is thrown or blown scattered or spilled from a vehicle, the operator thereof shall be deemed prima facie to have committed such offense.