IX. Enforcement, Violations and Sanctions

H. Resolving Citations

Citations for parking violations may be resolved in one of the following ways:

1. Pay the stated fine for each citation. If payment is received within ten (10) calendar days, a $5.00
   prompt payment credit will be applied to the citation. Citation payment information can be found on the Transportation & Parking website.
2.  Appeal the citation in writing, within ten (10) calendar days of the alleged violation, through the
   individual designated as the supervisor of parking appeals for University violations.

a. The parking citation appeals process is intended to provide an objective process for the
presentation of factual information regarding the receipt of a parking citation. There must be
substantial and valid evidence that the parking violation was not committed, or that it occurred due to circumstances beyond the appellant's control. Valid documentation of the evidence must be provided when the appeal is submitted.

Reasons considered as frivolous and not valid as a basis for appeal include:

i. Lack of knowledge of the regulations;
ii. Other vehicles were parked improperly;
iii. Only parked illegally for a short period of time;
iv. Stated failure of parking officer to ticket previously for similar offenses;
v. Late to class or appointment;
vi. Inability to pay the amount of the fine;
vii. No other place to park.

b. Citation appeals must be submitted on line. Appeal information can be found on the Transportation & Parking website. For those who do not have access to the Internet, appeals terminals are available at Transportation & Parking offices located at the Student Union Building Suite 005.

c. For the first two appeals submitted during a permit year, the fine will be suspended until a ruling is made. Upon filing the third and subsequent appeals during a permit year, the fine indicated on the citation must be paid at the time of appeal. This becomes bond until a final ruling is made on the appeal. An appropriate refund will be issued when the citation is dismissed or reduced. If either of the first two appeals are upheld (citation dismissed), they will not be counted against the total number of appeals for the permit year.

d. The President shall provide equitable and efficient appeals processes through the establishment of Parking Violation Appeals Committee. Written appeals will be provided to the appropriate Appeals Committee when there is a significant dispute over facts or major extenuating circumstances.

e. A final appeals hearing may be provided should an individual wish to contest the findings of the Parking Violation Appeals Committee. Final in-person hearings will be conducted by the Student Government Association Supreme Court. The Student Government Association will schedule a recurring docket to hear parking appeals. The scheduled dates are to be sent to the Transportation & Parking appeals officer by the first day of class each semester. In order to hear a parking appeals case and make a ruling, 75% of the appointed justices must be present at the hearing. Additionally, no justices may cast a vote regarding a parking appeal if they are not present at the hearing. Individuals appearing before the court must bring any supporting documentation and a copy of the current rules and regulations. The decision of the Student Government Association Supreme Court is final, and no further appeals will be provided.

3. After a period of ten (10) days from the date of issuance of the citation or from the date of final determination of an appealed citation, citations not resolved through Transportation & Parking will be overdue. Overdue citations my subject the permit holder's motor vehicle(s) to  impoundment and removal of the parking ePermit(s). Overdue citations may result in withholding of a  student's transcript until such time as the obligation is satisfied. Parking and these restricted services may be restored when all overdue citations have been resolved. At the discretion of Texas Tech, overdue citations may be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with Article 51.208 of the Texas Education Code.