Police

Parking

Student Parking + Traffic Rules 

• All TVCC campuses are permit‑only.
• Parking and driving on campus is a privilege, not a right.
• Students must display a valid TVCC parking permit at all times.
• Students receive one free permit per academic year; additional permits cost $20.
• Permits are non‑transferable and expire December 31 of every even‑numbered year.

Displaying Your Permit

• Permanent permits must be placed on the lower left rear window.
• Temporary permits must be displayed on the driver‑side dashboard.
• Altered, taped, or improperly displayed permits are invalid and may result in citations or loss of parking privileges.
• Only one permit per vehicle is allowed.

Student Permit Types

• Blue – South Hall + West Hall residents (assigned lots only)
• Orange – Northeast, Northwest + Cardinal Hall residents (assigned lots only)
• Brown – Commuter students
• Yellow – Temporary permits (short‑term use)

Where Students May Park

• Students must park only in areas matching their permit color.
• Between 5:00 PM–12:00 AM, student permits may park in green or white curb areas.
• White curbs are visitor‑only 7:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Yellow curbs, police spaces, handicap spaces, loading zones, and fire lanes are always restricted.
• Temporary parking is limited to 20 minutes where posted.
• Event parking may allow permit‑free parking but only in designated event areas.

Traffic + Enforcement

• Campus speed limit is 20 mph unless posted otherwise.
• All traffic signs and barricades must be obeyed.
• Improper parking, blocking access, or parking off designated areas is prohibited.
• Violations may result in:
  • Citations and fines
  • Towing or impoundment
  • Loss of parking privileges
  • Disciplinary action
  • Withholding of grades, transcripts, degrees, or refunds
• Five or more unpaid violations may lead to college disciplinary sanctions.

Pedestrian Rules

• Pedestrians must obey traffic signals.
• Pedestrians have the right‑of‑way in crosswalks and on sidewalks.
• Drivers must yield; pedestrians must yield when crossing outside crosswalks.