Regulations & Enforcement
Permit Requirements
A valid Baylor parking permit is required to park on campus Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Most Baylor permits are VIRTUAL and are TIED directly to the vehicle's LICENSE PLATE (with NO physical permit/sticker).
Vehicles must be parked in areas/spaces that correspond with their permit. The absence of parking spaces in a desired permitted area does not grant an exception to the Baylor Parking Regulations.
Permits do not provide permission to park in specifically signed/designated/reserved spaces.
Student Permits only allow for one vehicle to be parked on campus at a time. Permits cannot be shared by multiple students.
Authorization to park in special areas can only be granted by written permission from Parking and Transportation Services.
Vehicle / License Plate Information
Most Baylor permits are VIRTUAL and are TIED directly to the vehicle's LICENCE PLATE (with NO physical permit/sticker).
Permit owners are responsible for updating their vehicle information if they get a different vehicle, different license plate number or temporarily drive a different vehicle to campus.
Double and triple check the license plate information with what is provided to Baylor Parking Services. A vehicle's LICENSE PLATE MUST BE CORRECT. JUST 1 NUMBER OR LETTER BEING INCORRECT OR OUT OF PLACE WILL RESULT IN CITATIONS AND TOWING.
License plates (rear or front) must be easily visible to the parking lot aisle/roadway. License plates must be securely fastened to the vehicle bumper area. License plates displayed behind objects (bicycle racks, bumper guards) or on a vehicle dashboard are NOT considered easily visible.
A vehicle that does not ANY display a legitimate license plate (temporary or permanent) and/or attempts to conceal identifying markers is subject to citations and immediate towing.
Vehicles are not allowed to display different license plates.
Designated Spaces
Permits do not provide permission to park in specifically signed/designated/reserved spaces.
Reserved Parking Spaces are clearly marked and are intended for a specific individuals or departments and is not available for others.
TimePark timed spaces allow for limited timed parking even without a permit. Follow the instructions on the sign to utilize free parking for the amount of time provided. Scanning the QR code on the sign to "Clock in" and start the process. Failure to "Clock In" or going overtime will result in a citation.
Compact Car spaces are intended for smaller vehicles. Vehicles parking in these spaces must completely fit in the marked space - as the sign indicates.
Some Designated Spaces have special instructions like the Health Center Patient Parking spaces. Follow these instructions on the sign to avoid citations OR how to appeal any citation that may be received.
Designated handicap parking spaces are for the exclusive use of vehicles displaying handicap hangtags or disabled license plates AND have a valid Baylor parking permit.
No Parking Areas
Any area not specifically designated for parking is considered a no parking zone and vehicles will be cited appropriately. Some areas are specifically signed/marked/designated as No Parking areas. These areas include but are not limited to: Fire Lanes, Red Zones, hashed out areas, and closed streets/pedestrian areas.
All vehicles must be parked within the marked boundaries of one parking space or stall. Vehicles that are parked parallel must be parked with the flow of traffic and not more than 18 inches from the curb.
Compact Car spaces are intended for smaller vehicles. Vehicles parking in these spaces must completely fit in the marked space as the sign indicates.
Baylor’s parking regulations do NOT allow exceptions for vehicles with hazard lights flashing and/or for improperly parked vehicles for even a very limited duration.
Closed Areas/Lots: Parking areas/lots are sometimes temporarily closed for maintenance or events. Vehicles that are notified of the closure but are no
Enforcement (Dates/Times)
Parking regulations are enforced during special events and times such as Diadeloso, Study Days, Finals, Rush, between semesters, etc. Email parking@baylor.edu to confirm parking expectations for specific events.
A valid Baylor parking permit is required to park on campus Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM.
On weekends, holidays and after 5 PM (until 7:00 AM) appropriate parking regulations are still enforced. Specifically enforced are Reserved areas/spaces, Fire Lane, Red No Parking Zones, Disabled parking, Maintenance, Loading Zones, and other designated areas are reserved 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Parking enforcement may include a parking notice (citation), multiple parking notices (citations), vehicle immobilization (a "boot") and/or towing of the improperly parked vehicle. Necessary enforcement is at the discretion of Parking and Transportation Services.
Citations
Baylor utilizes e-citations. Most citations are emailed with NO paper ticket/notice.
Citation notices are normally emailed 2 hours after the violation time. Individuals who choose not to register their vehicle with Parking Services will have a significant delay in receiving the email notices. It is the individual's responsibility to manage their inbox i.e. "Clutter/Junk". Delayed email notices do not warrant citations being voided.
Parking Enforcement Communication Information
You may receive a handwritten (paper) parking notice (usually issued by the Baylor Police Department). Handwritten notices may not be available for appeal for up to 48 hours after being issued. When staff manually enter the paper citation into the system it will generate an additional email notification.
Citation Appeals:
Individuals may submit an appeal to a parking citation if they believe it has been written in error. The appeal must be completed within 14 calendar days of the email notice. Appeals beyond the fourteen-day period will NOT be considered.
Towing
Baylor parking areas are towing enforced. Towing will be at the owner's or operator's expense.
Safety/Security
Parking and Transportation Services reserves the right to remove at the owner's expense any public nuisance vehicle or one that is not parked in accordance with the parking regulations.
Parking on the Baylor Campus is intended for actively utilized vehicles and is not intended for the storage of vehicles.
Baylor assumes no responsibility for loss or damage. When a vehicle is parked, it should be locked, and valuables removed or locked in the trunk. Thefts, accidents and other offenses occurring on campus should be reported to Baylor PD immediately by calling 254-710-2222.