Below are some of the most common ways in which to avoid a citation.

• Parking regulations on this campus require that everyone who parks on campus have a valid, current virtual parking permit. Be sure you register for a permit each August.
• Parking on campus is by permit only. If you don’t have a permit, do not park on campus.
• Become familiar with the locations in which your permit is valid and only park in those locations.
• Make sure your vehicle is properly linked to your permit. Adding a vehicle to your account under the Vehicle section does not automatically link it. This must be done under the Permit section in the Parking Portal.
• Do not park in spaces designated for persons with disabilities unless you have the proper ADA permit/license plate and a current TSU virtual permit. Illegally parking in an ADA space for any amount of time will result in a $500 fine, per Texas state law. The University strictly follows this law. We are not able to reduce or waive a citation for this type of violation.
• Any vehicle may park in a Loading Zone (not a fire lane or bike lane) for 15 minutes with its emergency flashers on to load/unload.
• Read and familiarize yourself with the Parking Rules and Regulations.
• Never pull through or back in a diagonal space as this creates a safety issue. 
• If bringing any sort of trailer/boat/attachment to your vehicle, park in Green lot P41. These cannot be parked in other zones.

The appeal process allows students to appeal a parking citation believed to have been issued in error. The appeal form must be completed within 14 calendar days of the issue date of the citation. We are not able to eliminate all citations upon appeal. Appeals that are submitted beyond the fourteen-day period will be rejected.

All appeals are reviewed by a third-party committee outside of Parking Services. Our office is not able to overturn their decision or give out their contact information. Appeal decisions are final.

There must be substantial and valid evidence that the parking violation was not committed, or that it occurred due to circumstances beyond the customer’s control. Valid documentation of the evidence must be provided when the appeal is submitted.

The following reasons will result in an automatic denial:

• Lack of knowledge of the regulations
• Other vehicles were parked improperly
• Only parked illegally for a short period of time
• Stating you were not previously cited for a similar offense
• Late to class or appointment
• Inability to pay the amount of the fine (payment plans are available through Parking Services)
• Exhaustion and illness
• No other place to park
• Poor weather conditions
• Safety concerns (Escorts to and from your vehicle or facility are available through University PD)
• Parked with flashers on
• If an employee tells a student to park illegally
• If a student worker parks illegally while running department errands
• Parking in a fire lane or ADA spot for unloading purposes or a short amount of time
• Forgetfulness

Appeals must be filed online through your Parking Portal.

Parking citations must be paid online through the Parking Portal or Marketplace. 

If you have a hold on your account it will be removed within 24-48 hours.