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1. The purpose of these Regulations is to promote the safety and well-being of persons using the University roadways and parking facilities. They are designed to permit the orderly and efficient flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the use of parking facilities. University lands are private property and the University has full jurisdiction to regulate vehicular and pedestrian traffic and vehicle parking thereon as approved by the Board of Governors.
2. The enforcement of these regulations is the responsibility of the University's Security Department. The Security Department has full authority to regulate the flow of traffic on University property, to stop motor vehicles for suspected violations of these regulations, to require the production of a driver's license, vehicle permit or proof of insurance in the course of enforcing these regulations, and to take all other reasonable and necessary measures to enforce these regulations. For the Moncton site only, authority is delegated to the Dean of Nursing to assign staff for the purposes of the issuance of tickets related to parking or parking permit infractions only, as well as administrative tasks related to parking permit sales and fines issued pursuant to these regulations in relation to the Moncton site.
3. The University has no legal or contractual obligation to provide parking and assumes no responsibility for any losses and/or damages to a vehicle and/or its contents, nor for injuries to any persons. Any such losses and/or damages or injuries to persons shall be reported to the Security Department.
4. These regulations apply to all vehicles while on either Saint John or Fredericton campus of the University of New Brunswick and are applicable twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week, for all twelve months of the year. The sections of these regulations related to permits and parking also apply to the Moncton site year-round and are applicable twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week.
5. These regulations apply to the use, operation and parking of all types of vehicles and are in addition to any legislation of the Province of New Brunswick regulating the operation or use of such vehicles and/or regulating the crossing of or walking upon roadways by pedestrians.
6. Failure to comply with Provincial Motor Vehicle Legislation or these regulations while within campus boundaries shall constitute a violation of these regulations.
7. All vehicles parked on a University of New Brunswick campus or at the Moncton site must be registered with Security with a valid permit or parking session. The permit must be appropriate for the area in which the vehicle is parked. Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being immobilized or towed at the owner’s risk and expense.
8. The University reserves the right to prohibit access to, or passage through University property to any person while operating a vehicle or to any vehicle and to deny parking privileges to any person or for any vehicle.
9. Vehicle registrants and any other driver authorized by the registrant of record to operate the vehicle alleged to be involved in a violation will be held responsible for all violations involving the vehicle.
10. All faculty, staff, students, and visitors who operate vehicles on University property are responsible for being aware of the parking and traffic regulations and for observing all parking and traffic control signs and markings as posted.
11. UNB is a pedestrian-friendly campus. Crosswalks are established at various locations throughout campus. Pedestrians using these crosswalks have the "right-of-way" over vehicles for the purpose of crossing the roadway within the crosswalk.
12. University policy does not permit private car block heaters or electric vehicles to plug into any regular University electrical service connection. This includes off-campus facilities leased or owned by UNB. An electric vehicle may only charge at an approved EV charging station.
13. Any vehicle left on University property for 14 days or more without prior approval from the Security Department will be considered abandoned, and will be treated as such by the University. This includes being towed away at the owners risk and expense.
14. No person shall sleep, live, or reside in a Vehicle or Trailer parked anywhere on UNB-owned or leased property.
15. Parking spaces equipped with charging stations are only for permit holders charging Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). Any vehicle parked on campus must comply with the local winter parking rules to allow for proper snow clearing. Vehicles found impeding snow clearing may be towed at the owners risk and expense. Check with your local security office on the winter parking restrictions.

1. Abandoned Vehicle - Any vehicle which has been left stationary in one location on University property for a period of 14 days or more without prior approval of the UNB Security Department.
2. ALPR – Automated Licence Plate Reader. An ALPR device is used to read licence plates in order to enable the enforcement of these regulations. An ALPR device will help identify vehicles that have a virtual parking permit and those that do not. ALPR can be stationary, in a handheld device or mounted in a vehicle.
3. Faculty - All those persons holding a full or part-time academic rank at the University of New Brunswick.
4. Meter parking – Parking spaces that are equipped with coin-operated meters. These spaces are intended for short-term parking only. People parked at a meter MUST pay the amount indicated on the meter. There is a one hour maximum for metered parking.
5. Parking - Standing or halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when standing or halting temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of material or passengers.
6. Pay by Plate Machine – Parking areas equipped with a pay by plate machine allow a person to purchase up to a day of parking (0800 am to midnight).
7. Short-term parking – On each campus, there are parking spaces marked as short-term parking. These spaces are intended for visitors and have a one hour maximum. Like the rest of campus, short-term parking is paid. This type of parking is not intended for staff, faculty or students.
8. Staff - All other non-faculty regular employees of the University, Student Union, or other agencies with regular business on campus. This definition excludes students who are part-time employees of the University. Students employed by UNB wishing to park on campus must purchase a student permit or residence student permit. Retirees who purchase a permit will be allowed to park in staff/faculty lots.
9. Student (and Residence Student) – A student is any person proceeding towards any degree or attending any class, seminar, or course - either credit or non-credit or in a co-op work term. For the purposes of parking allocation, a residence student is a student who is residing on the University campus in one of the residence buildings. Faculty and staff members who are also taking courses are not eligible to purchase and use a student pass.
10. Towed - The physical removal and impounding of a vehicle by a recognized towing service.
11. Traffic Control Device – A traffic control device is a sign, signal, or device that regulates, warns, or guides traffic.
12. Trailer – A non-motorized vehicle designed to be drawn by a motorized vehicle for the purposes of carrying cargo or used for recreational purposes, including camper trailers.
13. Vehicle – Any mechanical mode of transportation including bicycles.
14. Vehicle Immobilizer – A physical restraint device installed over one wheel of a vehicle to restrict its movement.
15. Vehicle Parking Permit – A vehicle parking permit can be a virtual or physical permit issued per these regulations to permit parking in designated areas on campus for a designated period of time. Virtual permits are licence plate-based and are purchased through a university-approved system. A physical permit can include any approved identification tag, card, decal or other document issued by the University for a special purpose or to denote vehicles parked in a specific area. A typical permit will be in the virtual permit format.
16. Vehicle Registrant - Any person to whom a vehicle parking permit has been issued.
17. Visitor – A visitor is an invited or uninvited guest to the UNB campus. This would include visiting dignitaries, local citizens, academic representatives, prospective students/staff/faculty applicants, and entrepreneurs wishing to do business with the university. Visitors may park in short-term or general parking, where hourly or daily parking can be purchased. (Parking over four hours converts to a permit to park for the day).

1. All vehicles parking at the University of New Brunswick must have a valid parking permit or valid parking session (including visitors). Parking permits are enforced between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday inclusive in Fredericton and Moncton and are enforced 24/7 in Saint John due to the proximity to the hospital. Permits are available for one, two or three terms (full year), 10 months, one month, and hourly. Hourly parking over four hours converts to a full day. All permits are available online and are based on the vehicle licence plate rather than a physical permit. Annual permits (3-term permits) are valid from September 1st to August 31st of the following year. Term permits are valid for four months each and run from September 1st to Dec. 31, Jan. 1 to April 30 and May 1 to Aug. 31. Valid permit holders working or studying at the Moncton site must report to staff upon arrival to be assigned a gate card. Visitors to the Moncton site must also report to staff upon arrival.
2. Permit fees are listed in the appendices of the annual university budget document. They can also be found on the Security Department web page. Any outstanding fines must be paid before a parking permit is issued. Purchasing a parking permit implies acceptance of these regulations.
3. Permits are licence plate-based. Permit holders may transfer the permit between their vehicles. The permit is only valid for one vehicle at a time. The person parking on campus is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle they bring to campus has a permit actively assigned to it. Failing to transfer the permit electronically to the vehicle being brought to campus may result in a violation notice (ticket) being issued. If more than one vehicle associated with the same permit is detected on campus, this will result in a violation notice (ticket).
4. Persons organizing conferences, seminars, or inviting guest lecturers should contact the Security Department to discuss parking needs and provide details so that the necessary short-term parking permits can be arranged.
5. University of New Brunswick parking permits are valid at all locations for the type of parking permit purchased. UNB parking permits are valid at Saint Thomas University and vice versa.
6. The University of New Brunswick reserves the right to restrict the number and type of parking permits sold. Most of permits are designated as general (all permit holders), faculty and staff only, student only and residence student only. Residence student permits are also valid for student parking.
7. The Security Department provides Service parking permits for certain groups of staff such as tradespeople and technicians who use their personal vehicles for work purposes. To qualify for a service parking permit, an employee must purchase a Staff/Faculty permit and be confirmed by their manager. A physical parking permit will be issued to identify permit holders in service parking spaces.
8. Permits are not required for bicycles, or scooters; however, the operators must comply with all other parking and traffic regulations.
9. When a vehicle is sold or traded, or the permit holder gets a new vehicle, the onus is on them to update their own vehicle data in the parking management system and ensure the vehicle data for their permit is current. Failure to do so may result in violation notices being issued to the original owner in error.
10. If someone no longer requires their parking permit, they may qualify for a partial refund, which will be determined based on the circumstances at the time of request such as status of payment and the time remaining on the permit. Any refund will be prorated based on the amount of time used on the permit, up to the end of the month it is cancelled. For example, if a three-term permit was purchased, but two terms used, the cost would be the same as a two-term permit. A refund is normally granted for circumstances such as a student withdrawing from their studies or for a faculty or staff member leaving the university’s employ.

Check the campus parking map for specific parking designations. The designations are as follows:

1. General Parking - Lots and areas designated on the parking site map for the use of any permit holder including staff/faculty, students, resident students and any others who wish to utilize these specific lots. Vehicles parked in these lots and areas must have a valid parking session. General parking lots are indicated with a blue sign.
2. Residence Student Parking - Lots designated on the parking lot site map for the exclusive use of resident students at any time (24 hours per day). Vehicles parked in these lots must have a valid resident student parking permit. Residence parking is indicated with a red sign.
3. Student Parking - Lots and areas designated on the parking site map for the exclusive use of students. Vehicles parked in these lots and areas must have a valid student parking permit. Signs are indicated in yellow.
4. Staff/Faculty Parking - Lots and areas designated on the parking lot site map for the exclusive use of faculty and staff. Vehicles parked in these lots and areas must have a valid staff/faculty parking permit. Staff/faculty parking areas are indicated in green.
5. Short-Term Parking - Lots and areas designated on the parking site map for the vehicles of visitors requiring convenient short-term parking to conduct their business; regulatory signs are posted on-site. There is a one hour maximum in short-term parking.
6. Service Parking - Spaces reserved for the exclusive use of the vehicle registrant whose vehicle displays a valid service parking permit and is parked there while performing a maintenance or technical service. Service parking areas are indicated in brown.
7. Accessible Parking Locations – Spaces designated on the parking site map for the exclusive use of those in need of such parking and who display the appropriate accessible parking placard. People using accessible parking are also expected to have a valid parking permit to park on campus. This is enforced 24/7.
8. Metered, Pay by Plate, Hourly Parking – Where available, metered, pay by plate or hourly parking are available for short-term parking needs for those who do not wish to get or do not qualify for a long-term permit. Payment may be made by coin (where available), through a pay by plate terminal or with a valid virtual permit. Vehicles will be considered parked at a meter whether the vehicle is running or not regardless of whether the driver/operator is present or not.

Temporary Medical Needs – Should there be a need for someone to be able to park closer to a building than their typical permit will allow, and they do not qualify for a provincial accessible parking placard, their short-term needs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis as a form of temporary accommodation. Examples may include medical risks associated with pregnancy, non-permanent injury impeding mobility, post-surgery etc. The Security Department will work with the parking client and appropriate groups such as the Student Accessibility Centre or People & Culture, as needed, to devise a viable solution until the short-term medical issue is resolved. This is not a guarantee of coming to an ideal solution, but the Security Department will do its best to accommodate.

Reserved/Restricted Parking - The Director of Security their designate or other authorized University Official, may reserve any parking spot for a specific purpose and may authorize appropriate signs to be displayed indicating that the parking spot is so reserved. This may be long-term parking or a short-term (i.e., a special event).

Parking is permitted only in designated parking locations that align with the type of permit purchased.

Permit enforcement in Saint John is done 24/7 due to the hospital’s proximity. Permit enforcement in Fredericton and Moncton is done during business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday). On the Fredericton campus, however, service parking spaces, accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities, loading zones, fire lanes and so on are enforced 24/7.

1. Parking at curbs, fire lanes, tow away zones, or parking in a manner that obstructs or impedes traffic or snow clearing may result in the vehicle being towed at the owner’s risk and expense. Parking on streets and roadways is strictly prohibited unless otherwise designated.
2. The absence of a “no parking” sign does not necessarily indicate that parking is permitted in a particular area. Vehicles parked in an area not designated as parking may be ticketed.
3. As per designated signage on the Fredericton campus, winter parking regulations are in effect for certain streets, drives and laneways prohibiting parking between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m. from Dec. 1 through to March 31 annually. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in the vehicle being towed away at the owner’s risk and expense. Within 8 hours of a snowstorm warning, any motor vehicle not moved to a designated winter parking lot that interferes with the snow removal operation may be towed away at the owner’s risk and expense. After the lots have been cleared, vehicles are to me moved to a cleared lot, so snow can be removed from the remaining lots.
4. Motorcycles and motorized scooters shall be parked in marked locations within specifically assigned parking lots, as shown on the UNB parking site map.
5. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are permitted on campus but must be operated within the limits of the law and regulations and in compliance with any rules.
6. Individuals using bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters must do so in a safe and courteous manner, respecting all pedestrians and vehicular traffic and following all applicable university regulations, city bylaws and provincial statutes.
7. Bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade, and scooter operators must yield to pedestrians. While the university permits bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and non-motorized scooters to be used as a form of transportation and to share pathways with pedestrians on campus, pedestrians always have the right of way.
8. In keeping with the Fredericton City Bylaws, bicycles are to use the campus roadway system and are restricted from using the main roadside pedestrian sidewalks. They are permitted to use the interior connecting pathways where no roadway exists.
9. Any racing, tricks, stunts or manoeuvres can pose a risk of injury to others or property damage and are thereby strictly prohibited on university leased or owned property.
10. The University of New Brunswick shall not be responsible for any injuries, loss, or damage to any property of individuals referred to in this policy, however caused. Any injuries, damage, or property loss on campus should be reported to the campus Security Department.
11. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are prohibited in campus buildings or tunnel system, except in approved storage areas.
12. Bicycle racks are available onsite at various campus locations. Refer to the campus map for both UNB Fredericton and Saint John for the exact location. Bicycles should not to be left in the grass or against trees, shrubs, light posts, ramps for accessibility, hydrants, railings. etc.
13. Bicycles and scooters are prohibited from blocking access to exits, corridors, and hallways inside, as well as outside pathways. Such areas must be kept clear of obstructions.

A traffic ticket /violation notice shall be sufficiently served if served in any of the following ways:

1. By being handed to the operator of the motor vehicle; or
2. By leaving the ticket under the windshield wiper or attached to the motor vehicle’s windshield in respect to which the violation has been committed.
3. Parking tickets that are removed from under the windshield wiper by an unknown person, or by any other means does not negate the service of the ticket.
4. People with a valid parking permit/parking session violating these regulations and receiving a ticket may also be notified via the e-mail associated with the permit.

The University of New Brunswick reserves the right to have any vehicle towed or immobilized/booted at the owner's expense and risk, which, in the opinion of the Security Department, creates a traffic hazard, or seriously impedes, or could impede emergency vehicles, deliveries, services or snow clearing.

In addition to any other penalty, a vehicle may be towed or immobilized/booted without notice if it is parked in violation of these regulations, if it has been involved in repeated offences, or if outstanding fines are owed relative to it. Typically, the immobilizer/boot is used when the vehicle owner’s identity is unknown. If a vehicle, whose owner is known and is also habitually non-compliant with these regulations, the vehicle would be towed off campus at the owner’s risk and expense versus being immobilized. This would be done to preserve parking availability for those paying to park on campus.

Vehicles on UNB property that are immobilized/booted will receive an additional fine in addition to any existing offence(s). Before the immobilizer/boot is removed from the vehicle, the owner/operator must identify themselves so we can confirm who owns/operates the vehicle. Once identified we will attribute any outstanding fines for the vehicle to them. Causing damage to an immobilization device that may be treated as a conduct matter or as a criminal offence. An immobilized vehicle that is not claimed by 6 p.m. is towed off campus.

If a vehicle has been towed and the owner/operator contacts Security to locate their vehicle, we will first confirm their identity and then advise them of where their vehicle has been towed and provide the contact information of the tow company. The owner/operator will then have to deal with the tow company to find out how they can arrange to get their vehicle returned. Any outstanding violations for that vehicle can then be attributed to the owner operator.

The University is not responsible for damages or costs that may occur related to the towing and impounding of vehicles nor for any damages related to immobilizing a vehicle.

Fines for parking and traffic violations can be paid online through the third-party parking provider UNB uses. This is the preferred option. For people who cannot pay online, payment can still be accepted in person at the Security Department office in Fredericton or at Financial Services on either campus. Failure to pay fines may result in the suspension of parking privileges. In the case of a student, amounts owing may be applied to their student account. Vehicles subject to unpaid fines may also be towed or immobilized without notice and at the owner's expense and risk.

Grounds for appeal

People who feel they should not have received a ticket are entitled to appeal or dispute it. An appeal may only be based on the following grounds:

1. on the contention that a violation ticket was issued contrary to these regulations, or
2. on the contention that a violation ticket was issued in error, or
3. on proof of extenuating circumstances.

Acceptance of the University of New Brunswick Parking and Traffic Regulations is acknowledged at the time when an application for a parking permit is made, and therefore claimed ignorance of the regulations does not constitute grounds for an appeal.

Appeal process

1. A person (hereinafter referred to as the appellant) has 15 days from the date the ticket was issued to appeal it. Late appeals will not be accepted. The initial appeal will be triaged by the third-party parking provider. If there was a technical error related to the payment, permit or vehicle, the third-party parking provider will decide if the ticket should be cancelled. If there are no technical errors they will forward the appeal to UNB so that the appeal may be considered by the Director of Security or an alternate designated by the Director.
2. The appellant will be asked to provide the following:
   1. a written explanation of how their appeal meets one of the grounds for appeal.
   2. any supporting information or photographs they may wish to help explain their case. Appeals will typically be managed electronically; however, the appellant may ask to state their case in person, and they may also bring a support person or witness.
3. The Director of Security will assign a delegate to do an initial review of the appeal. If the matter can be easily resolved at that level, the delegate will be given the authority to waive the ticket and associated costs to the appellant without the need for further review. If the matter is not waived, the delegate will assemble the required information to ensure the information is complete and then forward the material to the Director of Security.
4. The Director of Security shall consider all relevant material before making a decision (such as the appellant’s written submission, the appellants position if they make an oral case, the violation notice and as information from the issuing patrol member, including verbal evidence, notes, photographs, etc.).
5. At the conclusion of the appeal process, after considering the evidence presented, the Director of Security or the alternate designated by the Director of Security shall render a decision that either:
   1. confirms the action taken and upholds the ticket; or
   2. dismisses the ticket and declares that if the fine was paid by the appellant, it will be reimbursed and, if the vehicle was also immobilized or towed, the appellant may also be reimbursed for these charges if warranted. Receipt of payment for the vehicle being towed or impounded will be required for reimbursement.
6. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Director of Security may establish an appropriate procedure and is not bound by any rules of evidence.
7. Should the appellant disagree with the decision made on their appeal, they can ask that the decision be reviewed. The review will be conducted by a delegate chosen by the Vice-President of Administration and Finance. All material the Director of Security used to base their decision on will be forwarded to that delegate for their review. Any decision made at this level will be final.

Please see the current year university budget for the current amounts for tier 1, 2, and 3 fines and the immobilizer removal fee. These rates are updated annually at unb.ca/security.

Tier 1

• Parking without an active permit or valid parking session
• Parking with a permit that is not valid for the area in which the vehicle is parked
• Parking in a manner that the vehicle encroaches into the area of an adjacent parking space (double parking)
• Parking in metered space where the meter indicates the time has expired
• Blocking, defacing or removing a vehicle licence plate
• Leaving a vehicle abandoned on campus
• Failure to comply with winter parking restrictions
• Operation of a bicycle, scooter, skateboard or similar form of transportation in a manner that violates the Parking and Traffic Regulations or the provincial Motor Vehicle Act.

Tier 2

• Willful obstruction of university personnel engaged in discharging their duties related to parking enforcement
• Parking a second or additional vehicle on campus with only one valid or active permit
• Parking in a service vehicle space without authorization
• Parking on a street that is not designated for parking
• Parking in an area that is not designated for parking
• Operating a vehicle on campus in contravention of the provincial Motor Vehicle Act
• Failure to obey university traffic control devices, signs or traffic control direction
• Unauthorized operation of a motorized vehicle on lawns, gardens or walkways
• Parking in a manner that obstructs the free flow of traffic
• Parking in a manner that obstructs snow-clearing
• Parking within a crosswalk, in front of a hydrant, loading zone, driveway, fire lane or emergency lane
• Parking in a tow-away zone

Tier 3

• Parking in a designated accessible parking space without a valid provincial parking placard for persons with disabilities

Immobilizer / Boot Fee

• There is a fee for the removal of a vehicle immobilizer