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Motor Vehicle Ordinances


Motor Vehicle Ordinances

NMU POLICE DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER:     (906) 227-2151
NMU POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING SERVICES PHONE NUMBER:  (906) 227-1476
ALL EMERGENCIES:  DIAL 9-1-1

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MOTOR VEHICLE ORDINANCE BOOK 2022 - 2023

Purpose:  Under the provisions of Section 1 of Act Number 291, Michigan Public ACTS of 1967 (C.1948, Section 390.891 and 390.892) M.S.A. Section 15.1120 (51-52), the following Ordinances shall be enforced on the campus of Northern Michigan University. In addition, the Michigan Vehicle Code and related laws concerning ownership and use of vehicles on the streets and highways of the State of Michigan will become a part of the Ordinances and will be enforced on all University property. It is unlawful to furnish the NMU Police Department with fraudulent information which would restrict the proper issuance of a parking permit. All violations of the Ordinances are civil infractions.

Applicability: All Faculty, Staff, Students, and Visitors

                                                              INDEX

BICYCLES:

PAGE 2. III.

DEFINITIONS:

PAGE 2. I.

ENFORCEMENT:

PAGE 14. XVII.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

PAGE 6. XII.

LOST, DAMAGED OR STOLEN PARKING PERMITS:

PAGE 7. XII. M.

MOTORCYCLES & MOPEDS:

PAGE 2. II.

NMU EMERGENCY TEXT ALERT SYSTEM:

PAGE 14. XXI.

PARKING LOT LOCATIONS:

PAGE 8. XIV.

PARKING REGULATIONS:

PAGE 8. XIII.

PAYMENT OF FINES:

PAGE 12. XV.

REGISTRATION, IDENTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND FEES-STUDENTS:

PAGE 4. VII.

REGISTRATION, IDENTIFICATION AND FEES-FACULTY/STAFF, ADJUNCTS AND GRAD ASSISTANTS:

PAGE 5. VIII.

REGISTRATION, IDENTIFICATION AND FEES-MOTORCYCLES & MOPEDS:

PAGE 5. IX.

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES:

PAGE 3. IV.

REGISTRATION REFUNDS:

PAGE 7. XII.O,P,Q.

SAFE-WALK PROGRAM:

PAGE 7.  XII. H.

SCHEDULE OF FINES:

PAGE 13. XVI.

TOWING VEHICLES:

PAGE 14. XIX.

TEMPORARY, ALTERNATE, HANDICAP & OTHER REGISTRATIONS:            

PAGE 6. X.

VEHICULAR GASOLINE LEAKS:

PAGE 14. XVIII.

VENDORS, CONTRACTORS & SERVICE VEHICLES:

PAGE 4. VI.

VISITORS, GUEST SPEAKERS, & CONFERENCE ATTENDEES:

PAGE 4. V.

WEAPONS POLICY AND REGISTRATION:

PAGE 14. XX.

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Under the provisions of Section 1 of Act Number 291, Michigan Public ACTS of 1967 (C.1948, Section 390.891 and 390.892) M.S.A. Section 15.1120 (51-52), the following Ordinances shall be enforced on the campus of Northern Michigan University.  In addition, the Michigan Vehicle Code and related laws concerning ownership and use of vehicles on the streets and highways of the State of Michigan will become a part of the Ordinances and will be enforced on all University property.  It is unlawful to furnish the NMU Police Department with fraudulent information which would restrict the proper issuance of a parking permit.

I.            DEFINITIONS:

A.           CAMPUS:  Includes all property owned by Northern Michigan University to include the Berry Events Center, Superior Dome, Physical Education Instructional Facility, Jacobetti Complex and all property surrounding the Northern Center.
B.           UNIVERSITY REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE:  Describes all self-propelled motor vehicles bearing a valid Northern Michigan University registration window sticker or hanging permit, properly displayed.
C.           COMMUTER:  Includes all students who drive from their off campus residence to the University.
D            RESIDENT:  Includes all students living in a residence hall.
E.           UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS:  Includes all students living in a university apartment.
F.           PERMIT YEAR:  August 1 through July 31.
G.          VISITOR:  Any person who is not a student, employee or tenant of the university.
H.          ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED:  Designated lots for all university registered vehicles.  

II.           MOTORCYCLES & MOPEDS:

A.           Motorcycles and mopeds are considered motor vehicles and governed by the university ordinances and must be:

              1.           Registered as vehicles with the NMU Police Department.
              2.           Have proper safety equipment as specified by the Michigan Vehicle Code.
              3.           Parked in a legal / designated parking space.

III.          BICYCLES: 

A.           Bicycles should be registered with the NMU Police Department. 
B.           Registration can be completed on your https://mynmu.nmu.edu/ account or at: https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal 
C.           Persons choosing to ride their bicycles on the sidewalk must yield to pedestrians and have their bicycles equipped with a warning bell device, audible 100 feet away or make an audible notification when approaching a pedestrian.
 

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D.          Bicycles are to be stored in bicycle racks only.  If secured to trees, shrubs, building entrances, stairwells etc. they are subject to removal by the NMU Police Department.
E.           Bicycle registration is free of charge and registration is permanent.

IV.         REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES:

A.           All students, faculty/staff and visitors parking a vehicle on campus must purchase/obtain a parking permit and have the vehicle registered.
B.           All students, faculty/staff and visitors shall operate a motor vehicle subject to state law and university ordinances.
C.           All students, faculty/staff and visitors parking a motor vehicle on campus must purchase/obtain a parking permit no later than one week following the first day of classes each semester. 
D.          The state vehicle registration must be in the student’s name or next of kin.
E.           Citations issued for “Failure to Register” will not be excused after the registration deadline. 
F.           If you are unable to purchase a parking permit by the deadline, please sign into your https://mynmu.nmu.edu/ account or https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal and request a daily pass available for up to five days per semester at no charge.  After you have exceeded the five day limit, you will need to purchase a parking permit or a monthly permit.
G.          To access the parking portal please follow these instructions or go directly to: https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal

  1. Sign into your https://mynmu.nmu.edu/ account.
  2. Select the student or employee services tab.
  3. Under Police Department Services, choose Vehicle registration/citation appeals.
  4.  You will then be required to again provide your NMU credentials.
  5.  In the upper left hand corner, go to “permits” and follow the prompts.
  6. Once you have completed the checkout process and made your payment your vehicle is registered.
  7. Permits may be mailed or picked up (See specific details when checking out).   

H.          You may only park your vehicle in lots corresponding with your permit designation (faculty/staff, resident, commuter or university apartment) or in a lot designated “Any registered university vehicle” (24-hour parking is available in lots 20, 21 and 22).
I.            Registration is valid for the periods of August 1 to July 31.
J.           Those living in the university apartments must purchase a parking permit.  It is not part of your lease agreement.
 

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V.           VISITORS, GUEST SPEAKERS, & CONFERENCE ATTENDEES:

A.           A visitor is defined as someone who is NOT a student, faculty/staff, or tenant of the university.
B.           Visitors, guest speakers, and conference attendees can obtain a parking permit by visiting the NMU parking portal at https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal and following the instructions below.

  1. Scroll down to “get permits” and click on the icon.
  2. Under “customer authentication” choose guest login.
  3. On the “guest login” page, choose “create one” and follow the prompts to create a guest account.  If you have created a guest account previously, sign in on this page using the email and password you created.
  4. Once signed in, go to the upper left hand corner and choose “get permits”.  Follow the prompts until you have reached the checkout page.  There is no charge for a daily permit for visitors, but you will need to go through a checkout process to obtain your pass. 
  5. Printing a daily permit is optional.  If you would like to print your permit click on “print permit” and display the pass on the inside lower right hand corner of your windshield.  You also receive a link in the email address you provided that will allow you to print your permit from the email.
  6. Visitors who will be staying on campus overnight can follow the same process and obtain an overnight pass valid in lot 20, 21 and 22.
  7. Daily permits are valid in faculty/staff and commuter parking lots.
  8. Visitor permits are available through the NMU parking portal for up to five days per semester at no charge.  If you are a frequent visitor to the university, please stop by the NMU Police Department Parking Services office to make other arrangements after you have exceeded the five-day parking permit limit.  Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  If you are unable to visit the office during these times, please leave a message at (906) 227-1476 or email: parking@nmu.edu.
  9. Permits are not required during the weekend (Noon Friday – Sunday).

VI.         VENDORS, CONTRACTORS AND SERVICE VEHICLES:

A.           Please contact the NMU Police Department to obtain permits. 
B.           Permits will be valid for up to one year.

VII.        REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-STUDENTS:

A.           Full year:

  1. $140.00 for the university year. Valid August 1 to July 31.
     

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        2. Please contact Parking Services to request a permit for a second vehicle. These will                be handled on a case by case determination.
        3. Veterans may qualify for discounted permits. Please contact the Veterans Services                   office at 227-1402 for more information.

B.           Winter:

  1. $91.50 for the winter semester.  Valid December 1 to July 31.
  2. Please contact Parking Services to request a permit for a second vehicle.  These will be handled on a case by case determination.

C.           Spring/Summer:

  1. $46.00 for the spring/summer semester.  Valid April 1 to July 31.
  2. Please contact Parking Services to request a permit for a second vehicle.  These will be handled on a case by case determination.

VIII.       REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-FACULTY, STAFF, ADJUNCTS, & GRADUATE ASSISTANTS:

A.           Full year:

  1. Faculty/staff receive one permit as part of their employment benefit package for the permit year, valid August 1 to July 31. This permit is valid on up to two vehicles as long as you move the permit from vehicle to vehicle.  All vehicles must be listed on your parking account. 
  2. Please contact Parking Services to request a permit for a second vehicle.  These will be handled on a case by case determination.

B.           Winter semester:

  1. A benefit permit will apply as a first vehicle permit if you have not already received one.
  2. Please contact Parking Services to request a permit for a second vehicle.  These will be handled on a case by case determination.

C.           Spring/Summer:

  1. A benefit permit will apply as a first vehicle permit if you have not already received one.
  2. Please contact Parking Services to request a permit for a second vehicle.  These will be handled on a case by case determination.

IX.          REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MOTORCYCLES & MOPEDS:

A.           Full year:

  • 1. $22.50 for the university year.  Valid August 1 to July 31.
     

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  • 2. Please contact Parking Services to request a permit for a second vehicle.  These will be handled on a case by case determination.
  • 3. Faculty and staff who register a vehicle and want to include a motorcycle as an additional vehicle as part of their benefit permit or purchased permits may do so as long as the motorcycle information is listed on your parking record.

X.           TEMPORARY, ALTERNATE, HANDICAP AND OTHER REGISTRATIONS:

A.           Temporary one day permits are available to students, faculty/staff and visitors who need to park on campus for up to five days a semester at no charge.  Please sign into your https://mynmu.nmu.edu/ account and follow the instructions outlined in IV. G or go directly to https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal 

B.           If you will have a vehicle on campus and have exceeded the five day limit, you can purchase a 30-day temporary parking permit.  Please sign into your https://mynmu.nmu.edu/ account and follow the instructions outlined in IV. G or go directly to: https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal

C.           Individuals requiring temporary handicap parking should contact the NMU Disability Services office to request a temporary handicap parking permit.  These permits will be issued on a case by case determination and are only valid on campus.  Please contact the Disability Services office for any further assistance at 227-1737.

D.          Individuals requiring special arrangements for vehicle registration or special parking arrangements must contact the NMU Police Department at 227-1476 or by email at: parking@nmu.edu.

XI.          HANGING PERMIT AND DECAL PERMIT PLACEMENT:

A.           Hanging permits must hang from the rear view mirror support when parked on campus.  The face of the permit with the permit number must be facing outwards and visible.  If your permit will not fit on your rear view mirror support, please choose the window sticker.

B.           Window stickers must be affixed to the inside lower right hand corner (passenger side) of the front windshield. 

XII.         GENERAL INFORMATION:

A.           The individual registering a vehicle with the university shall be held responsible for any parking violations committed by that vehicle.

B.           The speed limit on campus is 20 miles per hour.

C.           The driver of a vehicle will be held responsible for any moving violation.

D.          All accidents on campus must be reported to the NMU Police Department immediately.

E.           All vehicles parked on campus must maintain a valid state registration, valid NMU parking permit and be in operational condition. Vehicles found in violation will be subject to the universities towing/abandoned vehicle policy. All fees and fines assessed will be the responsibility of the last registered owner.


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F.           Unregistered vehicles on campus that are not identifiable by a NMU parking permit, may be cited and billed to either the registered owner of the vehicle or any student enrolled sharing the same home address.

G.          At times, additional parking fees may apply for events held on campus. 

H.          If you are not comfortable walking across campus, the NMU Police Department offers a Safe-Walk Program.  Call the NMU Police Department at (906) 227-2151 and a police officer or student employee will meet you at your vehicle or building and walk with you to your destination. 

I.            Any changes in vehicle or address information must be updated immediately.

J.            Faculty/staff can update and/or transfer their vehicle information by logging into: https://mynmu.nmu.edu/ account or go directly to: https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal

K.           Students and visitors must update and/or transfer their vehicle information in person at the NMU Police Department Parking Services Office (Open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).  You must return the permit that you purchased for the current year and pay a $5.00 transfer fee to obtain a new permit.   If you do not return the permit there will be a $25.00 replacement fee.

L.           Outdated permits should be removed from the vehicle.

M.         Lost, damaged or stolen permits should be reported to the NMU Police Department Parking Services Office.  A $25.00 replacement fee may be assessed for a lost permit.

N.          If you have a need to park close to a building or in a loading zone for the purpose of loading/unloading your vehicle you must contact the NMU Police Department Parking Services office at (906) 227-1476 during normal business hours and make arrangements to do so.  If you do not make arrangements prior to parking your vehicle, you may receive a parking citation.

O.          Students graduating from the university, student teaching, studying abroad, military activation, and exchange students are eligible for a refund of one half the amount paid of a full-year permit at the conclusion of the fall semester.  Parking permits must be returned to the NMU Police Department within 30 days of the last day of class of the fall semester.  No exceptions. 

P.           Refunds for those withdrawing due to medical reasons will be reviewed by the NMU Parking and Traffic Committee. The committee will make a recommendation regarding a refund request to the Chief of Police.

Q.          Faculty/staff departing the university at the conclusion of the fall semester will be eligible for a refund of one half the amount paid for a full-year permit for permits not covered by their current employment benefit package.  Parking permits must be returned to the NMU Police Department within 30 days of the last day of class at the conclusion of the fall semester.  No exceptions. 


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XIII.       PARKING REGULATIONS:

A.           Parking on city streets is subjected to Marquette City Ordinances and parking bans. 

B.           Parking between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on any university street is prohibited.

C.           Parking on university streets shall be in the direction of traffic and within 12 inches of the curb.

D.          Commuter students who have a valid NMU parking permit must park in lots: 2, 6, 7, 11, 17, 21, 29, 33, 36, 37, or 50-60 (Sports complex).  Please refer to the campus parking map for lot locations. 

E.           Students who live on campus will be required to adhere to the plowing schedule during the winter semester.  A schedule will be emailed to all on campus residents.  Failure to comply with this schedule will result in a $25.00 citation.

F.           Snow removal in parking lots designated as overnight parking will be the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.  Cleaned roadways to and from parking areas will be provided.

G.          Parking is prohibited at yellow curbs, where a no parking sign is posted or no legal space exists.

H.          Resident students must be parked in their designated parking lots on campus between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  After 5:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. resident students are authorized to park in any campus lot with the exceptions of lots 9 and 27.

I.            Driving or parking on sidewalks is prohibited.  Special permission may be granted for service vehicles.

J.            Parking or driving on lawns and seeded areas is prohibited.

K.           Parking in paved lots is restricted to the paved surface and in designated parking spaces only.

L.           Vehicles parked in violation of any ordinance will be required to be moved at the owner’s expense.

M.         Stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited.

N.          It is unlawful to stop, stand or park a vehicle in such a manner as to impede the entrance from any university building. 

XIV.       PARKING LOT LOCATIONS:

Lot 1      FACULTY/STAFF & CONFERENCE ATTENDEE PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any registered vehicle from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.   No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located behind the Northern Center.

Lot 2      FACULTY/STAFF, COMMUTER & MUSUEM PARKING:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking from 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.  Art museum spaces are reserved for visitors to the university.  Located behind Spooner Hall.


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Lot 3      UNIVERSITY APARTMENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located off of Center Street.

Lot 4      UNIVERSITY APARTMENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located off of Lincoln Avenue.

Lot 5      UNIVERSITY APARTMENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located off of Lincoln Avenue.

Lot 6      RESIDENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located off of Center Street.

Lot 7      ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located off of Summit and Wilkinson Streets.

Lot 8      TWO HOUR PARKING:  Conference parking available.  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any registered vehicle from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located at the Northern Center off of Lee Drive.

Lot 9      FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.   Located off of Wright Street.

Lot 10   RESIDENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located off of Tracy Avenue.

Lot 11   FACULTY/STAFF & COMMUTER PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any registered vehicle from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located off of Tracy Avenue, north of the Learning Resources building.

Lot 12   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking from 2:00 a.m. Located off of Presque Isle Avenue and Waldo Street.

Lot 13   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Lot is located east of Lee Drive and west of the Cohodas building. 

Lot 14   RESIDENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located south of Norwood Street between Tracy Avenue and Schaffer Street. 

Lot 16   RESIDENT PARKING ONLY:   24 hours a day.  Located east of Lincoln Avenue and to the west of Van Antwerp Hall.

Lot 17   FACULTY/STAFF & COMMUTER PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any registered vehicle from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located at Whitman Hall off of Harden Drive.

Lot 18   FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any registered vehicle from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking from 2:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m.  Located off of Harden Drive and across from the The Science building.

Lot 19   FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.   Located at the University Heating Plant / Frost building off of Wright Street and Sugar Loaf Avenue.

Lot 20   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING:  24 hours a day.  Located on the southwest corner of  Wright Street and Lincoln Avenue. 


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Lot 21   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING:  24 hours a day.  Located on the corner of Center Street and Wilkinson Avenue. 

Lot 22   FACULTY/STAFF & RESIDENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located at the Services Building on Sugarloaf Avenue.  Resident student parking is located at the south end of the lot within the signs. 

Lot 23   ASSIGNED PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Handicap parking only.  Located in the Gries Hall courtyard.

Lot 24   RESIDENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located south of Wright Street and east of Magers/Meyland Hall.

Lot 25   FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any university registered parking 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.  Located west of the McClintock Building.

Lot 26   RESIDENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located off of Harden Drive across the street from Birch East.

Lot 27   FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located at the south end of parking lot 16, east of the loading dock.

Lot 28   FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any university registered parking 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located off of Tracey Avenue north of Jamrich Hall.

Lot 29   FACULTY/STAFF & COMMUTER PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any university registered parking 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located off Harden Drive southeast of West Science.

Lot 31   ASSIGNED PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.   Loading Dock located behind the Northern Center. 

Lot 33   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located off of Lee Drive.

Lot 35   ASSIGNED PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  30 minute parking.  Located off of Tracy Avenue.

Lot 36   FACULTY/STAFF & COMMUTER PARKING:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any university registered parking 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Reserved spaces are available for patients of the Speech and Hearing Clinic.  Located off of Harden Drive.

Lot 37   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  No parking in loading zones without the proper permit.  Located at the Jacobetti Center off of Sugarloaf Avenue.

Lot 38   ASSIGNED PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Dining services vehicles only.  Located adjacent to the Quad I loading dock in Lot 16.


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Lot 39   FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY: From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any university registered parking 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located off of West Fair Avenue near the Thomas Fine Arts Building.

Lot 40   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located near the tennis courts off of Wright Street.

Lot 46   RESIDENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.  Located off of Harden Drive near Norway Avenue.

Lot 47   UNIVERSITY APARTMENT PARKING ONLY:  24 hours a day.   Located at the Woodland Apartments off of Norwood Street.

Lot 50   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located west of the PEIF building.

Lot 51   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located West of the Superior Dome.

Lot 52   HANDICAP PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located west of the Superior Dome.

Lot 53   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located north of the Superior Dome.

Lot 54   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located north of the Superior Dome.

Lot 55   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located east of the Superior Dome.

Lot 56   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located east of the Superior Dome.

Lot 57   SUITE PARKING (PERMIT REQUIRED DURING EVENTS) / ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENT PARKING AT ALL OTHER TIMES:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Located northeast of the PEIF.

Lot 58   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.   Located east of the Berry Events Center.

Lot 59   HANDICAP PARKING: From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.   Located south of the Berry Events Center.

Lot 60   ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED & SPECIAL EVENTS PARKING ONLY:  From 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.   Located west of the Berry Events Center and south of the PEIF.  Overnight parking for athletes and coaches will be allowed in designated areas.  The Parking Services department will coordinate with Athletics and the Grounds departments to identify designated areas.

Lot 62   FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  General parking 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Located off of Seventh Street.


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Lot 63   HANDICAP AND ASSIGNED PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Loading area of West Science.  Located south of The Science Building and east of the greenhouse off of Harden Drive.

Lot 64   HEALTH CENTER PATIENT PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located off of Lee Drive. 

Lot 65   ANY UNIVSERISTY REGISTERED PARKING: From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located off of Presque Isle Avenue near Kaye Avenue.

Norway Street  

ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING: From 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.  No parking 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located west of Whitman hall.

Seventh Street 

FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY:  From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any university registered from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  No parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located between Gries Hall and the Thomas Fine Arts building.

Kaye Avenue    

ANY UNIVERSITY REGISTERED PARKING: From 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.  No Parking 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Located south of the Northern Center. 

XV.        PAYMENT OF FINES:

A.           All fines are payable in person at the NMU Police Department or the Student Service Center, located in the Hedgcock building for up to 10 days after the date of the citation.  After 10 days, citations must be paid at the Student Service Center or through your MyNMU account.  Student Services is located in the Hedgcock Building. Payment of the fine, either in person or by mail constitutes an admission of responsibility to the indicated offense and waiver of trial on the offense.

B.           Citations can be appealed up to 10 days from the date of issuance.  Citations issued to students and faculty/staff can be appealed online at your https://mynmu.nmu.edu/ account.  Once signed in please follow these instructions for appealing a citation:

              1.           Click on the student or employee services tab.

              2.           Click on vehicle registration and citation appeals.

              3.           Sign into the parking portal using your NMU credentials.

              4.           Click on citations in the upper left hand corner.

              5.           Click the appeal button next to the citation you want to appeal.

              6.           Follow the prompts and submit your appeal.

              Or go directly to:  https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal.


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C.           Visitors may appeal citations through the NMU parking portal website at: https://nmu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal        

  1. Enter the citation number.
  2. Once the citation displays, click on the appeal icon.
  3.  Enter and confirm the license plate number on the citations.
  4. If you do not have a guest account you will need to create one.  If you have created a guest account previously, sign into that account.
  5. Follow the prompts to appeal the citation and submit.

D.          Students, faculty/staff and visitors will receive an email response regarding the appeal result.

E.           Questions regarding parking citations or appeals can also be directed to the NMU Police Department Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., calling (906) 227-1476 or by email: parking@nmu.edu.

XVI.       SCHEDULE OF FINES:

                   2.   $25.00  PARKED OFF PAVED AREA
                   3.   $25.00  PARKED ON SIDEWALK
                   4.   $25.00  BLOCKING TRAFFIC
                   5.   $25.00  BLOCKING DRIVEWAY
                   6.   $25.00  BLOCKING BUILDING EXIT
                   7.   $25.00 FAILURE TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE
                   8.   $25.00 NO PARKING 2:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. (LOTS)
                   9.   $25.00 PROHIBITED ZONE-YELLOW CURB/PAINT
                   10. $25.00 UNAUTHORIZED PARKING IN ASSIGNED AREA
                   11.  $100.00 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE WITHOUT A HANDICAP PERMIT
                   12.  $25.00 FRAUDULENT REGISTRATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
                   13.  $25.00 BLOCKING CROSSWALK
                   14.  $25.00 PARKED IN A LOADING ZONE WITHOUT PROPER PERMIT
                   15.  $25.00 PARKING ACROSS A PARKING SPACE
                   16.  $25.00 BLOCKING A FIRE HYDRANT
                   17.  $25.00 NO PARKING 1:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. (STREETS)
                   19.  $25.00 OTHER VIOLATION FOR ILLEGAL PARKING
                   20.  $25.00 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WINTER PLOWING SCHEDULE
                   21.  $25.00 FAULURE TO DISPLAY PARKING PERMIT


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XVII.      ENFORCEMENT:

A.           The enforcement of these ordinances will be performed by employees of the NMU Police Department. 

B.           It is the responsibility of all individuals parking a vehicle on campus to familiarize themselves with these ordinances.

C.           All violations of these ordinances are civil infractions (Exception: Fraudulent handicap pemit).

XVIII.     VEHICULAR GASOLINE LEAKS:

A.           No vehicle shall be brought on campus while leaking gas or other hazardous/combustible or flammable materials.

B.           If the vehicle owner cannot be located in a timely manner, the vehicle will be towed to a safe location and will be held until all fees have been paid.

XIX.        TOWING VEHICLES:

A.           The NMU Police Department may tow vehicles, at the owner's expense, that are deemed abandoned, are a safety risk, impede traffic, etc…  

XX.         WEAPONS POLICY AND REGISTRATION:

A.           All weapons must be registered and stored at the NMU Police Department prior to entering campus.  This regulation is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Weapon storage is available for all students, faculty, and staff.  Visitors to the university must follow the same policy including those who possess a concealed weapons permit.  At NO time are weapons permitted on campus.  Weapons must be checked in and out when entering or leaving campus.

XXI.        NMU EMERGENCY TEXT ALERT REGISTRATION:

A.    All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for notifications of campus emergencies through the NMU text message and email alert system.  To register visit: http://myweb.nmu.edu/alerts.

 

  • NMU POLICE DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER:     (906) 227-2151
  • NMU POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING SERVICES PHONE NUMBER:  (906) 227-1476
  • ALL EMERGENCIES:  DIAL 9-1-1                                                            

Date Approved:1-1-2014
Last Revision:6-28-2022
Last Reviewed:6-28-2022
Approved By:Committee
Oversight Unit:NMU POLICE DEPARTMENT
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