Parking on the Dean College campus is a privilege extended to members of the Dean community who have registered their vehicles with the Dean College Public Safety Department, in accordance with the college’s Parking and Traffic Regulations. Failure to register your vehicle with the college may result in a revocation of your parking privileges. Because of the limited number of parking spaces on campus, registered vehicles are not guaranteed a parking space. It is the responsibility of all community members and their guests to read, understand and abide by the college’s rules and regulations. Parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis. First year students are not allowed to have cars on campus unless there is an approved documented need (financial, medical etc.). To find out more information, please contact the Department of Public Safety. All rules and regulations apply at all times throughout the year.

POLICY OBJECTIVES

The principle objectives of the traffic rules and regulations are to:

• Provide community members with an opportunity to maintain a motor vehicle while attending/working at Dean College consistent with the limitations on space available.
• Maintain access for emergency vehicles at all times.
• Have appropriate parking available for handicapped, visitors, and community members at all times.
• Provide safety for pedestrians and vehicular traffic at all times.
• Establish a walking campus and thereby minimize congestion, noise and issues that would detract from Dean College’s attractive environment.
• Protect and support the rights of all members of the campus community by sanctioning those that choose not to conform with the established rules and regulations.

Note: Any areas not designated for parking have been purposely left open to reduce traffic congestion and to permit access for emergency and service purposes.

REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Students
All students attending Dean College must register their vehicle with the Department of Public Safety. Registration will take place during the first day of move-in and class registration. Public Safety will be located in a common area accessible to all students to assist in the registration process. All other registration needs may be addressed at the Public Safety Office located in Dean Hall. Decals will be issued in accordance with a decal color code system.

• All decals issued are valid for one full year.
• Full-time resident students are required to pay a fee of one hundred and fifty dollars for a decal.
• Full-time commuter students are required to pay a fee of fiftydollars for a decal.
• Part-time and SPCS students are not required to pay for a decal.
• All decals issued shall be affixed to the driver’s side rear window of the vehicle.
• A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration certificate and student identification card are required when registering a vehicle.
• Any stickers from the previous year must be removed.
• Failure to display a current Dean College parking decal will result in a citation and assessment of fines.
• Cars not registered with the college, improperly registered, or without license plates are not allowed on campus without permission from the Director of Public Safety.

Non-Massachusetts Residents:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires all students to register out-of-state vehicles within 30 days of the time the vehicle is brought into Massachusetts. At the time of registration, those students will receive a Non-Residential Student decal. (This is to be placed on the top center of the front windshield)

Faculty and Staff
Dean College faculty and staff members will be notified at the end of the summer semester about the appropriate procedure to follow in order to register their vehicle(s) with the Department of Public Safety.

PROHIBITED PARKING AREAS

Emergency Access Lanes:
Solid yellow lining marks emergency access lanes. They appear in all the campus parking lots, but are more prominent in front of buildings and on service roads. These areas serve as fire lanes and emergency vehicle access lanes. They are STRICTLY ENFORCED TOW ZONES.

Loading Zones:
Solid yellow lining and loading zone markings indicate loading areas on campus. Dumpster locations are considered loading zone areas. These areas are STRICTLY ENFORCED TOW ZONES.

Day Visitor Parking:
The areas that are marked "Visitor Parking" are reserved for visitors to Dean College. They are not for faculty, staff or students vehicles, registered or unregistered with Dean College Public Safety. These areas are located:

• The first ten spaces on the left in the Campus Center lot as you enter from Emmons Street.
• The labeled nine spaces in the Dean Hall Parking lot closest to Dean Hall.

Overnight Parking:
The only areas where resident student overnight parking is allowed are the Adams and Jones lots. Students parking in these areas must display on their vehicles the proper color coded decal. Guests of students must park in the Jones lot unless prior approval has been given. No overnight parking is allowed in any other campus parking lot for faculty, staff, or students with the exception of those areas so designated. Those vehicles left on campus without prior notification to the Department of Public Safety, are subject to tow.

Handicap Parking:
Handicap parking areas are clearly marked. They are STRICTLY ENFORCED TOW ZONES.

Dean Drive:
Parking and vehicle access is prohibited on Dean Drive. This area serves solely as emergency vehicle access and egress. Those vehicles wishing to access parking by the gymnasium must enter and exit through the School Street entrance. This is a STRICTLY ENFORCED TOW ZONE.

PARKING LOT ASSIGNMENTS

Only vehicles displaying a current issued decal are authorized to use Dean College parking lot areas. The following color-coded system is in effect:

Dean Hall Parking lot - Blue Decal
· Staff/Faculty/Visitor parking
· Commuter or SPCS student parking after 5 p.m. ONLY

Campus Center Parking lot - Blue Decal
· Staff/Faculty/Visitor parking
· Commuter or SPCS student parking after 5 p.m. ONLY

Jones Parking lot (Hillside Road) - Green Decal
Resident Student parking for the following locations:
· Ewen Hall - Wallace Hall
· Jones Hall - Dean Hall
· Memorial Hall -New Residence Hall

Jones lot is also an overflow lot when no other lot is available for parking (any decal color). Resident or Commuter students are not allowed to park in any of the marked spaces numbered 1 - 25 reserved for the MBTA  contained within Jones Parking Lot . Unauthorized vehicles will be subject to immediate tow.

Adams Parking lot (West Street) - Red Decal
Resident student parking for the following locations:
Adams Hall - Bourret Hall
Chapman House - Mitchell House
Houston House

Commuter lot - Blue or Maroon Decal
Commuter student parking only - Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MOTORCYCLE PARKING

Motorcycle operators are required to adhere to all parking rules and regulations and are obligated to register their vehicle with the Department of Public Safety. A decal will be issued to operators registering their vehicles. It will be the responsibility of the motorcycle operator to maintain the vehicle decal where it can be easily accessed when requested by a Public Safety officer.

TRAFFIC RULES

• Vehicles must not park on any land or grass area not specifically marked as a parking area.
• Vehicles must not park on any roadway, crosswalk, sidewalk or walkway.
• Vehicles must not park in any marked or posted fire lane, no parking zone, non-defined parking areas or any area not specifically designed or marked for vehicle parking.
• Vehicles must park only in the areas in which the color of the decal matches the assigned parking area.
• The speed limit on the college campus is 15 mph unless otherwise posted.
• Observe and obey all parking related signage.
• Campers are not allowed to park on campus.
• The repairing, washing or waxing of vehicles is prohibited in college parking lots unless otherwise approved.
• Observe all crosswalk markings by allowing pedestrians the right of way.
• Do not drive or park on walks, paths or grassy areas.
• Vehicles must be parked within lined spaces; no double space parking.

Your signature on the parking registration form signifies your agreement to abide by these parking and traffic regulations.

TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS

Temporary parking permits are issued by the Department of Public Safety when:

• A faculty/staff member, or student who has been issued a parking decal finds it necessary to bring a different (unregistered) vehicle on campus.
• A faculty/staff member, or student wishes to invite a visitor to Dean College.
• Students, faculty, and staff may obtain special medical temporary permits if approved by a doctor’s explanation and request. This request is necessary for the issuance of a permit. All medical permits are valid for up to six weeks. Issuance of another permit after six weeks requires another doctor’s request.

PROPER PLACEMENT OF DECALS

All stickers shall be displayed in the rear window on the driver’s side of the vehicle unless otherwise approved.

TOWING POLICY

Dean College Department of Public safety will utilize towing as an element of traffic enforcement. Operators can avoid having their vehicles towed by adhering to the parking rules and regulations. The following violations subject your vehicle to towing:

• Vehicles parked in a handicapped parking space without the proper permits issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Any vehicle parked overnight in Commuter lot, Dean Hall lot or any other area not designed for over- night parking, without authorization.
• Vehicles that have received three or more violations.
• Vehicles parked in areas designated as tow areas.
• Vehicles abandoned on Dean College property (cost attributed to the last known owner).
• Revoked parking privileges.
• Interfering with snow removal.
• Emergency situations when deemed necessary for the safety and well being of the community.
• Any vehicle improperly registered or insured (includes expired).

Any towing, storage fees and charges are in addition to any fines imposed and are the sole responsibility of the owner or person in possession of the vehicle.

PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK

Dean College and/or the Department of Public Safety and any of their agents assume no responsibility for any damage or theft occurring while the vehicle is parked, towed or in storage on or off Dean College property.

VIOLATIONS AND FINE OFFENSES

Students, faculty, or staff violating Dean College Parking and Traffic Regulations will be fined. Individual fines range from $5.00 to $50.00

DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY

Any person found defacing, removing or attempting to remove or in the unlawful possession of Dean owned property (signage, barriers, equipment or other inventory) will be subject to a $150 fine.

REVOCATION OF PRIVILEGES

The Dean College Department of Public Safety reserves the right to revoke or restrict the operating and/or parking privileges of any individual at any time for just cause relative to violations of any and all traffic regulations. Revocation or restrictions will be determined by the Director of Public Safety. Actions will be communicated in writing to the individual.

SNOW REMOVAL

After the accumulation of two or more inches of snow, the Facilities Department begins snow removal procedures. Service roads and roadway paths are continuously plowed during the course of a snowstorm. Vehicles (whether registered or not) found parked or blocking snow removal efforts will be towed immediately at the owner’s expense.

The Town of Franklin strictly enforces its winter parking policy that is in effect from November 15 - April 1. All community members are encouraged to adhere to this policy and to seek appropriate guidance on street parking from the Franklin Police Department.

APPEALS

You have the right to an appeal hearing, if you so desire. To obtain an appeal form, you may go to the Public Safety Office any time and request one. Your appeal form must be completed and returned to the Public Safety Office no later than seven days from the date on your original ticket. After seven days, you will be considered delinquent and all fines will be payable. A written response addressing the appeal will be forwarded communicating the outcome of the appeal. Should you wish to contest this verdict, a written request must be sent to the Director of Public Safety within three days of your appeal decision. The lack of knowledge of these rules and regulations will not be an acceptable reason for appealing a violation.