Parking & Traffic Regulations

The purpose of these regulations and the intent of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is to provide for the orderly movement and parking of vehicles on the campus. In addition to the rules and regulations listed here, all traffic laws of the City of Asheville and the State of North Carolina are in full force and in effect at all times on campus.

Registration of Vehicles

1. All motor vehicles operated on campus must be registered with the College. For the purpose of vehicle registration, groups are specifically described as follows:
   1. Curriculum Students
   2. Faculty and Staff
   3. Continuing Education Students (If Continuing Ed. Class is scheduled for more than 2 weeks.)
2. All individuals, as described above, will receive vehicle parking permits at no charge. Permits are applicable for the school year.
3. All permits must be displayed on the LEFT REAR BUMPER OR LEFT REAR BACK WINDOW OF EACH REGISTERED VEHICLE.
4. Student parking spaces on campus are limited; therefore, vehicle registration and the issuance of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space. It does permit parking in designated areas.
5. Parking permits issued for a specific vehicle are not transferable. If the vehicle is sold, the permit should be destroyed.
6. Student employees (work study, peer tutors, etc.) will be issued a student permit and must park in spaces designated for students. Exceptions must be approved only by the Director of Security.

Parking Regulations

1. White-lined areas are for student, special group, and visitor vehicles.
2. Yellow-lined spaces are for faculty/staff. Other areas are designated by signs.
3. Overnight parking is not permitted on the campus except by prior approval of the Director of Security.
4. Abandoned or illegally parked vehicles (blocking Roadways, Fire lanes, etc.) will be towed away at the owners expense. 
5. Handicapped spaces are provided by the College for all persons who are disabled and display the state approved handicapped placard on the rear view mirror or license plate.
6. High School Dual Enrolled students may only park in student spaces during the times of their AB Tech. classes.

Parking and Traffic Violations

1. Failure to register vehicle.
2. Failure to display parking permit in proper location.
3. Parking across or straddle of parking lines.
4. Parking in “No Parking” areas.
5. Parking on grass, walkways, or ground areas.
6. Obstructing a drive or walkway, fire hydrants, fire lane or other vehicles.
7. Double Parking.
8. Speeding (over 15mph.) or any other state or local law.
9. Parking without authorization in spaces designated handicapped.
10. Failure to yield right of way to a pedestrian in a marked cross walk.
11. Violations of state laws.

Penalties

1. All parking violations are $5 per ticket. Six violations may result in suspension of the parking permit and disciplinary action.
2. Persons operating vehicles who have had permits suspended will have their vehicle towed if additional violations occur.
3. Unpaid fines shall result in 1) the inability of students to register for subsequent semesters or 2) the non-issuance of transcripts.

Appeal of Parking Violations

1. Appeals must be made within 48 hours to the Director of Security.
2. Appeal forms may be picked up at Student Services, Security Office, Switchboard or the Campus Security Home Page.

Enforcement

1. Security personnel are empowered to enforce traffic and parking regulations of the College and assist state and local law enforcement agencies in prosecution for violation of applicable laws on campus through the District Courts of Buncombe County.
2. Consult the Student Handbook for other Campus Regulations.