N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 567.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 567.1 - Introduction

(a) The State University of New York at Potsdam (SUNY Potsdam) campus traffic and parking regulations are promulgated to govern the movement and parking of all vehicles on State University of New York property.

(b) Operation of motor vehicles on campus and other State University of New York property must conform with all State, municipal and college regulations. Vehicle and traffic laws of the State of New York are applicable and enforceable on the campus and other State University property. University Police officers are empowered to enforce all of these statutes.

(c) These regulations shall govern vehicular and pedestrian traffic and parking upon the streets, roads, parking lots, sidewalks and premises owned, controlled or maintained by State University of New York.

(d) Parking fees as approved by the Chancellor, or designee, shall be charged for motor vehicles parked within designated lots, consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements and in accordance with guidelines established by the chancellor or designee. Such guidelines shall provide that the determination of the amount of the fee be substantially based on an analysis of the costs attributable to the operation and maintenance of the parking facilities owned and operated by SUNY Potsdam.

(e) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on university streets or roads at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing, but in no event shall a person drive a vehicle in excess of the speeds authorized and indicated by the State University of New York. Consult the campus parking fee guidelines for the current schedule of parking fees.

(f) All reportable accidents on campus, as defined by the Vehicle and Traffic Law, should be reported to the University Police Department.

(g) The term vehicle as used in these regulations shall be consistent with the Vehicle and Traffic Laws of the State of New York.

(h) All regulations pertaining to the use of vehicles on campus are enforceable 24 hours a day throughout the calendar year except as otherwise prescribed.

(i) SUNY Potsdam assumes no responsibility or risk for any vehicle, its occupants or property contained therein or thereon, while parked or driven on college property.

(j) Military/Veteran. Any prior or active service member, in attendance as a student or full or part-time employee at the college shall be exempt from registration and parking fees upon providing proof of service in the form of a VA medical ID, DOD CAC (Department of Defense Computer Access Card), DD214, DD215, DD Form 2 Retired Military ID card or a New York County Clerks Veteran's Records Certification Card.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 567.1

Amended New York State Register September 26, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 39, eff. 9/26/2018

Amended New York State Register May 19, 2021/Volume XLIII, Issue 20, eff. 5/19/2021