N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 581.3

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

Section 581.3 - Special regulations

(a) Restricted areas

(1) Loading zones - deliveries. Each building on the campus and each dining hall is provided with a loading zone adjacent to the building. No parking is permitted in these loading zones except as specifically marked for State vehicles and for persons with special needs. "Standing" is permitted in loading zones while a delivery or pick-up is being made. Such "standing" is presumed to be short in duration and is not to exceed the period during which the vehicle is required to complete loading or unloading. After 15 minutes, all vehicles used for pick-up or delivery must be attended. An attended vehicle is defined as one with the driver helper, or a member of the college staff able to move the vehicle and in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.

(2) Fire zones and fire lanes

(i) Each loading zone is by definition a fire zone. Additional fire zones adjacent to a building may be established from time to time by the Chief of University Police. Fire zones are areas, paved or unpaved, that permit firefighting equipment to come as close to the building as possible. They are also areas within 15 feet around a fire hydrant or a stand pipe connection. No parking is allowed in a fire zone at any time except as defined above. Any vehicle parked in a fire zone id subject to towing at any time.

(ii) For purposes of traffic control, roadways on the campus are divided into two classifications: peripheral or arterial roads and access roads. An example of the former is the Ring Road around the college campus, in addition to Apple, Birch and Cherry Roads, hereinafter referred to as "A," "B," and "C" Gate Roads. An example of the latter is the narrow road leading to Empire State College, parking lot roadways and entrances to and exits from parking bays. All access roads are by definition fire lanes. Neither parking nor standing is permitted in a fire lane. While in general the college will attempt to mark all fire lanes and all fire zones, lack of such marking will not relieve a violator of responsibility for obeying this Part. All walkways on campus are by definition fire lanes and similar restrictions apply.

(3) Walkways. Any paved way on the campus that is not defined as a roadway is by definition a walkway. No driving is permitted on any walk-way except under emergency circumstances. Emergencies are presumed to refer to the need to bring fire, rescue, ambulance or police vehicles close to a building in order to safeguard lives or property. The use of walkways by vendors, any State service vehicle, and contractor personnel is explicitly forbidden. Where exceptional circumstances require vehicle access to a walkway, permission must be obtained in advance from the Chief of University Police on a case by case basis. Permission in one instance is not a precedent and does not carry over to like circumstances in the future.

(4) Dedicated spaces

(i) From time to time various units of the college establish temporary dedicated parking spaces. These spaces are not considered official when they apply to individuals, whether identified by name or by title. The only dedicated spaces that have official sanction either temporarily or on a permanent basis, are those established by the Chief of University Police.

(ii) All visitors to campus shall first stop at the University Police Department to obtain a temporary parking pass.

(b) Special vehicles

(1) Service vehicles (general) The university enters into a number of service contracts. Contractors include those that service signal systems, computer companies that service data processing equipment; various elevator companies, the telephone company, and the like. Vehicles belonging to such contractors may be considered authorized State vehicles for the purposes of special parking needs. All contractors must make application to the Chief of University Police for special permits. In general, such permits will be issued only for a car that is

(i) clearly the property of the contractor, and

(ii) appropriately so marked on the outside of the vehicle. Such permits will be valid only for that period that the service person is on call and on duty in a given building. Under no circumstances are these to be considered parking permits. Proof of ownership by the corporation and proof of on-call status may be required by police officers charged with enforcing the traffic regulations. Requests for such permits must be submitted in writing on the company letterhead and signed by a responsible officer of the contractor. They should contain an adequate description of the vehicle (s) and the names of those individuals who may be driving the. Such requests should be submitted for validation to the college office responsible for monitoring the activity of the contractor. For instance, fire alarm and other signal systems should be validated by the University Police Department. Other contractors should obtain validation from the department that is the direct beneficiary of their services. If there is any uncertainty about the beneficiary, the Chief of University Police is empowered to make a determination and request such validation from the appropriate unit.

(2) Service vehicles (Vendors) Vendors that regularly provide direct services to the campus and use their own vehicles may also apply for special permits. Examples of these are vending machine contractors, laundry equipment contractors and the like. They must make application in each case in writing. If in the performance of the work, these contractors require access to a building through other than service areas, they must seek approval of the Chief of University Police and conform to the special conditions which will be indicated on the face of the permit.

(3) Salespeople. All salespeople who come to the campus on legitimate business may be given visitors' parking permits. Such permits will be in general valid for the day of issuance. Salespeople with special requirements, as for instance, heavy sample cases and the like, must request special permission from the Chief of University Police if they wish to park close to a building.

(4) Regulations governing the sale of food on campus by mobile vendors

(i) No person may sell or distribute food or food stuffs on campus from any mobile vehicle, temporary stand, push cart, r other similar item without written authorization of the vice president for business & finance, or his or her designee. This shall not apply to individuals or companies contracting with the college or authorized agents on the campus, nor shall it apply to sales of food conducted over the telephone and completed by delivery on the campus.

(ii) Food vendors must obey all traffic regulations while on campus, and authorization for the use of the campus may be revoked for failure to comply with those regulations

(iii) Upon applying for authorization any vendor must show that it is in compliance with all appropriate New York statutes governing the vending of food. The vendor must remain in compliance with those requirements whenever conducting business on campus.

(iv) A vendor must retain authorization from the vice president of business & finance at all times while on campus for the purpose of selling food. If convenient, the authorization should be displayed, but must be shown upon the request of any University Police officer or other college official.

(v) A vendor may be required by the college to leave a specific area or to leave campus at any time for good reason, and any area of the campus or the entire campus may be closed to vendors for good reason.

(vi) Written authorization shall be valid from the date of approval until June 30 next, except that the college may revoke that authorization at any time for failure to comply with college regulations. No authorization shall be valid for more than one year. Motor vehicle registration may be obtained upon presentation of the valid authorization and completion of other parking or traffic requirements.

(vii) The college reserves the right at any time to require vendors or any individual vendor to submit to a medical or health examination, either in compliance with State or local requirements. Refusal to submit to such an examination shall be grounds for revocation of any authorization or for not granting authorization.

(viii) No vendor may discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation or appearance either in employment or in the conduct of its business.

(ix) If a permit is revoked, no new permit may be issued until one year after the original expiration date of the original permit.

(x) The college reserves the right to alter or revoke this part at any time.

(5) Construction vehicles

(i) Parking. All cars operated in connection with a construction project on the campus and belonging to contractor personnel are required to observe campus traffic regulations. Such cars still need to register with the University Police Department, and to the extent possible, should park in an area physically separated from other campus parking areas.

(ii) Operations. Vehicles making deliveries to a contractor site may not park in roadways for loading or unloading or for the operation of special equipment without prior written approval of the Chief of University Police. Such written approval will have stated the special conditions under which such vehicles may park or stand in roadways. The approval must be in the vehicle at all times, available to inspection by University Police officers. Failure to present such a permit on demand will subject the driver to the appropriate citation. Contractor vehicles may not drive on walkways except under the conditions outlined elsewhere in this Part.

(6) Motorcycles. Motorcycles are subject to the same restrictions as all other vehicles. Motorcycles may not be driven on walkways nor may they be parked close to buildings.

(7) All-terrain vehicles. All two, three and four wheel vehicles fitting the definition of all-terrain vehicles are prohibited from campus as governed by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

(8) Snowmobiles. All snowmobiles are prohibited from being operated on campus.

(9) Bicycles. Bicycles are permitted to be operated on campus in a manner consistent with the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, and must follow all of the rules of the road and all traffic control devices, including but not limited to all stop signs, and are specifically prohibited from riding more than two abreast.

(c) Special Operations

(1) Persons with disabilities. Members of the university community who have a disability and a corresponding municipality-issued accessible parking permit may park in any of the reserved spaces set aside on campus for those who require special access. Requests for special parking privileges by individuals with a temporary disability must be validated by the Office of Student Health. All such validations shall carry a specific time limitation indicating the expected termination of the disability. Such permits are then issued by the University Police Department, and are not renewable, except on recertification by the Director of Student Health.

(2) Visitors. Visitors to campus may be issued a daily parking permit at the University Police Department. These permits are valid only for the day of issue. If the visitor to campus must be here on a regular basis, it is recommended that the visitor apply for and purchase a regular campus parking permit at the Bursar's Office. Such application should give the reasons for the visit and carry the endorsement of the college officer most closely concerned. Students, faculty and staff are financially responsible for any parking violations incurred by their guests while on campus.

(3) Construction operations. When, in the course of necessary work under a construction contract, a maintenance contract, or campus maintenance work, it is necessary to break a roadway, the contractor shall obtain written clearance from the Chief of University Police not less than six working days before the date on which the work is to start. The contractor should make the request through appropriate channels and final permission from the campus should be requested by the representative of the State University Construction Fund, with the endorsement of the campus facilities and capital planning offices.

(4) Disabled vehicles. Any operator of any vehicle on campus who finds that the vehicle is disabled and the car must remain on the campus for an unspecified time must immediately notify the University Police Department of this fact. Vehicles without license plates parked anywhere on the campus are subject to instant towing and impounding. If a student or member of the staff is forced to remove a license plate in order to reregister a car, he or she may notify the University Police Department of that fact and arrange with them to have the car brought to an area for safekeeping.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 581.3

Amended New York State Register September 30, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 39, eff. 9/30/2020