Section 1720-04-05-.06 - ENFORCEMENT(1) University violation citations must be answered in person or by mail at the Parking and Transit Services Department, University Center, Room 24, or 2121 Stephenson Drive, within fourteen (14) calendar days after issuance to avoid 50% penalty for late payment or forfeiture of right to appeal.(2) City citations must be answered as indicated on the citations.(3) Vehicles having a violation citation(s) which has not been satisfactorily disposed of by payment of assessed penalties/fines within the fourteen (14) calendar day period or by a successful appeal may be towed/booted whenever found parked on University property, provided the owner of such vehicle will first be notified in writing of (a) The existence of delinquent violation citation(s);(b) The owner's right to a hearing and where such hearing may be obtained; and(c) The University's intent to tow/boot such vehicle when it is next found on University property, whether parked legally or illegally.(4) Vehicles parked in a fire lane, designated handicapped parking space, reserved parking space, or in such manner as to impede the flow of traffic or disrupt the orderly affairs of the University may be impounded/booted. Owners of vehicles impounded/booted for the above reasons have a right to a hearing that will be provided on request prior to the payment of penalties.(5) Hearing will be provided at the Parking and Transit Services Department located at University Center, Room 24.(6) Impounded vehicles may be claimed at University Center, Room 24, M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. After this time, vehicles may be claimed at UT Police Department, 1110 Cumberland Avenue. Impounded vehicles will be released only upon proper identification.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1720-04-05-.06
Original rule filed May 27, 1986; effective August 12, 1986. Amendment filed October 31, 1990; effective January 29, 1991. Amendment filed August 31, 1995; effective December 30, 1995. Amendment filed January 13, 1999; effective May 31, 1999. Amendment filed November 17, 2000; effective March 30, 2001. Amendments filed November 17, 2008; effective March 30, 2009.Authority: T.C.A. § 49-9-209(e).