Students and employees are subject to all parking/vehicle regulations as stated in this parking regulations document (additional copies available in the Business Operations Office), official notifications posted on law school bulletin boards and/or notification from administrative offices sent via e-mail or placed in mailboxes.
7.2.01 Vehicle Registration
A. All vehicles operating or parked on Law School property must be registered annually. Registration is normally on an academic year basis, with the registration year beginning the first day of the fall semester. Parking permit applications are submitted online through the Capital Law School website (See “Law School Resources” and “Facilities”) or at: https: //secure.law.capital.edu/facilities/parking. Note: Parking permits and fees provide authorization to park in designated areas as space is available, but do not guarantee a place to park.
B. Parking Permit hangtags are to be affixed to the REARVIEW MIRROR of the vehicle when parked on Law School property.. Registration is not complete until the permit is properly placed on the vehicle.
C. There is no fee for the parking permits issued in an academic year to a student or employee. Registration for additional vehicles should be for vehicle(s) owned by the student/employee requesting the permit or by a member of their family and is to be used at Capital University only by the student/employee requesting the permit.
D. Temporary permits can be obtained on a daily and weekly basis by students or employees who need to park a car on Law School lots on a temporary basis (such as when a registered vehicle is temporarily inoperative) or who need temporary use of handicapped parking (due to injury, operation, etc.). Temporary permits should hang on the inside of the rearview mirror of the vehicle so that it is easily visible from outside the vehicle. Individuals requesting a temporary permit must provide license plate and other pertinent information (including, upon request, a doctor’s statement for handicapped parking) to the Business Operations office to obtain a temporary permit. Students and employees parking an unregistered vehicle must advise security immediately after parking the vehicle and should obtain and post a temporary pass within two hours. A student may request temporary permits either from the Business Operations Office (6441) or from the on-duty Security Officer. The student must show an ID to receive the pass.
E. Information provided for vehicle registration is to be complete and accurate. If information given is not true or is misrepresented, all parking permits issued may be revoked and charges may be brought by the University (including honor code charges for students).
7.2.02 Parking Areasand Shuttle Service
Shuttle Service
Shuttle Service is available to transport students to and from the Auxiliary Lots listed below. During Fall and Spring Semesters, the shuttle service will run continuously Monday – Friday from 8am – 6p (service is not available during the lunch hours as posted on the student bulletin board). Escort and/or shuttle service is available after 6pm upon request to the on-duty security officer(s). In the event that the van is unavailable, Capital University Law School reserves the right to temporarily discontinue shuttle service and will make every effort to notify students in advance. On-going shuttle service is not available during the summer.
Student Parking Areas
Lots owned by Capital University:
Lot 1: Directly south of the Law School on Capital Street. Students may park in spaces that are not reserved.
Lot 2: East of the Law School at Broad and Grant Streets. Limited spaces are available for students at the direction of the on-duty Security Officer.
Lot 3: East of Grant between Oak Street and Capital Street - 24 hour parking.
Auxiliary lots leased by Capital University:
Lot B: 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
At the southeast corner of S. Washington and Franklin Avenues. Park only in the section marked for Capital Law School students.
Lot C: 7:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Located south of Oak Street, second parking lot east of Washington Street.
Lot D: 7:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday.
Located north of Franklin Avenue east of Washington Avenue in the east side of the lot only.
Franklin University ‘B’ Lot: 7:00am – 5:30pm Monday-Friday.
Located south of Walnut St. between Grant Street and Washington Street (second parking lot east of Grant).
State Auto: Available 24 hours a day
Located east of Washington St. between Capital Street and Oak Street.
STRS: Evening use only. STRS permits a limited number of Capital Law Students to park in the parking garage. Parking in the STRS garage requires a card which may be obtained from the Business Operations Office, Capital University Law School. A $20.00 deposit is required and will be refunded when the card is returned.
Faculty/Staff Parking Areas are:
Lot 1: Designated Reserved spaces only
Lot 2: East of the Law School at Broad and Grant Streets. Limited spaces are available to students at the direction of the on-duty Security Officer.
Handicapped Parking spaces are located in Lot 1 on Capital Street, directly south of the Law School. Vehicles should have either a state handicapped parking permit or a handicapped parking permit from the Business Operations office properly displayed.
Visitors may park in predetermined spaces with a guest permit obtained from the Business Operations office or from the on-duty Security Officer. Visitors should check with security after parking or if space is not available. NOTE: Students are NOT to use guest passes. A student vehicle with a guest pass will not be considered a properly registered vehicle.
7.2.03 Parking Regulations
A. All persons parking on Law School property are expected to follow the regulations listed below. Failure to follow regulations may result in fines, towing, or revocation of parking privileges.
1. Parking permits are non-transferable. The hangtag must be clearly visible and (properly) affixed only to the vehicles for which they are registered. Only students may use student permits. Students may not allow permits to be used by any other person.
2. Regardless of how many vehicles are registered in any one name, only one at a time is allowed to park in Law School lots.
3. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. students are allowed to park in law school lots only when involved in law school activities. Parking in a CULS parking lot and walking to employment outside CULS is a violation of the parking policy and will be strictly enforced.
4. Students may not park in parking lots and spaces restricted to faculty/staff.
5. Hangtags must be removed from the vehicle upon change of vehicle ownership, termination of association with the Law School, revocation of parking privileges, or receipt of a hangtag which supersedes a prior hang tag..
6. Motor vehicles may not be driven or parked on sidewalks or grassed areas.
7. Parked vehicles must be located entirely within the boundaries of the parking space.
8. Vehicles may not be stored on Law School lots without the written permission of the Assistant Dean of Administration & Finance. Any vehicle remaining stationary for more than two (2) days will be considered a stored vehicle and will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Students who live in housing adjacent to Lot 3 may request a separate hangtag for overnight parking.
9. Removal of or tampering with any Law School parking or traffic signs will result in the issuance of a fine and other appropriate penalties.
10. Operators of vehicles emitting excessive noise or being operated in a reckless manner are subject to fine.
11. University Bexley Campus Parking: Law students with a current law school parking permit appropriately affixed may park at University Bexley campus in any S lot. Employees with a parking permit appropriately affixed to the vehicle may park in FS lot. Employees and students are NOT to park in visitor spaces.
12. The person in whose name the vehicle is registered shall be responsible for all violations, except when the vehicle is being driven by another whose identity can be determined.
A student who has a card permitting him or her to park in the STRS garage may not park in other student lots after 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. If a student with an STRS pass parks in the CULS lot before 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and will remain on campus after 5 p.m., that student must move his or her car to the STRS lot at 5 p.m.
7.2.04 Enforcement
A. Citations for violations of regulations, signs, and markings may be issued at the scene of the violation or by mail. Fines are as follows.
1. Unregistered vehicle .................................................................................................. $25 and/or Tow
2. Parking Permit not displayed or not properly displayed ............................................................ $10
3. Unauthorized use, reproduction, altering or tampering with permits ....................................... $15
4. Removal of or tampering with University parking or traffic signs ....................... $100
5. Reckless vehicle operation(including driving outside
permitted areas); excessive noise ................................................................................................... $20
6. Parking other than in designated parking space (including parking outside lines) ............... $10
7. Parking other than in designated parking space that blocks other
vehicle(s) or entrance/exit ............................................................................................................... $20
8. Failure to obey posted signs or markings ..................................................................................... $20
9. Overtime parking .................................................................................................. $10/day and/or tow
B. Capital University Law School reserves the right to have any vehicle towed and impounded which is not authorized to park on Center property, is parked illegally, constitutes a hazard, blocks loading zones, or impedes vehicular or pedestrian traffic. The costs of towing and impoundment will be the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle. The Law School disclaims any responsibility for damage or losses, which may result from towing or impoundment.
- Payment of fees should be made in the Business Operations office within seven (7) days of the date the ticket was issued.
For Students: A late fee of $10.00 and the unpaid ticket fee will be charged to the students account after 7 days. All unpaid ticket fees and late payment fees will be included with future university billings to the student. Graduating students must pay all outstanding fees prior to receiving a diploma or official transcripts.
For Employees : After 7 days a late fee of $10.00 is added and the total unpaid fee will be deducted from the employee’s pay check as indicated on the parking permit request form.
D. Citations may be appealed by filing a written appeal within 7 days from the date the citation was issued. Written appeals from students and employees are to be submitted to the office of the Assistant Dean of Administration & Finance.
E. The parking privileges of any motor vehicle registrant who receives five (5) or more valid citations or who has three (3) or more unpaid valid citations during the academic year will be revoked for the remainder of that academic year, and the vehicle will be placed on tow away notice. Parking privileges may be reinstated when a person with 3 unpaid tickets pays for all unpaid tickets (provided the person does not already have a total of five tickets). Unlike other citations, this tow away notice is final and non-appealable.
F. THIS PARKING POLICY WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
7.2.05 General Guidelines
A. A parking permit does not guarantee a place to park. It only gives the right to park in Law School parking lots in designated areas as space is available.
B. The Law School assumes no responsibility for vehicles or their contents while on School property.
C. In case of unavoidable circumstances, which might result in a citation (such as illegal parking due to a flat tire or engine trouble), Security or the Assistant Dean of Administration and Finance should be notified immediately.
D. Persons involved in a motor vehicle accident or persons whose vehicle has been vandalized on School property should contact Security or the Assistant Dean of Administration and Finance. Security may contact the Columbus Police if requested by the person whose vehicle was involved in the incident.
Parking lot safety/security:
If attending classes at night, park in well lit areas. Try to walk in pairs if possible. Have your keys readily accessible as you approach your vehicle.
Security is always available and willing to walk you to your car if you desire. Ask for an escort at the main security desk located inside the Capital Street entrance. The security officer can walk you to your car or pair you up with someone walking your way. Shuttle service is available upon request.
Make sure to always roll up your windows and lock your doors. Report any broken windows or locks to security upon entry so that special attention can be afforded your vehicle until repairs are made ( Security cannot watch every vehicle, but if they are alerted to problems they will try to make extra checks as they pass the various parking areas).
It’s best to take your valuables with you. If you cannot take your items with you it is suggested that you keep anything of value in your car out of sight. Locking items of value in your trunk (while no more secure) at least helps conceal these items and is better than leaving them in full view.
If you see someone who looks suspicious or out of place, please notify Security A.S.A.P.
Capital University Law School is located in the Discovery Special Improvement District (SID), and as such has access to other safety and security resources. The Discovery SID employs special duty police officers, uniformed safety bike ambassadors, and a uniformed homeless outreach specialist. For assistance with non-emergency situations, contact the SID’s dispatch office at 228-5718 during the SID’s hours of operation (9:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Monday-Saturday)
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