Parking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What are the hours that permits are required?

What if I use a different car or I forget to bring my parking permit?

I ride a motorcycle. Do I need to buy a parking permit?

When is the Campus Police Office open?

I've heard about a "grace period" during the first two weeks of each semester when I don't have to have a permit on my car. Is this true?

What if my permit is lost or stolen...will I get a free replacement permit?

O.K. So I got a parking citation... Now what do I do?

What happens to a citation that isn't paid?

A: Permits are required 24 hours a day, seven days a week. IVC ENFORCES ALL PARKING (i.e., posted time zones, red curbs, handicapped spaces, etc.)

A: YES, but only in student lots. However, we encourage you to begin displaying your permit on the first day. On the first day of the third week, permit parking enforcement is fully activated during each full semester, and on the first day of the second week of the first Summer Session.

Q: WHAT IF I USE A DIFFERENT CAR OR FORGET TO BRING MY PARKING PERMIT?
A: It is common for students to temporarily change vehicles and, as a result, forget their parking permit. If this happens to you, simply stop by one the four Daily Permit Machines and purchase a day permit. Metered parking is also available.

A: NO. Parking permits are your personal property just like books, calculators, and jewelry. To replace a lost permit you will have to purchase another one at the Bursar's Office. As for stolen permits, if you are the victim of a theft you should report the circumstances to Campus Police. Depending on the circumstance of the crime, a stolen permit may be replaced to you free of charge.

A: YES. If you plan to park it on Campus. Motorcycles are restricted to parking within designated spaces set aside for motorcycles.

A: If you get a parking citation you have three options. You MUST do one of the following three within 21 days of receiving the citation:

1. Pay the citation by mail using the envelope provided with the citation.
2. Pay the citation at the Campus Police Office in person.
3. Contest the citation if you believe it was issued in error. Contest the citation if you believe it was issued in error.  You can do this by filing an Initial Administrative Review ONLINE or at Building CP 100 (IVC PD). This appeal process is in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.
    

A: If a citation is not paid or appealed within 21 days from the date it was issued, a "Notice of Delinquent Parking Citation" to place a hold on the vehicle registration is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. Failure to respond to notice results in a hold being placed on the vehicle registration through the Department of Motor Vehicles, and a late fee will be applied. If you have five or more unpaid citations at any time, vehicle(s) are subject to immobilization and/or impoundment until you pay the citations and all penalties and impound fees in full.

A: For non-emergency inquiries or assistance, our office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00am until 4:30pm, and Fridays from 7:30am until 4:00pm. IF YOU NEED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, you can contact Campus Police anytime (24 hours per day) at the following campus telephone numbers: