Parking Policies
The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System has promulgated parking and traffic regulations (Sections 51.201 et seq. 54.0005, 54.504, 65.31 and 72.01 et seq. of Title 3 of the Texas Education Code.) to regulate and to control parking and traffic and the use of parking facilities, to provide for the issuance of vehicle identification insignia, and to provide for jurisdiction over offenses. These rules and regulations are supplementary to the ordinances of the City of Odessa and the statutes of the State of Texas, which govern pedestrians and the use of motor vehicles and bicycles.
U.T. P. B. POLICE OFFICERS have the responsibility and legal authority for the enforcement of the parking and traffic regulations. University police officers may issue university citations or court appearance citations on University Campus or on public streets as they are State Police Officers.
The University reserves the right to enforce parking and traffic regulations through the following methods:
- Issuing University citations;
- Issuing court appearance citations;
- Barring the re-admission and withholding the grades, degrees, refunds and official transcripts of any student for non-payment of outstanding charges;
- By disciplinary action;
- By impounding the vehicle;
- By other methods as necessary;
DISPLAY OF PERMITS: Parking permits must be properly displayed on the vehicle. The permit should hang from the rearview mirror, with the permit number visible through the front windshield.
POSTED SIGNS: Posted signs, whether permanent or temporary, must be obeyed at all times and take precedence over painted curbs, pavement markings and designations shown on University maps. The Chief of Police or his designee with the approval from the University President can close certain parking lots for special occasions.
PARKING: A vehicle shall not be parked in a backed-in position in any angled parking spot. Nor shall the vehicle be parked opposite the flow of traffic in traffic lanes where parallel parking is required. Vehicles must be parked within the marked boundaries of one parking space. No vehicle shall be parked in a manner that obstructs a walkway, driveway, ramp, loading dock, or crosswalk. No vehicle shall be parked in any area not designated for parking.
SPEED LIMIT: The speed limit on campus streets is 30 mph. The speed limit in parking lots, student housing, and areas not otherwise posted is 10 mph.
PROCEDURE REGARDING UNIVERSITY CITATIONS 24 HOUR RULE: If you receive a citation for FAILURE TO DISPLAY PERMIT contact the Police Department located in the Mesa Building Lobby within 24 hours. If you purchase your permit within the first 24 hours after receiving the citation, it may be voided.
APPEAL OF CITATION(S): The citation appeal process was established by the Parking and Traffic Committee to process appeals in an efficient manner. The Parking and Traffic Committee is composed of faculty, staff, and student representatives. The committee is appointed by the President of the University for a 12 month term. University parking and traffic citations may be appealed within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the citation. Citation appeal forms are available on the UTPB Web site.
If your appeal is denied you may request a personal appearance with the Parking and Traffic Committee.
SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE AND PARK ON CAMPUS: Any person found to have committed the following, may lose the privilege of driving or parking on the university campus for six (6) months:
- Forgeries, alters a permit or is in possession of a forged or altered permit.
- Provides false information to obtain a permit
- Repeat offenders with 4 or more traffic violations
- Other offenses which may result in disciplinary action
The loss of the privilege of driving or parking on campus may commence ten (10) calendar days after the Chief of Police contacts the violator. Notice of suspension shall be given in writing. The notice will advise the reason and term of the suspension. The notice will advise the owner/driver of possible impoundment for parking offenses committed during the period of suspension.
The University may deem an unattended motor vehicle, including a motorcycle, motor scooter, moped, or bicycle on the University campus for more than 48 hours, to be abandoned and may dispose of such vehicle as provided by law. The University is not responsible for fire, theft, damage to, or loss of any vehicle parked or operated on the University campus. No bailment is created by the granting of any parking privileges regarding a vehicle on any property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the University. The University of Texas Permian Basin assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time it is operated or parked on campus.
The University of Texas Permian Basin Police Department reserves the right to issue court appearance citations for any violations. Fines for court appearance citations are determined by the City of Odessa.
| Department | Emergency Number | Non-Emergency Number |
|---|---|---|
| University Police | 2911 on campus | (432) 552-2786 or 2786 on campus |
| Odessa Police Department | 9-1-1 | (432) 333-3641 |
| Odessa Fire Department | 9-1-1 | (432) 335-3318 |
| UTPB Automated Information | Not applicable | (432) 552-2020 or 2020 on campus |
| Odessa Municipal Court | Not applicable | (432) 335-3300 |
Types of Permits and Annual Fees
| Permit Type | Location | Eligibility | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Outer Parking, Gym, and Library Lots | Faculty, Staff, and Students | $55 |
| Gold | A North Garage (24-hour reserved) | Administration, President assigned | $125 |
| Red | B South Garage (Reserved 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and some 24-hour) | Assigned Faculty and Staff, President assigned | $91 |
| Silver | Faculty Reserved Lot/Spaces (Reserved for Faculty) | Full-time Faculty | $67 |
| Orange | Closed-in Parking (Mesa, Devonian, Inner Library Lots) | Faculty, Staff, and Students | $55 |
| Yellow | Staff Reserved Spaces (Gym, Visual Arts, Library, Mesa Lots only) | Full-time Staff | $45 |
| Dark Blue (Disabled) | Accessible parking (proper documentation required) | Handicapped placard required | $55 |
| Additional or Replacement | Not applicable | Not applicable | $7 |
Parking Violations
| Code | Violation | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Displaying an expired parking permit | $20 |
| 1002 | Parking in a reserved area (e.g., student in staff parking) | $50 |
| 1003 | Parking beyond barricades | $20 |
| 1004 | Parking by a fire hydrant (vehicle may be impounded) | $20 |
| 1005 | Parking in a disabled area without a permit | $100 |
| 1006 | Parking where prohibited by signs or markings | $20 |
| 1007 | Faculty, staff, or student parked in a visitor space | $35 |
| 1008 | Failure to observe temporary parking or traffic restrictions | $10 |
| 1009 | Parking or storing a bicycle inside a building | $10 |
| 1010 | Parking in a restricted zone (e.g., loading zone) | $20 |
| 1011 | Failure to display parking permit | $20 |
| 1012 | Parking on or along a curb not designated for parking | $20 |
| 1013 | Parking in an area not designated for parking | $20 |
| 1014 | Parking permit improperly displayed | $20 |
| 1015 | Failure to park within designated lines | $20 |
| 1016 | Blocking a driving lane | $20 |
| 1017 | Blocking a crosswalk or sidewalk | $20 |
| 1018 | Parking on campus over 24 hours without permission | $20 |
| 1019 | Parking wrong way on a one-way street | $20 |
| 1020 | Parking wrong way on a two-way street | $20 |
| 1021 | Improper bicycle parking | $20 |
| 1022 | Failure to apply parking brake | $20 |
| 1023 | Parking in a back-in position | $20 |
| 1024 | Double parking | $20 |
| 1025 | Other Texas parking violations / expired permits | $20 |
| 1026 | Vehicle running unattended | $20 |
| 1028 | Parking more than 18 inches from curb | $20 |
Municipal Citations received in the City of Odessa - Contact City of Odessa Municipal Court located at 201 N Grant Ave - Phone Number 432-335-3300.
Municipal Citations received in the City of Midland - Contact Midland JP Court Precinct 4 located at 707 W. Washington in Midland - Phone Number 432-688-4724
PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY FINES: It is the responsibility of the registrant of a vehicle to clear any tickets with the Accounting Office within ten (10) days from the date of the citation. If a student accumulates $100 or more of outstanding fees, a hold will be placed by the University, withholding a student's transcript and blocking future registration. A vehicle is subject to impoundment when found in violation of having accumulated six (6) past-due citations. The registrant must pay all citations and fees to reclaim the vehicle.