UMaine's
Staff Carpool Program
Complete Carpool Rules and Regulations
The University of Maine’s Carpool
Program has been established for the good of the planet as well as
the financial benefit to its participants. All members of a
Carpool are expected to be knowledgeable of the Carpool Rules and
Regulations. As stated in the general rules of campus parking,
our purpose is to insure the orderly flow of traffic, maximize the
utilization of parking facilities, and maintain access to
buildings for emergency vehicles. Based on that goal, it is
necessary to establish and enforce rules governing vehicle
operations and parking on campus. Please remember that these rules
apply to everyone utilizing roadways and parking lots at
the University of Maine and all must be observed. Complete
University of Maine Motor Vehicle Rule and
Regulations.
Establishing
a Carpool
Each Carpool group must have a coordinator who is responsible for
establishing and organizing their individual Carpool. A
Carpool must consist of two or more riders. Each Carpool
member must register at GoMaine.org.
One free permit will be
provided to the group. Fines for outstanding violations by any
participant must be paid prior to the issuance of a carpool
permit. An abbreviated version of the parking rules is on the
reverse side of all hanging placards.
The organized Carpool will be
provided a space in a designated (staff or commuter) lot of the
group’s choice. This reserved space will remain until the next
annual registration period. The permit may be used in any vehicle
registered to that particular Carpool group and must be displayed
in the vehicle while parked on campus. A Carpool permit is valid
ONLY in a designated Carpool space.
Between November 1 and May 1 the Carpool
spaces are closed to parking between the hours of 12:00 midnight
and 6:00 AM. The Hilltop (commuter section only) and College Ave
So. lots are available for temporary parking during these hours.
Traveling
Alone
In the event a participant is
traveling singly, the Carpool permit and parking space are not
valid. Participants may park in a staff (blue) or commuter
(black) lot with a temporary parking permit (limit 10 per
semester). Temporary permits may be obtained at the Student
Service Center, 143 Memorial Union or Public Safety on Rangeley
Rd. Alteration to, or unauthorized use of, the Carpool Permit
will result in immediate loss of privileges and is a violation
that will be referred to the Department of Public Safety.
Emergency Rides Home Guaranteed
In case of an emergency, a ride
will be provided to any Carpool participant free-of-charge. A
Carpool member who lives within 20 miles of campus will directly
call to the designated taxi company. For carpool members who live
more than 20 miles from campus, they will directly call the
designated rental agency and a vehicle will be delivered to the
member at their campus address.
Appeals Process
An
appeals process is available and
may be filed when appellant feels any citation was issued contrary
to UMaine rules, an error on the face of the citation, or
extenuate circumstances. Questions may be directed to the Parking and Transportation
Services Office, 581-4047, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Questions?
If any of these rules are unclear,
the Parking and Transportation Services Office should be asked to
clarify prior to parking in a questionable place or manner. Any
vehicle(s) parked on University of Maine property is subject to
being cited and possibly impounded, towed, and stored or
immobilized at the owner’s expense when found in violation.
A Winter Parking Ban is between November
1st and May 1st. Carpool spaces,
faculty/staff, commuter, and visitor lots are closed to parking
between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 AM. The Hilltop
(commuter section only) and College Ave So. lots are available for
temporary parking during these hours.
