UTHSC-H
Auxiliary Enterprises Parking Services
Motorcycle Policy
OBJECTIVE
This information is to
define the policy applied by University of Texas Health
Science Center Houston (UTHSC-H) to manage parking of
motorcycles and other similar vehicles on UTHSC-H campuses.
The intent is to provide parking at a reasonable cost
for motorcycles and other alternative motorized vehicles,
and to ensure that they can navigate safely through
the campus to a designated motorcycle parking location.
DEFINITION
“Motorcycle” means
a motor vehicle, other than a tractor, that is
equipped with a rider’s saddle and designed to
have when propelled not more than three wheels
on the ground.
“Moped” means a motor-driven cycle that cannot
attain a speed in one mile of more than 30
miles per hour and the engine of which:
(A) cannot produce more than two-brake horsepower;
and
(B) if an internal combustion engine, has a
piston displacement of 50 cubic centimeters
or less and connects to a power drive system
that does not require the operator to shift
gears.
POLICY
• Motorcycles
/ mopeds must have valid parking permits
to park in UTHSC-H parking lots and or parking
garages. This policy applies to all motorcycles/mopeds
parked at any UTHSC-H owned or operated parking
facilities.
• UTHSC-H provides parking areas for visitors,
employees, and others. While the majority
of this parking is designated for use by
motorists, some areas have been set aside
for motorcycles. These areas are clearly
identified and motorcycles will be allowed
to park there.
• Motorcyclists must park in accordance
with regulations of both UTHSC-H and governmental
agencies. They must also display all relevant
permits.
Motorcycles are not allowed to park in
certain locations because of the safety
issues of going up/down ramps and navigating
around gate arms on sloped surfaces.
RESTRICTIONS
Motorcycle
permits are not valid at reserved, handicapped
areas, loading docks, or other areas
not designated for motorcycles.
• Motorcycles cannot be parked for
more than 48 hours without moving.
Motorcycles parked in any area not
designated for motorcycle parking may
be cited and / or towed.
PERMITS / DECALS
Motorcycle
permits authorize use of space specifically
designated for motorcycles only in
areas set aside and marked for motorcycle
parking. The permit must be affixed
to the windshield, headlight, or
front fork of the vehicle. A parking
decal does not guarantee the holder
a specific parking space, but the
opportunity to park in a designated
unreserved area.
MOTORCYCLE
PARKING LOCATIONS
Motorcycles
may park only in the locations
that are identified with the
sign authorizing parking.
MOTORCYCLE
PARKING RATES
•
For Monthly Contract Rates
Email us at: parking@uth.tmc.edu
•
Monthly motorcycle permit
rate is $30.00
• Visitors will be required
to pay the posted daily
rates in the Parking Office.
• Rates are subject to
change.
Note: Regular contracts
parking holders who wish
to occasionally drive a
motorcycle should contact
the UTHSC-H Contract Parking
Office for additional information.
ENFORCEMENT
UTHSC-H
personnel may issue citations
to vehicles parked without
a valid permit. Two violations
will result in removal
and or towing without
warning and at owners
expense.
PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN A MOTORCYCLE
PERMIT
The application
process for a motorcycle permit is the same as
the process for a parking card except the individual
must obtain the permit from the Contract Parking
Office. To obtain a motorcycle permit, the applicant
or institution must complete a standard UTHSC-H
parking contract. If the parker already holds
a parking contract with UTHSC-H, the applicant
should notify the parking office and include
their existing parking card number in the area
indicated “Parking Card Number”.
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