Vehicle and Parking Regulations
Motor Vehicles and Parking (ext. 4437)
All student motor vehicles, including students living off-off, are required to be registered with Security Services. Applications are available in the Security Services office, Sayles-Hill 205.
IF you have already registered your vehicle please move it into its assigned parking lot by 7 AM on Thursday, January 3, 2008. If you have not received an assigned parking space, you should move your vehicle into either the Stadium or Recreation Center lot (in spaces other than those designated for faculty, staff, and visitor parking) AND register your vehicle with Security Services immediately.
STUDENT OWNED/OPERATED VEHICLES PARKED ANYWHERE OTHER THAN THEIR ASSIGNED PARKING LOT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FINE/TOW!
It is the responsibility of all students who bring a motor vehicle to Northfield to be aware of the motor vehicle policies and regulations. The Student Motor Vehicle Policy can be found at http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/dos/handbook/policies/?policy_id=21723
*Also, please note that the City of Northfield Winter Parking Ban (No parking on City streets between 2 am-6 am, snow or no snow) is in effect until March 15. Violators are subject to a parking fine of $50.00
Thank you for your cooperation.
Wayne Eisenhuth
Director of Security Services
Motor Vehicle Policies
Security Services administrates the motor vehicle policy for Carleton College. All faculty, staff and students desiring to maintain a motor vehicle in Northfield after the first day of classes must obtain permission to do so. Please familiarize yourself with the Faculty/Staff Parking Regulations or the Student Motor Vehicle Policy, and direct any questions to the Transportation Coordinator in Security Services in Sayles-Hill 205, or call x4437.
Applications for student permits are required, and can be obtained at the Security Services office, or downloaded here (MS Word required).
Motor Vehicle Registration Form
Completed applications should be returned to the Security Services office, or via email to swadekam@carleton.edu. You will be notified by campus mail regarding the status of your application.
Parking regulations are included in the Motor Vehicle Policy. Violations include:
- possession in Northfield of an unregistered vehicle: first offense, $50 fine; second offense, $75 fine; subsequent offenses, $100 fine, autoclamp, tow, or loss of parking privileges on campus;
- unauthorized use of vehicle including lending a dead storage vehicle to another student: first offense, $15 fine; second offense, $30 fine; subsequent offenses, $45 fine, tow, or loss of parking privileges on campus;
- unauthorized driving and/or parking of a vehicle on campus: first offense, $10 fine; second offense, $20; subsequent offenses, $40 fine, tow, or loss of parking privileges on campus;
- parking in a handicapped stall, up to $200 fine and/or tow;
- parking in a fire lane, $25 fine and/or tow;
- all other violations of Carleton College parking regulations, $10 fine and/or tow;
- careless or reckless driving on any campus road or walkway; first offense, $20; second offense, $40 fine; third offense, loss of right to operate a motor vehicle on campus for a period of one year.
- offenders will be responsible for all fees incurred in determining ownership of a motor vehicle.
Bicycles
Security Services offers a bicycle registration program. This service is offered at no cost and is voluntary. You may register your bicycle by completing a Bicycle Data Card available at the Security Services office.
- High quality bicycle locks are available for purchase at the Security Services office.
Other Transportation
Information on other transportation options available at Carleton, can be found on the Maps and Transportation website.