Citations, Fines and Appeals

NOVA is empowered to enforce its parking regulations by issuing legally enforceable citations to those who fail to comply with rules and regulations that control parking on any of its campuses. Enforcement of regulations is in effect 24 hours, seven days a week. If NOVA needs to utilize the services of a collection agency for debts owed, the debtor is responsible for paying all fines, late fees, and collection costs. Unidentified vehicles left on lots more than 72 hours will be towed at the owner’s expense. Call a Parking Services office for more information.

The registered owner of a vehicle with citations is responsible for any parking violations regardless of who is driving. Students will not be permitted to re-enroll or use any NOVA services until the fines are paid.

Faculty, staff, and students may not obtain new or replacement permits without having paid for all parking citations on their records. Fines must be paid within 30 calendar days from the date of issue or an additional $10 late fee will be added to the original fine. Past due fines may also have a collection fee added.

Parking citations may be paid or appealed online at http://parking.nvcc.edu.Appeals may also be submitted to the campus Parking Services office where the citation was issued. Appeal forms are available at www.nvcc.edu/forms. Click on “forms” and select 105–072.

Appeal forms must be filed within 15 calendar days after issuance of the citation. The Traffic Appeals Committee will consider only those appeals that challenge the facts as stated on the citation. The Traffic Appeals Committee decision is final. Virginia State summons issued for violations on NOVA property cannot be appealed through a Parking Services office or on the Web site. Summonses must be appealed by following the instructions on the summons.

Vehicle Immobilization

A vehicle with Virginia license plates and three or more unpaid citations may be booted or otherwise immobilized. The boot will not be removed until all outstanding parking fines, any collection fees, and a $25 boot fee are paid. Out-of-state licensed vehicles may be immobilized and/or towed with one unpaid citation. It is illegal to tamper with or remove a boot. Vehicles unclaimed or remaining booted after 72 hours will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Violations

Use of stolen permit or misuse of permit ...................... $150
Tampering with or removal of immobilizer .................... $150
Unauthorized transfer of permit .................................... $75
Parking in a roadway .................................................... $55
Unauthorized use of NOVACard ..................................... $75
No valid permit displayed ............................................... $55
No loading zone permit .................................................. $75
Improper parking .......................................................... $75
Parking in a State space without authorization ................. $45
No valid “A” or “C” lot permit .......................................... $75
No valid “A” lot permit ..................................................... $75
Meter violation ............................................................... $45
Exceeding posted time .................................................... $45
Permit improperly displayed ............................................. $25

A $10 late fee will be imposed on unpaid citations after 30 days from the date the citation(s) was/were issued. Parking fees and fine structures listed in this booklet are subject to change without notice. Overdue citations are also subject to collections fees.

Persons found tampering with property, vehicles, or NOVAissued parking citations on campus will be subject to the full penalty of Virginia State law.

Sharing of permits or NOVACards that operate parking garage gates is strictly prohibited. Services provided through permits and NOVACards are intended solely for the individual to whom the permit or NOVACard was issued. It is a violation of NOVA policy to transfer permits to other persons or to use NOVACards at entrance or exit gates for any purpose other than parking your own vehicle. Persons found in violation of this regulation are subject to a $75 fine.

Regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.