APPEAL PROCESS

The Aquinas College Traffic and Safety Board will review written appeals from individuals challenging parking violations. The Board consists of representatives of faculty, staff and students. The Board shall adhere to all the procedures and responsibilities described herein. An appeal should be based on the fact that the violation notice was issued contrary to the Aquinas College Parking Rules and Regulations or in error. The appeal process follows:

1. The appeal form and citation must be received by the Campus Safety Department within five (5) business days of the date the citation was issued. The appeal form must be filled out in its entirety. To mail your appeal, address the envelope to the Aquinas College Traffic and Safety Board, c/o Aquinas College Campus Safety, 1607 Robinson Road, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799.
2. Upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board voting, the appeal will be upheld and the citation voided.
3. A vote to deny the appeal requires that the appellant pay the citation.
4. Decisions of the Board are final.

An appeal should be based on the fact that the violation was issued contrary to the Aquinas College Parking Rules and Regulations or in error. A lost ticket, forgetfulness, parking only for a short period, failure to display a parking permit, and/or not seeing the signs are unacceptable grounds for appeal. Appeal forms may be obtained from the Campus Safety Department located at the west end of the Wege parking lot. The Campus Safety Department provides clerical support for the processing of appeals only. They are not involved in the decisions made by the Board. During the school year, appeals are processed on a bi-weekly basis.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP?

Here are a few things Aquinas employees and students can do to help prevent problems or to aid in resolving problems:

• Make a definite effort to carpool whenever possible.
• Use alternative transportation. Aquinas is served by the city bus system; call 776-1100 for information on bus schedules.
• Request that your guests park in the Classroom Building, Mayfield or Fulton lots; also, advise your guests of the Aquinas College Parking Rules and Regulations.
• Report illegally parked vehicles to the Department of Campus Safety.
• If it is necessary for you to park on the city streets, be aware of all signs and be considerate of the neighbors by parking properly (not blocking driveways).

You may download an appeal form or you may pick up a form in our office.

Serve - Protect - Assist

Department of Campus Safety / 1607 Robinson Rd. S.E. / Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506-1799 / (616) 632-2462

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