All state laws and Texas Chiropractic College traffic rules and regulations governing the use of motor vehicles must be complied with on all parts of the campus through all hours of the day and night. The maximum speed limit is 10 miles per hour. Texas Chiropractic College assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents while the vehicle is operated or parked on campus.
Parking Permits
A parking permit is required for each vehicle operated on campus. There is no charge for these permits. To receive a permit, the driver must fill out a Parking Registration Form located in the Office of Student Services. The registration form will be kept on file.
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain one permit for each vehicle operated on campus. The student is responsible for any vehicle registered with TCC in his or her name, regardless of the operator. The student is also responsible for any vehicle operated by him or her, regardless of the state of vehicle ownership registration. Lost or stolen permits should be reported immediately to the Office of Student Services.
Permits are not transferable. Special permits for those having wheelchair, handicapped and motorcycle needs may be obtained during the trimester. A parking permit will not be honored unless it is properly hung from the rearview mirror. (A special sticker for motorcycles must be affixed to the rear fender.) Student parking is in any spot not designated for an office or individual.
Visitors
A visitor is defined as one who is neither a student nor an employee of the College. Reserved parking spaces have been provided for visitors’ convenience and are designated by curb lettering and/or signs. Under no circumstances are students or employees allowed to park in designated visitor parking spaces on campus.
Special Occasions and Emergencies
On special occasions and in emergencies, the College may impose parking restrictions. If conditions warrant, the College may waive parking restrictions that are ordinarily imposed. Should it be necessary to drive a vehicle that is not registered at TCC, the driver must notify the Office of Student Services immediately of the vehicle license number and the date on which the vehicle will be driven. There is no charge for this temporary clearance, and it will be honored in student parking areas only. This privilege is extended only to those students who have a vehicle registered at TCC.
General Parking Regulations
These regulations include (but are not limited to) and prohibit:
- Parking in areas not designated for parking (on streets, grass, drives, sidewalks, etc.).
- Parking in a reserved (visitor, staff, handicap, etc.) parking space.
- Failure to display a valid TCC parking permit in the designated place.
- Parking in any area restricted by signs or a yellow or red border (fire and loading zones).
- Parking on the wrong side of the street.
- Failure to park within the lines of individually marked spaces.
Parking in handicap and fire lanes will result in a call to the Pasadena Police department.
Accidents
All accidents occurring on the College campus roadway or parking lot should be reported immediately to the Office of Student Services (Harris Building). Officers of the College will investigate all reported accidents on College property and arrange for vehicles to be towed if they are not operational. TCC is not liable for any damage to personal property. An Accident/ Incident Report Form needs to be completed to compile information for the annual Safety Report. This form is available in the Office of Student Services.
Towing and Impounding Vehicles
The College reserves the right to tow and impound vehicles parked illegally in reserved spaces, wheelchair spaces, fire zones or loading zones or parked in a manner dangerous to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. All costs resulting from the towing and impounding of the vehicle will be the responsibility of the owner. Storage and repair of vehicles (except for emergencies) is prohibited.