Frequently Asked Questions:
Where should I park?
Parking permits are required to park on campus. The parking spaces in all lots are restricted as marked or posted. All underground parking is reserved. Only Student Housing residents are allowed to park at Student Housing.
If I purchased a parking permit last semester, do I need to purchase another one this semester?
Parking permits are typically purchased during registration and are valid from September through the following August. the permits are marked with a expiration sticker. Permits can also be obtained at the Police Department Information Center, located in the Mesa Building Lobby, throughout the school year and are prorated as necessary.
If I drive a vehicle on campus and I do not have my permit with me what should I do?
Stop by the Police Department Information Center located in the Mesa Building Lobby. Provide them with your vehicle description and license plate information
What should I do if my permit is lost or stolen?
Report the loss of your permit at the Police Department Information Center. you may purchase a replacement permit for $7.00.
Where can I pay a University traffic violation?
Payments can be made at the Accounting office located in the Mesa Building.
General Provisions:
The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System has promulgated parking and traffic regulations (Sections 51.201 et seq. 54.0005, 54.504, 65.31 and 72.01 et seq. of Title 3 of the Texas Education Code.) to regulate and to control parking and traffic and the use of parking facilities, to provide for the issuance of vehicle identification insignia, and to provide for jurisdiction over offenses. These rules and regulations are supplementary to the ordinances of the City of Odessa and the statutes of the State of Texas , which govern pedestrians and the use of motor vehicles and bicycles.U. T. P. B. POLICE OFFICERS have the responsibility and legal authority for the enforcement of the parking and traffic regulations. University police officers may issue university citations or court appearance citations.
The University reserves the right to enforce parking and traffic regulations through the following methods:
- Issuing University citations;
- Issuing court appearance citations;
- Barring the re-admission and withholding the grades, degrees, refunds and official transcripts of any student for non-payment of outstanding charges;
- By disciplinary action;
- By impounding the vehicle;
- By other methods as necessary;
DISPLAY OF PERMITS: Parking permits must be properly displayed on the vehicle. The permit should hang from the rearview mirror, with the permit number visible through the front windshield.
POSTED SIGNS: Posted signs, whether permanent or temporary, must be obeyed at all times and take precedence over painted curbs, pavement markings and designations shown on University maps. The Chief of Police or his designee with the approval from the University President can close certain parking lots for special occasions.
PARKING: A vehicle shall not be parked in a backed-in position in any angled parking spot. Nor shall the vehicle be parked opposite the flow of traffic in traffic lanes where parallel parking is required. Vehicles must be parked within the marked boundaries of one parking space. No vehicle shall be parked in a manner that obstructs a walkway, driveway, ramp, loading dock or crosswalk. No vehicle shall be parked in any area not designated for parking.
SPEED LIMIT: The speed limit on campus streets is 30 mph. The speed limit in parking lots, student housing and areas not otherwise posted is 10 mph.
PROCEDURE REGARDING UNIVERSITY CITATIONS 24 HOUR RULE: If you receive a citation for FAILURE TO DISPLAY PERMIT contact the Police Information Center located in the Mesa Building Lobby within 24 hours. If you show proof of a current valid permit or if you purchase your permit within the first 24 hours after receiving the citation, it may be voided.
APPEAL OF CITATION(S): The citation appeal process was established by the Parking and Traffic Committee to process appeals in an efficient manner. The Parking and Traffic Committee is composed of faculty, staff and student representatives. The committee is appointed by the President of the University for a 12 month term. University parking and traffic citations may be appealed within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the citation. Citation appeal forms are available on the UTPB Web site.
If your appeal is denied you may request a personal appearance with the Parking and Traffic Committee.
SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE AND PARK ON CAMPUS: Any person found to have committed the following, may lose the privilege of driving or parking on the university campus for six (6) months:
- Forges, alters a permit or is in possession of a forged or altered permit.
- Provides false information to obtain a permit
- Repeat offenders with 4 or more traffic violations
- Other offenses which may result in disciplinary action
The loss of the privilege of driving or parking on campus may commence ten (10) calendar days after the Chief of Police contacts the violator. Notice of suspension shall be given in writing. The notice will advise the reason and term of the suspension. The notice will advise the owner/driver of possible impoundment for parking offenses committed during the period of suspension.
The University may deem an unattended motor vehicle, including a motorcycle, motor scooter, moped or bicycle on the University campus for more than 48 hours, to be abandoned and may dispose of such vehicle as provided by law. The University is not responsible for fire, theft, damage to or loss of any vehicle parked or operated on the University campus. No bailment is created by the granting of any parking privileges regarding a vehicle on any property owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the University. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time it is operated or parked on campus.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Police Department reserves the right to issue court appearance citations for any violations. Fines for court appearance citations are determined by the City of Odessa.
| EMERGENCY NUMBERS | NON EMERGENCY Numbers | |
| University Police | 2911 on campus | 552-2786 (on campus 2786) |
| Odessa Police Department | 9-911 on campus | 9-333-3641 on campus |
| Odessa Fire Department | 9-911 on campus | 9-335-4660 on campus |
| UTPB Automated Information | 9-552-2020 or (on Campus) 2020 | |
| Odessa Municipal Court | 9-335-3300 |
TYPES OF PERMITS AND ANNUAL FEES:
| TYPE | LOCATION | ELIGIBILITY | FEE |
| Gold | B North Garage (24 hour Reserved) |
Administration | $115 |
| Red | B South Garage (Reserved 7:30 am - 5:30 pm) |
Faculty/Staff | $81 |
| Silver | Faculty Reserved Lot (Reserved for Faculty) |
Faculty | $57 |
| Orange | Closed-in Parking (Mesa, Devonian, Inner Library Lots) |
Faculty/Staff/Student | $45 |
| Yellow | Outer Parking (Gym, Visual Arts, Outer Library Lots) |
Faculty/Staff/Student | $35 |
|
Light Green: Student Turquoise: Faculty/Staff |
Faculty/Staff/Student Distant Lot Parking (Duck Pond and other designated "Over-Flow" Lots) |
Faculty/Staff/Student | $17.50 |
| Dk. Blue | Disabled | Handicapped Placard Required | Free |
| Additional or Replacement |
$7 |
PARKING VIOLATIONS
Code |
Parking Violations |
Fine |
1001 |
Displaying a parking permit which has been canceled. |
$75.00 |
1002 |
Parking in Reserved Area |
$50.00 |
1003 |
Parking beyond barricades |
$20.00 |
1004 |
Parking by a fire hydrant (Vehicle will be impounded) |
$20.00 |
1005 |
Parking in a disabled area without a disabled permit |
$100.00 |
1006 |
Parking where prohibited by signs or markings |
$20.00 |
1007 |
Faculty/Staff or Student parked in a visitor space |
$35.00 |
1008 |
Failure to observe temporary parking or traffic restrictions |
$10.00 |
1009 |
Parking or storing a bicycle inside a building |
$10.00 |
1010 |
Parking in a restricted zone (Ex: Loading zone) |
$20.00 |
1011 |
Failure to display parking permit |
$20.00 |
1012 |
Parking on or along a curb not designated for parking |
$20.00 |
1013 |
Parking in an area not designated for parking |
$20.00 |
1014 |
Parking permit improperly displayed |
$20.00 |
1015 |
Failure to park within the line of a parking spaces |
$20.00 |
1016 |
Blocking a driving lane |
$20.00 |
1017 |
Blocking a crosswalk or sidewalk without authorization |
$10.00 |
1018 |
Parking on campus over 24 hours without permission |
$20.00 |
1019 |
Parking wrong way on one way street |
$10.00 |
1020 |
Parking wrong way on two way street |
$20.00 |
1021 |
Improper parking of bicycle |
$20.00 |
1022 |
Failure to apply parking brake |
$10.00 |
1023 |
Parking in a back-in position |
$20.00 |
1024 |
Double parking |
$20.00 |
|
PERMIT VIOLATIONS |
|
2001 |
Display a fraudulent parking permit |
$75.00 |
2002 |
Obtaining a permitted through false pretenses |
$75.00 |
2003 |
Obtaining a permit for another person through false pretenses |
$75.00 |
2004 |
Displaying a lost or stolen parking permit |
$100.00 |
2005 |
Altering a parking permit |
$75.00 |
|
MOVING VIOLATIONS |
|
3001 |
Speeding (Up to 10 MPH over limit) |
$50.00 |
3001 |
Speeding (Over 10 MPH over limit) |
$100.00 |
3002 |
Running Stop Sign |
$75.00 |
3003 |
Failure to yield right of way |
$75.00 |
3004 |
Crossing sidewalk of hike and bike trail |
$40.00 |
3005 |
Any other Texas traffic |
$75.00 |
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