Parking Regulations
Central New Mexico Community College
Guide to Parking
and
Traffic Regulations
Contact:
Parking and Transportation Services
901 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4637 • (505) 224-4642 fax
parkserv@cnm.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note that some of the information (labeled as pending) in this document will be phased in over the next year. If you have questions, contact Parking Services (see opposite page).
INTRODUCTION
The philosophy guiding Central New Mexico Community College’s (CNM’s) Parking and Traffic Policy and Procedures is to be consistent with the learning and service missions of the College. To this end, the focus of parking management at CNM is to enhance education by the safe flow of traffic on campus and provide reasonable access to all facilities for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
CNM's Parking and Traffic Policy and Procedures is to be consistent with the learning and service missions of the College. To this end, the focus of parking management at CNM is to enhance education by the safe flow of traffic on campus and provide reasonable access to all facilities for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Traffic Policy and Procedures are established by the Governing Board of the College pursuant to authority contained in Article XII, Section 13 of the Constitution, Section 21-7-7, 29-5-1.1 NMSA 1978 as amended and other applicable laws. Chapter 29, Article 5 NMSA 1978 amended reads, “The Board of Regents of each state educational institution designated in Article 12, Section 13 of the constitution of New Mexico that is located within a county having a population in excess of ninety-five thousand according to the most recent federal decennial census may promulgate regulations governing the operation and parking of vehicles on any area within the exterior boundaries of lands under its control which is not a municipal street or highway—including but not limited to:
1. limiting rates of speed;
2. assigning parking spaces, designating parking areas and their uses, and collecting rent;
3. prohibiting parking;
4. removing vehicles parked in violation of campus traffic regulations at the expense of the violator, who shall pay the expense before the vehicle is released; and
5. instituting a system of vehicle registration for the identification and regulation of vehicles regularly using institutional premises, including a reasonable charge to defray costs of providing parking and traffic enforcement services and campus parking.
All fees collected shall be used solely for the purpose of enforcing this act; for planning and improving control and related parking problems; and for use in the operation, management and administration of the institution’s Parking Services department, which is responsible for the enforcement of this act.
State of New Mexico, County of Bernalillo and City of Albuquerque traffic and parking laws apply to CNM.
CNM assumes no responsibility, expressed or implied, for the protection of any vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or non-pedestrian device or its contents while being operated or parked on campus.
PARKING LOTS, PERMITS AND FEES
All vehicles are required to be registered with the CNM Security Department for all parking lots or campuses. A registration sticker will be issued per vehicle. This sticker must be displaced on the vehicle while parking on CNM property. The sticker is to be displayed on the back window, lower left-hand side or the left-hand side of back vehicle bumper.
Parking stickers, at no charge to the patron, are required for free lots for security and safety reasons.
Parking on the Main Campus in reserved/gated lots is paid parking, per term. Permit price is $43 per semester. Only one permit will be issued to each registrant; the same permit may be used with one or more registered vehicles. All other parking lots on Main campus are free of charge.
The reserved/gated lots on Main Campus are North lot gated lot, Central reserved lot, Jeannette Stromberg gated lot, Physical Plant reserved lot, and the upper Student Services gated lot.
Parking on all other campuses – JMMC campus, Westside campus, JMMC campus, South Valley campus, and Workforce Training Center is free of charge.
Parking Meter Fees
Parking meter fees have been established as follows (meters accept nickels, dimes and quarters): All meters, all lots: $0.50 per hour to a maximum of 3hours ($1.50). Parking meters at CNM are enforced from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, when terms are in session. Gated parking will not be enforced during weekends, term breaks, holidays or after 4:30 p.m.
Parking at the Isotopes Lot, on the corner of University and Avenida Cesar Chavez, requires a free parking permit, and is available at the CNM Parking Services office.
PARKING FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED
CNM strongly supports the provision of designated parking spaces within reasonable distance to the College’s facilities for individuals who are permanently disabled. This privilege is regulated to provide accessibility on a priority basis. Accommodation of persons with a physical disability receives top priority.
A. Definitions
Permanent Disability: as certified by a physician, a physical condition that will remain unchanged and may include, but is not limited to, the use of a wheel chair, braces, walker, crutches, or other prosthetic devices and/or involves pulmonary, cardiovascular distress, an arthritic condition, or orthopedic or neurological impairment.
Temporary Disability: as certified by a physician, a physical condition that will impede movement and mobility for a limited period of time but is subject to change.
B. Parking Permits for the Permanently Disabled
Permanently disabled students, faculty and staff may park in open lots utilizing disabled parking spaces by displaying state disabled placard. A CNM disabled permit is also required to be displayed and is issued free of charge.
Permanently disabled parking patrons may obtain a permanent disabled parking permit from the Security Department, Parking Services, 901 Buena Vista. In order to obtain the permit, the applicant must show proof of disability by presenting:
1. Vehicle registration showing disabled state-issued plates; or
2. A valid, current disabled placard with documentation showing the placard is in the name of the permit applicant, and
3. A valid state issued driver’s license form the same state.
A permanent CNM disabled parking permit must be displayed with the valid disabled placard issued by the state of New Mexico or other state authority in gate-reserve lots.
When gated/paid parking disabled spaces are filled, disabled patrons may use any parking spaces displaying their state issued placard and CNM disabled permit. These spaces operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
PARKING REGISTRATION
A. General Requirements
CNM students, faculty and staff must register their vehicles with Security/Parking Services at the start of each term, regardless of the type of parking to be used (gated-card access lots, restricted-disability lots, open-fee lots or off-campus free lots).
1. Issuance of Permits: School permits, validation stickers and gate-access cards will be issued at the start of each term only after the applicant has provided:
a. verification of employment (applies to CNM staff and faculty);
b. documentation showing a student is registered and enrolled for the upcoming term (applies to students);
c. current valid state-issued vehicle registration with current state license plate number;
d. a valid state-issued driver’s license; and
e. payment of the required permit fee for the term.
For permanently disabled drivers, all of the above applies without fees assessed, plus the disabled driver must provide a valid disability placard and state documentation supporting that the placard is issued to the disabled permit applicant. There are no exceptions. Off-campus free parking permits will be issued at no charge once the above conditions are met.
2. Permit Fees: All permit and validation sticker fees are paid at the Cashier’s Office, CNM Student Services Center, 901 University SE. (Handicap exempt) See page 4for listing of parking fees.
3. Knowledge of Regulations: Anyone driving a motor vehicle to CNM is responsible for obtaining a copy of this policy, reading it and complying with its directives. Copies of this policy are available at the Student Services front desk; the Cashier’s Office; the Security Department, Physical Plant Building; the reception area of Smith Brasher Hall; the Public Information Office; the library; and other campus locations. Copies are provided at student and employee orientations.
4. Change of Permit Holder Personal Information: It is the permit holder’s responsibility to notify Parking Services of any changes in the permit holder’s address, vehicle ownership or license plate information on vehicles registered with CNM. Failure to do so may result in continued responsibility for citations, impoundment of vehicles and the loss of parking privileges on campus.
B. Term of Permit – Transfer of Permit
Permits or the validation sticker are valid only for the length of the issued trimester. Permits and stickers are permanently assigned to the permit holder and are not transferable to another person without prior authorization of parking services. Liability for all fines associated with the permit are the responsibility of the permit holder.
C. Permits
CNM will issue permits for parking in designated areas of the campus. Only one permit will be issued per person. Any vehicle parked in lots designated for permit parking during a school term must have a parking permit clearly displayed, hanging from the vehicle’s rearview mirror. (The only exceptions are vehicles parked in the: visitor parking lot, metered parking or special-events parking.) Possession of a permit does not guarantee a specific parking space; it grants the right to park in a legal parking space when space is available.
1. Permits – Sold or Traded Vehicles: The permit holder is responsible for updating information with Parking Services. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in additional citations if the permit is used with a new, unregistered vehicle. Citations are tied to the permit, not the vehicle.
2. Lost or Stolen Permit or Gate Card: Permit holders and cardholders are responsible for the security of their permits and gate cards. If a gate card or parking permit is stolen or lost, a $5 administrative fee will be charged for each permit and card to offset the cost of replacement and the administrative time required to update the Parking Services database. The administrative fee must be paid at the Cashier’s Office before a new permit or gate card will be issued. Lost or stolen parking permits or gate cards must be reported within 48 hours to Parking Services. Once reported, fines will not be assessed to the permit holder, and the stolen permit/card will be cancelled and a new one issued. A stolen permit, once reported, will be placed on the security hot sheet, and department personnel will look for it on campus. Unreported stolen permits will be considered active, and if found on an unregistered vehicle, the vehicle will be impounded and a fine assessed at the permit holder’s expense. The permit holder will be responsible for all fines.
SECURITY NOTE: Permits and gate cards are prime targets for theft and auto burglary. Vehicles should always be locked with windows rolled up. Gate cards should be kept out of sight from the outside of the vehicle.
3. False Registration: Only CNM is authorized to sell parking permits and gate cards. No person shall attempt to obtain, use or alter stolen, lost or counterfeit parking permits or a permit issued based on false information. Giving false information that is known to be false constitutes false registration. Violation of this provision may result in fines, suspension of campus parking privileges and referral to the dean of students or appropriate department head for disciplinary action.
4. Recall of Permits and Gate Cards: Parking permits and gate cards are the property of CNM and may be recalled—and parking privileges revoked—when:
a. the circumstances under which the permit was issued have changed;
b. a permit or gate card is used by an unauthorized person;
c. a parking permit application is falsified;
d. a counterfeit, altered, lost/stolen permit or gate card is used;
e. a driver disregards verbal notice from a Parking Services enforcement officer not to drive or park in a designated, restricted or special-events area;
f. a payment for a citation is returned as not collectible; or
g. a permit holder’s association with CNM is terminated.
CAMPUS ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATIONS
Every person operating a motor vehicle on property owned, operated or leased by CNM is subject to New Mexico traffic laws cited in Article 7, Chapter 66-7-1 through 66-7-512 inclusive, NMSA 1978.
The posted speed limit on campus is 10 mph.
Accidents involving motor vehicles or motor vehicles and pedestrians shall be reported immediately to Security Department Dispatch, (505) 224-3001, emergency line.
All vehicles, non-pedestrian devices and pedestrian traffic shall obey the lawful direction of a security officer or Parking Services enforcement officer.
A. Enforcement
1. Authority: The Parking Service is charged with enforcing these regulations. Enforcement personnel have the authority to issue parking citations, boot and/or impound vehicles and recommend sanctions to the administration. Parking attendants are public service personnel with the authority to control access to lots, collect fees, and advise security and traffic enforcement personnel of regulation violations.
2. Times of Enforcement: Parking enforcement operates during the school terms (fall, spring and summer). Parking enforcement with regard to fire lanes, parking for the disabled or violations related to health/safety issues is year-round, seven days a week, 24 hours/day.
a. Gated Lots: These lots are restricted to permit holders with gate-card access. During school terms, parking enforcement is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends, the gates are raised for open parking. Permits are checked only during the enforcement period. Permit parking is not enforced Saturdays and Sundays or during term breaks and holidays.
b. Open-Fee Lots: These lots are not gated but are restricted to permit holders. During school terms, parking enforcement is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After 4:30 p.m., on weekdays and on weekends, all parking is open and permits are not required. After 10 p.m., the lots are closed for business. Permit parking is not enforced Saturdays or Sundays or during term breaks and holidays.
c. Metered Parking: Metered parking is enforced from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Metered parking is not enforced on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays or during term breaks. Defective meters should be reported immediately to Parking Services, (505) 224-4637.
d. Future Visitor Parking Lot (2006): This lot, located at the corner of Buena Vista and Coal, will operate Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vehicles left overnight will be charged a flat rate of $8 10 per day for each day, or part of a day, after the first day of parking. This lot is free on Saturdays and Sundays. (PLEASE NOTE: This parking project is not yet built and is subject to change.)
e. Off-Campus Free Lots: The West unpaved lot, located directly west of Smith Brasher Hall on Hazeldine, is a free off-campus lot. It requires a CNM parking sticker, which may be obtained at no charge at the Student Services Center or Parking Services. Proof of employment or student enrollment is required. Off-campus free lots operate Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. These lots are closed on weekends.
f. Restricted Spaces: These spaces are restricted for their designated purposes 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Unauthorized vehicles parked in restricted spaces are subject to immediate citation and impoundment by boot or tow. Types of restricted spaces include:
1. spaces for the disabled or handicapped;
2. disabled van access and adjacent crosshatch areas;
3. load and unload zones;
4. service vehicle zones and zones for official CNM vehicles;
5. fire lanes;
6. no parking zones;
7. disabled (handicap access) walkway crosshatch areas;
8. reserved (bagged) parking meter spaces;
9. designated special-events areas; and
10. other areas as designated by cones, barricades, temporary signage, or permanent signage.
Parking or obstructing traffic flow and vehicular movement in aisles, thoroughfares or driveways is prohibited at all times and subject to fines and tow.
B. Parking Regulations
1. Knowledge of Regulations: It is the responsibility of every operator of a motor vehicle, bicycle or other non-pedestrian device on campus to read and fully understand these regulations. A lack of knowledge of these regulations will not serve as grounds for the dismissal of a citation or impoundment, nor will it lead to a favorable decision for the appellant in the appeal process.
2. Signage and Designated Spaces: Vehicles must be parked ONLY where spaces have been designated. Restricted spaces are marked with signs, barricades, cones, etc.; failure to comply with restricted parking regulations will result in citations and/or impoundment by towing or boot installation.
3. Legal Parking Space: A legal parking space is designated by two parallel stall lines in paved areas and bumper blocks in unpaved areas. All vehicles at CNM must be parked in legal parking spaces on campus.
4. Motorcycles, Mopeds, Motor Scooters: These vehicles are prohibited from legal parking spaces for motor vehicles; instead, motorcycle parking areas are provided. Motorcycles and similar vehicles must register with Security at CNM. If more than one motorcycle, moped, motor scooter, etc., is parked in a metered space, all vehicles will be cited.
5. Drivers of State Vehicles: Any person operating a CNM-state of New Mexico vehicle is responsible for knowing and abiding by all local, state and federal motor vehicle and traffic regulations and CNM parking regulations. Drivers of state of New Mexico vehicles will be held personally liable for parking citations.
6. Use of Lots for Emergency, Utility or Maintenance Service or Special Needs:
a. CNM reserves the right to close any campus parking area at any time for maintenance or safety reasons or for special needs or events.
b. Emergency or public utility personnel performing official duties may deviate from these regulations, as required, to conduct emergency procedures and/or maintenance services as prescribed by CNM.
7. Special-Events Parking: Campus parking facilities may be used for special events. On such occasions, the Security Department /Parking Services may impose parking and traffic limitations. Persons driving and parking on campus are expected to comply with signs, barricades and cones regulating or restricting parking for special events. Failure to comply may result in citations, boots, towing and/or disciplinary action.
8. Vehicle Repair and Storage at CNM Parking Lots: Using CNM parking facilities for vehicle repair, maintenance or storage is strictly prohibited. Vehicles identified on campus after 72 hours will be cited and impounded by Parking Services.
9. Impoundment of Vehicles: CNM reserves the right to impound any vehicle WITHOUT NOTICE for the violation of these parking regulations and/or for three cumulative unpaid citations. Motor vehicles will be released only after the affected owner/operator/claimant presents current proof of ownership and the right of possession of the vehicle (title, vehicle registration, valid state driver’s license) and pays all outstanding citations and storage, removal and impound fees.
Release of Impounded Vehicles After Hours:
a. Tows: Arrangements must be made with the towing service contractor to have the vehicle released after presenting proper identification.
b. Booted Vehicles (pending): Fees for booted vehicles must be paid at the Cashier’s Office at the Student Services Center, Monday through Friday until 7 p.m. After 7 p.m. and on weekends, payment in the form of a money order is accepted by the security supervisor on duty.
10. Liability: CNM assumes no responsibility for the care and protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time while the vehicle is on property owned, operated or leased by CNM.
PARKING/TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND SANCTIONS (FINES PENDING)
A. Parking Violations, Fines
t to impound vehicles for three cumulative unpaid or non-appealed violations of these regulations, or any violation that creates a potential health or safety risk to other vehicles or pedestrians in CNM parking facilities.
Code Violation Impound Fine
V1A Parking/blocking disabled space, Tow $100 van access/load area
V1B Safety hazard (blocking sidewalk, disabled Tow $50 access pathways, traffic lane, fire hydrant, fire lane)
V1C Parking on CNM property without permit No $10
V1D Parking in space not authorized by permit No $10
V1E Parking vehicle outside legal parking space or Tow $25 over stall lines or blocking legally parked car in space
V1F Parking on landscaped areas, grass, dirt, Tow/Boot $25 shrubs, gravel, flower beds, sand, etc.
V1G Illegal use of CNM parking permit or unauthorized Boot $25 reproduction, alteration, defacing, revoking, transferring permit (possible revocation of parking privileges)
V1H Parking in a service-vehicle space or a designated Tow $ 25 service-vehicle area or obstructing trash collection areas
V1I Parking overtime in a load/unload zone Possible Tow $10
V1J Parking in the visitor lot overnight Tow After $8 (a flat rate of $8 per day is charged for each 3 Days day or portion of a day after the first day)
V1K Parking a vehicle on campus for the Tow $25 purpose of habitation, repair or storage
V1L Failure to display current/valid CNM parking permit Possible Tow $10
V1M Bypassing, removing or attempting to remove a Possible $50 parking control device or access a gate-controlled Tow/Boot device or barricaded area
V1N Parking in a gate-controlled reserved space, Tow $50 reserved meter space or a reserved area
V1O Parking or obstructing traffic flow and vehicular Tow $25
movement in aisles, thoroughfares or driveways
V1P Vehicles parked in motorcycle spaces or parking Tow $25 a motorcycle in locations other than those designated as motorcycle parking
V1Q Parking more than one motorcycle-type vehicle No $20 in a metered parking space (fine is per vehicle in the space)
V1R Impoundment – Boot (per impound) Boot $50
V1S Impoundment – Towing (fine is variable according Tow Variable to current contract with Institute)
V1T Illegally parked vehicle not displaying a valid and Possible $25 current state license plate or temporary placard Tow
V1U Attempting to remove or removing a parking boot Reboot $100 device (if the boot device is damaged, the cost to replace the device will be added to the fine)
V1V Operating a motor vehicle in excess of 10 mph $25 on any land owned, operated or leased by CNM, (fine is per offense)
VIW Parking violation warning No None
V1X Meter tampering (the willful attempt to hinder the No $25 proper functioning of a parking meter or any act to bypass the operation of a parking meter)
V1Y Acquiring three or more unpaid/appealed citations Boot $50 (results in an immediate boot of the permit holder’s vehicle until the boot fee and all fines are paid in full)
VIZ Other non-moving violations of the Parking and No $20 Traffic Policy and Procedures
B. Traffic Violations
All state of New Mexico laws governing the movement of motor vehicles and bicycles are in effect on the campus of CNM. Any observed violation of the New Mexico traffic code will be reported to the Albuquerque Police Department for enforcement.
Vehicles may not be driven against the designated isle direction or traffic flow in CNM parking lots. All vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and non-pedestrian devices must obey the lawful direction of a CNM security officer or authorized parking enforcement officer.
Maximum Speed Limit: The posted maximum speed limit on the CNM campus is 10 mph.
Reporting Accidents: All accidents occurring on CNM property and involving motor vehicles and bicycles must be reported immediately to the Security
Department; the emergency dispatch number is (505) 224-3001.
Pedestrians: Within a crosswalk, pedestrians have the right of way at all times.
C. Sanctions
1. Administrative and disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed upon CNM students and staff include, but are not limited to:
a. Total withdrawal or temporary suspension of campus parking privileges; and/or
b. oral and written reprimand and other progressive discipline, as indicated.
2. Habitual and Flagrant Violations: Any employee or student who is referred by the Parking Services Review Committee to the dean of students, other instructional dean, department head or department director for administrative or disciplinary sanctions may appeal that recommendation by the following procedures set forth in the CNM Catalog and Student or Employee handbooks.
a. Students: The names of students who habitually disregard the Institute parking and traffic regulations will be sent to the dean of students for disciplinary action. The dean of students has full discretion as to the degree and type of disciplinary action to be used.
b. Institute Employees: The names of employees who habitually or flagrantly disregard the Institute parking and traffic regulations will be sent to the appropriate dean, department head or director for disciplinary action.
3. Members of the General Public: Members of the general public who habitually or flagrantly disregard CNM parking and traffic regulations shall have their vehicles impounded and be responsible for all citation and impound fees.
PAYMENT OF CITATION/IMPOUND FEES
All fines associated with violations to this policy must be paid to CNM Parking Services. Payment must be made at the Cashier’s Office, CNM Student Services Center, 901 University SE. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Citations must be paid in full or appealed within seven (7) Institute business days of issuance. Impound/boot fees and all associated citation fees must be paid in full prior to requesting that a vehicle be released.
Delinquent Citation Payments: A citation not paid in full after seven (7) Institute business days will result in a $5 late charge, unless an appeal has been filed with the Parking Services Review Committee. Appeals not received by 5 p.m. on the seventh day of Institute business will result in the FORFEITURE of the right to appeal the citation. Three or more unpaid or non-appealed citations will result in the impoundment of the vehicle.
APPEALS PROCESS AND REVIEW
A. Parking Services Review Committee: Authority
Under the authority of the Governing Board of Central New Mexico Community College and in accordance with this Parking and Traffic Policy and Procedures, the Parking Services Review Committee is hereby formed for the express purpose of reviewing student and employee parking issues and hearing citation appeals. The committee’s goal is to strive for the fair and equitable adjudication of claims made by appellants.
B. Parking Services Review Committee: Composition
The Parking Services Review Committee is comprised of a minimum of three members. The panel is interdisciplinary and represents a broad spectrum of the College from all major divisions and the student body. Membership shall include A Chair which will be a Parking Services staff member. The Chair has no voting rights and the position is for procedural purposes only.
C. Parking Services Review Committee: Meetings
1. Quorum: A minimum of three members must be present to review appeals and render a decision. The chairperson should attend all meetings; however, the chairperson’s presence is not required for the committee to review appeals and render decisions. A ruling from the committee will require a simple majority.
2. Meeting Dates: The Parking Services Review Committee meets every week during semester terms. Meeting places will be determined by the chairperson, per semester.
3. Case Load Management: Cases will be heard on a first-in, first-out basis according to the date and time an appeal is filed (and stamped). Cases will be reviewed in an expedient manner; however, the committee is allowed up to 45 calendar days to render a decision on an appeal.
D. The Appeals Process
The following appeals process is established for the expedient and fair review of appeals filed by students and staff cited for parking and traffic violations at CNM. Tow fees and Boot fees are not open for appeal.
1. A person who receives a parking citation may appeal the citation in writing at the Parking Services Office, 901 Buena Vista SE. The appeal form is available at the Security Department/Parking Services at the above address and online. Parking Services must receive and time/date stamp appeals within sixteen (16) calendar days of the issuance of the citation and no later than 5 p.m. on the sixteenth calendar day. Only time/date stamped appeals written on the Parking Services motion for appeal form will be accepted. Appeals not received in this manner will result in forfeiture of the right to appeal, and all fines will be imposed.
2. All appeals must be in writing and are reviewed by the Parking Services Review Committee in accordance with its bimonthly review schedule. Appellants are not allowed at committee reviews. The citation appeal is an administrative review, not a judicial hearing. Results of the committee’s review will be sent to the appellant in writing immediately after a decision is rendered.
a. Decision in Favor of Appellant: If the appeal is decided in favor of the appellant, the matter is closed and the fines are cancelled. Multiple citations are reviewed individually and decided on their own merits.
b. Decision Against the Appellant: If the decision of the committee is against the appellant’s argument, the fine and late charges remain outstanding and must be paid.
3. Request to change Appeal Committee’s appeal decision will be based on merit and/or new information. The request is to be initiated with the Parking Services Supervisor. The Vice President of Administrative Services or their appointed designee shall review the request and make the final decision. Request must be made before the appeal citation due date. (Due date posted on Appeal Decision letter.)
a. If the Committee’s decision is upheld the fine(s) remain outstanding and must be paid.
b. If the Committee’s decision is overturned the fine(s) are cancelled.
SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
Special event parking and reserved parking requests are available only through Parking Services. Upcoming campus events, special meetings, conferences or seminars will be accommodated. CNM departments hosting visitors or special functions are responsible for transmitting parking information needs to the parking supervisor. Reservations of 20 spaces or fewer require five (5) Institute-business-days’ notice. Reservation of more than 20 spaces require a minimum of ten (10) Institute-business-days’ notice; however, thirty (30) Institute-business-days notice is preferred and appreciated. All requests must via e-mail to parkserv@cnm.edu
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
CNM parking facilities are extremely limited. The Institute encourages all members of the campus community to consider alternative transportation to campus. Some suggestions include:
1. Public Transit (Sun Tran): Sun Tran bus schedules and information about related services are available at the Student Services Center information desk. Sun Tran offers discounted bus passes to currently enrolled college students for $12 a month. Students need to present a current schedule and college ID card. Call Sun Tran at (505) 243-7433 for more information.
EVENING STUDENT AND EMPLOYEES
It is recommended that CNM staff and students using campus facilities in the evening park in well-lit areas and avoid walking alone and in isolated areas of the campus. The Security Department provides an escort service in the evenings. Students and staff may request an escort by calling Security Dispatch at (505) 224-3002.
SKATES, SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLERBLADES
The use of skates, skateboards and rollerblades in buildings, interior campus sidewalk areas, parking lots and loading dock areas is prohibited. Persons using such equipment must limit the use of non-pedestrian devices to public access ways only.
CODE BLUE DURESS ALARM PODS
“Code Blue” duress alarm pods are located in strategic parking locations throughout the campus, in both isolated and high-traffic areas. Their purpose is to provide a vital communication link to security dispatch in the event of an emergency situation that threatens the loss of life or property. The alarm reports directly to dispatch with audible and voice communication.
MOTOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Security Department provides motorist assistance to anyone parking at CNM.
A security officer or parking enforcement officer will provide the following services when requested:
1. Jump-start a vehicle – two attempts
2. Unlock a car door – power-lock doors may be refused and vehicles with side air bags will not be attempted
3. Fill a flat tire with tire sealant
Motorists will be required to sign a service disclaimer before any service will be rendered. The motorist assistance response time is usually between 5 and 20 minutes, depending on staffing and the number of calls for service. Assistance may be requested by calling Security Dispatch at (505) 224-3002.
GLOSSARY
Abandoned Vehicle: any motor vehicle or non-pedestrian device, or parts thereof, that remains unclaimed for 72 hours.
Academic Year: the school year beginning the fall trimester of one calendar year until the end of the summer trimester of the next calendar year.
Bicycle: any non-motorized vehicle supported by one, two or three wheels and propelled by human power through the use of a chain-driven sprocket system and pedals.
Bicycle Parking Area: any specifically designed location identified by bicycle blocks, racks or signage for the purpose of parking and/or securing bicycles.
Boot: a device placed on a vehicle’s wheel (tire) to immobilize the vehicle due to multiple unpaid parking citations or other violations as prescribed in this policy.
Business Day: all days that CNM is open for business. This excludes official CNM holiday closures and Saturdays and Sundays. While classes may be in session during the weekend, CNM business is normally conducted Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carpool: an arrangement whereby two or more commuters travel together in one car and share costs.
Citation: a written or printed notice from CNM Parking Services stating that a violation against a stipulated parking rule or regulation has occurred, a fine has been levied against the operator of the vehicle, and payment is required within a specific time.
Contractor: any person performing work for CNM under contract arrangement, excluding faculty arrangements.
Crosshatch: an area that has been marked with stripes denoting a no-parking area, disabled access, disabled van access, a fire lane area or a turn-around zone.
Crosswalk: areas at intersections designated for pedestrian crossings.
Curb Markings: color-coded regulatory designations. Yellow curbs designate load/unload zones. Red curbs indicate fire lane and no parking areas. Green curbs indicate service areas. Unmarked curbs may be marked with parking restrictions.
Employee: any person employed by the College, either full time or part time. This includes faculty and staff designations.
Gate Card: a plastic card that activates gates controlling restricted or paid-parking areas.
Gated Reserve Parking: gate-controlled parking with card access that requires a valid parking permit.
Government Vehicle: for the purpose of this policy, a CNM fleet vehicle bearing license plates designating affiliation with the state of New Mexico.
Disabled Parking: designated parking spaces that comply with the Federal American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding number of spaces, the design and access of spaces for handicapped persons with cars and vans, and related enforcement requirements.
Holiday: applies to official CNM holidays (such as Christmas Day) and not academic recess periods such as term breaks.
Impoundment: the removal of a vehicle by towing or the immobilization of a vehicle by booting for a violation of the rules or regulations of this policy.
Landscaping: grass, gravel, islands, trees, shrubs, sand, flower beds and dirt areas that are not designated driveways, load zones or parking areas.
Legal Parking Space: a space designated by two white parallel stall lines or a space designated by a parking bumper block. The vehicle must be parked within the stall lines in the paved areas and perpendicular to the bumper block in non-paved areas.
Load/Unload Areas (Zones): areas designated for loading and unloading heavy, bulky or voluminous material. Use is limited to 20 minutes.
Metered Spaces: parking spaces that require interval payment by coin from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Moped/Motorcycle/Motorbike: a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle with a rider seat or saddle.
Motor Vehicle: any motorized mode of transportation by which a person or property may be transported. The definition includes automobiles, mopeds, motorcycles, motor scooters, motorbikes, trucks, small carts, etc. Motorized wheel chairs are excluded.
No Parking Zone: any area or space not defined as a legal parking space. The areas may or may not be designated by signs or red markings. Vehicles must park ONLY in designated legal parking spaces.
Non-Pedestrian Device: a non-motorized mode of transportation, including bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and roller blades.
Open Fee Parking: permit parking areas that are non-gated and require the purchase of a permit to park at CNM and be in compliance with this policy.
Operator: any person who operates, rides, drives or has physical control of a motor vehicle or non-pedestrian device on campus.
Park/Parking: the placement or standing of a vehicle, with or without a driver in attendance and with or without the engine running.
Parking Control Device: any object, barricade, gate, cone, device or reserve parking sign used to prohibit or restrict access to certain parking areas.
Parking Permit: a polyethylene hangtag issued by the Institute College authorizing the bearer parking privileges in a designated area.
Parking Sticker: a CNM-issued decal placed on the rear left-hand side bumper or rear bottom left-hand window indicating the vehicle is registered with CNM security.
Registrant: a person who has registered a vehicle or vehicles with the College and/or who has received a permit for the permit holder’s vehicle(s).
Reserve Parking: parking lot that requires valid parking permit.
Restricted Space: parking spaces or areas reserved for specific purposes at all times that include, but may not be limited to: disabled parking spaces, loading/unloading areas, fire lanes, passenger pick-up zones, official parking spaces, no parking areas, etc.
Rider: any operator or passenger of a motor vehicle or non-pedestrian device.
Roller Skates/Roller Blades: in-tandem or in-line wheels attached to shoe-like devices worn on the feet for the purpose of movement by surface traction and leg motion.
Service Areas: parking areas designated for the use of College vehicles, utility company vehicles and/or contractors whose operators are providing services to the College.
Special Event Parking: the blocking off or reserving all or portions of campus parking facilities for special events, as dictated by the College needs.
Speed Limit: for the purpose of this policy, the speed limit on CNM property is 10 mph.
Stall Line: the surface striping used to designate a legal parking space. Stall lines take precedence over bumper blocks if the bumper blocks are not uniformly lined up.
Student: any person enrolled in any class at CNM.
Time Zone: any parking area regulated by a time restriction.
Vehicle: any and all motorized or non-pedestrian devices that are modes of transportation, including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, bicycles, skateboards, roller skate devices, scooters, all-terrain vehicles, etc.
Vendor: any person coming to the College to perform a service requested by an institutional organizational unit.
Visitor: any person other than the College’s students, faculty or staff who visits the campus for the purpose of conducting legitimate business.
