Campus Parking Information

Parking Violations

Keuka College reserves the right to have a vehicle removed (towed) from College-owned and College-controlled property at the driver's expense, with a requirement of advance notification.

Vehicle owners who are notified and move their vehicle, thereby avoiding a tow, more than two times may have their vehicle towed without a third attempt to contact them.

Towing for failure to pay fines:

• Starting Fall 2025, when a student incurs parking fines of $200 or more, they will be referred to Community Standards for a conduct meeting. The student will be informed that they have 10 days to resolve their fines. If the student fails to attend the conduct meeting, this information will be communicated via email. 
• After 10 days, if the fines remain unpaid, the student will be notified that their parking privileges are suspended on campus. They will not be allowed to park on campus until the fines are paid, or their vehicle will be towed at their expense. (If they move their vehicle before the tow truck arrives, they will still be responsible for the towing fee.)
• Once the student’s fines are paid, their parking privileges will be reinstated.
• An email and/or text message from Campus Safety or the Office of Community Standards and Student Intervention will notify the violator of the revocation of parking privileges before a vehicle is towed.

Vehicles with unregistered status:

• When a vehicle on campus has been cited at least three times for not being registered, and the Office of Campus Safety cannot identify the owner, the vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense.

Parking Violation Amounts

• $150: Parking in a fire lane or within 20 feet of a fire hydrant; illegally parking in a handicap space.
• $75: Parking in an Admissions office visitor’s space.
• $50: Parking in an unauthorized lot, a no-parking zone, a visitor’s parking spot, or a closed or reserved lot; parking on a lawn or pavement; not having a valid pass or decal; blocking a driveway or walkway; and exceeding a 10-minute limit.

Policies and Regulations

The following policies and regulations have been adopted to maintain a safe and orderly movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on campus and are fundamental to the comprehensive parking management plan of Keuka College. Remember that parking on campus is a privilege, not a right.

Drivers must use authorized parking spaces and lots, obey lawful instructions of College Security Officers, and comply with all regulations of the New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law and the Keuka College Parking Plan.

• Continued failure to abide by traffic and parking rules and regulations may result in disciplinary action and revocation of parking privileges.
• Parking rules and regulations are in effect from the first day of classes through graduation and are enforced 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
• The speed limit on campus is 10 MPH.
• No overnight parking (midnight to 6 a.m.) in visitor spaces.
• Removal, damage, or possession of Keuka College parking and traffic signs will result in disciplinary action and revocation of parking privileges.
• Parking on campus is by classification in color-coded lots.
• Lack of available parking in a desired area is not a valid excuse for violation of these policies and regulations.
• Vehicles may not park in areas/spaces that are reserved for specific purposes, e.g. handicap, fire personnel, loading docks, and service vehicles.
• Parking is not permitted on lawns or in fire lanes, driving lanes, or intersections.
• Driving on campus sidewalks and lawns is prohibited. Only emergency, commercial delivery vehicles on official business, and College service vehicles are permitted access to the sidewalks and lawns. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of Campus Safety officers for special events.
• Short-term parking is available in designated areas for loading or unloading vehicles, picking up or discharging passengers, or making quick deliveries. Short-term parking spaces are limited to 10 or 30 minutes (refer to posted signs) and four-way flashers must be on.
• All vehicles parked on campus must be legally registered in a U.S. state or Canadian province. Abandoned and unregistered vehicles may be towed away at the owner’s expense.
• On occasion, the College may close portions of parking lots due to weather or to accommodate visitors to sports or special events. Keuka College will provide the College community with advance notice and parking instructions by signs, e-mail, and/or other appropriate announcements.
• Any requests for temporary suspension of the above policies and regulations must be made in advance to the director of campus safety.
• As necessary, the College may modify these policies and regulations in the best interests of the campus community.