Violations and Fines
Parking enforcement efforts at BGSU result in a variety of violations, defined in the Parking Rules and Regulations. Permit holders are responsible for all violations issued to their registered vehicle and to any vehicle in which the permit is displayed. Violations associated with unregistered vehicles brought onto campus by faculty, staff and students for their use are the responsibility of that individual. Visitor violations are the responsibility of the registered vehicle owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
You have 10 calendar days to appeal a citation. If you are a student and you choose not to appeal, then that citation will automatically bill to your Bursar account on the 11th day.
For everyone else with a parking citation, you also have the same 10 day appeal window. If you choose not to appeal a statement will be generated on the 11th of every month. You will continue to get our statements for 3 months and then your account will be sent to collections.
We accept cash, check and all major credit/debit cards.
Please note: Credit Cards are accepted and a convenience fee will be assessed. Payments may be made in the office using cash or checks.
We also accept online payment here
The boot removal fee must be paid online before the boot can be removed. Log in to the Manage Parking Portal in MyBGSU to pay the boot removal fee. During business hours, contact Parking Services at 419-372-2776 to have the boot removed once the fee is paid. After hours, the BGSU Police will answer requests to remove a boot once the fee is paid.
If the vehicle is affiliated with a faculty or staff member, or a student, the boot fee must be paid before the boot can be removed. Other fines owed can be paid at a later date or will transfer to a student's Bursar account after 10 days. Your boot fee cannot be billed to the Bursar.
If the vehicle is not affiliated with a faculty or staff member, or a student, the boot fee and any other unpaid fees must be paid online to have the boot removed. You can pay those by creating a guest account.
A Parking Enforcement Officer (during business hours) and BGSU Police will meet you at the vehicle and remove the boot. The vehicle owner/operator must be present for the officers to remove the boot.
Contact Parking Services at 419/372-2776 during business hours to request a tow release. At all other times, contact BGSU Police Department at 419/372-2346. Vehicles will not be released from the towing company's impound lot without the proper authorization form Parking Services or BGSU Police Depatment.
Violation |
Fine |
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| Permit/Registration Offense | 1st offense – warning 2nd offense – $25 fine 3rd offense and beyond – $50 fine |
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| Unauthorized Use of Permit | $250 fine | |
| Shared Permit | $50 fine |
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| Failure to register ADA Placard/Plate |
1st offense - warning 2nd offense - $25 fine 3rd offense and beyond - $50 fine |
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| Parked in ADA Space | $250 fine |
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| Parked in a No Parking Area | $50 fine | |
| Parked in loading dock | $50 fine |
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| Parked on grass | $50 fine | |
| Parked on sidewalk/landscape |
$50 fine | |
| Parked in Roadway/Drive | $50 fine |
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| Parked in Fire Lane |
$50 fine | |
| Parked in Reserved Space/Area | $50 fine | |
| Overtime in short term area | $25 fine | |
| Not Parked in assigned area/lot | 1st offense - warning 2nd offense and beyond - $50 fine |
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| Outside designated space | $25 fine | |
| Overtime in pay to park | $15 fine | |
| Plate not facing drive aisle |
1st offense - warning 2nd offense and beyond - $25 fine |
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| Plate Obstructed | $25 fine | |
| Boot Warning (only 1 per year) | Warning | |
| Boot Violation |
$50 fine (must be paid online) |
Updated: 06/28/2024 03:34PM