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VEHICLE CODE
Article 1-Statement of Policy
Authority & Jurisdiction – The Georgia Perimeter College Department of Public Safety
has the responsibility and authority to administer the traffic policy for the institution
and to control traffic and parking accordingly. The Georgia Motor Vehicle and Traffic
Code (Title 40) confers the right to Georgia Perimeter College to control traffic and
parking on its properties. All individuals who register a vehicle with Public Safety or
operate a vehicle on Georgia Perimeter College property shall abide by the
regulations set down by this vehicle code.
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Enforcement – Georgia Perimeter College Public Safety enforces
Georgia State law and vehicle codes and the rules and regulations of
the College. Statutes are enforced 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
except as otherwise indicated within this code. Violators are subject
to having their vehicle immobilized (booted) and/or towed for serious
violations or after a fourth and subsequent unpaid fine.
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Vehicle Insurance – Georgia law requires that every owner and driver
of a motor vehicle in this state maintain financial responsibility
through liability insurance coverage. Any other means of financial
responsibility must be approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Anyone who registers a vehicle or drives on Georgia Perimeter
College property must meet this requirement.
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Driver’s Licenses – The State of Georgia requires that any non-
resident student over the age of 18 must obtain a Georgia driver’s
license and vehicle registration within 30 days of entering the state.
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Liability – Georgia Perimeter College does not assume responsibility
for any damage to a vehicle due to theft, vandalism, flood, fire, or
accident.
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Permission to Park and Operate a Vehicle on Campus – A PARKING
PERMIT DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR RESERVE A PLACE TO PARK. It
does give permission to drive and park on Georgia Perimeter College
property in the manner prescribed by this vehicle code. PARKING
PERMITS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES FOR VEHICLES PARKED ON
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE PROPERTY
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These privileges may be
revoked at any time at the discretion of the College.
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Control of College Roads and Parking Lots – The College reserves the
right to close any campus parking area when it is necessary for
maintenance, safety or to meet special needs. When possible, notices
will be posted indicating the closure.
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Fines – Fines shall be levied according to the schedule indicated in
Article III & IV. Fines must be paid upon receipt of a
violation. Fourth and subsequent unpaid fines may result in a vehicle
being booted and/or towed. Student grades, subsequent registration
and diplomas shall be withheld until all fines are paid. Violations may
be appealed as indicated in Article V.
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Suspension of Privileges – The privilege to operate or park a vehicle
on campus may be suspended to preserve the safety of the
campus. Vehicle operators accruing 5 or more unpaid citations
(parking or moving) in a semester may be subjected to this
suspension at the discretion of Public Safety.
