Frequently Asked Questions

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General

  1. I am new to UAMS: How do I get parking?
  2. Why do I have to pay for parking and who sets the parking rates?
  3. How do I pay for my parking?

Stickers, Car Tags, and Deck Access Cards

  1. I have more than one vehicle: Can I get a sticker for each?
  2. Can I get a second key card?
  3. My card is old, or my Tag for the East Deck is cracked, or broken: Can I get it replaced?
  4. I have parking but I am here as a Patient: Where can I park?
  5. My car is broken and I am driving another car: Can I park it in my normal parking area?
  6. I just got a new car. Can I put my old sticker on it or do I need to get a new sticker for it?
  7. I work evenings or nights and am called in to work during the day and I have evening or night parking: Where do I Park?
  8. I am going on a leave or vacation: Can I let my friend use my parking.

Parking Citations, Tickets, and Appeals

  1. I got a parking ticket. Where do I pay it?
  2. I got a parking ticket and don’t think I deserve it. What do I do?
  3. What happens if I don’t pay my tickets?

 


Q.  I’m new here. How do I get parking?

       A.  See the Applications & Forms Section of this webpage for an application.

 Q.  Why do I have to pay for parking and who sets the parking rates?

       A.   By law University of Arkansas parking facilities cannot be paid for using state funds so the parking charges are used to defray costs and maintenance. The rates are set by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees.

 

Q.  How do I pay for my parking?

       A.  Your parking will be payroll deducted from your paycheck.

 

Q.  I have more than one vehicle. Can I get a sticker for each?

       A.  Yes, you may purchase an additional sticker for each of your cars.

 

Q.  Can I get a second key card?

       A.  NO. Only one card will be issued.

 

Q.  My card is old, or my Tag for the East Deck is cracked, or broken. Can I get it replaced?

       A.  Yes. There will be a charge for the replacement of key card or East Deck Tag.

 

Q.  I have parking but I am here as a Patient, Where can I park?

       A.  You may park in any of the patient/ visitor parking areas but you must contact the UAMS Parking Operations at 526-PARK.  After business hours (7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.) call the UAMS Police Dept. 686-7777 and give the dispatcher your name, car info and the location of your car

 

Q.  My car is broken and I am driving another car. Can I park it in my normal parking area?

       A.  Yes, but you must contact the UAMS Parking Operations at 526-PARK.  After business hours (7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.) call the UAMS Police Dept. 686-7777 and give the dispatcher the description of the car you are driving. This can be done for no more than 3 days and you must call in each day. If you are going to be using another car for more than 3 days you will need to come to the Traffic Office and get a temporary pass at no charge.

 

Q.  I just got a new car. Can I put my old sticker on it or do I need to get a new sticker for it?

       A.  No, you can’t put your old sticker on your new car but you should take the old sticker off your old car and turn it in to the Traffic Office when registering your new car. There will be a charge for the new sticker for your new car.

 

Q.  I work evenings or nights and am called in to work during the day and I have evening or night parking . Where do I Park?

       A.  You may park at War Memorial Stadium and ride the shuttle bus. Once your normal work hours start then you may relocate your car to your normal parking area.

 

Q.  I am going on a leave or vacation. Can I let my friend use my parking.

       A.  Not unless you have reserved parking, then you must provide the written notification giving the name and car information of the person you are allowing to use your reserved space. This notification must be sent to Sharon Dillahunty prior to the person using the space.

 

Q.  I got a parking ticket. Where do I pay it?

       A.  You can pay it at the Traffic Office located on the second floor of the Distribution Center or you can place payment in the ticket and place it in the red ticket boxes located throughout the campus.

 

Q.  I got a parking ticket and don’t think I deserve it. What do I do?

       A.  You may file an appeal within 7 days of the day you received the ticket. The appeal form may be obtained from this website or from the admissions desk in the main hospital.

 

Q.  What happens if I don’t pay my tickets?

       A.  If you are a student your grades can be held until the tickets are paid. If you are an employee all tickets must be paid prior to clearance.  If you accumulate more than 10 tickets your car may be immobilized by "boot" or towed and held until the tickets are paid.

 


           

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Revised: 03 Jul 2008 10:01:33 -0500.
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This website was established on December 1st, 2000