Guidelines
All staff, students, visitors and other University users operating vehicles on campus are required to comply with Macquarie University Traffic and Parking Rules and the NSW Road Transport (General) Act 1999 and Regulations. By complying with these rules and regulations, you make life a little easier for yourself and others within the campus community.
Restricted Parking Area
The University operates a Restricted Parking Area Scheme under the Traffic Amendment (Pay Parking Schemes Act 1998) which is covered by prescribed regulations. Under this Regulation, standing, waiting or parking of motor vehicles is prohibited at any place within the campus, except when actually engaged in taking up or setting down persons or goods, or when parked in specially marked parking bays in designated parking stations and parking areas.
Self Enforcing Infringement Notice Scheme (SEINS)
Macquarie University is authorised by the Commissioner of Police to issue infringements under the SEINS Traffic and Parking Rules, which make provision for the imposition of fines for breaches of the University's Traffic and Parking Rules. The NSW Police Service Infringement Processing Bureau operates the Self Enforcing Infringement Notice Scheme (SEINS) and is the University's agent for the collection of fines.
Entry Permits
Permits may be long term (yearly, half-yearly), short term (monthly) and
are available to students and staff only. Permits will be issued on payment
of the prescribed fee. Casual or short term entry permits are also available
to students, staff, visitors and members of the public. These are available
from ticket dispensing machines located at the two main entrances and car
parks as shown on the campus map Campus Map. Entry permits are required
and are enforced seven days a week all year round, during the hours of
6:00am to 8:00pm and as posted in each parking area. Entry permits allow
entry to the campus to seek parking, but do not guarantee location proximity
or a place to park. All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid
entry permit. To be valid, a permit must be current and clearly visible
inside the vehicle on the driver's side of the windscreen.
Lost or Stolen Permits
In the event that a permit is lost or stolen, report it immediately to
the Security Office in Building C1A. A replacement permit will be issued
upon completion of a lost/stolen Permit Report. The Claimant must also
provide a Statutory Declaration. There is a charge of $30 for a replacement
permit. Recovered, lost, or stolen permits must be returned to the Security
Office as soon as possible. Use of a lost or stolen permit by anyone will
result in internal hearing and disciplinary action taken and/or criminal
charges being laid.
People with Disabilities
State Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) disability permits are honoured at Macquarie University. Vehicles displaying these permits may park in specially designated "disabled only" spaces, (see Disabled Parking Map) or general parking areas at no charge. However, vehicles should not park contrary to parking signs.
Short Term Mobility Limitations
Students or Staff who have a short-trem mobility limitation (ie-recent surgery, broken limb) may obtain a temporary disabled only permit from the Security Office. A supporting medical report would be required prior to issue of this permit. Both a valid University permit and the disabled -only permit must be clearly visible inside the driver's side of the windscreen.
Loading and Unloading
Loading and unloading in designated marked/sign posted areas may only be used for the purpose of loading and unloading by University services vehicles including those belonging to Colleges, contractors, suppliers, and external services vehicles for a period of less than one (1) hour (60 minutes), or as defined by the parking control sign. Loading and unloading close to building in areas not marked or sign posted, requires prior exemption from the Security Manager.
Services
Parking for external service providers' vehicles is provided in all day (P) and one hour (1P) limited controlled parking in specially marked areas, sign posted as 'AUTHORISED SERVICE VEHICLES ONLY'. These are located across campus and as shown on campus map Service vehicles map. Permits are available from the Security Office in Building C1A and are issued subject to verification from the Office of Facilities Management. These parking spaces are also accessible to University Services vehicles. Should the 'AUTHORISED SERVICE VEHICLES ONLY' parking space be fully occupied, providers must park in the general parking areas in marked bays and must display a valid entry permit.
Controlled parking limited to one hour (60 minutes), is available to University service vehicles in specially marked areas, sign posted as '1P AUTHORISED UNIVERSITY SERVICE VEHICLES ONLY'. To qualify for these parking spaces the vehicle must be an identifiable University service vehicle displaying a gold special permit as well as a current annual permit. Locations are shown on campus maps Campus Map.
Motorcycles
Motorcycle parking is provided in specially marked areas throughout campus. At present motorcycles do not need to obtain entry permits if they park in these designated bays. Motorcycles may use automobile spaces if they display a valid entry permit.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome on the Macquarie University campus. Those wishing to park on campus on any day of the week between the hours of 6:00am to 8:00PM are required to obtain and display an entry permit clearly visible inside the driver's side of the windscreen. Visitors other than authorised visitors, must not park in spaces marked "P AUTHORISED VISITOR WITH GREEN SCRATCH PERMIT ONLY". Authorised visitors with a GREEN ONE DAY SCRATCH PERMIT can park in spaces sign posted "P AUTHORISED VISITORS WITH GREEN SCRATCH PERMIT ONLY". (i.e. C1 carpark behind the Security Office)
Dedicated Parking
Marked parking bays are dedicated for the use of specific individuals or group(s) and may be controlled by means of physical barriers such as lockable bollards or boom gates.
Special Permits
Special Permit areas may only be used by the holders of gold and blue special permits. Holders of these permits must endeavour to park in the general parking areas when vehicle is not continuously being used for University business during the course of the working day.
All gold and blue special permits must be displayed accompanied with a valid annual entry permit.
Child Care Permits
Childcare permits are available free of charge on application to the Manager, Security Office. This permit allows the vehicle to park for up to 30 minutes in specially marked areas 'P30 minutes Set Down' located in front of the Child Care centres X5A, X5B, X6A, Gumnut Cottage and Parents Co-op.
This permit does not allow parking in any other parking areas on campus.
Contractor's Permits
Each project and the principal contractor on the project will receive one (1) contractor's permit. The permit allows the contractor's vehicle to be parked in the general parking areas. It does not guarantee location proximity or a place to park. Contractor's employees, sub-contractors and providers, must obtain and display a valid University entry permit.
Should there be a dedicated contractor's compound for the duration of the project, vehicles parked inside the compound, inclusive of contractor's, employees, sub-contractors, deliveries, and service providers are exempt, and do not need to display a valid permit.
NOTE: When parking in areas outside the contractor's compound, all vehicles MUST display a valid entry permit, clearly visible inside the driver's side of the windscreen.
Authorised
Vehicles parking in parking bays with the following wording "Authorised Service Vehicle"; "Authorised Visitor"; "Authorised Delivery" and "Authorised Loading and Unloading" must display the relevant entry permit issued by the Security Office or the Office of Facilities Managment, and signed for by the user on the day of issue. All vehicles must park in a marked bay and in accordance with the parking control signs. The permit must be clearly visible inside the driver's side of the windscreen.
Authorised Permits
An Authorised Permit is any valid permit displayed and clearly visible inside the driver's side of the windscreen.
Appeals
If you receive an infringement notice and believe you can demonstrate reasonable and acceptable grounds for an appeal, the infringement notice may be appealed within the specified time showned on the infringement, by writing to the NSW Police Infringement Processing Bureau and mailing it to the address shown on the Infringement Notice envelope.
General
Parking any vehicle on campus with the intent of camping is illegal and will be viewed as trespass.
Tips for Parking on Campus
The following are tips for avoiding an 'Infringement Notice' at Macquarie University
- Know the Traffic and Parking rules and observe them.
- Park only in designated marked parking spaces.
- Make sure your current permit is clearly visible inside the driver's side of the windscreen.
- Do not use 'disabled only' parking areas for parking, loading or unloading even if the vehicle is occupied.
- Read and follow instructions on all signs posted at each parking area.
- Do not park over the space line, on the street, sidewalk or lawn.
- Observe time limitation or restriction.
- Remember that parking in the same manner as another illegally parked vehicle does not make you exempt from an infringement notice.
- Parking requires thought, consideration, effort, and perhaps extra time. Allow yourself that time.
Security and Attendants Services are here to help. Security staff is available to help you at the Security Office 24 hours, Monday through Sunday. For general information call 9850 7112 or stop by our office in Building C1A on Macquarie Drive.
Please call us for information. Do not rely on others for accurate parking information.