Violations and Fine Amounts
We aim to reduce the frequency of citations by creating compliance through proper permitting of all vehicles. At Creighton University in Omaha, the first minor violation is at no cost to the individual.
To better understand citations and the appeals process please see below.
Understanding Citations
| Category | Violation | Examples (not limited to the examples below) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Violations (Level 1) | No Valid Permit | Not properly displaying a current valid permit | 1st offense: $0 2nd offense: $30 3rd or more: $50 |
| Unauthorized Area | No parking zone, grass, sidewalk, or others other than a parking stall | ||
| Unauthorized Lot | Parked in a lot not authorized by permit or permit restrictions | ||
| Moderate Violations (Level 2) | Fire Lane or Drive Lane | Parked in a fire lane or a drive lane; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant per state statute | 1st offense: $50 2nd offense: $75 3rd or more: $100 |
| Reserved Stall | Dean’s stall, university vehicle only, Jesuit, residence life, or other signed stalls | ||
| Parked Over Stall Lines | Parked so that vehicle is taking up more than a single stall or over the boundary of a stall | ||
| Electric Vehicle Violation | Non-EV vehicle parking in EV stall, improper use of an outlet, in stall longer than 4 hours, or other EV related violations | ||
| Major Violations (Level 3) | Handicap | No state-issued handicap placard displayed; Parked handicap loading zones; Parked blocking a ramp for handicap parking areas | 1st offense: $150 2nd offense: $300 3rd or more: $500 |
| Fraudulent or Stolen Permit | Any attempt to reproduce a permit, to use a stolen permit, or to use a permit reported as lost | $400 |
Add-On Violations
- False Pretense — Placing an old citation on windshield to avoid citation or other deceitful acts to avoid identification or citation; $50, in addition to base citation
- Boot Fee — Used to identify an unregistered vehicle’s owner/driver; $50, in addition to base citation
- Tow Fee — Used to place a boot on a vehicle in order to have them towed off campus; $50, in addition to base citation
- Tow Warning — Issued after 4 citations to let vehicle's owner/driver know they are subject to towing. Nuisance violators (those who have receive 5 or more citations in an academic year) are subject to towing anytime found in violation on campus property; cost of tow and impound paid by the owner/driver to:
- Young's Service; 3207 S 67th St Omaha, NE 68106-3667; 402-393-7900
- Banned — Parking on campus after losing campus parking privileges; $100, in addition to base citation and towing costs
Appeal Philosophy
Citations can only be appealed online through JayPark, and all appeals must be submitted within 7 days of the citation's issuance. Appeals via in-person visits, email, or phone will not be accepted. To be considered, an appeal must provide substantial evidence that the parking violation did not occur or that the circumstances were beyond the appellant's control. The appeal process is not intended for general criticisms, complaints, or debates about parking policies.
To ensure fairness for students, staff, and faculty, Parking Services does not make decisions on appeals. Instead, appeals are reviewed by an independent panel composed of volunteer students and employees from across campus. This panel meets regularly, reviews each case, and renders a final decision. Once made, their decision is conclusive, and Parking Services lacks the authority to alter it.
The following reasons for appeal will NOT be considered:
- Frivolous or abusive appeals, including the use of profanity
- Late to class or appointment
- Inability to pay the amount of the fine
- Lack of available parking
- Other vehicles were parked improperly or illegally
- The vehicle was only parked illegally for a short period of time
- Public Safety did not previously ticket for similar offenses
- Appellant purchased a parking permit, but did not display it in the vehicle
- Appellant did not purchase a parking permit
