Parking decals
Student parking decals are issued through the Campus Security Office and change every summer semester. Decals are good for summer/fall/spring semesters; however, in summer, students are required to purchase a new decal. While parking on campus, all vehicles must display a current student parking decal, either adhered on the lower right corner of the front windshield (passenger’s side) or on a plastic hanger from the rear view mirror (hangers are available in the College Bookstore). If lost, stolen or misplaced, a new decal will need to be purchased. A vehicle without a decal is in violation and a ticket will be issued to that vehicle. All license plate numbers must be registered with the Security Office. Failure to do so could result in the loss of parking privileges.

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General parking regulations
Registered students are not permitted to park in the Visitors’ Lot at any time. Student parking is permitted only in designated student areas. All vehicles must be parked between the lined spaces on the lot. Faculty parking is permitted only in designated faculty areas. All vehicles must be parked between the lined spaces on the lot. Parking just north of the Dental Hygiene Clinic is for dental patients only. No parking is permitted in any drive area. No parking is permitted on any
non-designated lawn, island, or grass area. Student parking is permitted in the Kent State Stark overflow parking lot only when the Stark State lot is full. All Kent State parking rules apply to SSCT. The parking area in front of the Learning Resource Center, marked KSU parking only, is not to be used by Stark State.

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Motorcycle and bicycle parking
A bicycle rack is located in front of the Auditorium doors for the convenience of bicycle riders. No bicycle may be brought into the building or secured to the trees or light poles. Designated parking spots for motorcycles are posted in the main student parking lot. All parking regulations for cars also apply to motorcycles.

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Vehicle operation
A 15-mph speed limit is in effect for the campus parking areas. A 25-mph speed limit is in effect for all campus roadways. Drivers must yield to pedestrians at all times. Traffic citations will be issued for reckless operation on private property for anyone found operating a vehicle without due regard for the safety of others.

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Traffic fines
Moving violations will be processed through the Massillon Municipal Court system. Parking violations are processed by Campus Security and the Business Office. Handicapped zone fines are now $50.00. All others are $15.00. All fines are payable in the Stark State Business Office. If the Bureau of Motor Vehicles must be contacted to acquire registration information, a $3.00 cost will be added to any traffic fine.

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Nonpayment of fines
Fines not paid will result in the withholding of grades, withholding of transcripts, and the denial of future registration for classes.

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Handicapped parking
Handicapped parking for students is available in the main student parking lot. Students requesting temporary handicapped parking must make application with the Security Office prior to parking in handicapped spaces. Temporary permits may be granted for up to 3 months. Contact Security at
Ext. 4367 or the Disability Support Services Coordinator at Ext. 4423 for special parking needs. Gate cards for handicapped students may be obtained by paying a $2.00 deposit at the Business Office and presenting the receipt to Security. Gate cards must be returned to receive a refund.

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Requesting services
No vehicle related services (jump-start) will be rendered to a vehicle that does not have a decal. A liability waiver must be signed to receive this service. Due to liability circumstances, the Security Office no longer provides the service of unlocking car doors. The Security Office will provide escorts to vehicles in lots upon request. You may contact the receptionist (Ext. 0), Security (Ext. 4367/4512),
or dial Ext. 4911 after 8 p.m. for assistance.

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Bus service to campus
High gas prices concern you? Temporarily without wheels? The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) can conveniently bring you right to front campus. Route schedules are available at the Reception Desk in the Student Center or visit SARTA at www.sartaonline.com

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