UWO Parking - Citations

Official Site -- University Parking Services -- UW Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd - Blackhawk Commons Lower Level
Oshkosh, WI 54901
phone: (920) 424-4455
fax: (920) 424-0906
email: parking@pobox.uwosh.edu

Paying a Parking Citation
Citations can be paid in person at the Parking Service Office located in the lower level of Blackhawk Commons or mailed to:

UW Oshkosh
Parking Services
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901

If mailing the payment please be sure to include the citation number, vehicle license plate number, or actual citation. DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL. The Parking Services Office will not be responsible for lost or stolen parking payments. There will be a $20 penalty assessed for non-sufficient fund checks.

The citation is increased $5.00 if not paid within 7 days. An additional fee will be assessed and the matter referred to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for registration suspension if the citation remains unpaid beyond 28 days. For current enrolled students of UW Oshkosh the citation will be billed to their campus student account 28 days after late fees have been added.

Parking Offenses and Penalties

Pulling Through/Backing Into Stall	$2
Overtime Meter	$11
Pay Station Violation	$11
On/Over Yellow Line	$10
No Permit Displayed or Improper Display	$14
Permit Not For Area or Over The Time Limit	$14
No Parking At Anytime	*$30
Parking In An Aisle	*$30
Parking In A Firelane	*$50
Parking In Two Stalls	$15
Parking On Sidewalk Or Grass	*$30
Restricted Area	*$30
Overnight In A Closed Lot	*$25
Two Vehicles With Diamond Permits On Campus At Same Time (each vehicle)	*$30
Fraudulent Use Of A Permit (using lost, stolen or forged permit)	*$115
Parking In A Reserved Space	*$50

* Plus Towing

IMPORTANT NOTICE
If a vehicle has 2 or more outstanding parking citations, it is subject to impoundment when parked on University owned or operated property.

If your vehicle is towed, contact the Parking Services Office for the location of the impounding agent. The driver of a towed vehicle will be responsible for the towing and storing expense. The University is not responsible for any damages incurred due to towing. Towed vehicles will be released when all outstanding citations, tow charges and storage fees have been paid.

To appeal a parking citation please fill out the following form to the best of your ability. A citation must be appealed within 72 hours of the date and time the citation was issued (excluding weekends and holidays). Parking Services Office will contact you through the mail after a decision is made.

The Parking Appeals Committee will evaluate all appeals to determine whether or not cause exists to set aside appealed citations. Said committee will consist of six or more members, two academic staff, two classified staff and two students, and one Faculty Senate appointment.

PARKING CITATION APPEAL FORM

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Parking Services Office - Blackhawk Commons Lower Level

*Required Fields

Appeals are NOT granted for the following reasons:
1) "Everybody else does it."
2) "I was only there for ....minutes."
3) "I've been parking there for ...weeks."
4) "I did not know..."
5) "I did not notice the sign..."
6) "I can not afford the fine..."
7) "(Some nameless person) told me I could park in that lot...or at that time of day without a permit.

All other appeals may or may not be granted at the discretion of the Parking Citation Appeals Committee.

Yes, I have read the above statement and my appeal is not solely based on one of the reasons above.

I. Appellant Information

Name (First & Last)*

Email Address

Mailing Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Campus ID#
(if applicable)

License Plate#*

Permit#*

Citation#*

Date of Citation*

Classification

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Faculty/Staff
Visitor

II. Please type your appeal in the space below. Be specific.

Your appeal must be received by the Parking Services Office or postmarked within 72 hours of the date and time the citation was issued (excluding weekends and holidays). If your appeal will not be received by Parking Services within 72 hours, please include in your appeal why it is late. Late appeals are not acceptable unless the extenuating circumstances are explained and accepted by the Parking Appeals Committee.

Thank you .