Traffic Committees and Parking Violations Appeal Board

• The Traffic Safety and Parking Committee, referred to as the "Committee" for purposes of this rule, is established by the President of the University to serve as an advisory group to the Office of Traffic and Parking. The Committee is composed of seven (7) members: two (2) faculty, one (1) representative from the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, one (1) representative from the Office of the Vice President for Finance, one (1) representative from each Campus Vice President or equivalent, two (2) students and two (2) alternates. The Director of the University Police Department or designee will act as advisor to the Committee. 
• The Parking Violations Appeal Board, referred to as the "Board" for purposes for this rule, is a subcommittee of the Traffic, Safety and Parking Committee. It is composed of a minimum of any three (3) members who sit as an appellate body. The Board will meet as often as necessary to discharge its duties. A majority of voting members present will be required to render decisions and take action.
• The Director of the Office of Traffic and Parking and the Parking Violations Appeal Board are both designated as University Traffic Authorities to hear violations of traffic rules. In carrying out its duties, either University Traffic Authority may sustain or dismiss charges and, in its discretion, impose appropriate penalties and fees. 

Appealing a Citation

• A citation may be appealed by filing a Request for Appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days of issuance of the citation. A Request for Appeal form (Form RFA-PD.TR) can be obtained from the Office of Traffic and Parking or at www.fau.edu/parking. The completed form, together with the appropriate supporting documentation, must be returned to the Office of Traffic and Parking or submitted via e-mail (supporting documents should be scanned and attached). Lack of knowledge of Traffic and Parking rules is not an acceptable basis on which to appeal a citation. The Director of the Office of Traffic and Parking will review the documentation submitted and make a determination on the appeal within fifteen (15) days. The individual will be notified in writing of the Director's decision.  If the citation is sustained, the fine must be paid within 14 days of the date of the Director’s decision, unless a final appeal is timely filed.
• A final appeal of the citation may be made to the Parking Violations Appeal Board by filing a Request for Hearing form (Form RFH-PD.TR) available at the Office of Traffic and Parking or at www.fau.edu/parking within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Director's decision. The documentation that was reviewed by the Director will be forwarded to the Board, however the Board will make a new determination of the case. The individual appealing the citation may indicate on the form an intention to be present at the Hearing. The individual will be notified of the date, time, and location of the hearing and may present evidence. The individual will be notified in writing of the decision of the Board. If the citation is sustained, the fine must be paid within 14 calendar days of the Board’s decision. The decision of the Board is final; no further appeals are permitted.
  

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