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Traffic Rules and Violations

For pedestrian and vehicle safety, it is important that everyone obey the traffic rules. While on campus, drivers are governed by the same Texas Motor Vehicle Safety laws that apply to other public roadways, in addition to college regulations. Review the driving rules and violations below.

 

Accidents and Crash Reports

If you witness or are involved in an auto accident while on campus, please report it to our Campus Police immediately. Officers will respond and investigate accidents that occur on campus property, file an accident report, facilitate the exchange of information between drivers, render first aid or summon medical assistance and request a tow if necessary.
 
Accident reports are not provided to the public by Campus Police. You can purchase a report online at https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/.

Towing and Impounding

San Jac’s goal is to make sure that we have enough available spaces so you can park and get to where you need to go. All illegally parked vehicles are subject to being towed or impounded at the owner's expense. We also prohibit the parking of motorhomes, trailers or boats on campus.

Parking

Please do not park in the fire zones, accessible parking areas, or staff parking. During the first week of classes, police will issue warning notices. After this, actual citations will be issued, so please do not park in areas that are not for student parking. All students and employees need to have a parking permit to park on campus. If you are disabled, you may obtain a special parking permit from the Campus Business Office by providing: A Disabled License Plate issued in your name (bring registration and ID), a Disabled Placard issued to them (bring placard and ID), a letter from the doctor.

Types of Violations

Traffic citations issued by San Jac police officers are:

  • College citations, which are subject to a fine. (There is an appeal process if warranted.)
  • State citations, which require a court appearance at a designated Justice of the Peace courthouse.
All traffic violations should be paid within 10 business/working days of issuance. Failure to resolve a college citation by payment or appeal within 10 days will result in an additional $2 late fee.
Violation 1st 2ND 3RD
No Parking Permit $7 $14 $28
Failure to Affix Permit $7 $14 $28
Backed into Parking Space $7 $14 $28
Parked in Staff $15 $30 $60
Parked in Visitors $15 $30 $60
Parked on Lawn $15 $30 $60
Parked on Roadway $15 $30 $60
Blocking Driveway $15 $30 $60
Failure to Park Within Marked Space $15 $30 $60
All Moving Violations $20 $40 $80
Parked in Handicapped $25 $50 $100
Parked in No Parking $25 $50 $100

 

The 3 Steps for Appealing a Ticket

We understand that traffic tickets are not always open-and-shut cases. If you feel the citation is unjust, you have a right to appeal. You may only appeal a ticket within 10 business/working days from the date the ticket was issued. Here are the following steps for appealing your ticket:

  1. Fill Out Appeal Form

    Complete an appeal form and submit it to Campus Police. Make sure your appeal is within 10 business/working days from the date of the ticket. Appeals will not be accepted after this time limit.

  2. Sit Tight

    The Dean of Student Development will rule on the matter within three business days/working days (Monday-Friday). The campus police office does not review ticket appeals or make appeal decisions.

  3. Reach Out

    To learn the verdict, please call the campus police office at 281-476-1820. Campus police will not call you to inform you of the outcome. Please allow 3-5 days from the date you turn in your appeal before calling.

Ticket Appeal Information and Form

  • A dismissed ticket is voided completely.
  • A probated ticket is voided until the student receives another ticket for the same offense. (Example: Parking in the staff charge of $15 is probated, and the student gets another ticket for parking in staff; a second offense of $30 – the first ticket is reinstated, and the student now owes a balance of $45.)
  • A denied ticket is upheld, and the student is responsible for the total amount listed.
  • Only school days are factored when figuring late fees. You are still responsible for the late fees accrued, even while waiting for an appeal. You may pay a ticket, and then appeal it – your account with the College would be credited the amount you paid for a probated or dismissed ticket.
  • Probates are cleared every fall semester. If you receive a ticket on the first day of the fall semester, it will be treated as your first violation, even if you received a ticket the previous summer or spring semesters.
  • Some appeals may result in one ticket violation being probated,  while another violation of the same ticket may be dismissed or denied. Some appeals may result in one ticket violation being probated, while another violation of the same ticket may be dismissed or denied. (Example: A “no permit” offense may be probated while a “parked in staff” offense will be denied.)
  • Campus police do not accept any payments or handle any transactions. Pay your fine through the “Make a Payment” link in My San Jac. or in person at the business office.

 

Traffic Appeal Form

San Jac Police Department Locations

To make a compliment or complaint, send an email to police@sjcd.edu, contact a Police Supervisor by calling (281) 476-1820, or visit any of our San Jac Police Department office locations to obtain a compliment or complaint form.

Central Campus

3802 Luella Blvd, C-34.105 
La Porte, TX 77571 
281-998-6150, ext. 1820

North Campus

5800 Uvalde Road, N-12.205 
Houston, Texas 77049 
281-998-6350, ext. 7360

South Campus

13735 Beamer Road, S-11.100 
Houston, TX 77089 
281-998-6350, ext. 3430

Maritime Campus

3700 Old Highway 146 
Room M-1.212 
La Porte, TX 77571 
281-998-6350 x6424

Generation Park Campus

13455 Lockwood Rd. 
Room G-2.100E 
Houston, TX 77044 
281-998-6350 x8130