WV Code §18B-1-6
WV CSR §133-4
The purpose of this policy is to create a safe and efficient parking environment for the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (“91㽶Ƶ”) Community and Visitors. By ensuring orderly parking, this policy will protect pedestrians and ensure emergency personnel are able to access all buildings without issue.
All motor vehicles utilizing 91㽶Ƶ Parking Areas are subject to this policy in addition to state laws and local ordinances while on 91㽶Ƶ property. The Permit Holder or the Registered Owner of a vehicle will be held responsible for compliance with this policy and for any violation of this policy involving the subject vehicle.
“91㽶Ƶ Parking Area(s)” means any parking area owned or operated by 91㽶Ƶ.
“91㽶Ƶ Community” means 91㽶Ƶ faculty, staff, or students.
“Parking Permit” means the permit and accompanying vehicular decal or other clearly identifying tag or permit issued to 91㽶Ƶ faculty, staff, or students granting permission to park in a 91㽶Ƶ Parking Area on a regular basis.
“Permit Holder” means the individual to which a 91㽶Ƶ Parking Permit has been issued.
“Registered Owner” means the individual or business to which a vehicle parked on 91㽶Ƶ Parking Area(s) is properly registered to through the appropriate Division of Motor Vehicles.
91㽶Ƶ assumes no responsibility for damage to or theft of any vehicle or its contents at any time while a vehicle is parked in a 91㽶Ƶ Parking Area.
Applicable signage will be posted at each 91㽶Ƶ Parking Area to designate who is permitted to park in said 91㽶Ƶ Parking Area.
Students are permitted to park in 91㽶Ƶ Parking Areas designated for staff and faculty only between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday, and at any time on weekends. Students are to use 91㽶Ƶ Parking Areas designated for student parking at all other times.
Pedestrians shall at all times be given the right of way at intersections and crosswalks.
The posted speed limit on the 91㽶Ƶ campus is to be followed at all times. When pedestrian traffic and/or other conditions warrant, vehicles should use extra caution.
91㽶Ƶ Parking Areas are limited, therefore, all 91㽶Ƶ Community members which utilize 91㽶Ƶ Parking Areas are required to display a Parking Permit on their vehicle. Parking Permits can be obtained by submitting a 91㽶Ƶ Parking Permit Application to the Facilities Department by email to parking@osteo.wvsom.edu or by interdepartmental mail.
91㽶Ƶ faculty and staff with a Parking Permit will have access to all 91㽶Ƶ Parking Areas except Robert C. Byrd Clinic Lots 1, 2, and 3. 91㽶Ƶ Faculty and Staff that are employees of Robert C. Byrd Clinic may use Robert C. Byrd Clinic Lots 1 and 2 while working at the Clinic. 91㽶Ƶ faculty and staff may use Robert C. Byrd Clinic Lots 1 and 3 while attending appointments as a patient.
91㽶Ƶ students may utilize 91㽶Ƶ Parking Areas: Science Building Lot 4, Testing Center Lot 12, Activities Center Lot 7, and within the yellow boundary lines of Clinical Evaluation Center Lot 8.
91㽶Ƶ student Parking Permits must be displayed on their vehicle by the end of the first full week following the beginning of the academic year.
91㽶Ƶ Parking Permits must be placed on the inside of the windshield.
Should a Parking Permit be lost or stolen, it is the responsibility of the Permit Holder to obtain a new Parking Permit by contacting the Facilities Department by email at parking@osteo.wvsom.edu.
Visitor parking permits may be obtained from the 91㽶Ƶ Department being visited.
Parking Permits for 91㽶Ƶ Parking Areas surrounding Robert C. Byrd Clinic may be obtained by contacting the Robert C. Byrd Clinic administrative offices.
The following areas of the 91㽶Ƶ campus are restricted from vehicle parking:
Loading zones which are marked in yellow
Spaces having yellow or red curb line
Areas with painted diagonal stripes
Areas where parking blocks the free flow of traffic
Areas reserved for 91㽶Ƶ vehicles or other designated vehicles
Along roadways that do not have parallel parking lines
Along all two-way traffic roads
Vehicles parked or abandoned in such a manner that they block or obstruct fire lanes, fire hydrants, roadways, building entrances or in any way create a safety concern will be subject to immediate towing upon discovery. Said vehicles will be towed from 91㽶Ƶ’s campus and stored by the towing agency.
Failure to abide by these regulations may result in disciplinary action which may include, but not be limited to, verbal warning, written warning, requested citation by a law enforcement officer with jurisdiction, and employee discipline or student promotions committee. Any or all costs or fees relating disciplinary action, or fees associated with towing and storage of a vehicle, incurred by violating this Policy will be the sole responsibility of the Permit Holder or Registered Owner.
91㽶Ƶ Campus Map can be found at /about/directions.