I. Scope: The policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, guests, and University contractors at all George Mason University locations, owned and leased.
II. Policy Statement:
Unless otherwise noted in this policy, all vehicles parked on property owned or operated by George Mason University are required to have a valid George Mason University parking permit. Visitors are required to park in designated areas with the appropriate temporary permit or pass, obtained from Parking Services, or must park in pay-based areas which include the parking decks and parking lots with payment options. Permit options may be limited based on status of employment, student classification, availability, and location. Each permit type has associated rules and regulations which can be found at http://parking.gmu.edu.
The purchase, acceptance, and use of any permit on George Mason University property conveys authorization to appropriate and authorized departments of the University to relocate any vehicle, by means of towing, to another parking space or lot when deemed necessary. Notification to the University Police Department must be made when any vehicle is relocated. No fine or towing fee will be applied, unless the relocated vehicle was parked in violation of the Motor Vehicle Parking Procedures or posted signage.
George Mason University, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and agents of George Mason University or the Commonwealth do not assume responsibility for any vehicle or its contents when parked on University property. The University and the State do not assume responsibility for damage to vehicles that are booted, immobilized, or towed due to violations incurred or as a result of other Policy violations.
III. Definitions:
Visitor: any person who is NOT classified as a faculty, staff, student, or vendor at George Mason University. However, members of the Board of Visitors duly appointed by the Governor are deemed faculty/staff for purposes of this policy.
IV. Responsibilities:
All individuals who park on property owned or operated by George Mason University are responsible for adhering with all parking policies and regulations, as outlined in the attached Parking Services Regulations and Procedures, or as designated by signage.
Policy Administrator: The Director of Parking and Transportation is responsible for administering this policy. In addition, the Director will act as the Contract Administrator for the parking services contract and is responsible for the strategic direction of all parking operations.
Parking and Transportation Department: This department is responsible for the day-to-day management of all parking operations. In addition, the department will recommend to the Policy Administrator appropriate additions and deletions to the parking procedures.
Parking and Transportation Advisory Committee: The Advisory Committee is responsible for reviewing proposed changes to the parking procedures. Additionally, they are charged with reporting parking issues to the policy administrator for policy or administrative action. The composition of the Committee should reflect student, staff, contractor, and special events constituencies within the university community.
V. Compliance:
If a vehicle is associated with a registered George Mason permit and incurs a citation for violation of these rules and regulations, the registered owner of the permit will be held responsible for all citations and fines issued to the vehicle displaying that permit. However, if the citation and associated fines go to collections or tax offset, the registered owner of the vehicle will be held responsible, regardless of who was operating the vehicle at the time of the citation.
VI. Timetable for Review: This policy, and any related procedures, shall be reviewed triennially.
VII. Amendments: Amendments will be approved by the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and the Provost and Executive Vice President.
VIII. Dates:
Approved: May 3, 2004
Revised: October 31, 2011
Revised: May 18, 2021
Revised: September 15, 2026