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Commuter & Parking Services
116 Maple Ave.
Ithaca, NY 14850
TEL: 607 255-PARK
FAX: 607 255-0257
transportation@cornell.edu

Before you park illegally "just for a minute"
or before you appeal a ticket, glance at these.

I have my flashers on.
Unfortunately, illegal parking is illegal parking. Whether or not your flashers are on, if your car's there and you're not--you're parked. For short-term parking you may be eligible to purchase a loading permit; or, consider parking in a metered area. For assistance in finding a legal parking option, stop at a parking and information booth.

There is no sign saying I CAN'T park here.
Parking throughout the entire campus is regulated by permits or parking meters. It is more likely that unless you see a sign that specifically says you may park in a space, you may not legally park there.


I'm in a handicap space and I have a NYS handicap permit.

Parking on campus is by Cornell parking permit only. To use a general handicap space you must have both a Cornell parking permit and a handicap permit or placard (or a Cornell handicap permit). The exception is handicap spaces in metered lots, where you need only have a handicap permit or placard-remember you must pay the meter.


I have a permit, but it's in the other car.
Logistically, it's nearly impossible to check to see if a permit has been issued for every vehicle in which none is displayed, before writing a ticket. Please remember to switch your permit if you change cars (and be sure that car is listed on the permit). If you forget, stop at our office or at a parking and information booth and get a temporary permit for the day.


I'm on official university business.
No matter what the purpose is for your trip on campus, you must park legally. The registered owner of a car (or the driver in the case of university-owned vehicles) will be held responsible for any parking tickets. Also, in any case, it is against university policy to use university funds to pay parking tickets.

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Considering appealing?
These excuses are never grounds for granting an appeal.
  • Lack of knowledge of parking regulations (or, new to campus) Disagreement with regulations Other vehicles also improperly parked Late to class or appointment Disagreement with or inability to pay the fines
  • Parked illegally for only a few minutes

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