Road, Sidewalk, and Parking Use

Policy

Brigham Young University–Hawaii prioritizes pedestrian access on campus. Motorized vehicles and Rideables are allowed on university property only as described in this policy. Members of the campus community and visitors to campus should exercise prudence and caution while operating and parking vehicles on university property.

Implementation

1.1 Definitions

1.1.1 Disability Mobility Device

Any mobility device used by an individual with a mobility disability, as defined by federal law.

1.1.2 Motorized Vehicles

Including but not limited to automobiles, recreational vehicles, semi-trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, trailers, electric or gasoline-powered carts, and other motor-powered devices used for transporting people or goods.

1.1.3 Rideables

1.1.3.1 Self Propelled Rideables

Including but not limited to bicycles, skateboards, self- propelled scooters, roller-skates, unicycles and other operator-powered devices used for transporting people.

1.1.3.2 Motorized Rideables

Including but not limited to e-bikes hoverboards, electric skateboards, electric and gas powered scooters, motorcycles, mopeds, and any other powered rideable used for transporting people. 

1.1.4 Vehicles

Motorized Vehicles and Rideables are considered Vehicles, where Disability Mobility Devices are considered pedestrian in nature and not a vehicle for purposes of this policy.

1.2 Roads

Roads on campus are primarily for Vehicles and are shared by all Vehicle types. All traffic laws, speed limits and posted signs must be followed for all types of Vehicles.

1.2.1 Bike Paths 

Some roads on- campus are marked as bike paths and are primarily to be used with Rideables. Motorized Vehicles and pedestrians must yield right of way to Rideables in these dedicated lanes.

1.3 Sidewalks

Sidewalks are primarily used by pedestrians. Vehicles on sidewalks must always yield to pedestrians. During congested times, Vehicles should not be used on sidewalks. Vehicles on sidewalks should not exceed walking speed. Any person found not yielding to pedestrians or driving at excessive speed may be cited by Campus Security.

1.3.1 Prohibitions

Self Propelled Rideables are permitted on sidewalks that border Academic Oval and outward. The rider assumes all risks and liabilities for such activities. Inside Academic Oval is for pedestrian use only; all riders must dismount and push or carry the Rideable. 

Motorized vehicles and Motorized Rideables should not use sidewalks except for emergency use or maintenance access when an alternate route is not possible. Motorized vehicles and rideables should always stop and yield to pedestrians.
Rideables are not to be used inside buildings, including in open air hallways and breezeways.

1.4 Grounds

Grounds may be used for pedestrian enjoyment. Vehicles are not permitted on any landscape except for maintenance, emergency use, or as approved by Facilities Management.

Damage to facilities and grounds by grinding, rail sliding, or other activities are not permitted. Operators are personally responsible for damage to property or injury to self and others.

1.5 Parking

BYU–Hawaii provides designated parking areas for current students, employees, and visitors. Drivers of vehicles must obey parking regulations and posted parking signs.

• Regular or general parking – open to all, including visitors.  
• Staff, or residential only parking – restricted areas designated by signage. Parking in these areas requires a permit from Campus Security. 
• Accessible parking – restricted to those with a Hawaii State disability parking permit.  
• University vehicle parking – for university-owned vehicles or a specific university vehicle by number.  
• Maintenance or service vehicle parking – may include regular stalls or curbs specifically marked green and labeled for this purpose.  
• Temporary or short-term parking (e.g., 30 minutes.) - purpose should be stated such as for loading/unloading, customer parking, food pick-up, etc., as well as the length of temporary use.  
• Rideables should be parked in designated racks. 

Campus Security may designate or reserve parking spaces for specific ongoing or temporary uses (e.g., designated parking or event needs).

All parking changes, such as new reserved parking, requires the approval of the operations vice president.

1.5.1 Motorized Vehicles

Overnight parking of Motorized Vehicles is only permitted in designated areas. Parking oversized Motor Vehicles, such as recreational vehicles, is prohibited. Exceptions may be made by Campus Security.

1.5.2 Rideables

Rideables need to be stored only in designated racks and locations and are not to be left, locked or unlocked, to handrails, handicap ramps, buildings, trees, or any other location besides racks provided by the university for the purpose of securing the vehicle.

The university will also periodically check for, remove, and dispose of abandoned Rideables. The university reserves the right to immediately confiscate the Rideable of any person found violating this policy.

1.5.3 Electric Vehicles

To reduce the risk of overheating electric Vehicles and batteries for electric Vehicles should be monitored while charging, be charged outdoors, or in open-air locations. Charging electric cars should be charged in designated vehicle charging stations.

1.5.4 Residence Parking

Registration permits for residence parking lots are only available to students currently residing in those residences. Single students and families in TVA may only receive one parking permit. Students that are not currently enrolled or that live off-campus are not eligible to park in residence lots and are subject to be ticketed or towed. Parking in the town homes is reserved for those who live there and their invited guests.

1.6 No Assumption of Liability

The university assumes no liability for injury. Protective gear such as helmets, wrist guards, elbow, and kneepads are highly recommended for Rideables.

The university assumes no responsibility for the care or protection of, or damage to any Vehicle or Disability Mobility Device, or its contents, at any time it is operated on, parked on, towed or removed from university property. The university reserves the right to cite, fine, impound, or immobilize at the owner's/driver or operator's expense any Vehicle or Disability Mobility Device in violation of parking regulations or this policy.

1.7 Enforcement

Campus Security has the responsibility to enforce all campus traffic regulations and has the power to issue tickets for non-compliance. Campus Security has the power to remove vehicles from university property at the owner’s expense per state and municipal regulations if the Vehicle is:

• Abandoned - not registered with the university and is left unattended in the same location for a period of more than 24 hours 
• Derelict - inoperable because of material damage, or the removal of significant major parts, and not parked in designated vehicle maintenance area 
• Nuisance - parked outside of an approved parking space or rack, adversely affects public safety, or displays offensive material 
• Vehicles have multiple unpaid tickets