Check the campus parking map for specific parking designations. The designations are as follows:
- General Parking - Lots and areas designated on the parking site map for the use of any permit holder including staff/faculty, students, resident students and any others who wish to utilize these specific lots. Vehicles parked in these lots and areas must have a valid parking session. General parking lots are indicated with a blue sign.
- Residence Student Parking - Lots designated on the parking lot site map for the exclusive use of resident students at any time (24 hours per day). Vehicles parked in these lots must have a valid resident student parking permit. Residence parking is indicated with a red sign.
- Student Parking - Lots and areas designated on the parking site map for the exclusive use of students. Vehicles parked in these lots and areas must have a valid student parking permit. Signs are indicated in yellow.
- Staff/Faculty Parking - Lots and areas designated on the parking lot site map for the exclusive use of faculty and staff. Vehicles parked in these lots and areas must have a valid staff/faculty parking permit. Staff/faculty parking areas are indicated in green.
- Short-Term Parking - Lots and areas designated on the parking site map for the vehicles of visitors requiring convenient short-term parking to conduct their business; regulatory signs are posted on-site. There is a one hour maximum in short-term parking.
- Service Parking - Spaces reserved for the exclusive use of the vehicle registrant whose vehicle displays a valid service parking permit and is parked there while performing a maintenance or technical service. Service parking areas are indicated in brown.
- Accessible Parking Locations – Spaces designated on the parking site map for the exclusive use of those in need of such parking and who display the appropriate accessible parking placard. People using accessible parking are also expected to have a valid parking permit to park on campus. This is enforced 24/7.
- Metered, Pay by Plate, Hourly Parking – Where available, metered, pay by plate or hourly parking are available for short-term parking needs for those who do not wish to get or do not qualify for a long-term permit. Payment may be made by coin (where available), through a pay by plate terminal or with a valid virtual permit. Vehicles will be considered parked at a meter whether the vehicle is running or not regardless of whether the driver/operator is present or not.
Temporary Medical Needs – Should there be a need for someone to be able to park closer to a building than their typical permit will allow, and they do not qualify for a provincial accessible parking placard, their short-term needs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis as a form of temporary accommodation. Examples may include medical risks associated with pregnancy, non-permanent injury impeding mobility, post-surgery etc. The Security Department will work with the parking client and appropriate groups such as the Student Accessibility Centre or People & Culture, as needed, to devise a viable solution until the short-term medical issue is resolved. This is not a guarantee of coming to an ideal solution, but the Security Department will do its best to accommodate.
Reserved/Restricted Parking - The Director of Security their designate or other authorized University Official, may reserve any parking spot for a specific purpose and may authorize appropriate signs to be displayed indicating that the parking spot is so reserved. This may be long-term parking or a short-term (i.e., a special event).
Parking is permitted only in designated parking locations that align with the type of permit purchased.
Permit enforcement in Saint John is done 24/7 due to the hospital’s proximity. Permit enforcement in Fredericton and Moncton is done during business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday). On the Fredericton campus, however, service parking spaces, accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities, loading zones, fire lanes and so on are enforced 24/7.
- Parking at curbs, fire lanes, tow away zones, or parking in a manner that obstructs or impedes traffic or snow clearing may result in the vehicle being towed at the owner’s risk and expense. Parking on streets and roadways is strictly prohibited unless otherwise designated.
- The absence of a “no parking” sign does not necessarily indicate that parking is permitted in a particular area. Vehicles parked in an area not designated as parking may be ticketed.
- As per designated signage on the Fredericton campus, winter parking regulations are in effect for certain streets, drives and laneways prohibiting parking between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m. from Dec. 1 through to March 31 annually. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in the vehicle being towed away at the owner’s risk and expense. Within 8 hours of a snowstorm warning, any motor vehicle not moved to a designated winter parking lot that interferes with the snow removal operation may be towed away at the owner’s risk and expense. After the lots have been cleared, vehicles are to me moved to a cleared lot, so snow can be removed from the remaining lots.
- Motorcycles and motorized scooters shall be parked in marked locations within specifically assigned parking lots, as shown on the UNB parking site map.
- Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are permitted on campus but must be operated within the limits of the law and regulations and in compliance with any rules.
- Individuals using bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters must do so in a safe and courteous manner, respecting all pedestrians and vehicular traffic and following all applicable university regulations, city bylaws and provincial statutes.
- Bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade, and scooter operators must yield to pedestrians. While the university permits bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and non-motorized scooters to be used as a form of transportation and to share pathways with pedestrians on campus, pedestrians always have the right of way.
- In keeping with the Fredericton City Bylaws, bicycles are to use the campus roadway system and are restricted from using the main roadside pedestrian sidewalks. They are permitted to use the interior connecting pathways where no roadway exists.
- Any racing, tricks, stunts or manoeuvres can pose a risk of injury to others or property damage and are thereby strictly prohibited on university leased or owned property.
- The University of New Brunswick shall not be responsible for any injuries, loss, or damage to any property of individuals referred to in this policy, however caused. Any injuries, damage, or property loss on campus should be reported to the campus Security Department.
- Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are prohibited in campus buildings or tunnel system, except in approved storage areas.
- Bicycle racks are available onsite at various campus locations. Refer to the campus map for both UNB Fredericton and Saint John for the exact location. Bicycles should not to be left in the grass or against trees, shrubs, light posts, ramps for accessibility, hydrants, railings. etc.
- Bicycles and scooters are prohibited from blocking access to exits, corridors, and hallways inside, as well as outside pathways. Such areas must be kept clear of obstructions.
A traffic ticket /violation notice shall be sufficiently served if served in any of the following ways:
- By being handed to the operator of the motor vehicle; or
- By leaving the ticket under the windshield wiper or attached to the motor vehicle’s windshield in respect to which the violation has been committed.
- Parking tickets that are removed from under the windshield wiper by an unknown person, or by any other means does not negate the service of the ticket.
- People with a valid parking permit/parking session violating these regulations and receiving a ticket may also be notified via the e-mail associated with the permit.
The University of New Brunswick reserves the right to have any vehicle towed or immobilized/booted at the owner's expense and risk, which, in the opinion of the Security Department, creates a traffic hazard, or seriously impedes, or could impede emergency vehicles, deliveries, services or snow clearing.
In addition to any other penalty, a vehicle may be towed or immobilized/booted without notice if it is parked in violation of these regulations, if it has been involved in repeated offences, or if outstanding fines are owed relative to it. Typically, the immobilizer/boot is used when the vehicle owner’s identity is unknown. If a vehicle, whose owner is known and is also habitually non-compliant with these regulations, the vehicle would be towed off campus at the owner’s risk and expense versus being immobilized. This would be done to preserve parking availability for those paying to park on campus.
Vehicles on UNB property that are immobilized/booted will receive an additional fine in addition to any existing offence(s). Before the immobilizer/boot is removed from the vehicle, the owner/operator must identify themselves so we can confirm who owns/operates the vehicle. Once identified we will attribute any outstanding fines for the vehicle to them. Causing damage to an immobilization device that may be treated as a conduct matter or as a criminal offence. An immobilized vehicle that is not claimed by 6 p.m. is towed off campus.
If a vehicle has been towed and the owner/operator contacts Security to locate their vehicle, we will first confirm their identity and then advise them of where their vehicle has been towed and provide the contact information of the tow company. The owner/operator will then have to deal with the tow company to find out how they can arrange to get their vehicle returned. Any outstanding violations for that vehicle can then be attributed to the owner operator.
The University is not responsible for damages or costs that may occur related to the towing and impounding of vehicles nor for any damages related to immobilizing a vehicle.
Fines for parking and traffic violations can be paid online through the third-party parking provider UNB uses. This is the preferred option. For people who cannot pay online, payment can still be accepted in person at the Security Department office in Fredericton or at Financial Services on either campus. Failure to pay fines may result in the suspension of parking privileges. In the case of a student, amounts owing may be applied to their student account. Vehicles subject to unpaid fines may also be towed or immobilized without notice and at the owner's expense and risk.
Grounds for appeal
People who feel they should not have received a ticket are entitled to appeal or dispute it. An appeal may only be based on the following grounds:
- on the contention that a violation ticket was issued contrary to these regulations, or
- on the contention that a violation ticket was issued in error, or
- on proof of extenuating circumstances.
Acceptance of the University of New Brunswick Parking and Traffic Regulations is acknowledged at the time when an application for a parking permit is made, and therefore claimed ignorance of the regulations does not constitute grounds for an appeal.
Appeal process
- A person (hereinafter referred to as the appellant) has 15 days from the date the ticket was issued to appeal it. Late appeals will not be accepted. The initial appeal will be triaged by the third-party parking provider. If there was a technical error related to the payment, permit or vehicle, the third-party parking provider will decide if the ticket should be cancelled. If there are no technical errors they will forward the appeal to UNB so that the appeal may be considered by the Director of Security or an alternate designated by the Director.
- The appellant will be asked to provide the following:
- a written explanation of how their appeal meets one of the grounds for appeal.
- any supporting information or photographs they may wish to help explain their case. Appeals will typically be managed electronically; however, the appellant may ask to state their case in person, and they may also bring a support person or witness.
- The Director of Security will assign a delegate to do an initial review of the appeal. If the matter can be easily resolved at that level, the delegate will be given the authority to waive the ticket and associated costs to the appellant without the need for further review. If the matter is not waived, the delegate will assemble the required information to ensure the information is complete and then forward the material to the Director of Security.
- The Director of Security shall consider all relevant material before making a decision (such as the appellant’s written submission, the appellants position if they make an oral case, the violation notice and as information from the issuing patrol member, including verbal evidence, notes, photographs, etc.).
- At the conclusion of the appeal process, after considering the evidence presented, the Director of Security or the alternate designated by the Director of Security shall render a decision that either:
- confirms the action taken and upholds the ticket; or
- dismisses the ticket and declares that if the fine was paid by the appellant, it will be reimbursed and, if the vehicle was also immobilized or towed, the appellant may also be reimbursed for these charges if warranted. Receipt of payment for the vehicle being towed or impounded will be required for reimbursement.
- Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Director of Security may establish an appropriate procedure and is not bound by any rules of evidence.
- Should the appellant disagree with the decision made on their appeal, they can ask that the decision be reviewed. The review will be conducted by a delegate chosen by the Vice-President of Administration and Finance. All material the Director of Security used to base their decision on will be forwarded to that delegate for their review. Any decision made at this level will be final.
Please see the current year university budget for the current amounts for tier 1, 2, and 3 fines and the immobilizer removal fee. These rates are updated annually at unb.ca/security.
Tier 1
- Parking without an active permit or valid parking session
- Parking with a permit that is not valid for the area in which the vehicle is parked
- Parking in a manner that the vehicle encroaches into the area of an adjacent parking space (double parking)
- Parking in metered space where the meter indicates the time has expired
- Blocking, defacing or removing a vehicle licence plate
- Leaving a vehicle abandoned on campus
- Failure to comply with winter parking restrictions
- Operation of a bicycle, scooter, skateboard or similar form of transportation in a manner that violates the Parking and Traffic Regulations or the provincial Motor Vehicle Act.
Tier 2
- Willful obstruction of university personnel engaged in discharging their duties related to parking enforcement
- Parking a second or additional vehicle on campus with only one valid or active permit
- Parking in a service vehicle space without authorization
- Parking on a street that is not designated for parking
- Parking in an area that is not designated for parking
- Operating a vehicle on campus in contravention of the provincial Motor Vehicle Act
- Failure to obey university traffic control devices, signs or traffic control direction
- Unauthorized operation of a motorized vehicle on lawns, gardens or walkways
- Parking in a manner that obstructs the free flow of traffic
- Parking in a manner that obstructs snow-clearing
- Parking within a crosswalk, in front of a hydrant, loading zone, driveway, fire lane or emergency lane
- Parking in a tow-away zone
Tier 3
- Parking in a designated accessible parking space without a valid provincial parking placard for persons with disabilities
Immobilizer / Boot Fee
- There is a fee for the removal of a vehicle immobilizer