Parking Permit Regulations

Overview

Lesley University is located in an urban environment with limited parking. The parking spaces we do have are paid spots.

Any vehicle parked on the Lesley University campus must have a current parking permit (if parked in permit parking only lots/spaces). Non-permit holder members of the community who park within the gated section of Lot J must have their ticket in order to pay for parking.

If you've been granted a parking permit, you'll need to:

• Follow all of Lesley's parking policies, procedures, permit rights, and responsibilities.
• Promptly pay the university any amount due for fees, fines, or other expenses for violation of regulations.

Our Department of Public Safety officers enforce parking regulations and issue citations.

General Policies

• Parking regulations prevail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
• Valid parking permits are required to park on Lesley property unless you are parked within the gated section of Lot J.
• All unauthorized vehicles will be ticketed and towed at the operator's or owner's expense.
• Parking permits will not be pro-rated except upon cancellation.
• The resale or redistribution of your parking permit is strictly prohibited. The penalty for this offense is loss of your parking privileges for one year.
• All vehicles parking on Lesley property must possess both a license plate and registration sticker or it will be considered abandoned and will be removed.
• During snow emergencies, all vehicles must be moved from parking lots to allow snow removal.
• The University assumes no responsibility for damage incurred to any vehicle or its contents while parked on Lesley property.

Campus-Specific Policies

Doble Campus

Semester permits are valid on all campuses on all lots. Daily permits are valid on Doble Campus. Parents of resident students are permitted 3 days of free parking per semester. Parents may obtain their free daily permit at the Doble Campus Public Safety location.

South Campus

Semester permits are valid on all campuses on all lots. Daily permits are valid on South Campus. Parents of resident students are permitted 3 days of free parking per semester. Parents may obtain their free daily permit at the South Campus Public Safety location.

University Hall

Semester permits are valid on all campuses on all lots. Daily permits are not valid in Lot J.

Parking Permit Cancellation

If a permit holder cancels their permit, they are responsible for all fees associated with the cancellation. Pro-rated refunds are determined from the date of cancellation.

If notification is not given by employees using the payroll deduction option for permit fees, charges will accrue until the permit expires.

Tow Policy

We are following a strict "3 Tickets then Tow" policy. If you receive 3 violations for any reason, your vehicle will be towed on the fourth violation without exception.

If you are found without a valid parking permit, blocking a lane, blocking another vehicle, or parking in an area that is not a parking spot, you will be ticketed.

This policy is in effect at all campuses and includes parking in a "non-spot" space.

The holder of a parking permit who fails to pay a parking fine may be subject to towing.

If you receive a citation for illegally parking on Lesley property, it's your responsibility to contact Public Safety to determine why the citation was issued.

The cost for a tow varies but expect a minimum cost of $120. 

Safety

All community members are encouraged to use caution when walking to their vehicle in the evening hours. Public Safety escorts are available to all community members upon request.

Citations & Appeals

Because parking at Lesley is limited, a violation and fine system has been developed to help maintain control of our parking lots.

Parking Violations and Fines

• No permit/not registered: $25
• Parking in HP space without appropriate plates: $75
• Blocking: $25
• No Parking area: $25

Fine Payments

Lesley community members pay their parking fines online. Pay the fine within 21 days from the date of issue to avoid a late fee of $15 (added to the overdue fine).

Parking permit holders who don't pay their parking fines are subject to towing.

Employees with unpaid parking violations won't be issued new semester permits. Students with unpaid parking violations won't receive their grades or be permitted to graduate.

Parking Fine Appeals Process

Lesley University maintains a fair and objective appeals process.

Lesley community members can appeal a parking citation online, within 21 days of getting the fine, if they believe it was issued in error or is not consistent with university policy. Appeals may ONLY be filed online at https://lesley.thepermitstore.com/

The Assistant Operations Manager of Public Safety will review all appeals.