Due to the increase in costs for fuel, concrete and asphalt, fines are increasing for the first time in more than seven years according to UNM’s Parking and Transportation Services. Beginning July 10, 2006, individuals who park improperly on campus will notice an increase in most citations. Meter and hourly rates will also increase. The fine increase is necessary in order to protect the rights of valid permit holders.
Illustration: Parking fines are on the rise at UNM.
If the price for violating parking rules does not increase parallel to inflation, the deterrent value may be lost, tempting non-permit holders to park in spaces intended for valid permit customers.
Parking and Transportation Services is 100 percent funded by the services sold and the fines collected for violations. The increase in fines and fees will also allow Parking and Transportation Services to continue to offer the lowest possible parking permit price to students, its largest customer group.
Students are sold park-and-ride permits at a price significantly lower than cost. Money collected for parking fines and fees goes towards running and maintaining the courtesy shuttles, which have experienced the highest operating cost increases in the past few years.
Parking Fine Increases; Type of Citation Fine Amount
Permit, time, and location violations - $20
Parking in a fire lane - $50
Use of a lost, stolen, or altered permit - $100
Unauthorized use of patient or reserved space - $100
Parking in handicap zone w/out placard - $250
Type of Parking; Hourly Rate
Parking Structure - $1.35
Parking Meters $ 1.35
Media Contact: Stacy Nagyvary, (505) 277-5692; e-mail: snagyvary@parking.unm.edu