South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 119 - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Here’s an overview of South Carolina Code of Regulations – Chapter 119: University of South Carolina (current through March 28, 2025) (regulations.justia.com):
📘 Chapter 119 Breakdown
§ 119‑1 to 119‑6 – Article 1: General Regulations
Definitions (e.g., “academic year,” “motor vehicle”).
Scope: Applies to University of South Carolina system-wide properties.
Authority: University President can adopt traffic/parking rules and signage.
Vehicles parked or driven on campus are at owner’s risk. (casetext.com, scstatehouse.gov)
§§ 119‑7 to 119‑10 – Article 2: University Motor Vehicle Registration
119‑7: Campus-designated registration office (e.g., parking services).
119‑8: Students (and their spouses) must register vehicles/bicycles and display permits. (scstatehouse.gov)
119‑9: Faculty/staff may obtain campus parking permits.
119‑10: Fees for student, faculty, and staff permits set by campus admin and approved by President.
§§ 119‑11 to 119‑13 – Article 3: Parking Areas
119‑11: Adherence to printed regulations, campus maps, signs, and curb markings.
119‑12: Metered parking rates are set by campus officials and President.
119‑13: Garage parking available; garage fees similarly administered.
§§ 119‑14 to 119‑19 – Article 4: Violations, Penalties & Bonds
119‑14: Driver and/or vehicle registrant is responsible for all infractions. (scstatehouse.gov)
119‑15: Penalties/bonds handled through campus registration office.
119‑16: Columbia campus penalty schedule includes fines (e.g., $5 for meter violations, $15 for improper parking, $50 for fire lane). (scstatehouse.gov)
119‑17 to 119‑19: Rules for late payment increases and meter-coin tampering.
§ 119‑20 – Article 5: Speed Limits
Campus-wide speed limits set by the University (typically posted on campus roads).
§ 119‑21 – Article 6: Vehicle Towing & Impounding
Defines grounds for towing or impounding (e.g., abandoned, blocking, safety hazards).
§ 119‑22 – Article 7: Boards, Committees & Courts
Establishes hearing boards or appeal committees for parking/traffic disputes.
§ 119‑23 – Article 8: Summons
Specifies who may issue campus traffic citations or summons (e.g., campus police or authorized personnel).
✅ How to Use This
Vehicle registration – All vehicles/bicycles require registration and display of a valid permit.
Follow parking rules – Metered and permitted zones, no-parking/fire lanes.
Pay fines promptly – Ignoring citations may trigger increased penalties and boot/tow threats.
Speed & enforcement – Observe campus speed limits; violations may lead to towing or summons.
Appeal process – Use campus boards or committees to contest tickets or penalties.
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