The following Rules and Regulations have been adopted to promote the safety and convenience for the entire  community and to allow for the maximum use of our parking facilities.  To serve these purposes, they must, and will be, strictly enforced.

Parking on College property is provided as a convenience and a privilege to students, faculty, and staff.  Abuse of the privilege may result in its revocation and disciplinary action.

All students and employees who wish to park on College property must register with the Department of Public Safety and obtain an appropriate parking permit decal. Call (978)542-7341.

Applications must be supported by the proof of ownership (vehicle registration certificate) or written permission from the registered owner.

Visitors and vendors may be issued temporary courtesy passes valid for designated areas by the Department of Public Safety.

Any motor vehicle parked on College property which does not display a valid parking permit decal of courtesy pass is subject to citation and or towing without notice at the owner's expense.

Issuance of a parking permit does not guarantee the holder that on any given day space will be available in the designated or preferred area. Police officers or other officials may suggest alternate locations in such cases.

All vehicles must be operated on College property in conformity with these Rules and Regulations, and with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90. Violators will be subject to penalties as listed under Penalties for Illegal Parking or Operating.

SALEM STATE COLLEGE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES TO ANY VEHICLE OR ITS CONTENTS BY REASON OF FIRE, THEFT, VANDALISM, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER CAUSE.

ALL PARKING IS AT THE OWNER'S RISK.

REPORT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ON CAMPUS TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

                                              NOTE:
MASSACHUSETTS LAW REQUIRES STUDENTS TO REGISTER WITH THE COMMONWEALTH ALL OUT-OF-STATE MOTOR VEHICLES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT INTO MASSACHUSETTS. MASSACHUSETTS LEVIES A $50.00 FINE AGAINST UNREGISTERED OUT -OF-STATE STUDENT MOTOR VEHICLES.(CHAPTER 90, SECTION 3.

Out-of-state resident students inquire at Traffic and Parking Division
(978) 542-7341

Authority and Duties of Campus Police

The Department of Public Safety has the duty to enforce all provisions of these Rules and Regulations; however, in the event of a fire or other emergency, officers may direct or control traffic according to existing conditions, notwithstanding any provision of these Rules and Regulations.

Additionally, the Department of Public Safety may permit or prohibit parking in any part of College property, when in its judgment such action is necessary for the protection of the interests of the College community.

Salem State Police Officers have full police powers on all College property and hold commissions from the Massachusetts State Police.

Parking Decal Information:

       To apply rear window decal, wash window and carefully peel of
      the backing. Apply the decal on to the outside lower left corner  
      (driver's side) of the back window. 

       Hang tags (administrators, staff, bookstore, chartwell's and 
       enterprise center personnel) place on the inside rearview mirror,
       and should be removed before driving.

Further information call 978-542-7341 - Traffic Division
 

Registration Fees (Non-Refundable)

• Resident Student Fee (per semester) $12.50.
• Commuter Student Fee (per semester) $12.50.
• DGCE Student Fee (per semester) $5.00
• Faculty/Adm./Staff Fee (per year) $5.00
• Additional vehicle registration and or replacement $1.00

Parking Eligibility:

• All administrators, faculty, staff and students must register with the Department of Public Safety. 
• Freshman resident students are not authorized to park on campus. 
• No unauthorized overnight parking will be allowed.  Failure to comply with above will result in removal of vehicle at owners expense.
• Special parking permits may be issued to persons having a physical disability requiring special consideration, as outlined in Chapter 90, Section 2 of the Massachusetts General Laws.  Such persons must have HP identification.
• Persons suffering a temporary disability due to an accident or other cause may be issued a special temporary pass for the time required, not to exceed six months.  Persons requiring longer than six moths may apply to the RMV for HP status. Application forms available at Department of Public Safety and can also be downloaded from this web site under Forms & Feedback.
• Temporary Handicap Parking Permits are valid only on Salem State College property.
• Termination of association with the College by the member of the faculty, staff, or student body will result in the cancellation of parking privileges on the date of termination.
• Those eligible for authorization to park in an area that is controlled by an access gate will need a control card to operate the gate.  Cards must be purchased at a cost of $3.00 (replacement cards cost $3.00).
• Note, residents students are only allowed to register one vehicle. If a replacement decal is needed, the old decal must be removed and returned before a new decal is issued.

Short-term visitors to the College are allowed to park in designated areas or other areas as directed by Salem State Police Officers.  Visitor passes may be obtained by contacting the Police Department.  All visitor's cars must have passes displayed.  Call (978) 542-7341 - Traffic Division.

ANY VISITOR'S VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF PARKING OR OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CITATION AND/OR TOWING.

Salem State assumes no responsibility for damage to any vehicle or its contents for any cause, including towing for violation of Rules and Regulations.  Visitor parking is at the operator's risk.

Move-In, Move-Out Periods:

During normal move-in and move-out periods, such as the beginning of the fall semester,beginning and ending of the Christmas break, and the end of spring semester,  allowance will be made for the loading and unloading of personal possessions in areas usually banned to parking up to a maximum of 30 minutes per vehicle.  Information may be obtained from the Department of Public Safety.  All vehicles must be removed from the College lots during vacation periods or they will be towed at owner's expense.

Special Events Parking:

Certain events and functions at the College require special parking arrangements.  In such cases the interested group or department should contact the Department of Public Safety to discuss special requirements. During special events portions or entire parking areas may be close to the college community, we ask the college community to seek parking in one of our additional lots and utilize the shuttle service.  Call (978) 542-7341 - Traffic Division.

Police and Fire Department Vehicles:

Under certain conditions, Salem State Police, or municipal police or fire department vehicles, may find it necessary to use their emergency lights and/or sirens to respond quickly to an emergency.  When this occurs, all vehicular and pedestrian traffic must clear the roadway immediately.  Impeding police or fire department vehicles in such circumstances is a serious offense, Chapter 89, Section 7.

Snow Emergency:

Snow removal during storms is of the utmost importance from a safety standpoint.  During snow storms the Department of Public Safety will request will request that vehicles be removed immediately, that will hamper snow removal, will be towed at owner's expense.
Your cooperation during these periods will be greatly appreciated.

Penalties for Illegal Parking or Operating:

Vehicles parked in restricted areas or found in violation of parking regulations will be issued a violation and may be towed.  The College assumes no responsibility for vehicles that are towed due to violation of parking regulations or for safety requirements.

Parking is allowed only in marked car stalls designated by yellow lines.  Speed limit on campus is 10 M.P.H., or as posted.

Salem State Police expects all persons using its parking facilities to comply with these Rules and Regulations in the interest of all.  Failure to do so will result in fines being levied as detailed below.  If it is necessary to tow an illegally parked vehicle, the owner must pay tow charges and any storage charges to the tow operator, in addition to the fine levied by the College.

Return to the Parking Index /Maps of the Campus

Where Can We Find Parking /Link to the Massachusetts RMV

Decals Rules and Regulations