{"id":2023,"date":"2017-12-06T19:55:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T23:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/?page_id=2023"},"modified":"2025-09-17T10:31:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T14:31:39","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/resources\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<section id=\"mission\" class=\"ucf-section ucf-section-mission auto-section media-background-container bg-inverse\" style=\"\" data-section-link-title=\"CONNECT. COMMUTE. ENGAGE.\" aria-label=\"CONNECT. COMMUTE. ENGAGE.\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"media-background-picture\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/11\/mission-image-2.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/11\/mission-image-2-1199x600.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/11\/mission-image-2-991x600.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/11\/mission-image-2-767x600.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 576px)\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/11\/mission-image-2-sm.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/11\/mission-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" >\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container py-5\">\n<h2 class=\"text-primary h1 font-condensed text-uppercase mb-4\">Connect. Commute. Engage.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9\">\nThe department is responsible for administering student transportation services, parking credentials, equitable compliance of university parking regulations 6.007 and 6.008, and maintenance of the campus parking facilities to include Main campus, Research Park, LNCC and the Rosen College, Health Sciences and Downtown campuses.<br \/>\nThe department coordinates its Transportation Demand Management with contractual partners, such as, Groome Transportation, Lynx Transit Authority, and SPIN, to improve commuter access to the campus and aid in futuristic transportation planning. These initiatives reduce the demand for new parking facilities on campus and successfully help to eliminate the need for single-occupancy vehicles on roadways. Did you know students, staff, and faculty can access Lynx Transit shuttles complimentary with a valid UCF ID? Continue your commute on Lynx shuttles.<br \/>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary mt-2 mb-0\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.parking.ucf.edu\/ParkingPortal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" type=\"button\">Purchase a Permit<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"container py-5\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-underline mb-5 text-secondary\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col-12\">            <div class=\"qae-faqs-container qae-faqs-toggle-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"qe-faqs-filters-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"active\"><a class=\"qe-faqs-filter all-faqs\" href=\"#\" data-filter=\"*\">All<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><a class=\"qe-faqs-filter\" href=\"#citations\" data-filter=\".citations\">Citations<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"qe-faqs-filter\" href=\"#parking\" data-filter=\".parking\">Parking<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"qe-faqs-filter\" href=\"#parking-permit-rate-changes\" data-filter=\".parking-permit-rate-changes\">Parking Permit Rate Changes<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"qe-faqs-filter\" href=\"#permits\" data-filter=\".permits\">Permits\/Passes<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"qe-faqs-filter\" href=\"#shuttles\" data-filter=\".shuttles\">Shuttles<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"qe-faqs-filter\" href=\"#virtual-permits-and-lpr\" data-filter=\".virtual-permits-and-lpr\">Virtual Permits and LPR<\/a><\/li>\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4371\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What if I am working remote or taking classes online?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Virtual daily parking permits are available $8.00 per day (24 hours) based on transaction date\/time and are allowed in D (green) student spaces.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4830\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking-permit-rate-changes\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What are the benefits to having a 150-day or 365-day parking permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Cost Savings: In some cases, purchasing a parking permit is more cost-effective than paying daily or hourly parking fees depending on your needs. Long-term permits often offer discounts compared to short-term parking options.<\/p>\n<p>Security: University parking lots and garages with required permits are monitored by UCF Police and Parking Enforcement, and by having increased visibility, it reduces the risk of theft or damage to your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Additional services: Parking and Transportation provides complimentary motorist assist services to all UCF faculty, staff and student permit-holders. This includes lost vehicle escorts, battery jumps, door openings and flat tire inflations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4828\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking-permit-rate-changes\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> How do we provide parking for new hires?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Complimentary, two-week parking passes are available for new employees at the Visitor and Parking Information Center. Speak to your supervisor or your Human Resources Business Office for more details.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4827\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking-permit-rate-changes\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Does the parking rate only apply to one vehicle on file?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, one additional vehicle per account holder can be added to virtual permit orders for an additional fee of $15. However, the additional vehicle must be registered to the same household, and only one vehicle may be parked at any of the UCF locations at any given time. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4826\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking-permit-rate-changes\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Where do I purchase my permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Starting August 7, you can purchase your permit online at the <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.parking.ucf.edu\/ParkingPortal\/\">Virtual Parking Portal<\/a>. You can choose to do payroll deductions or pay the entire fee with your Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. You can also update your vehicle information, add a vehicle, and renew your permit from the portal.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4818\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking-permit-rate-changes\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Who is required to buy a permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>All faculty, staff and students who attend the UCF main campus (to include Foundation and UCF-owned properties, including in Research Park) and the Health Sciences, Rosen and Downtown campuses.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4819\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking-permit-rate-changes\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Why did the parking regulations change?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>This allows Parking and Transportation Services to have better oversight and maintenance over the 21,000+ parking spaces across all UCF-owned properties while creating equity for all members of the UCF community. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4823\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking-permit-rate-changes\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> How does parking work at the Main Campus if I work remotely or at an off-campus location?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>With a valid employee parking permit, you\u2019re now able to park at any university property. This permit allows you to park in any employee-designated lot. For business use, proximity parking zones have been created to provide convenient parking adjacent to Millican Hall (lot B-1) and the Duke Welcome Center (lot B-3). <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4545\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> I\u2019m going to live on campus, when should I order my parking permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Housing students should take into consideration date of move in and enrollment periods. It is recommended to order your virtual parking permit 1 week prior to the beginning of the semester so that you maximize your parking permit&#8217;s full time frame. If you will need to park prior to move in, consider purchasing a daily virtual parking permit for short term parking needs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4537\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Do I need to buy a virtual permit if I still have a valid physical permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The department will implement virtual parking permits for employees and students. The virtual parking system allows you to use your license plate number as your parking permit. If you have a current permit purchased prior to July 1, it will be valid until August 31. You may use that permit up to its expiration before you purchase your new Virtual Permit if you choose to do so.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4385\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> How will motorcycle permits be handled?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The new LPR system will read motorcycle license plates in the same manner as vehicle license plates.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4384\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Will parking permit fees increase fall of 2025?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Single vehicle permit fees will remain the same price. Customers who desire to register a second vehicle under their account, will be assessed a $15 fee per vehicle. Costs associated with virtual permitting include outfitting multiple vehicles and garages with LPR technology, hiring and training of enforcement personnel to ensure parking compliance, and responsibility of paying contractual fees for product support.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4380\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What do I do if my license plate changes after I have purchased a virtual permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>To update your license plate on your virtual permit, <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.parking.ucf.edu\/ParkingPortal\/Permits\/secure\/ChangeVehicleSelect.aspx\">visit the Parking Portal and select &#8220;Change license plate&#8221;<\/a>. There you will have the option to make a permanent or temporary license plate change to your vehicle.<br \/>\n<strong>Permanent Vehicle Change:<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can change your vehicle information online, free of charge as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>365 DAYS permits allow 3 changes per active permit.<\/li>\n<li>150 DAYS permits allow 1 change per active permit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Temporary Vehicle Change: <\/strong><br \/>\nYou can temporarily change your vehicle information online, free of charge as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>365 DAYS permits allow 6 temporary changes.<\/li>\n<li>150 DAYS permits allow 3 temporary changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><small>Each temporary change can be up to 14 calendar days. The temporary vehicle information will auto revert to the original vehicle information when the temporary change expires. No user action is required. You can change your temporary vehicle&#8217;s End Date within 14 days from the registration date.<\/small><\/p>\n<p>If you need assistance please call UCF Parking and Transportation directly at <a href=\"tel:4078235812\">(407) 823-5812<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4379\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> As a Retiree of UCF, will I have a virtual or physical permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The department will discontinue physical permits for retirees effective September 2024. New permits will be &#8220;virtual&#8221; and valid for 3 years. Please email decals@ucf.edu to request a retiree application form or call use at (407) 823-5812.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4378\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Will there be specific tags that designate residents, staff or faculty members?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>LPR will automatically verify students, residents and employees\u2019 virtual permits via their license plate. Vehicles parked in areas on campus not associated with their virtual permit type will be subject to a citation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4375\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What happens if I do not have access to a smart device?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Please stop by the Visitor and Parking Information Center during business hours so we can assist you with our smart device.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4374\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Sustainability practices and promoting efficiency\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The change to LPR and virtual permits makes the permit process more sustainable by removing waste created by using physical permits. About 250,000 physical permits were issued to faculty, staff, and students over the last five years, resulting in a cost savings of $245k annually. Physical permits are treated as cash and switching to virtual reduces the need to track and inventory permits. Customers will no longer need to drive to the Parking Office and stand in long lines during the rush of the semester. It\u2019s simple&#8211;purchase parking credentials at your convenience via smart device.<br \/>\nThe bottom line is that this technology is designed to improve our efficiency and your experience with us.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Greater convenience to the permit renewal process \u2013 no extra trips to pick up permit, no waiting in line and no waiting for your permit to arrive in the mail<\/li>\n<li>Once LPR is fully implemented, there will be no need to:\n<ol>\n<li>Visit our office if you forget your permit<\/li>\n<li>Worry about your permit falling from rearview mirror or being improperly displayed<\/li>\n<li>Pay a fee for lost permits<\/li>\n<li>Remember to switch your permit to another vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4373\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> How does virtual permitting benefit me?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Eliminates the need to display physical permits and the need to move permits from vehicle-to-vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Increased cost effectiveness with the reduction of printed permits and postage fees<\/li>\n<li>Returning to your vehicle to display a paper permit will no longer be necessary<\/li>\n<li>Lost or stolen permits and the associated replacement fees, police reports, and processing times will be eliminated<\/li>\n<li>No more forgetting your permit, a permit falling from a rearview mirror or being displayed improperly<\/li>\n<li>Reduced waste and promotes campus sustainability:\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced paper, plastic, envelopes, and ink used in permit production and distribution<\/li>\n<li>Reduced waste and litter in all campus lots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4372\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What if I am a visitor?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Virtual Daily parking permits are available $8.00 per day and are allowed in General (green) student spaces. After 5:30pm, virtual daily parking permits are allowed to park in Employee, Unreserved, or Student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle\u2019s license plate information into the <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.parking.ucf.edu\/parkingportal\/\">online<\/a> parking system.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4370\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What if my vehicle is in the shop for repairs and I am driving a rental vehicle?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>If you are driving a temporary vehicle, you will need to login into your parking portal and update your vehicle information by making a &#8220;temporary vehicle change&#8221;.\u00a0 Each temporary vehicle change has a maximum time of up to fourteen(14) days.\u00a0 If no action is taken to change temporary\u00a0 vehicle after 14 days, the permit will revert back to the original license plate.<\/p>\n<p>For 365 day virtual permit holders, you are allowed six (6) temporary vehicle changes for the life of the permit.\u00a0 For 150 day virtual permit holders, you are allowed three (3) temporary vehicle changes for the life of the permit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4369\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What happens if I own multiple vehicles in my household?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>In addition of purchasing 365 annual or 150-day permit, the account holder will have the opportunity to add a second vehicle for a cost of $15. Only one vehicle per account can be parked on any of UCF campus at a time or a $100 parking fine can be assessed to the account holder. The virtual parking system allows you to use your license plate number as your parking permit. Remember, regardless of the date it was purchased, the second vehicle permit will expire on the same date as your first vehicle permit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4368\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> When are virtual permits valid?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Annual virtual permits are valid 365 days from the date of purchase. For those who would like to purchase parking by semester, there will be a 150-day virtual permit valid 150 days from date of purchase. Daily permits are valid from date and time of purchase and are allowed to park in green D spaces (or employee, or unmarked spaces only after 5:30pm).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4366\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> How do I purchase a UCF parking permit and how does LPR work?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Faculty, staff, and students can register their vehicle\u2019s license plate information into the online parking system when purchasing their virtual permits. The virtual permitting system then combines this information with your payment and generates a virtual permit linked to that vehicle\u2019s license plate number. When a vehicle parks on campus, the license plate is captured by cameras mounted on enforcement vehicles. When read, the numbers of your plate are automatically referenced against the parking database to verify a valid permit and the proper parking privileges for each parking facility. If the license plate and vehicle information are not associated with a valid virtual permit or the vehicle is parked in an inappropriate lot (Employee vs. Student), then the vehicle can be subject to a citation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4362\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle virtual-permits-and-lpr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What is LPR?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>License Plate Recognition (LPR) is smart parking technology that provides virtual permits through a vehicle\u2019s license plate instead of paper permits or plastic hangtags. LPR increases parking efficiency on campus, provides convenience for UCF\u2019s constituents and offers a touchless approach to attaining permit credentials. It also promotes sustainability by eliminating plastic and paper tags and greatly reduces the amount of time spent to obtain a parking permit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4218\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle shuttles\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Is there a charge to utilize Lynx shuttles?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>No, Parking and Transportation Services has partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golynx.com\/\">Lynx<\/a>, the Central Florida Transit Authority to provide complimentary access to routes on-board Lynx shuttles. A valid UCF Student, and Employee Identification card will be needed prior to boarding.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4217\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle shuttles\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Is there a GPS link for the shuttles?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Please refer to the desktop URL <a href=\"https:\/\/ucf.doublemap.com\/map\/\">https:\/\/ucf.doublemap.com\/map\/<\/a> or via the UCF mobile app <a href=\"https:\/\/ucfmobile.ucf.edu\/\">https:\/\/ucfmobile.ucf.edu\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4216\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle citations\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Why didn&#8217;t I receive a warning prior to getting a ticket?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>All entrances to UCF, parking lots and garages display visible signage with the &#8220;required permit needed&#8221; to park, it is your responsibility to ensure you are parked in the correct area for your permit type.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4215\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle citations\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Why did I receive a citation for \u201cparked facing traffic\u201d when I pulled through?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;Nose-in&#8221; parking is when your vehicle is parked with your license plate visible from the driving lane. Our LPR cameras will drive through the lots scanning license plates to determine whether the vehicle has a valid permit. If you &#8220;back-in&#8221; or &#8220;pull through to the space in front of you&#8221;, your license plate will not be visible, resulting in a ticket being issued.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4214\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle citations\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> I paid my citation(s) when will my academic hold be released?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Academic holds are removed the next day after citation is paid.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4213\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle citations\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What happens if I don\u2019t pay my citation(s)?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>A late fee is added 10 business days after issuance of citation. An academic hold is placed on student records. Employees will have a registration block added to their parking portal. All delinquent accounts can be turned over to a collection agency. If you accrued (3) three or more unpaid parking citations or unpaid citations totaling $200.00 or more are subject to immobilization of vehicle.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4212\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle citations\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What happens if I receive a citation and I believe it is incorrect?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Parking citations can be paid online, by mail or at our offices.  If you believe that extraordinary or mitigating circumstances warrant a waiver of the citation, you may appeal the citation within 10 business days of issuance of citation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4211\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle permits\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Can I transfer or let someone else borrow my hangtag?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Hang tags are transferrable from automobile to automobile; however, they are not transferrable from person to person. Permits are linked to your information and you are liable for any citations that are issued with that permit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4209\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle permits\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What if I am only going to be on campus for an hour or two?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Hourly parking spaces are located at the Visitor and Parking Information Center. <a href=\"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/permits\/short-term-parking\/\">These spaces<\/a> use the ParkMobile app that can be downloaded on your smart phone.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4208\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle permits\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Are permits required at Lake Nona, the Downtown Campus, Rosen College, Research Park and the UCF Lake Nona Cancer Center?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>UCF parking permits are required at all locations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4207\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle permits\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> How do I purchase a day pass?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Virtual daily permits are purchased from the convenience of your smart device, UCF Mobile App or our <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.parking.ucf.edu\/ParkingPortal\/DayPermits\/DayPermitDefault.aspx\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4206\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> If I have a valid UCF parking permit, am I permitted to park in the garages during an event at the arena?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, with a valid UCF parking permit you are able to park in garages being used for an event, if space is available.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4205\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> What happens if I park in a reserved 24 hours space?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Your vehicle may be subject to a citation and\/or tow.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4204\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Is there a fee to park in garage F?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Garage F is complimentary for guests visiting the Knights Plaza except when there is an event. Please note signs for areas that require a specific parking permit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4203\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> It\u2019s finals week, do parking rules still apply?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Parking rules are enforced 24 hours a day, and during all times of the year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4202\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> How do I know where to park with my valid parking permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Signs located at all UCF parking lots and garage entrances are color coordinated according to your permit type and color.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4201\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Where can visitors park on campus?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Visitors may park in any General (green) student lot or garage once a daily permit has been purchased.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4200\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Is there free parking after 5:30PM?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>There is no free parking on campus. However, after 5:30PM, students with valid UCF permits are permitted to park in employee lots, except any specifically designated space.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4199\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> I can\u2019t find any parking, what do I do?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>You can check garage availability on the UCF Mobile App or the link here: https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/garage-availability\/<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4198\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> Is there any location on campus that does not require a parking permit?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The campus is parking by UCF parking permit or daily fee only. There are no locations on campus that provide free parking.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"qaef-4197\" class=\"qe-faq-toggle parking\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-minus-circle\"><\/i> I live on campus, where can I park?\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qe-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Residential parking permits \u201cR\u201d,\u201d RL\u201d and \u201cKP\u201d are restricted to their individual housing communities Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm. After 5:30pm and on weekends, residents may park in Employee or General green spaces or lots except 24 hours reserved or any other signed space. Please note residential permits <strong>are not<\/strong> interchangeable. 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