Towing & Immobilization Policy

Vehicle Towing Policy

Vehicles may be towed if they are illegally parked in accordance with the North Carolina State University Parking and Traffic Ordinance for the following reasons:

1. Parking in a "No Parking" area (driving lanes, traffic lanes, yellow curbs, driveways, sidewalks, dumpster spaces, intersections, grass, lawns, etc.)

2. Upon receiving the sixth (6) violation within any six (6) month period, the vehicle will be placed on the tow/immobilization list and subject to immobilization (booting) or towing. Note: A maximum of one (1) parking meter violation per day counts in the total ticket count.

3. Abandoned vehicles.

4. Parking in handicapped spaces.

5. Parked in reserved spaces, areas, or lots.

6. Parked in a space marked "24 Hour Towing".

7. Unauthorized parking at 1903 Hillsborough Street.

8. Parked in firelanes.

9. Overnight parking at any park and ride lot.

10. Overnight parking at the Coliseum Deck Paylot.

Vehicle Immobilization Policy

Vehicles may be immobilized for any of the following reasons:

1. Appearing on University tow list and found in violation.

2. Checks returned to Transportation for any reason.

3. Display of a lost, stolen or revoked permit.

4. Non-registered vehicle appearing on University tow list.

5. Non-payment of accrued fines.

6. Unsatisfactory payment for a permit. Removal of the boot requires a payment of $50 for first boot; $100 for each additional boot plus payment of all accrued fines and late fees.

Vehicles immobilized for longer than 36 hours will be towed or relocated to a designated storage facility. Payment of towing fee, booting fee and accrued fines must be made prior to release of vehicle.

Questions and/or comments concerning Parking Enforcement should be directed to Melissa Watkins at (919) 515-1604.