Department of Security & Safety
On Campus Phone: 3888
Off Campus Phone: (218) 755-3888
E-mail: security@bemidjistate.edu
Mailing Address:
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE, #33
Bemidji, MN 56601
Parking violations are due upon issuance of the violation envelope. Vehicles that have outstanding campus parking violations may be towed or immobilized by campus parking authorities. If a vehicle has been towed or immobilized, it will be necessary for the operator of the vehicle to pay all outstanding parking violations and towing or immobilization fees before the vehicle will be released. The fee assessed by the towing company may vary. The immobilization fee is $60.00.
Notices of outstanding violations may be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. This notification is not required prior to towing or immobilization of any vehicle with outstanding violations.
Chart C is an example of violations and the corresponding fine amount.
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| No current permit | $15.00 |
| Failure to display current permit | $15.00 |
| Expired parking meter | $15.00 |
| Parking in unauthorized lot | $15.00 |
| Parking in a reserved stall | $15.00 |
| Parked outside of designated stall | $15.00 |
| Compact Vehicle Parking Only | $15.00 |
| Parked on yellow curb/line | $25.00 |
| Parked in no parking zone | $25.00 |
| Parked on sidewalk | $25.00 |
| Parked in fire lane | $25.00 |
| Blocking driveway | $25.00 |
| Parked in the roadway | $25.00 |
| Blocking another vehicle | $25.00 |
| Parked in designated snow removal area | $25.00 |
In addition to the above mentioned violations, vehicles parked on campus in violation of any State Statute outlined in section 169 of the Minnesota Traffic Code will be cited as indicated on the parking violation envelope.
If you receive a violation you feel was issued in error, you have the right to appeal the violation to the Parking Advisory Board for review. The Parking Advisory Board is comprised of students, faculty and staff. An appeal should be based on the fact the violation notice was issued contrary to the "BSU Parking Rules and Regulations or in error. An appeal is only valid if it's presented within ten days of receipt of the violation being appealed. You must pay in full the ticket(s) being appealed prior to that Parking Advisory Board's review. To submit an appeal, complete a Parking Violation Appeal Form, available at Department of Security & Safety Office, located in Walnut Hall.