State of California Vehicle Code, Rules, & Regulations

The complete State of California Vehicle Code can be found on the California Legislative Information webpage.

State of California Vehicle Code, 40202

(a) If a vehicle is unattended during the time of the violation, the peace officer or person authorized to enforce parking laws and regulations shall securely attach to the vehicle a notice of parking violation setting forth the violation, including reference to the section of this code or of the Public Resources Code, the local ordinance, or the federal statute or regulation so violated; the date; the approximate time thereof; the location where the violation occurred; a statement printed on the notice indicating that the date of payment is required to be made not later than 21 calendar days from the date of citation issuance; and the procedure for the registered owner, lessee, or rentee to deposit the parking penalty or, pursuant to Section 40215, contest the citation. The notice of parking violation shall also set forth the vehicle license number and registration expiration date if they are visible, the last four digits of the vehicle identification number, if that number is readable through the windshield, the color of the vehicle, and, if possible, the make of the vehicle. The notice of parking violation, or copy thereof, shall be considered a record kept in the ordinary course of business of the issuing agency and the processing agency and shall be prima facie evidence of the facts contained therein.

(b) The notice of parking violation shall be served by attaching it to the vehicle either under the windshield wiper or in another conspicuous place upon the vehicle so as to be easily observed by the person in charge of the vehicle upon the return of that person.

(c) Once the issuing officer has prepared the notice of parking violation and has attached it to the vehicle as provided in subdivisions (a) and (b), the officer shall file the notice with the processing agency. Any person, including the issuing officer and any member of the officer's department or agency, or any peace officer who alters, conceals, modifies, nullifies, or destroys, or causes to be altered, concealed, modified, nullified, or destroyed the face of the remaining original or any copy of a citation that was retained by the officer, for any reason, before it is filed with the processing agency or with a person authorized to receive the deposit of the parking penalty, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) If, during the issuance of a notice of parking violation, without regard to whether the vehicle was initially attended or unattended, the vehicle is driven away prior to attaching the notice to the vehicle, the issuing officer shall file the notice with the processing agency. The processing agency shall mail, within 15 calendar days of issuance of the notice of parking violation, a copy of the notice of parking violation or transmit an electronic facsimile of the notice to the registered owner.

(e) If, within 21 days after the notice of parking violation is attached to the vehicle, the issuing officer or the issuing agency determines that, in the interest of justice, the notice of parking violation should be canceled, the issuing agency, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 40215, shall cancel the notice of parking violation or, if the issuing agency has contracted with a processing agency, shall notify the processing agency to cancel the notice of parking violation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 40215. The reason for the cancellation shall be set forth in writing.

If, after a copy of the notice of parking violation is attached to the vehicle, the issuing officer determines that there is incorrect data on the notice, including, but not limited to, the date or time, the issuing officer may indicate in writing, on a form attached to the original notice, the necessary correction to allow for the timely entry of the notice on the processing agency's data system. A copy of the correction shall be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.

(f) Under no circumstances shall a personal relationship with any officer, public official, or law enforcement agency be grounds for cancellation.
(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 885, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999.)

State of California Vehicle Code, 22511.5

(a) (1) A disabled person or disabled veteran displaying special license plates issued under Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued under Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 is allowed to park for unlimited periods in any of the following zones:

(A) In any restricted zone described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 21458 or on streets upon which preferential parking privileges and height limits have been given pursuant to Section 22507.

(B) In any parking zone that is restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted as indicated by a sign erected pursuant to a local ordinance.

(2) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park in any metered parking space without being required to pay parking meter fees.

(3) This subdivision does not apply to a zone for which state law or ordinance absolutely prohibits stopping, parking, or standing of all vehicles, or which the law or ordinance reserves for special types of vehicles, or to the parking of a vehicle that is involved in the operation of a street vending business.

(b) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park a motor vehicle displaying a special disabled person license plate or placard issued by a foreign jurisdiction with the same parking privileges authorized in this code for any motor vehicle displaying a special license plate or a distinguishing placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 478, Sec. 11. (AB 2777) Effective January 1, 2011.)

• State of California Vehicle Code, 22511.55
• State of California Vehicle Code, 22511.56
• State of California Vehicle Code, 22511.59

Towing

Multiple unpaid parking violations may result in the “TOWING” of the vehicle. If this occurs, all outstanding violations must be paid (including towing and storage costs) before the vehicle will be released. Towed vehicles will only be released to the owner of the vehicle. (State of California Vehicle Code, 22651.(i), The complete State of California Vehicle Code can be found on the California Legislative Information webpage.)

Other Motor Vehicle Rules & Regulations

The following are several important motor vehicle rules and regulations. This may not be an exhaustive list and are subject to change at any time.

• Owners and operators of vehicles on campus property must follow California Vehicle, Penal, Education, Building, and Fire Codes.
• The maximum speed limit on campus roads is 15 miles per hour.
• The Campus Interior is the parts of campus beyond designated campus roads that prioritizes pedestrian traffic to allow students, staff, and guests to navigate sidewalks, walkways, and other spaces between campus buildings and other communal spaces. To enter the campus interior with a vehicle, the owner or operator of the vehicle must contact College Safety at (661) 395-4554 before entering the campus interior. Vehicles (motor vehicles, carts, etc.) shall not enter the campus interior without the express permission of College Safety.
• Vehicles (motor vehicles, carts, etc.) entering the campus interior must adhere to the maximum speed limit of 5 miles per hour.
• Vehicles (motor vehicles, carts, etc.) shall not be parked or operated within 50 feet of any entrance or exit to a campus building or any stairwell.
• Vehicles (motor vehicles, carts, etc.) shall not be parked or operated in a manner that obstructs (fully or partially) any gate, driveway, fire lane, red curb, etc.
• Vehicles (motor vehicles, carts, etc.) shall not be parked or operated in a manner that obstructs (fully or partially) any designated walkway, ADA pathway, public way, roadway, service roadway, etc.
• Vehicles (motor vehicles, carts, etc.) shall not be parked on any campus lawn without the express permission of College Safety.
• Vehicles illegally parked on the campus property shall be issued citations consistent with the California Vehicle Code.
• Motorcycles, mopeds or any motor-driven cycle shall be parked in posted "Motorcycle Parking-Permit Required" zones. (Bicycle racks are for bicycle parking only.)
• No vehicle shall be parked in a manner taking more than one parking space.
• All vehicles shall be parked with the front of the vehicle toward the front or top of the parking space.
• No driver or person shall throw, or allow to be thrown, any substances from a stopped or moving vehicle while upon or within the campus area.

It is our hope that making you aware of campus parking rules and regulations will help you avoid receiving a parking violation citation. If you receive a parking violation citation on campus, please refer to the complete State of California Vehicle Code found on the California Legislative Information webpage.

Bakersfield College Parking Rules & Regulations are subject to change at any time. You may receive a copy of this agreement from College Safety. Special parking requests or parking issues should be brought to the attention of College Safety immediately. College Safety is located in the Administrative Services building on the Panorama (main) campus or can be contacted by phone at (661) 395-4554 or by email at collegesafety@bakersfieldcollege.edu.