Parking Regulations

1.00 General

1.01

The purpose of these Parking and Traffic Regulations (the “Regulations”) is to ensure maximum use of available parking space on the property and grounds of RRC Polytech, and to facilitate movement of traffic on College roads and property in a safe manner. The College grounds are under the control and management of RRC Polytech (the “College”) for the purposes of regulating parking and traffic, and the College reserves the right to regulate and control all traffic and parking on its grounds and to take action for violations of these Regulations.

Authority

1.02

Authority for these Regulations, and for their enforcement, is contained in the following:

The RRC Polytech Act C.C.S.M. c. R 31pursuant to s 13(g) as amended or replaced from time to time; and
Parking By-Law No. 3/93 of the Board of Governors of RRC Polytech

Definitions

1.03

“Vice-President” is the Vice-President, Finance and Administration for the College;
“Board” is the Board of Governors of RRC Polytech;
“College” is RRC Polytech;
“College Enforcement Staff” is the Commuting and Parking Manager and/or other College Employees assigned to the office of Commuting and Parking and any persons hired under contract by the College who are assigned responsibility to enforce these Regulations by the College;
“College Parking Ticket” is a document issued by a member of the College Enforcement Staff for a violation of these Regulations;
“College Property” includes any and all property owned and/operated by the College where parking is offered.
“College Employee” is a person employed by the College;
“Fine” is a fine as specified in Schedule “B” hereto;
“Highway Traffic Act” means The Highway Traffic Act of Manitoba, C.C.S.M. c.H60, and any regulations under that Act, as amended or replaced from time to time;
“Motor Vehicle” includes, but is not limited to automobiles, buses, motorcycles, mopeds, electric bicycles and motor scooters;
“Parking Fee” is a parking fee specified in Schedule “A” hereto;
“Parking Permit” is a permit issued by the College that authorizes the holder of the permit to park a Motor Vehicle on the College property specified in the permit and includes Virtual Parking Permits; Temporary Parking Permits and any kind of Parking Permit that may be issued by the College from Time to time;
“Virtual Parking Permit” is a permit, which authorizes the holder of the permit to park a Motor Vehicle on College property specified in the permit;
“Temporary Parking Permit” is a permit, which authorizes the holder of the permit to park a Motor Vehicle on College property specified in the permit, for a limited duration;
“Parking Permit Dispenser” is a machine located on College property that dispenses temporary Parking Permits for casual/hourly parking
“Registered Motor Vehicle” is a Motor Vehicle registered for the purposes of parking on College property under subsection 4.05 of these Regulations;
“T2 Flex” is the online parking system software used by the College; and
“Parking app” is a software application that allows parkers to purchase daily/hourly parking on College property; and
“Permit Zone” refers to the specific zone indicated on the parkers’ Virtual Parking Permit.

Amendment to Regulations

1.04

These Regulations may be amended by the College from time to time. Notice of any amendments to these Regulations shall be deemed to have been given to the College community and the public by publishing such amendment on the College’s website.

Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement

1.05

The Vice-President, Finance and Administration is responsible for the overall administration and enforcement of these Regulations and may delegate or assign responsibilities respecting the administration and enforcement to other College Enforcement Staff.

Scope of Regulations

1.06

These Regulations apply to;

all persons using, operating or parking a Motor Vehicle within the boundaries of College Property;
all Motor Vehicles operating or parked within the boundaries of College Property, unless specifically stated otherwise;
all persons using, operating or parking bicycles within the boundaries of College Property; and,
any and all visitors or persons on College property using a prohibited device as outlined in Sections 2.03 and 2.04 of these Regulations.

Responsibility to Know and Comply with Regulations

1.07

All persons to which these Regulations apply, are responsible for complying with these Regulations. Copies of these Regulations are available for inspection at the Commuting and Parking office, and on the College website.

Personal Information

1.08

The College shall collect such personal information of individuals parking pursuant to these Regulations, including without limitation name, vehicle information and payment information for the purposes of facilitating parking on College Property or enforcing the College’s rights under these Regulations. Individuals that park on College property consent to the collection, use and disclosure of information by the College as set out herein for the purposes identified and where required by law.

2.00 Bicycles and Skateboards

2.01

No person shall leave or park a bicycle on College property except in racks, bicycle lockers provided or in designated areas set aside by the College for this purpose.

2.02

No bicycle traffic or Motor Vehicle traffic of any kind is permitted on areas commonly used as pedestrian walkways.

2.03

Riding skateboards is prohibited on College property.

2.04

With the exception of designated areas assigned to the RRC Polytech Early Childhood Centre Inc., no person shall ride upon or use any coaster, sleigh, skis, skates, toy vehicles or similar devices on College property.

3.00 College Not Liable For Injury, Loss or Damage

3.01

Any Motor Vehicle or bicycle, operated, used or parked on College property including any contents within such Motor Vehicle or bicycle, shall be solely at the risk of the owner or operator.

3.02

The College, the Board and their officers, employees and agents are not liable for any injury to any person (including death) or for any damage to or loss of property (including damage to or loss of a Motor Vehicle or a bicycle or its contents) arising from the use, operation, parking or standing of any Motor Vehicle or bicycle on College property.

3.03

The College, the Board and their officers, employees and agents are not liable for any inconvenience, loss or damage resulting, directly or indirectly, from:

the use of an electrical outlet in a parking stall;
the supply, lack of a supply, or fault in the supply of electricity to the parking stall, it being understood and acknowledged by all users of electrified parking stalls that such use shall be at their own risk;
the removal or impoundment of a Motor Vehicle that was towed as a result of a breach of these Regulations;
any inconvenience suffered as a result of temporary or permanent stall closure.

4.00 Motor Vehicle Parking Permits

Requirement for a Parking Permit

4.01

Any person wanting to park a Motor Vehicle on College property is required to apply for a Parking Permit and pay the appropriate fees as outlined in Schedule “A” to these Regulations.

Persons with Disabilities

4.02

If a member of the College Community has a documented disability that requires them to be assigned a parking location with priority, they have the option to apply for an accessible Parking Permit. Any person applying for priority parking based on a disability will need to provide supporting documentation, as deemed acceptable by the College, to show the requirement for priority assignment and the expected duration of this requirement.

Registration for Parking of Motor Vehicles

4.03

Every eligible person requiring a Parking Permit shall create a profile on T2 Flex and complete a vehicle registration in their profile that identifies each Motor Vehicle (including but not limited to model, year, colour and license plate) to be registered under these Regulations and containing such other information as may be required by the College.

Only one active Parking Permit shall be issued to each eligible applicant, regardless of the number of Motor Vehicles registered under these Regulations.

Parking Permit Issued for Specified Term

4.04

A Parking Permit shall be issued to the holder for a specified period of time, and is not subject to automatic renewal.

Parking Permit

4.05

The holder of a Parking Permit shall not resell or assign the Parking Permit to any other person without the consent of the College.

Parking Where Accessible Parking Area Occupied

4.06

A holder of an active accessible Parking Permit who finds accessible parking stalls illegally occupied or blocked, shall contact a member of the College Enforcement Staff at 204-632-3755, for further inspection and appropriate action.

Cancellation of Parking Permit

4.07

The College may cancel a Parking Permit at any time:

if the holder of the Parking Permit does not pay any parking fee or fine imposed by or under these Regulations; or
if the holder of the Parking Permit does not comply with any provision of these Regulations or with the terms and conditions of the Parking Permit; or
if the College determines that the parking area is required for College purposes, in which case, if alternative parking cannot be provided to the holder, the College shall provide a refund to the holder with respect to the unused period of the Parking Permit.

5.00 Parking Permit Dispenser Parking

5.01

Any person wishing to temporarily park a Motor Vehicle in a parking area shall first purchase a Temporary Parking Permit from the Parking Permit Dispenser or the Parking app.

5.02

An active Temporary Parking Permit purchased from a Permit Parking Dispenser or Parking app authorizes the holder of the Temporary Parking Permit to park a Motor Vehicle subject to the holder observing and complying with all the terms and conditions specified on the signage located at or near the Parking Permit Dispenser.

6.00 Monthly Parking and Daily Parking

6.01

College employees and students may purchase a monthly Parking Permit online or in-person at the Commuting and Parking office.

6.02

Any Parking Permit issued is valid from the date it is indicated on the parking profile of the holder until the expiry date of the permit, between the hours of 07:00 hours and 23:59 hours.

6.03

All parking is on a scramble basis. An active Parking Permit authorizes the holder to park his or her Registered Motor Vehicle in any stall in the parking area provided it corresponds to the zone as designated on their issued permit.

Employees of Subtenants and Others

6.04

Employees of any subtenant of the College or of any other person, business or corporation permitted by the College to carry on business or other activities on College grounds or property may apply for a monthly Parking Permit.

Daily Parking: Visitors

6.05

Visitors to the College are subject to payment of the applicable parking fee, park in the designated parking zones on College property, or any other area, as directed by College Enforcement Staff.

Daily Parking: Contractors and Tradespeople

6.06

Contractors or tradespeople carrying out authorized construction, maintenance or repair work on College property shall make prior arrangements for parking on College grounds or property with the Commuting and Parking office and are required to purchase the necessary parking permits for any vehicles that will be parked on College property. Any expense incurred for parking will be the responsibility of the company, contractor or tradesperson and is not eligible for reimbursement through the College.

Daily Parking: Conferences, Seminars and Meetings

6.07

The organizer of a conference, seminar or meeting on College property shall make prior arrangements for parking of invited guests on College property with the Commuting and Parking office.

7.00 Parking Stalls Equipped with Electrical Outlets

Supply of Electricity

7.01

Electricity is supplied to powered parking stalls on a seasonal basis, depending on climatic conditions and may be powered down at the sole discretion of the College at any time based upon operational needs.

Use of Electrical Outlet

7.02

An electrical outlet in a parking stall is designated for the exclusive use of the holder of a Parking Permit authorized to park in that spot. The holder of the Parking Permit may utilize the electrical outlet for the use of a block heater, electrical vehicle (EV) or for a diesel-powered vehicle of a Registered Motor Vehicle.

Restriction on Use

7.03

No person shall use an electrical outlet in a parking stall for anything other than a block heater, EV or diesel-powered vehicle. Without limiting the foregoing, no person shall use an electrical outlet in a parking stall for an interior car warmer, battery blanket or other device.

Faulty Plugs

7.04

Any person who has reason to believe that the electrical outlet is faulty must report this as soon as possible to College Enforcement Staff.

8.00 Parking Fees

8.01

The holder of a Parking Permit and any other person parking a Motor Vehicle on College property shall pay the applicable fee(s) set out in Schedule “A” attached to these Regulations.

Refunds to Employees

8.02

The College may refund the fee paid by a College Employee or student for a Parking Permit in proportion to the unexpired period of the Parking Permit less the Administration fee of $30. A permit with an unexpired period of two weeks will not be refunded:

the College Employee permanently leaves the employ of the College; or
the College Employee is assigned to another job location off campus, on a full-time basis or part-time basis; or
at the discretion of the Commuting and Parking office.

8.03

The College, in its discretion, may partially refund a fee paid by a College employee or student for a Parking Permit. Any refund under this provision shall be payable to the person to whom the Parking Permit was originally issued. No refunds will be made with respect to daily Parking Permits.

Refunds to Employees of Subtenants or Others

8.04

The College shall refund a fee paid by an employee of a subtenant of the College or of any other person, business or corporation permitted to carry on business or activities on College property by the College, in proportion to the unexpired period of the Parking Permit less the Administration fee of $30. A permit with an unexpired period of two weeks or less will not be refunded.

Refunds for Daily Parking Permits

8.05

If a Parking Permit Dispenser is faulty, users will receive a virtual permit for the equivalent parking time.

Refunds Less Outstanding Fees and Fines

8.06

Outstanding fees and/or Fines shall be deducted and retained by the College for any refund provided as per Sections 8.02 to 8.05.

9.00 Parking Prohibitions and Restrictions

General Parking Prohibition

9.01

No person shall park or stand a Motor Vehicle upon any part of College property, including any roadway, driveway or approach in or on College property, except as specifically authorized by a valid Parking Permit issued under these Regulations or as otherwise authorized under these Regulations.

Right to Remove and Impound

9.02

The College has the right to remove and/or impound a Motor Vehicle or bicycle on College property if such Motor Vehicle or bicycle is parked or used in contravention of these Regulations. This right also extends to Motor Vehicles that have unpaid fines.

No Parking Areas

9.03

No person shall park or leave a Motor Vehicle on any part of College property designated as a fire lane, a no parking area, alongside any building on College property, or in a zone other than the zone designated by their permit, as long as it’s not obstructing walkways or entrances, unless specifically authorized by a valid Parking Permit issued under these Regulations or as otherwise authorized by the College.

No Parking on Sidewalks, etc.

9.04

No person shall park or stand a Motor Vehicle except as authorized by the College:

on sidewalks, paths, loading zones or landscaped areas; or
within three metres of a fire hydrant; or
within nine metres of a traffic control device, including a traffic sign or signal.

Accessible Parking Areas

9.05

No person shall park in a designated accessible parking stall without displaying a legally-issued placard indicating a right to park in such a stall, including possessing an Accessible Parking Permit issued by the College. A vehicle parked in a designated accessible spot without a legally-issued approval will be subject to immediate removal and/or a citation.

Daily Parking Areas

9.06

No person shall park or stand a Motor Vehicle in the Visitor/Daily Parking area except:

as directed by the signage governing the parking area or stall; or
as directed by College Enforcement Staff.

24-Hour Reserved-Parking Areas

9.07

No person shall park a Motor Vehicle in a 24-hour reserved parking area on College property unless authorized by the College.

Performing Vehicle Maintenance, etc.

9.08

With the exception of training related to Motor Vehicles, no person shall wash, clean, or perform maintenance services on a Motor Vehicle on College property, other than emergency maintenance services required by reason of a sudden malfunction of the Motor Vehicle or as authorized by the College.

Overnight Parking

9.09

No person shall park or stand a Motor Vehicle on College property between the hours of 12:01 AM and 6:00 AM of any day unless authorized to do so by the College (including weekends and statutory holidays).

Obstruction of Parking Space

9.10

No person shall obstruct, temporarily or otherwise, the movement of vehicular traffic within, entering into or exiting from a parking area, loading area or parking stall on College property.

Defacing Parking Citations

9.11

No person shall, add to, deface, damage, destroy, remove from a Motor Vehicle or obliterate any portion of a College Parking Citation or offence notice other than the owner or operator of the relevant Motor Vehicle for the purpose of the owner or operator holding the College Parking Citation in safekeeping and for the prompt payment of any fine specified in such College Parking Citation.

10.00 Temporary Parking Restrictions

Temporary Parking Restrictions

10.01

The College may, at any time, erect temporary “Lot Closed for Maintenance” signs in areas (normally allotted for parking under these Regulations) for the purpose of snow removal, cleaning, construction, special events, or for such other purpose as the College may consider reasonable at its sole discretion absolutely. Such “Lot Closed” signs shall have priority over any and all other parking privileges. Where reasonably possible, the Vice-President or his or her delegate will endeavor to assign persons temporarily displaced by the temporary “Lot Closed” restriction to other locations on the College’s property as may be available and will attempt to provide reasonable notice.

Prohibition

10.02

No person shall park or stand a Motor Vehicle on College property in any area which has been designated as a temporary “Lot Closed” area in accordance with subsection 10.01 of these Regulations.

11.00 Traffic Regulations

Compliance with The Highway Traffic Act

11.01

All persons using, operating or parking a Motor Vehicle or bicycle on College property shall comply with the provisions of The Highway Traffic Act C.C.S.M. c.H60 and with any other applicable legislation.

Registered Vehicle

11.02

Without limiting the generality of Section 11.01, the owner or operator of any Motor Vehicle used or operated on College property shall ensure that the Motor Vehicle is registered, licensed and insured for the current year, and that a valid license plate is displayed on the vehicle, as required by The Highway Traffic Act.

Licensed Driver

11.03

Without limiting the generality of Section 11.01, the operator of any Motor Vehicle used or operated on College property shall be a licensed driver under The Highway Traffic Act.

No Snowmobiles or All Terrain Vehicles

11.04

No person shall operate a snowmobile or all terrain vehicles on College property unless specifically authorized by the College.

Traffic

11.05

No person using or operating a Motor Vehicle on College property shall disobey any traffic control device, including a traffic or parking sign, posted or erected on College property.

Disfiguring Traffic Devices, etc.

11.06

No person shall move, deface, alter, or in any way tamper with any traffic control device, including traffic or parking signs, posted or erected on College property.

Speed Limit On College Property

11.07

No person shall operate a Motor Vehicle on College property at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and prudent in the circumstances, having regard for actual and potential hazards, but in no event shall the rate of speed exceed 30 kilometres per hour.

Pedestrian Right of Way

11.08

Every owner or operator of a Motor Vehicle or bicycle on College property shall at all times give pedestrians the right-of-way.

Duty to Report Accidents

11.09

In addition to complying with the requirements of The Highway Traffic Act and any other applicable law, any person involved in an accident or collision occurring on College property involving a Motor Vehicle and resulting in personal injury or damage to property shall immediately report such accident to College Enforcement Staff.

12.00 Penalties and Enforcement

College Parking Citations

12.01

A member of the College Enforcement Staff may issue a College Parking Citation with an assessed fine consistent with these Regulations to any owner or operator of a Motor Vehicle who has violated or who is found to be violating any provision of these Regulations.

Fines

12.02

Fines shall be paid to the College for a violation of these Regulations in accordance with the rates and procedures set out in Schedule “B” attached to these Regulations. The College reserves the right to amend, increase or institute additional fines to those set out at Schedule “B” to these Regulations.

Payment of College Parking Tickets

12.03

Where a College Parking Citation has been issued in respect of a Motor Vehicle, the owner or operator of such Motor Vehicle shall pay the applicable amount of the Fine shown on the Citation either online or in-person at the Commuting and Parking office.

Criteria for vehicle removal for non-payment of fines

12.04

The criteria for the removal of a vehicle is listed below:

The vehicle in question has accumulated a minimum of three (3) outstanding citations that have reached the maximum value of $70 each;
A warning letter or warning email has been sent to the registered owner or driver;
At least seven days have elapsed since the warning letter was issued; and
The owner/driver of the vehicle in question has not responded to the warning letter/email during the response period, the vehicle is subject to removal.

12.05

As per Section 9.02, in addition to any other penalty or action, the College may, in accordance with City of Winnipeg By-law No. 6549/95 (or any by-law replacing it) have any Motor Vehicle which is parked or standing in contravention of these regulations removed and impounded. The owner or driver of the Motor Vehicle shall be required to pay all charges associated with the towing, storage and impoundment of the vehicle, along with all outstanding parking tickets associated with the vehicle, before the vehicle will be released.

Information and Complaint Under City of Winnipeg By-law

12.06

In addition to any other penalty or action, members of the College Enforcement Staff are hereby authorized to initiate a complaint under City of Winnipeg By-law No. 6549/95 (or any by-law which may replace it) against the owner or driver of a Motor Vehicle parked or standing on College property in violation of these Regulations, or to report such a violation to a police officer for proceedings under the City By-law.

Failure to Pay Fees or Fines by Students

12.07

Failure by a student to pay a Parking Fee or Fine shall result in the cancellation of his or her parking privileges in accordance with Section 4.09. It may also result in the student’s mark transcripts, diplomas or certificates being withheld until such time as the amount due under the Fee is paid in full. A student may also be subject to disciplinary action as per College policy for non-payment. Unpaid parking fines will be sent to a collections agency for resolution.

Failure to Pay Fees or Fines by Employees

12.08

Failure by an Employee to pay a Parking Fee or Fine may result in the cancellation of their parking privileges as outlined in subsection 4.09. This failure to comply may also lead to disciplinary action in accordance with the provisions of any applicable collective agreement, employment agreement, or College policy.

Annual Payroll Deduction

12.09

The College may arrange a voluntary payroll deduction payment plan for Employee Parking. If an Employee signs up a payroll deduction and a payment is missed, the College may deduct the outstanding balance then owing by the Employee.

Appeal of Fees or Fines

12.10

Appeals related to the assessment and payment of Parking Fees or Fines may be submitted online. Appeals must be submitted with-in 15 days from the date of issue of the ticket. The College Parking Citation to be appealed must be paid prior to the appeal submission. A re-appeal may be submitted within 15 days of notification of the first appeal.

13.00 Effective Date

13.01

These Regulations come into effect on June 21, 2021, and will remain in effect until changed by resolution of the Board of Governors of the College.

Schedule “A” Traffic and Parking Regulations

Parking Fees

1.0 Parking fees for students, staff, employees of subtenants

(Fees include GST and may change without notice)

Notre Dame Campus

Permit Type	Cost
Power Monthly Permit	$68.25
Non-power Monthly Permit	$60.90

Stevenson Campus (Winnipeg)

Permit Type	Cost
Power Monthly Permit	$43.26
Non-power Monthly Permit	$37.59

2.0 Visitor/Daily Parking (Notre Dame and Stevenson Campuses)

Length of Parking	Cost
One Hour (or portion thereof)	$2
Daily Maximum	$8

Schedule “B”

1.0 – Fines Payable

#	Infraction	Cost
1.1	No Stopping – Bus Stop	$30
1.2	No Stopping – Anytime	$30
1.3	No Stopping – Fire Lane	$30
1.4	Parking in No Parking area	$30
1.5	Failure to update profile	$30
1.6	Parking so as to Obstruct Traffic	$30
1.7	Parking in a Crosswalk	$30
1.8	Parking in a Restricted Zone	$30
1.9	No Parking – Loading Zone	$30
1.10	Parking on Boulevard	$30
1.11	Unauthorized Parking	$30
1.12	Parking Overtime	$30
1.13	Improperly Parked	$30
1.14	Other	$30
1.15	Parking Overnight	$30
1.16	Parking in the Wrong Permit Zone	$30
1.17	Warning	$0
1.18	Parking in a handicap area without authorization	$150

2.0 – Payment and Appeal Information

2.1

For infractions 1.1 to 1.16 listed above, if the fine is paid after 15 calendar days of the date the violation occurred, the College Parking Citation cannot be appealed and the fine increases to $70

2.2

For infraction 1.17 listed above, it is a warning and an opportunity to correct a behavior. No dollar value associated.

2.3

For infraction 1.18 listed above, if the fine is paid after 15 calendar days of the date the violation occurred, the College Parking Citation cannot be appealed and the fine increases to $300.

2.4

College Parking Citations may be paid online or in person at the Commuting and Parking office.

2.5

Appeals/re-appeals may be submitted online only.