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Colorado State University Traffic Regulations

Colorado State University Police Department (CSU PD) moving violations have been approved by

the Colorado State Board of Governors and are in accordance with the authority of CRS 23-5-108.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Since traffic violations are the primary cause of many serious injury accidents, it is

beneficial to both the university and the community to address traffic violations. The high volume

of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on and around the university makes traffic enforcement

essential to reduce accidents, prevent injuries, and decrease property loss.

University Notice of Violation summons or a Municipal or County traffic summons will be issued. If

a University Notice of Violation is issued to a violator on the Colorado State University campus, it

will not result in points on the operator's driver's license, nor will the violation be reflected on the

operator's permanent driving record. Issuance of a Municipal or County traffic summons may

result in both.

The University Notice of Violation provides officers with an alternative method to educate

drivers on the Colorado State University campus and enforce traffic violations less punitively.

Once a citation has been issued, the fine will double if it has not been paid or appealed as provided

for in these regulations within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of issuance on the Notice of

Violation. Please do not ignore moving violations received while driving on campus. Delinquent

leased by Colorado State University, the use which the university has jurisdiction and authority to

regulate.

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II. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions supplement those described in the Fort Collins City Traffic

Ordinances, which also apply to the Colorado State University regulations.

Every device propelled solely by human power upon which a person can ride. This includes

tricycles, recumbent, unicycles, and tandems.

All property owned and/or under the control of Colorado State University.

Ambulance, fire, or police vehicles only.

Any vehicle that is self-propelled. (No distinction is made among federal, state, and privately-

owned vehicles.)

A motor vehicle designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground,

except tractors. Includes all motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and motorized bicycles.

A citation issued by a uniformed Colorado State University police officer for a moving violation or

other infraction of the Fort Collins City Traffic Ordinances or the State of Colorado Traffic Code,

Days between the end of one semester and start of the next semester.

Vehicle used by CSU Facilities that are actively engaged in service or maintenance of the buildings

and grounds, or vehicles owned or operated by commercial establishments actively engaged in

servicing the campus.

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TEEP

Traffic Education and Enforcement Program.

A citation issued by a uniformed police officer for a moving violation or other infraction of the Fort

Collins City Traffic Ordinances which is disposed of by the city and not by the university.

Those days officially declared holidays by the university during which all offices are closed.

University Holidays

All applicable Fort Collins municipal and Colorado State traffic laws pertaining to the regulation,

control, and enforcement of moving vehicular traffic are enforced on campus streets at all times.

Speed Limits

Campus speed limits are 20 MPH on streets and 10 MPH in parking lots.

Driving on sidewalks, bike paths, or service drives are prohibited except by service vehicles on

official university business driving in a manner that would not endanger bicycle or pedestrian

designated as routes of normal travel for motorized traffic unless prior authorization is obtained

from the Colorado State University Police Department.

involved. In 'control' means the person driving the motor vehicle at the time of violation, or any

person in physical control of a motor vehicle at the time of violation.

Any violation that occurs while passing through a posted construction site will acquire additional

fines.

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V. APPEAL PROCEDURE

Appeals are heard by the University Appeals Board made up of staff and students from CSU

University Police Department, and the appellant.

Moving violation information must be obtained from the Colorado State University Police

Department. Incorrect information received from any other source is not considered a valid

defense of moving violations. Frivolous traffic citation appeals are discouraged. Moving violation

appeals are not granted for frustration or anger over receiving a citation, lack of knowledge of the

traffic laws of Colorado, forgetfulness, tardiness to class, or the inability to recognize the authority

of the Colorado State University Police Department.

Please refer to the State of Colorado driver handbook for additional information about

Colorado Traffic Laws.

Persons who wish to appeal a Moving Violation Citation must initiate a written appeal

within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of the traffic citation. Failure to pay or appeal a

denied and the citation upheld, the appeal board will assess an additional $15 hearing fee.

Denial of an appeal makes the designated fine due and payable by the designated deadline.

Any unalleviated fines not paid by the deadline will be declared delinquent and elevate as follows

(unless the fine has already increased under the provisions of Fines and Definitions Section III):

$40 to $80; $50 to $100; $85 to $170; $100 to $200. Delinquent violations are then sent to

VI. FINES

$100.00

$100.00

$40.00

Speeding 20 to 24 over the

posted limit

$150.00

$85.00

$_______

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VII. Payment

You have 14 Calendar days from the date the ticket was issued to pay the violation fine. The

fine can be paid in person, by mail or have it billed to your student account. If paying by mail, send

check or money order only. Do not send cash. We will not accept ticket payment in loose coins.

You can also come to the TBEEP office and pay your ticket in person with cash, check, credit (not

Discover), or with your student account. Failure to pay the ticket will result in the fine doubling.

Delinquent faculty and staff fines will be deducted from an employee’s paycheck. Delinquent

student fines will be sent to Accounts Receivable for collection.

been declared void or unconstitutional, without prior submission to the State Board of Governors

in order to give full force and effect to the intent and purpose of these regulations. Any new

section, article, or paragraph shall be submitted to the State Board of Governors for ratification as

soon thereafter as is practical.

IX. APPLICATION OF CITY ORDINANCES AND STATE LAWS TO THE CAMPUS

All appropriate provisions of the state of Colorado traffic laws and of the Fort Collins City

Traffic Ordinances are applicable on the Colorado State University campus. Please refer to the

State of Colorado driver handbook for additional information about Colorado Traffic Laws or visit