Motorcycle / Moped / Motor Scooter Parking Permit
Purpose
Anyone with a valid GT ID may purchase an on-campus parking permit for their motorcycle, moped, or
motor scooter. Visitors may purchase a Visitor’s Permit.
Definitions
The following definitions are specific to the GT Campus and may vary from other city, county, or state
definitions:
 A Motorcycle has more than a 50 cc engine size, and no more than 3 wheels.
 A Moped has two (2) wheels, an electric motor or gasoline engine with a combustion chamber
of 50 cubic centimeters or less. Mopeds have pedals.
 A Motor Scooter has two (2) wheels, an electric motor or gasoline engine with a combustion
chamber of 50 cubic centimeters or less. A motor scooter does not have pedals.
 An Operator is defined as a person who drives or is in actual physical control of the vehicle.
 The Registered Owner is defined as the person to whom the vehicle is registered as owner
through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Rules and Regulations
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Motorcycle, Mopeds and Motor Scooters are permitted on campus with a GT PTS Motorcycle
permit.
Motorcycle permits are valid in motorcycle stalls only. If motorcycle stalls are full, the permit
holder must go to the next lot with designated motorcycle stalls.
Motorcycle permits are available only to faculty, staff and students with a valid GT Campus ID.
A separate Motorcycle permit must be purchased for each vehicle, as defined above, and parked
on campus in any designated motorcycle stall.
If a customer has an Annual Individual Parking Permit displayed on a motorcycle in a visible and
secure manner, the motorcycle may park in either an automobile or motorcycle stall in their
assigned parking area. One Annual Individual Parking Permit is provided per assignment; no
additional permits will be provided for use on a motorcycle.
Motorcycle Permits must be visible from the front of the vehicle by Enforcement staff. Remove
all expired motorcycle permits before affixing the new permit. Failure to properly affix the
permit may result in a citation.
Restrictions
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Motorcycle Permits are not valid in restricted areas: such as fire lanes, meters, reserved stalls,
annual permit stalls, (except with a valid annual individual permit) , disabled stalls, loading
docks, construction areas, sidewalks, disabled access aisles, driveways, grass areas or lots
staffed during Special Events.
Motorcycles (mopeds or motor scooters) are not valid in bicycle racks.
Motorcycle permit holders must pay the meter if parked in a meter stall.
Motorcycles cannot be stored (parked for more than 72 hours) without authorization from GT
Parking and Transportation Services. Unauthorized vehicles may be cited or towed.
A maximum of two (2) motorcycles permits will be issued per year.
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All citations and other unpaid fees that are due to GT PTS must be paid prior to applying or
accepting an annual permit assignment.
Refunds will not be issued to lost/stolen Motorcycle parking permits. A replacement permit
may be purchased at the pro-rated replacement cost.
PTS has the authority to close a lot for construction, maintenance or safety issues. Permit
holders will be notified in advance of lot closures.
References
Annual Individual Parking Permit
PTS Rates
Number
Effective Date
Date Created
Date Approved
Date Reviewed by Legal
Revision Dates
File Location
PTSPermit Year 2015-16
December 6, 2012
December 13, 2012
March 27, 2013
February 27, 2015