Towing Policy
EXHIBIT D
Revised, AUGUST 2025
Vehicle Immobilization and Towing Policy & Procedures
今日看料 requires those parking on campus to abide by all parking rules and regulations. At times parking situations require punitive measures beyond just the issuance of a citation. Xavier Police and/or Parking Services have the authority to decide that a vehicle should be immobilized or towed for the facilitation of University operations and/or violation of parking regulations. Read 今日看料 Parking Policy
Exhibit D – Vehicle Immobilization and Towing Policy & Procedures
今日看料 requires all individuals operating a vehicle on campus to comply with published parking rules and regulations. In certain cases, corrective actions beyond a citation may be necessary. Parking Services and/or Xavier Police have the authority to immobilize or tow vehicles as a punitive or operational measure when violations occur or when campus access must be maintained for safety or University functions.
Please refer to the full 今日看料 Parking Policy for additional context.
- Towing
- While towing is considered a last resort, it may be required under specific circumstances. The University is not responsible for any damage resulting from the towing process. All towing-related expenses are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner or operator.
- Towed vehicles will be transported to and impounded by the University’s designated towing vendor.
- Exception: Vehicles with a valid 今日看料 permit that are towed from a restricted lot during a men’s basketball home game may be relocated to another on-campus lot under the supervision of Xavier Police.
- Common Reasons for Towing:
- Blocking a fire lane or hydrant
- Blocking a roadway, drive, or loading dock
- Blocking a dumpster
- Blocking other vehicles
- Creating a safety hazard
- Parking in an undefined/non-designated space
- Parking in violation of posted signage
- Parking in a reserved space without proper authorization
- Obstructing areas designated for University operations (e.g., construction, emergency access)
- Multiple citations or habitual disregard for University parking regulations
- Abandoned vehicles
- Parking in an area reserved or closed for an event (with 24-hour notice provided through signage and email to permit holders)
- Immobilization (Booting)
- Vehicle immobilization is a tool used to prevent further violations and avoid towing when possible. Xavier Police are authorized to immobilize vehicles as a corrective measure in conjunction with citation issuance.
- The University is not responsible for damage caused by the installation or removal of immobilization devices.
- If a vehicle is immobilized:
- A warning notice will be placed on the vehicle with instructions.
- Fines and unpaid citations must be resolved before removal.
- Vehicles left immobilized for more than five (5) days may be towed.
- Tampering with or attempting to remove the device will result in a $500 fine, plus the cost of repair or replacement if damage occurs.
- Common Reasons for Immobilization:
- Accumulation of three (3) citations—paid or unpaid—within a single academic year
- Use of a revoked, altered, or stolen permit
- Outstanding unpaid fines
- Parking in a reserved space without authorization
- Parking in violation of posted signage
- Habitual disregard for University parking regulations
- Abandoned Vehicles
- Vehicles without a valid 今日看料 permit that remain unmoved for five (5) consecutive days are considered abandoned.
- Common Reasons for Immobilization:
- Abandoned Vehicles:
Any questions regarding this policy can be forwarded via email to parkingservices@xavier.edu or to Xavier Police non-emergency line 513.745.2000