TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 14 of 91 Section 3.13 Campus Parking and Non-Motorized Vehicles Students are expected to comply with all applicable parking, traffic, and transportation laws, as well as System and University policies, rules, regulations, and procedures which are enforced 24 hours a day by the University Police. Parking permits are only required for designated reserved parking lots and spaces. Non-motorized vehicles and wheeled devices: Bicycles and wheeled devices are permitted on campus; however, riders of these devices must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at all times. Bicycles must be parked in bicycle racks available throughout campus. No wheeled devices are permitted inside University buildings, residence halls and/or athletics courts/fields. This provision shall not be construed to exclude or limit the use of wheelchairs or other medically prescribed/necessitated accessibility devices on campus. Wheeled devices may not be used on railings, ramps, curbs, stairs/steps, benches or any such fixtures that may be damaged by these activities, and individuals may be liable for damage to University property caused by these activities. Hover boards and similar motorized devices may not be charged anywhere on campus (indoors or outdoors). For more information on parking regulations, visit: http://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/police/trfrgs.shtml . Section 3.14 Pets Pets are not allowed in campus buildings at any time. The only exceptions are: 1. Service Animals individually trained to do work or perform tasks that are directly related to the disability of an individual with a disability and, 2. Emotional Support Animals (ESA), defined as an animal that provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person's disability but does not have special training to perform tasks that assist people with disabilities. • ESAs are permitted only in residential facilities for approved students with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. For requests to have an ESA in a residential facility, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Pets may be allowed on campus grounds (but never in campus buildings) provided they are leashed or otherwise under the control of the owner and are not disruptive to campus activities, instructional or otherwise. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets, and failure to do so may result in a citation. Unattended pets will be removed fromUniversity property and will be turned over to City of Laredo animal control authorities. All Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and pets are required to have updated vaccinations as mandated by local and state law.