Parking & Transportation Policy

Policy Author:
Student Affairs and Business Affairs

Responsible Office – Department
Student Affairs

Effective Date of Policy:
July 20, 2026

Policy Narrative 

Persons who drive vehicles on campus are subject at all times to the motor vehicle laws of the state of New York, to orders of the Department of Transportation and, where applicable, to ordinances of the Town of Amherst. Operation of a motor vehicle on campus is a privilege granted by Daemen University. Serious or excessive traffic or parking violations may result in the loss of privileges. The Office of Campus Safety has authority over the parking lots and the general grounds and is, along with the Town of Amherst Police Department, empowered to enforce all ordinances and laws pertaining to parking and traffic regulations.

All motor vehicles parked on campus must have a parking pass or be parked in an individually identified reserved parking space.  Permits expire annually each August. An annual parking fee will apply.

Obtaining a Parking Permit

Faculty, Staff, and Students:

Parking permits may be applied for and purchased on-line at: my.daemen.edu/parking. 

The cost of a parking pass is not prorated, transferable, or refundable.

Temporary Parking Passes for University Guests

University guests must have a parking pass or a designated reserved parking space while parked on campus.  Hosts (faculty, staff, or students) must obtain a pass or reserved space on behalf of their guest.

Displaying a Parking Permit

Permits are to be displayed on the windshield, lower corner of the drivers side, next to or above the vehicle registration/inspection sticker.

Failure to display a permit and/or to obey parking regulations may result in fines including ticketing or tow at the owner’s expense.  Failure to pay fines will result in account holds and may result in loss of privileges and/or disciplinary action (as determined by the Assistant Dean for Campus Safety and Operations or designee).

Parking & Transportation Regulations

1. Parking is prohibited on all roadways, service drives, and areas reserved for designated university vehicles. Possession of a parking permit entitles the holder to park only if there is available space in the allotted parking areas and not blocking driveways or roadways.
2. First year residents living in Canavan Hall are not eligible to park on campus proper.  Off-site arrangements are made at Daemen’s partner site Collegiate Village for students to park and shuttle to campus.
3. Overnight parking (1am-7am) is permitted only in designated lots with appropriate permits.
   1. Resident students are responsible for ensuring guests’ vehicles are permitted and parked in the proper location. Parking citations issued to the guest of the student will become the responsibility of the resident host.
4. Motor vehicles may not be operated on any sidewalk or grassed area. Service vehicles and authorized contractor vehicles are not included in this prohibition so long as the driving is related to their work and is authorized by the department responsible for that work.
5. Speed limits are posted at entrances and on roadways of the campus. Speed limits vary from 5 MPH to a maximum of 15 MPH. 
6. Full and complete stops are required at all stop signs.
7. Pedestrians always have the right of way. Pedestrians are encouraged to use the sidewalks for optimum safety. Daemen University is a pedestrian friendly campus and drivers should be aware of and yield to pedestrian traffic at all times. 
8. Dangerous use of skates, skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles, e-bikes or scooters, Onewheels, and other such forms of transport or recreation equipment is prohibited.
9. Vehicles may be required to move to alternative designated lots to facilitate activities such as snow removal, campus events, etc. Failure to move a vehicle upon notification by the University will result in ticketing and/or towing of the vehicle at the owner’s expense.
10. Daemen University may have towed, at the expense of the owner, any vehicle that is parked in violation of stated regulations. Other improperly parked vehicles will be ticketed by the University and/or Town of Amherst Police. Serious or continued violations may result in revocation of parking permit and loss of parking privileges (as determined by the Assistant Dean for Campus Safety and Operations or designee).

University Vans 

The Division of Student Affairs coordinates all transportation requests from faculty members, student groups and other University offices. When available, vans may be used by registered student organizations, on-campus residential groups, athletic teams, or other groups recognized by the University, according to the following guidelines; 

GUIDELINES 

1. Requests for van(s) must be made at least 7 business days prior to date of departure using the online request form.  Van(s) are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis; however, official University use has priority.  
2. Vans may only be operated by approved drivers (see Approved Van Driver section below).  Groups in need of a driver will be assigned one based on availability and charged per hour (minimum of 3 hours).
3. Vans are not permitted to leave the United States.
4. Groups/departments are responsible for fuel costs, tolls, and if determined necessary, cleaning and damage.
5. Any person occupying a Daemen van is restricted from possession and/or use of alcohol and other drugs, smoking and/or vaping.
6. Daemen University is not responsible for the loss or theft of property within the vans.  
7. Student Affairs reserves the right to deny use of University vans for any reason at any time.

Approved Van Drivers:

1. Van drivers must be current Daemen University employees who have cleared the authorized driver process through Employee Engagement. 
2. Required to read and affirm driver agreement prior to each trip.
3. Responsible for picking up and returning van keys to Campus Safety, parking van in appropriate location on campus, and returning with a full tank of gas.
4. Responsible for obeying all motor vehicle and traffic laws while operating a University van.  Any infractions obtained while driving a University van will be at the expense of the driver and may impact future ability to operate a University van.
5. Should a trip exceed 6 hours, multiple approved drivers will be required. A driver can only drive 4 hours continuously, after which a driver change or a minimum 20 minute break (to include stepping out of the van) is required. If only one approved driver is available, after that 20 minute break, the driver may only drive for an additional 2 hours.
6. Responsible for reporting any incidents while using Daemen van(s) immediately to Campus Safety.

Van Passengers:

Responsible for removal of trash and other debris.

Non-Daemen affiliated individuals are not permitted to ride in University vans.

Passengers are responsible for wearing seatbelts at all times.