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Definitions
  1. Abandoned/Disabled Vehicles - Any motor vehicle in a condition that precludes its use on any public street or highway, left parked in the same location for more than 72 hours.
  2. Employee - Any individual employed by the University other than those classified as student employees.
  3. Parked/Parking - To put or leave a vehicle for a time in a certain location, with or without the occupancy of the driver.
  4. Parking Area - Any place or area set aside, marked, posted, or intended for parking.
  5. Parking Permit - That object which identifies a motor vehicle as one that is authorized for parking on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
    • Hangtag - A parking permit that is moveable from one motor vehicle to another, displayed from the vehicle’s inside rear view mirror.
    • Decal - A parking permit that is permanently affixed to the left lower driver’s side rear window on the outside of a motor vehicle.
  6. Registration - The recording of a motor vehicle with Southeast Missouri State University Parking Services for a parking permit that authorizes a motor vehicle for parking on the campus.
  7. Student - Those persons pursuing ANY course of study at Southeast Missouri State University, other than those persons classified as University Employees.
  8. Part-Time Student - Any University student enrolled in less than 12 hours of course work, regardless if classes are taken during the day or at night.
  9. Visitor - Any person that is not an employee or student of the University.
  10. Auto Boot - A device, for parking enorcement purposes, placed on the vehicle wheel to prevent movement of the vehicle.
   
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