MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Motorists who plan to use West Virginia University parking lots this year will have a new policy to comply with.
Drivers must register accurate license plate information in the WVU Parking Portal by Sept. 1.
License Plate Recognition (LPR) Technology is being used by the Parking Management team that will enable them to use cameras installed on patrol vehicles to scan license plate information to ensure the vehicle has a permit or has paid short-term parking.
License plate information must be on file and the license plates must be clearly visible from parking lot aisles.
Effective immediately, motorists with only a rear license plate must park with the front of your vehicle facing into the space. This means motorists can no longer back into, or pull through spaces because it would block the view of your license plate.
Vehicles equipped with both front and rear plates may back in or pull through, unless signs in the area indicate otherwise.
Beginning Sept. 2, drivers may begin to receive citations for an obstructed view of their license plate.
The LPR system is integrated with ParkMobile and pay stations across campus, allowing Parking Management employees to drive through parking lots and easily ensure vehicles comply with parking rules.
Under the new policy, motorists will enter their license plate information instead of the space number. Permits should continue to be appropriately displayed while parked.
Motorists with questions should contact the Parking Management Office at 304-293-5502.