NSU Parking and Traffic Regulations

• License Plate Recognition. Nova Southeastern University utilizes license plate recognition hardware and software (LPR) for parking systems management and parking enforcement.
• Registration of Motor Vehicles. Vehicles used by members of the faculty, staff, students, (full or part-time), and outside contractors who park at a non-metered location on campus must obtain a virtual parking permit for any vehicle parked on campus.  NSU Broward County and Tampa Bay campuses will have a paid virtual parking virtual permit to park, or “Pay to Park” using the PayByPhone application or pay at the multi-space meters. Virtual  parking permits can be purchased online through NSU's Parking Portal. The acquisition of a parking virtual permit only authorizes the parking of a vehicle on campus.  It does not establish a designated parking space. A vehicle parked in any unauthorized area is in violation of the regulations in this document.
• Visitor.  A visitor is someone who is not directly affiliated with Nova Southeastern University.  Spouses and children of faculty members, staff members and students are considered to be affiliated with Nova Southeastern University and thus are not included in the definition of a visitor.
• “Pay to Park” Parking.  Non-NSU patrons and visitors coming to campus must “pay to park” at any open surface lot or parking garage.  “Pay to park” can be done by using the PayByPhone application or using the multi-space meters at selected locations.
• Daily or monthly virtual permits. You can purchase daily and monthly virtual permits online through NSU's Parking Portal. Daily virtual permits are $5/day per vehicle and monthly virtual permits are $16.67/month per vehicle.

• Gated areas: To park in any gated area, you must have and present a valid NSU Campus Card (SharkCard) to the electronic access control card reader. NSU campus cards are available through Campus Card Services. Call (954) 262-8929 for information.
• Wherever signs and road markings prohibit parking.
• Designated spaces, except where otherwise authorized.
• Fire Lanes in any managed or owned properties of the University.
• Future Shark Visitor, client, and patient parking spaces.
• All disabled parking spaces (unless displaying state issued disabled permit and/or issued plate).
• Sidewalks, walkways, lawns/grass, or other cultivated areas such as gardens.

Individuals utilizing golf carts on NSU property are expected to operate them in a safe and courteous manner..  Golf cart operators found in violation of these safety procedures and/or misusing golf cart equipment may be subject to disciplinary action, including being prohibited from operating a golf cart on NSU property. This policy will be enforced by NSU Public Safety and the local police.

The following are basic rules of operating and maintaining golf carts used for work transportation on the campus of Nova Southeastern University.

1. Golf carts should be operated on campus roadways. Sidewalks should be used only where roadways and/or parking lots are not available, and then only to the nearest adjacent street or parking lot.
2. On the Campus of Nova Southeastern University, the pedestrian always has the right-of-way. Operators of golf carts will permit this right-of-way.  If the golf cart is being operated on a sidewalk, the operator will pull off of the sidewalk to pass the pedestrians or stop the unit when approaching pedestrians until they pass.
3. Most of the golf carts used on this campus are designed to carry a driver and one passenger. Some “tram” type carts carry multiple passengers.  No golf cart is to be operated with more passengers than seating is provided for.
4. All occupants in the golf cart shall keep hands, arms, legs and feet within the confines of the golf cart at all times when the cart is in motion.
5. Drivers should never back up a golf cart without making sure there are no people or obstructions behind the cart.
6. Drivers should never shift gears while the vehicle is in motions.
7. A golf cart should be operated on campus at a speed equivalent to a well-paced walk and no faster than 15 mph. This maximum speed may be subject to the terrain over which the cart is being driven; the weather conditions; and the total weight of the golf cart, passengers, and any equipment being carried.
8. Golf cart operators shall possess a valid driver’s license and observe all Florida vehicle traffic laws such as lane travel, stop signs, legal passing of other vehicles, etc.
9. Avoid operating a golf cart on landscaped lawns.
10. Reduce speed to compensate for inclines, pedestrians, and weather conditions.
11. Maintain adequate distance between vehicles and pedestrians.
12. Approach sharp or blind corners with caution and reduce speed.
13. Use extreme care at building entrances and upon entering/exiting enclosed areas.
14. Do not park on any area that has pavers.
15. Use parking areas posted for golf carts, areas on sidewalks that are not in the main stream, or a services parking space.
16. Never leave the keys in the golf cart when the cart is unattended.
17. When the golf cart is not in use, the operator must place the golf cart control lever in the park or neutral position, removed and secure the key, and set the parking pedal brake.
18. When the golf cart is not in use, including overnight, the unit will be secured with a chain and lock or other equivalent locking mechanism. The steering wheel must be chained to a fixed post on the cart to prevent the wheel from turning.
19. No personally owned golf carts are allowed on any NSU campus.