Student Handbook

General Information

Speed Limit and Pedestrians

The speed limit is 15 miles per hour while on any College campus. Pedestrians have the right of way in

all marked and striped pedestrian roadway crossings. Please be courteous and yield to pedestrians and

oncoming vehicles.

Parking Lot Designations

WHITE

lined parking stalls are for students and visitors

RED

lined parking stalls are for faculty, staff and administrators

BLUE

lined parking stalls are for handicapped vehicles displaying the appropriate permit

Motor vehicles must be parked between the lines. Parking along any roadway or in restricted areas is

not permitted. The College, having marked approved spaces, is under no obligation to mark all areas

where parking is prohibited. Parking is permitted in designated spaces only. These spaces are marked

by parallel lines.

Designated Restricted Areas

Fire Zones (yellow):

Areas within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire standpipe are fire zones. Each loading zone

is also a fire zone. No parking is allowed in fire zones at any time.

Fire Lanes (yellow):

Fire lanes in parking fields and elsewhere are identified by yellow striping. No parking

or “standing” is permitted in these lanes at any time.

Parking for Physically Disabled (blue):

Only those having a town or state permit may park in these areas.

Sidewalk and Grassland Areas: Motor vehicles may not be parked on any sidewalk. Parking on the grass is

prohibited unless permitted by Public Safety personnel.

Disabled Vehicles

If your vehicle becomes disabled, notify Public Safety immediately. A disabled vehicle must be removed from

the campus within 24 hours or it will be considered abandoned. If a vehicle is abandoned, it will be removed

at the expense of the owner.

Appeals for Students/Faculty/Staff

INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A COLLEGE SUMMONS ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE

SUMMONS. To appeal a summons, you must complete and submit a Summons Appeal Violation form

available at your campus Public Safety Office. All appeals may be submitted online. Appeals must be

submitted within fourteen (14) days of the date on the summons. Appeals will not be accepted after fourteen

14 days. The results of the appeal will be forwarded to your Suffolk County Community College mailing

address. No other notification concerning the appeal will be made. Should the appeal be denied, any

obligation should be paid within five (5) days of the appeal notification.

Appeals for All Other Campus Visitors

If you are not an SCCC student, faculty or staff member, you can appeal a summons by obtaining and

submitting an appeals form at any Public Safety Office. Appeals MUST be submitted within fourteen (14)

days of the date on the summons. Appeals will not be accepted after fourteen (14) days. You will be notified

by mail of the result of your appeal. Should the appeal be denied, any obligation must be paid within five (5)

days of the appeal notification.