UH Mānoa’s Parking Regulations are in place to ensure the safety and convenience of our campus community. All individuals who drive and/or park on campus must observe these rules at all times. Vehicles in violation will be subject to citation and fines and/or towing. Students found to be in violation of these policies may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
List of 12 Regulations *:
- UHM Parking Regulations are in effect 24 hours daily throughout the year.
- Observe all officially posted signs regarding traffic and parking control.
- All motor vehicles parking on University property must have either a valid UHM parking permit/pass, a daily permit/pass, or verified payment through JustPark. Permits are non-transferable between persons and are required from Monday – Friday, including non- instructional days (except during State Holidays and special events). Zone 8, 19, and 21 permit requirements are enforced 24 hours daily, including Hawaii State Holidays, and reserved for respective permit holders only (no out of zone parking allowed, except for Medical Permits).
- Proper permits/passes must be displayed entirely at all times in plain view. Any expired permits/passes must be removed.
In cars and trucks –- window clings must be affixed to inside of lower right or left corner of a vehicle’s windshield facing out
- hangtags must be displayed on rear-view mirror facing out, or face up on the driver’s side of the dashboard with information visibly displayed (permit number, duration of permit, zone)
- dashboard passes must be entirely displayed on the dashboard with permit information visibly displayed (permit number, duration of permit, zone)
On motorcycles or mopeds –
- must be affixed on the left handlebar or rear bumper. License plates and safety checks must remain fully visible.
- stickers should not be placed on older stickers. Remove the old sticker before placing the new one on.
- A permit/pass designates a specific parking zone where the vehicle may be parked; it does not, however, guarantee a space in that specific University parking area.
- The use or possession of an invalid, expired, counterfeit, altered, defaced, illegally transferred, or stolen permit/pass is prohibited and will result in a citation.
- Parking is permitted only in areas clearly marked and specified by Commuter Services.
- Parking is prohibited in areas including, but not limited to, lawns, planted areas, grounds under repair, median strips, sidewalks, driveways, crosswalks, red curbs, and “No Parking” areas. Obstructing a fire hydrant, fire lanes, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and official bus stops will also result in citation and is subject to tow.
- Violators of the UHM Parking Regulations are subject to a fine and/or tow of their motor vehicle at the vehicle owner’s expense. Delinquent or repeat offenses may warrant further disciplinary action.
- All persons operating a motor vehicle on UHM property are required to comply with the City & County of Honolulu Traffic Code and all UHM Parking Regulations.
- The University is not responsible or liable for fire, theft, or damages to motor vehicles or any contents therein when parked or operated on campus.
- Giving false information and/or falsifying supporting documents when applying for a parking permit constitutes a violation of these regulations and shall invalidate the issuance of the permit.
* Regulations listed here are excerpts from the official UHM Regulations which are available at the Commuter Services office.
Regulations Regarding Visitor Parking and Parking Permits
- Paid parking through JustPark may only be used in Visitor lot green striped stalls between 6:00am – 6:00pm weekdays, and 24 hours daily in the Zone 09 Visitor lot green striped stalls (location ID 0900), except for State Holidays and Special Events.
- Paid parking through JustPark in the Zone 22 parking structure may only be used in Visitor lot yellow striped stalls on the first floor between 6:00am – 6:00pm weekdays, except for State Holidays and Special Events.
- Paid parking through JustPark in Zone 08 (location ID 8009) may only be used in yellow striped stalls between 6:00pm – 6:00am 24 hours daily.
- Only one type of car and motorcycle permit may be purchased per person, and is to be used solely by the person and registered vehicle(s) for which it is issued
- Proper permits/passes must be displayed at all times in plain view.
- Cars and trucks: on the dashboard or rear-view mirror;
- Motorcycles and mopeds: affixed on the left handlebar.
- A Surface (non-Zone 20 or Zone 22 Structure) permit/pass designates a specific parking zone where the vehicle may be parked; it does not, however, guarantee a space in that specific Surface parking area. Surface permit holders are allowed to park in the Lower Campus Parking Structure Zone 20, except during certain special events.
- Student Zone 08 and 21 permits are considered Housing Permits, and cannot be used to park in the Zone 20 parking structure, except when out of zone parking is permissible.
- An employee permit for a Surface zone is not usable in any other Surface zone Monday-Friday 6:00am – 4:00pm, but may be used to park in the Lower Campus Parking Structure Zone 20.
- Vehicles displaying valid permits are allowed to park out of zone, i.e. another zone from 4pm – 6:00am Monday – Friday and all day on Saturday, Sunday, and State Holidays.* Out of zone parking is not allowed in areas reserved for special events/conditions.
- Student permits may only be used to park in the designated zone, unless out of zone parking is permissible*.
- All valid parking permits are issued solely by the authority of UHM Commuter Services.
- The use or possession of an invalid, expired, counterfeit, altered, defaced, illegally transferred, or stolen permit/pass is prohibited and will result in a citation and/or towing.
- Permit requirement is enforced Monday – Friday, except during State Holidays and special events*.
- Afternoon permits may park in Zone 20 after 12pm until midnight and/or in surface zones after 4pm – 6:00am Monday – Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday, and State Holidays. No overnight parking allowed in structures (zZone 20 and Zone 22) at any time.
*Zone 8, 19, and 21 permit requirements are enforced 24 hours daily, including Hawaii State Holidays, and reserved for respective permit holders only (no out of zone parking allowed except for Medical Permits). Special events use specific passes for those events.