Parking Regulations

Parking across Winona State University’s campus is regulated throughout the entire year. WSU Parking Services is the official source for parking regulations and policies.

Incorrect information provided by another source is not a valid defense of a parking violation.

As the vehicle operator, it is your responsibility to find a legal parking space.

Parking on university grounds, walkways, and any area not specifically designated as a parking area is prohibited at all times.

Parking is also prohibited where it: 

• creates a safety hazard
• interferes with use of university facilities
• interferes with pedestrian or vehicular traffic
• violates any other provision of WSU Parking Regulations, Winona City Code, or Minnesota State Law

Metered Parking

To park in a metered space, you must register online with ParkMobile and purchase time.

ParkMobile Zone 80201 is on Johnson Street between the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and the Integrated Wellness Center (IWC). ParkMobile Zone 80202 is located by the University Bookstore in Kryzsko Commons.

Only people with accessible permits can park in metered accessible spaces without depositing money. 

If you have issues registering and paying online with ParkMobile, call Parking Services immediately. Otherwise, you will be ticketed for failing to register with the campus ParkMobile zones.

Emergencies

If a vehicle breaks down or a personal situation prevents you from moving your vehicle, contact Parking Services. We can grant a short-term exception to parking prohibitions if you let us know right away. 

A vehicle cannot be authorized to remain illegally parked in accessible spaces, blocking traffic lanes, fire lanes, on city streets or where it presents a safety hazard. Authorization to remain parked in one of these areas must be received from Parking Services.

Sanctions

Citations will be issued to vehicles that are parked in violation of WSU Parking Regulations.

The original citation or citation number is required to pay a fine. If you don’t have the documentation, check with Parking Services to ensure that your payment is credited to the correct citation.

Late fees may be assessed against overdue citations. A citation must be paid in full and by the noted due date to prevent additional late fees.

If you fail to pay outstanding citations, your university records or registration access may be withheld.

Towing

Vehicles may also be towed and impounded for reasons including but not limited to:

• The vehicle’s driver has three or more unpaid parking citations
• The vehicle displays a permit that has been reported stolen
• The vehicle displays a forged/counterfeit permit
• When a vehicle is parked in an area (drive lane, curb, crosswalk, curb cut, etc.) where the vehicle’s continued presence would present a potential hazard to pedestrians or other motorists
• When a vehicle is parked in an area that would obstruct emergency vehicle access to university buildings and grounds
• When a vehicle is parked in an area that hinders or obstructs the necessary operations of university service vehicles and other service providers (e.g. loading docks, blocking trash pick-up areas)
• When a vehicle is parked on university grounds/sidewalks
• When a vehicle has parked, or continues to park in a parking lot that has been closed for maintenance
• A vehicle with a license plate that doesn’t match the vehicle registration (stolen or illegally transferred plates)
• A vehicle that does not display license plates and without a visible vehicle identification number
• A vehicle that, to the best of this department’s knowledge and belief, has been abandoned
• When a lot needs to be vacated due to an event
• When a vehicle is parked in violation of WSU regulations

Parking Fines