"To provide reliable and informative customer service in a courteous and timely manner, while providing as positive a parking experience as possible given the limitations of space, finances, rules and regulations under which we are required to operate".
Whenever a bicycle is found in violation of KSU Bicycle Regulations, any University Police Officer, Parking Control Officer, or other person authorized by the University Police may field impound the bicycle or remove the securing device or the owner of the bicycle for the cost of repair or replacement of such securing device. Release of an impounded bicycle requires proof of ownership to the satisfaction of the University Police and payment of all fines and charges.
A. Bicycle impoundment will occur when bicycle is not parked in a bike rack bit is parked in another locations. Bikes parked along access routes or attached to handrails may interfere with emergency access or the access of those with physical limitations. Bikes parked on the lawn or planted area may hinder maintenance or cause damage. Bikes parked in buildings may access, disrupt maintenance and cause damage.
B. Bicycles that appear to be abandoned may be impounded. Bicycle parks, equipment and locks abandoned in bike parking areas will be removed.
A bicycle is field impounded when it is locked by University personnel in the location it was found. Removal of the impounded bicycle or securing mechanism by unauthorized personnel is against the law. Criminal charges may be filed. Bicycles field impounded longer than two days may be transport impounded.
A bicycle is transport impounded when it is removed from its location, its lock cut if necessary, and stored by the University Police. Storage charges will begin eight (8) business days of the date of the ticket. If the bike owner does not recover the bike after a period of 60 days, the bike becomes property of KSU Parking Services and may be sold at a public auction as provided in K.S.A. 22-2512 Annotated.
