STUDENT TRAFFIC APPEALS BOARD Function and Purpose: The purpose of this board is to insure the right of appeal to any student charged with a violation of the university’s parking and traffic regulations. Appeals must be filed through the Dean of Students Office, located in the MSUB, room 306. The board hears appeals of students concerning traffic and parking citations, makes a ruling and notifies the University Police Department on the disposition of the case. Meeting dates will be scheduled by the board on a weekly basis and posted at the Dean of Students Office.   Duties and Responsibilities of the Board: A. Has original appeal jurisdiction over all parking and traffic citations issued to students by the University Police Department. B. Listens to student’s appeal and votes either to sustain or overrule the citation. C. Asks any questions of student making the appeal in regards to the citation D. Sets guidelines for the disposition of cases. E. Makes the final decision and determination about a parking citation.  Their decision is final and not subject to appeal. F. While the board makes every effort to communicate its findings with the person making an appeal, it is the responsibility of the student making the appeal to follow-up on the disposition of their appeal and to ensure that all fees, if any are paid in a timely manner.       < back >