Last Revised: 6/30/2025

 

  • All citations must be paid or appealed within 10 days of the issue date. Failure to pay on time will result in an accumulation of late fees, student account holds, payroll deductions, or transfer to a collections agency.
  • Parking citations may be paid through the Parking & Transportation Services website or in person by visiting Parking & Transportation Services.
  • Some citations may be appealed. Please see the “Appeals” section below.

Tows and Boots

Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to tow or boot any vehicle found in violation of parking regulations, constituting a hazard, or interfering with university operations. Infractions potentially resulting in a tow or boot include, but are not limited to:

  • Vehicles illegally parked in ADA designated parking zones.
  • Vehicles parked in 24-hour reserved spaces without a corresponding permit.
  • Vehicles with three or more unpaid parking citations.
  • Vehicles driven by individuals with revoked parking privileges.

Fines

Citations must be paid in your MSU Parking Portal by searching the citation number or in the Citation section. If your citation is not visible on your account or you are unable to pay it online, please contact Parking & Transportation Services during business hours.

Please see the table below for violations and fees.

Violations

Description
Fee
Permit Required *Escalating Fine*
$65
Family Room Permit Required
$65
24-Hour Reserved (Eagle, Bison, EV) *Escalating Fine*
$65
Violation of Bike Regulations
$20
PTD Violation
$10
PTD Impound
$10
Blocking Trash
$35
Blocked Vehicle/Improper Parking
$50
Back In Parking Only
$35
Failure to Update License Plate
$35
Failure to Display Valid Permit
$35
Fire Lane - Tow Away Zone
$65
ADA Stall
$100
Not in Designated Area *Escalating Fine*
$35
Over Line - 2 Stalls
$35
Overtime Parked
$35
Obstructed License Plate
$35
No Parking 
$50
Permit in Use
$65
See Officer Comment
$35
Service Drive *Escalating Fine*
$50
Student Health Only
$35
Tow Warning
None
Tow/Boot Fee
$250
Wrong Side Parked
$35
Parking Privileges Revoked *Escalating Fine*
$65
*Escalating Fine* - Please reference XIV. ESCALATING FINES in our parking regulations.
 
The Regents of the Montana University System have been authorized by legislative action to levy fines against students, faculty and staff for violation of parking, traffic or registration regulations.