Parking Violations and Fines

What is a parking violation?

The vehicle owner is responsible for all violations of the vehicle, regardless of who is operating the vehicle at the time of the violation. Unless, the non-owner (second party) accepts the responsibility for the violation. We assign violations retroactively to the person identified as responsible.

Violations include:

  • Failure to Register - $53
  • Permit Not Present - $36
  • Altered or Stolen Permit - $158
  • Permit Does Not Apply to Lot - $32
  • No Parking Zone - $36
  • Parked Over The Line - $23
  • Accessible Permit Not Present 1st Offense - $111
  • Accessible Permit Not Present 2nd Offense - $167
  • Accessible Permit Not Present 3rd Offense - $221
  • Parking Time Expired - $26
  • Obstructing Traffic - $29
  • Reserved Space - $47

Violation fines

Violation fine fees schedule may also be found on the Detailed Tuition and Fees page.

Fines revert to individual faculty, staff, and student Accounts Receivable accounts if not paid or appealed within five (5) days. No late fees apply; however, Accounts Receivable accounts accrue a 1% per month service fee for unpaid charges. 

Fines for several tickets

Citation counts are based on the date you receive the ticket. The citation does not count if the appeal administrator grants an appeal.

Paying fines

If you are affiliated with the University you may pay fines at the bursar’s office or mail them to 901 S. National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897. Citation payments may also be made online through your My Missouri State account.

If you are non-affiliated you may pay at the bursar’s office or Transit Operations Center (TOC), 700 E. Elm. Citation payments may also be made online through the Parking Portal.

Late payment

Fines go to accounts receivable accounts if not paid or appealed within five (5) days. No late fees apply; accounts receivable accounts add a service fee of one percent per month for unpaid charges.