Parking and Transit Services puts on the ‘breaks’

<p>ASU Parking and Transit Services (PTS) is giving its customers a break.</p><separator></separator><p>PTS representatives have begun issuing “Gimme a Break” cards, instead of warnings or citations, to first-time offenders for common mistakes, such as not displaying a valid ASU permit, or parking at an expired or malfunctioning meter.</p><separator></separator><p>The “Gimme a Break” card serves as a reminder that a vehicle is in violation of PTS regulations, but it is not a parking citation and does not carry any fines. No action is required on the part of individuals who receive “Gimme a Break” cards, but they are encouraged to visit the PTS Web site www.asu.edu/parking or call the PTS customer service number listed on the card to learn more about ASU parking rules and regulations.</p><separator></separator><p>“The ‘Gimme a Break’ program is intended to serve as a communication and customer service tool to educate ASU community members about the parking policies so they can avoid the same oversight,” says Theresa Fletcher, director of PTS.</p><separator></separator><p>Citations still will be given to vehicles that have prior violations. A citation also will be issued to first-time offenders in such circumstances where a vehicle is posing a safety hazard, such as parking in a fire lane, or has a severe violation, such as displaying a stolen or altered permit.</p><separator></separator><p>The program began at all four campuses Sept. 10 and already has generated positive feedback from PTS customers – including “Gimme a Break” card recipients.</p><separator></separator><p>Shereen Saurey, <a href="mailto:shereen.saurey@asu.edu">shereen.saurey@asu.edu<br /></a>(480) 727-7053<br />Parking and Transit Services</p>