Parking Information and Regulations

Regulations expressed on this web page may change. Information on any changes will be relayed to the Mercer community through this web page. These are the official parking guidelines. Anything told to you by anyone, if it contradicts the information in this document, is superseded by this document. Mercer University distributes decals based on the appropriate zone for the person receiving the decal. Below are the zones and appropriate users:

• Red – All On Campus Residents
• Purple – Commuter Students
• Green – Mercer Employees and Contractor Employees
• Blue – Residents of Mercer Landing
• Yellow – Residents of Mercer Village and Tatnall Lofts

There are also decals that are used for special purposes only. The holders of all special purpose decals should be familiar with the regulations affecting them.

Macon Campus Parking Map
Atlanta Campus Parking Map

Handicap Accessible Parking

Drivers authorized by the state to use handicap parking spaces can use such spaces in any zone if they have a properly displayed state permit.

If you are permanently or temporarily disabled and require handicap access, you must see your doctor about a permit issued by the State of Georgia. Your vehicle must be registered with Mercer Police even if you possess a handicapped permit.

Do not park in a handicapped only space if you are not authorized, even for a second. It is a violation of state law. Do not use someone else’s authorization to park in these spaces.

Basic Information for all decal holders

All vehicles parked on the Mercer Atlanta and Macon campuses should bear either an official parking decal or authorized visitor’s permit. Decals are free and a new decal must be obtained each year. Vehicles should be registered no later than the first day of class in the semester of your first semester at Mercer. Vehicles may be registered online thru the MyMercer Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Decals may picked up at Mercer Police Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You must provide your MUID and tag number to obtain a decal.

All decals must be placed on the lower front windshield on the the driver’s side. No car is allowed to have two decals for the same year. Also, no decal can be registered to two cars.

Parking & Traffic Regulations

Possession of a decal does not guarantee a parking space. The responsibility of locating a proper space rests with the driver. The lack of a parking space, being late for class or work, parking illegally for only a short time, leaving your flashers on, etc. are not valid excuses for parking illegally. The absence of a sign prohibiting parking does not mean you may park illegally.

You must park in a zone that matches your color decal. Signs indicating zoning are posted at each parking lot entrance. These signs display the color decal allowed in that area. Red, Blue, Green, and Mixed Color Zoned parking is enforced during the day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Yellow and Blue Decal only parking areas is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Street parking inside the campus is reserved for those with a green or purple decals.

Parking spaces are marked by solid white lines. Your car must be in a space designated by solid white lines to be legally parked. If your car crosses a solid white line, either on the side or in the front or rear, you are in violation. The diagonal lines adjacent to handicap parking spaces are not legal parking spaces.

Visitor spaces are for visitors only. Students and employees are not allowed to utilize these spaces at any time. Campus hosts are responsible for the actions of their visitors and should provide them with these regulations. Visitors can obtain a permit at the Admissions office during business hours or Mercer Police at any time.

The speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour. Signs and traffic lights must be obeyed and can only be superseded by a police officer’s directions. State of Georgia tickets may be given to violators by Mercer Police officers. These tickets are handled through the appropriate courts and may affect your driving records.

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Unauthorized vehicles are not allowed on pedestrian only areas without the express permission of the Chief of Mercer Police.

You are in violation if you park:

• On a red, yellow, or blue curb
• Across a solid yellow, red, blue, or white line
• Across diagonal lines
• Blocking a driveway or traffic lane
• Where a sign says you may not park
• In a space reserved for service vehicles unless you are in a university owned vehicle or in a vehicle owned by a university contractor on official business
• On the grass
• Where traffic cones, tape, or barrels prevent access to the spaces
• In front of a dumpster
• Blocking other vehicles that are legally parked
• Where any law says you may not
• In front of a locked gate
• In any fashion that a police officer feels causes a danger or hindrance to persons or property