Visitor Void

Visitor Definition

  • A visitor is someone who:
    • Owns, operates, or parks a vehicle on campus
    • Is not currently affiliated with Iowa State University (not a student, staff, faculty, etc.)

Visitor Void Policy for Parking Citations

  • One Visitor Void Per Lifetime:
    • Each visitor is allowed only one visitor void in their lifetime.
  • Who Does Not Qualify for Visitor Status:
    • Anyone who operates a vehicle registered to:
      • Faculty
      • Staff
      • Student
      • Graduate Student
      • Vendor
      • Contractor
      • Construction Worker
    • These individuals are not eligible for visitor voids, and the cited vehicle must not be affiliated with them.
  • ISU Police Moving Violations:
    • Moving violations are NOT eligible for a visitor void.

Options for Visitors Who Receive Citations

If you are a visitor and receive a citation, you have three options:

  • Pay the citation
  • Request a visitor void (if eligible)
  • Appeal the citation

Special Rules for Visitors

  • Visitors in Conferences or Short Courses:
    • Visitors enrolled in conferences or short courses lasting more than one week are considered students.
    • Faculty in charge of these programs may apply for special parking permits.
  • Violations Not Eligible for Visitor Void:
    • Medical violations
    • Altering or counterfeiting violations
    • Unauthorized possession violations
    • Illegal parking violations
  • Requesting a Visitor Void:
    • You can request a visitor void for most violations within 90 days of receiving the citation.
    • Once a citation is paid, it cannot be voided.
  • Previous Visitor Voids:
    • If you've already received a visitor void, you cannot get another one.
    • You will need to file an appeal if you believe the citation was issued incorrectly.