Technician North Carolina State University’s Student Newspaper Since 1920 Volume LVIII, Number 30 Monday, November 7, 1977 Parking decals go fast Fringe to be sold by John Flasher problems involved with the much might improve the parking situation in the Staff Writer discussed proposal to redesignate Harris future. One is the manufacture of decals Lot as an ‘R’ one after being a ‘C' lot that designate a specific area of the The Traffic Records Office experienced throughout this semester. One is the campus. in addition to lot classification. no difficulty in disposing of 150 commuter confusion that would arise as a result of “For example. a sticker for someone arking decals last Monda . according to such a change. living in Owen Dorm might read Busctor‘ of Security Bill ' ' ms. “I don't say that redesignating Harris as ‘R-Central Campus.‘ or something of that “There were about 300 people in the line. an ‘R' lot is inconceivable. but it would be nature." she said. "Under this plan. only many of whom were satisfied." said confusing." Pipes commented. “It took central campus students would be able to Williams. “We were able to sell ‘0' decals many students a great amount of time to park in the lots around their dorm‘s. The to most of the commuters who needed discover that the lot had been changed to same would hold true for east and west them so badly. including some 55 who got a ‘0' one this year; so the situation would campuses." theirs in exchange for fringe stickers. In probably be worsened if it were to be Another possibility for parking is a new addition, we dealt 12 ofthe 55 returned ‘F' changed again in the middle of the lot. According to Pipes. the Physical Plant decals to dormitory residents who were in semester." is planning to move a steam plant, located the line." beside Harris Hall. to Sullivan Drive. Williams said that the remaining ‘F' No guarantees "When this is done. we might be able to stickers were being held pending an Pipes said that the second drawback to use that area for parking." she said. evaluation of the available fringe parking the redesignation of Harris lot is the fact “Of course. these are just a few of the areas. “Right now. there is a number of that it would not guarantee a great deal of many ideas we've come up with. and we North Carolina permanent cars in the additional parking to central campus are going to consider each one carefully." western fringe lots that are taking up residents. “People with 'R' stickers from Pipes continued. “I am planning to invite spaces that owners of-‘F' stickers could all over the campus would be parking the students who attended the last use. They are expected to be moved to there. and central campus is really the Parkingand TrafficCommittee meeting to another lot in the near future. so there is a area that needs the greatest attention at come to meetings in my office and discuss Beep. W iz. Bzzz. good chance that we will be able to sell the this point." future plans. Also any students who have ‘1‘“ decals and provide even more parking Pipes mentioned several possibilities suggestions are welcome to express Taking time off from the inter-galactic scene, RZDZ and an unknown female companion come in from the rain to for students." that are presently being considered which them." avoid mating his circuitry. Darth Vader was unavailable for comment. Molly Pipes. transportation planner. expressed pleasure with the sale and the results it has had thus far. but said that much work remains to be done toward further alleviation ofthe parking problem. Hartley believes students abuse system Not satisfied by Robin Ludlow out of paying their ticket and they try IE" Hartley explained that if there is an only takes a few minutes to check weeds out the unexceptable excuses and Staff Writer Hartley's position was created by Kirk emergency and no other parking space can anyway." forwards the others to the judicial board. “Many students living in residence halls at the beginning of the semester when it be found then the appeal might be Ignorance of the law is not considered The panel of two faculty members and were not satisfied by the 'C' decal “My biggest complaint is that students became obvious that the number of sustained. an excuse according to Hartley. "Most two students hear the plea and vote on the distribution. and I understand their. are abusing the appeal system," explained appeals per week to the Attorney people know that they are parking sustaining of the appeal. If there is a tie. viewpoint.” Pipes said. “The sale of extra David Hartley. administrative assistant to General's office had doubled over the Emergencies illegally," he elaborated. “It’s a gamble. Hartley votes to break it. Theofficer is ‘0' stickers. however. was a measure that Attorney General Jerry Kirk. number per week last year. 'Can I get back before I get a ticket?’ If also present for the hearing. but does not the University Parking and Traffic Hartley. the judicial aide that reviews “I wish I could review the appeals on a “Then we run into the problem of they do beat the system. they're happy. If vote. Committee had to pass almost immediate- the parking and traffic appeals. said the more humanistic approach." said Hartley. deciding what constitutes an emergency." they get a ticket. they get mad." Those appeals which are sustained are ly and there was very little time to debate Attorney General's office is “jammed with “But I have to make the decisions on a he noted. “I don't consider getting tickets Hartley claims to have had two tickets sent to Bill Williams. Director of Security. the issue. With this in mind. I think that trivial and trite pleas which aren't enough very legalistic basis." to a football game or seeing a sister in one and his car towed. “So I know how it for review. the committee made a very wise decision to base an appeal on." “It's plain and simple. just the way it's of the dorms an emergency." feels." he commented. “I got hot. but I “I've never had a case where Williams and so far it has worked very well. Waving in the air the 59 appeals written in the Parking and Mfflc Rules “A lot of people feel that if there is not a knew I was wrong." did not up hold the panel’s ruling," resulting in greater numbers of cars in all submitted last week. .he continued. and Regulations pamphlet. If you are parking space they can park illegally." Hartley said. of the ‘0' lots." . “Probably 85 per cent of these appeals are parked illegally and get a ticket. you have Hartley. “I can sympathize with them. Faith in officers The appeal costs the individual nothing According to Pipes. there are two major unwarranted. But the students see a way to pay the fine." he said. but it is just like parking in downtown and he will be reimbursed for towing the Raleigh. If you can't find a space. it The judicial aide said that he puts a appeals is if sustained. The cost. however. doesn't give you the right to park on the great deal of faith in the security officers. is absorbed by the entire student body. sidewalk. And if you get a ticket. you “I can’t bring myself to believe that Hartley said that he enjoys the job. wouldn't appeal it." he said. they are going around writing tickets just ”I just try to be fair." he commented. “I ‘Conflict ”It states on the parking decals that it is to be writing tickets." expalined Hartley. don't show preferencial treatment. I don't Successiofidraws a hunting license." he said. “It's not a “However. they are human and do make even look at the names until I mail my guaranteed parking space." mistakes. That's the reason for the appeal reply." byChrlee Ledtter Senator I. Beverly Lake, who represented both the office and the person holding the According to Hartley. the number of system." “The faculty and staff members usually Interim News Editor the committee called Carolinians Opposed office is in a powerful position. He has the meters which are not working properly is If a person feels that he has been given feel like they should get preferential ‘ to Succession. enormous power of persuasion over the very small. Yet. a lot of appeals claim that a ticket wrongly. he may fill out an appeal treatment." Hartley said. “About 50 per The gubernatorial succession amend- The discussion was taped on Thursday. assembly." he explained. the meter was not functioning when the form at the Traffic Records office. Hartley cent of the appeals pre from either a ment to be voted on Tuesday is a big and it featured reasonable arguments. “Our governor has a lot of power over person parked. Hartley remarked. “That picks up the forms and reviews them. He faculty or staff member." political event for North Carolinians. and a along with name-calling and finger- money spent in the state." continued roundtable discussion of the amendment pointing on the part of the participants. Lake. “He directs the spending of over which, was aired on Sunday and will be which almost came to shouts. $5,000,000 every year on federal programs aired again today at 8:10 p.m. on! Much of the discussion concerned like LEAA (Law Enforcement Assistance Service organizations aim to please, WKNC—FM.