Parking enforcement and permit processes updated

New License Plate Recognition (LPR) Enforcement

August 13, 2025

All permit holders must ensure their license plate information is accurate in the Parking Portal by Monday, Sept. 1, to comply with updated enforcement procedures.

The Parking Management team has implemented License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology, which uses cameras on patrol vehicles to scan license plates and verify a valid permit or paid short-term parking.

This system requires:

• Accurate license plate information on file.
• License plates clearly visible from the parking lot aisle.

Parking direction rules:

• Vehicles with only a rear license plate must park head-in so the plate is visible. Do not back into or pull through parking spaces.
• Vehicles with both front and rear plates may back in or pull through unless signage indicates otherwise.
• Permit holders must still display their mirror-hanging permit as usual.

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, citations may be issued for obstructed license plates.

The LPR system integrates with ParkMobile and campus pay stations. Drivers paying for short-term parking will now enter their license plate number instead of a space number. 

For questions, contact the Parking Management Office at 304-293-5502.

July 2, 2025

Due to several major construction projects at the WVU Health Sciences Center, parking in Area 80 and surrounding areas is extremely limited.

New WVU/UHA clinical faculty requesting to purchase an Area 80 parking permit should email HSCparkingreview@hsc.wvu.edu. Those requesting permits will receive a special approval form to complete and return to the same email address. Once reviewed, individuals will receive notification of the next steps.

This process is only for WVU/UHA clinical faculty. Current faculty with Area 80 permits do not need to use the special approval form and will follow the usual automatic renewal process. Please note:

1. An Area 80 permit does not guarantee a parking space at your preferred time.

1. An Area 80 permit does not allow parking in other adjacent lots.

1. If no spaces are available and you are also a WVU Medicine employee, you may follow WVU Medicine parking guidelines for alternative locations.