Car parking FAQs
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What's changing?
Bond has engaged Care Park Pty Ltd to provide a virtual permit for approved users, no more physical permits are required.
The system will operate via Licence Plate Recognition with Care Park carrying out numerous drive-through checks during the course of each and every day.
Through the issuance of payment notices to unauthorised vehicles, this will reduce the campus being used by non bon-a-fide users.
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How will it work?
All vehicles entering the campus are considered to have accepted the terms and conditions of parking on Bond University property. Care Park Pty Ltd will carry out regular patrols and any vehicle identified as breaching the terms and conditions may be issued a warning, or payment notice fee.
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How does this impact me?
The implementation of Licence Plate Recognition will have little effect on those who park correctly. Those who do not park correctly and do not comply with the parking terms and conditions may be issued with a warning or payment notice to be paid directly to Care Park Pty Ltd, payment notices & form
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What do I need to do?
Log on to the Parking Application link and create an account, provide your personal and vehicle details and you will be added to the approved parking list. You do not need to display a permit as we use your vehicle registration number as you permit.
You can register up to 2 vehicles, however if more than 1 vehicle is parking on campus at the same time you run the risk of being issued a warning or a payment notice.
Failure to register to park on campus may result is a warning or a payment notice being issued.
For assistance email [email protected].
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When to apply?
All students will need to register at the beginning of each semester to park in campus.
All staff will need to register annually with all permits expiring on 31 December each year or at the time your employment ceases if before 31 December.
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Do I need to register a park at BIHS?
Yes, all students, staff, and approved visitors need to register to be able to park on University owned areas to avoid being issued a warning or payment notice.
If you are parking in on-street or other parking areas adjacent to BIHS, you need to check the terms and conditions for each area as they are not under the University's control. Gold Coast Council and other fines may apply.
If you have registered to park at BIHS, it also allows you to park in any parking general (PG) areas on the Varsity campus.
If you have registered to park on the Varsity campus you can also park in the Bond University parking area at BIHS.
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Do Alumni need to apply?
Parking registration is available to all Graduating Alumni members, however like staff you will be required to register annually, with all registrations expiring on 31 December each year.
If you do not register to park on campus, you may be issued with a warning or payment notice on your visit.
Please visit the Bond University Alumni Office to register to park on campus.
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Do sports centre and swim squad members need to apply?
Sports centre & swim squad members (and parents) are required to register their vehicle, with all permits expiring the day after you membership expires or on 31 December annually.
If you renew your Sports Centre or Swim Squad membership, you will need to reregister with your updated membership expiry.
If you do not register to park on campus, you may be issued with a warning or payment notice on your visit.
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What if I sell my car or change my registration details?
If you sell or change your vehicle, simply log on, remove the old vehicle and add the new vehicle registration details.
For assistance contact [email protected].
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Disability parking?
All drivers parking in designated Disability Bays must display a valid Disability Permit. Failure to display a valid Disability Permit may be issued with a payment notice as per clause number 1 f) of the terms and conditions.
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Yellow lines and areas not constructed as a carpark?
All drivers who park a vehicle on a yellow line or area not constructed as a carpark may be issued with a payment notice as per clause number 1 b) terms and conditions.
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Does Bond University receive money from payment notices?
Bond University does not receive any money related to payment notices. All money goes to the contractor Care Park Pty. Our goal is to manage the parking spaces and users to park as per terms and conditions and maintaining an orderly scheme of parking for our students, staff and visitors.
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What do I do if I receive a payment notice?
Care Park Pty Ltd manage the payment of all payment notices issued at Bond University.
To make a payment, apply to have the payment notice fee reviewed, complete a statutory declaration or nominate an alternative driver visit Care Park Pty payment notices & form webpage.
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In what circumstances do I risk my vehicle being towed away?
If your vehicle is dangerously parked in a way that potentially impacts the safety of others, Security will make every attempt to contact you via the contact information that you have provided in your online application. If Security is unable to contact you to move your vehicle, a towing company may be engaged to remove your vehicle from campus.
Towing, storage and/or disposal will be in accordance with the Queensland Tow Truck Regulations. The University and Care Park Pty Ltd accept no responsibility for vehicles that have been removed from campus by licensed tow truck operators.