University Boots 20 Vehicles in Two Weeks

Fairfield University's Department of Public Safety has booted at least 20 vehicles in the past two weeks under its parking enforcement rules.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Car Culture

Photo-style view of a single parked car in a quiet campus lot with a boot clamped on its front tire, brick buildings and autumn trees behind. — Fairfield University's Department of Public Safety has booted at least 20 vehicles in the past two weeks under its parking enforcement rules, according to daily incident reports. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Fairfield University's Department of Public Safety booted at least 20 vehicles in the last two weeks, according to its daily incident reports. Students with three or more parking violations can be placed on the university's Chronic Violator List, subjecting their vehicles to booting or towing.

Why it matters

Students and guests who accumulate parking tickets face booting, towing, and referral to the Dean of Students Office after three violations. Local drivers visiting the Fairfield campus should be aware that the enforcement applies to guest vehicles as well.

At least 20 vehicles were booted in the last two weeks, and registered owners with three or more tickets in an academic year may have vehicles towed or immobilized. Students may appeal a ticket within 10 days of issuance, and all appeal decisions are final.

The players

Fairfield University Department of Public Safety

The campus police and parking enforcement office of Fairfield University, responsible for issuing tickets, booting vehicles and maintaining the Chronic Violator List.

The details

Booting uses a device known as a Rhino placed on a vehicle to prevent it from being driven. Booting incidents appeared in October crime logs at the Conference Center lot B-1, and were also reported at the Kelly Center Parking Garage, Faber Hall lot N-1, Dolan Campus lot G-1, Quick Center lot O-1 and Nursing/RecPlex lot K-3.

October 2026: Booting incidents appeared in DPS crime logs, including at Conference Center lot B-1.
Last two weeks before publication: At least 20 vehicles were booted, according to DPS daily incident reports.

Roadmap

Campus parking enforcement at Fairfield University follows a graduated system, with tickets escalating to booting and towing for repeat violators. The Chronic Violator List applies this escalation to students and their guest vehicles across the academic year.

Drivers who accumulate three or more parking tickets may have their vehicles booted or towed, including guest vehicles brought onto campus. Paying fines does not remove a student from the Chronic Violator List, and boot removal fees must be paid in person at the Parking Office or Bursar's Office.

The takeaway

Check parking rules before bringing any vehicle onto campus, since repeat violations can lead to booting or towing regardless of who is driving. Appeals must be filed within 10 days of a ticket being issued.