Parking

The use of an AIT Parking Permit entitles the holder to a parking space, but does not guarantee one of the spaces available on campus*

Athlone Institute of Technology operates a managed system of parking to help optimise the use of existing car parking spaces for students, staff, visitors, contractors, those with special needs and the requirements of emergency management. It is the responsibility of the car park user to be fully aware of the parking rules and regulations as indicated on signs throughout the campus, and on the AIT website.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Designated Car Parks
(to be read in conjunction with the Car park map download)

  • Car Parks in pink are designated for reduced mobility users
  • Car Parks in green are designated for students only
  • Car Parks in blue are designated for staff only
  • Car Parks in yellow are communal for student permit holders & staff permit holders
  • Car Parks in red are Pay & Display. Available for everyone.
  • Car Park in orange is reserved

Legitimate Use of a Permit

  • A permit is required on campus between 09:00 – 17:00 daily, Monday – Friday
  • The permit should be displayed where all permit details are clearly visible.
  • All AIT students and members of staff are entitled to one permit each
  • For secondary vehicles, the permit must be transferred from the primary vehicle to the secondary before parking on campus
  • A permit costs €10 per year for all students and staff
  • Replacement permits costs €20
  • Permit holders, and non permit holders, who park in the pay and display spaces should ensure that they display a valid ticket, the rules of which are printed on the parking ticket issued by the pay and display machine.
  • Providing false information or a misuse or abuse of the permit system will result in disciplinary procedures.

Parking Your Vehicle

  • Vehicles are parked on the campus at the owner’s risk. The institute accepts no liability for damage, loss or injury.
  • Ensure that you park in an officially marked space e.g. not on double yellow lines or diagonal hatch areas. The size of your vehicle may not be suitable for some spaces, which may result in your car being clamped.
  • Pay & Display spaces are marked with blue lines and blue “P&D” text.

The standard rules of the road apply, with a campus speed limit of 20km/h for all vehicles.

Visitor Parking

  • Visitors are welcome to use the Pay & Display car parking spaces.
  • Visitors coming to AIT as a guest of a member of staff may have a Visitor Permit reserved for them. Contact the relevant member of staff for details.

Replacement Permits

  • Should a user require a replacement permit, contact APCOA on 0818462888
  • APCOA will issue you with a replacement permit at a cost of €20
  • The original permit will become invalid upon issue of replacement permit.
  • In the event of a lost permit, it is the users responsibility to contact APCOA.

Clamped Vehicles

  • The release fee for clamped vehicles is €80
  • AIT is not responsible for clamping of illegally parked cars
  • APCOA is a private company who operate independently of AIT
  • Clamped vehicle owners have the right to appeal to the AIT Parking Appeals Committee to have their fee returned (see conditions below)

The following conditions will not be regarded as sufficient grounds for a successful appeal

  • Parking in an un-marked space
  • Display of an invalid or out of date permit
  • Non-display of permit
  • The unavailability of parking spaces
  • The urgent requirement to attend lectures or duties
  • Intended or unintended parking obstruction
  • Lack of awareness/knowledge regarding the parking rules and regulations on campus
  • Appeals not received by the parking appeals committee within 28 days of infringement notice

Car Park Map

Car park map

Download: Car park map download

Queries

For all car parking queries contact APCOA on 0818462888

ORDER YOUR PERMIT HERE

Students and Staff may order their permit online through the APCOA website through the link below. Go to the Park with us tab, and click on Purchase a Permit. Follow the instructions from here and input the information required. You may pay the €10 annual fee by credit/laser card. If you do not have a credit/laser card you may directly through any AIB Branch.

Your permit will be posted directly to your home address by APCOA

Order your Permit here

For students and staff who wish to pay by cash please note the following:

  • Go to any AIB branch
  • Lodge the €10 permit fee in the APCOA-Galway Offstreet account:

    Bank Account No: 07848569
    Sort Code: 931012

  • Please instruct AIB to ensure that full name of person is put clearly on the receipt
  • AIB will issue the receipt
  • Download and complete the permit application form for on apcoa.ie
  • Send via post a completed application form together with ORIGINAL receipt to:

    APCOA Parking
    Unit 6
    Kilkerrin Park
    Liosbaun Industrial Park
    Tuam Road
    Galway
    Ireland

  • APCOA will register your vehicle details in their system on receipt of the completed application form and payment and will post your permit to the address provided in your application form.
  • The user should ensure the permit is displayed in their vehicle as soon as possible.