Parking and vehicle safety

Safety-related vehicle issues

It's important to follow safety guidelines, especially with our modes of transportation. If a vehicle poses a hazard to anyone's safety on campus, IUPD will remove it.

For your own personal preparedness, look to our information on travel safety.

If you're a pedestrian at any point on any IU campus, look to our information on traffic & pedestrians.

Thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles have occurred nationwide. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued information about theft deterrent software that is free for customers. The IUPD Indianapolis division has free steering wheel locks available for students residing on the IU Indianapolis campus and faculty and staff who are Indianapolis residents who own Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Pick yours up from the IUPD Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ott Building while supplies last.   Contact the IUPD for more information

Protect your vehicle from theft

To keep yourself and your vehicle safe, consider the following safety tips: 

  • Do not lend your keys to anyone you do not know and trust.
  • Always hide valuables and money so they cannot be seen through windows.
  • Park in well-lit, regularly frequented areas if possible, and lock all doors and roll up windows.
  • Always report suspicious behavior.
  • Install a steering wheel locking device. 
  • Install quality video surveillance cameras and alarms. 
  • Install a GPS tracking device. 
  • Never leave your car running. 
  • Contact dealerships regarding anti-theft options for the vehicle.
  • Keep information, such as the make, model, model year, license plate and Vehicle Identification Number accessible in the event your vehicle is stolen.

Vehicle Parking

Find parking permit and parking violation appeal information on parking.iu.edu. 

Bicycle and scooter parking

Ensure your safety and everyone else’s by parking your bicycle in a bike rack. Other designated areas to park bikes are okay too, if marked as such. Worried about your bike getting stolen? We have some theft prevention tips.

IU Bloomington

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