April 1 - 30
Food for Fines is a program that allows those with qualified parking citations to pay them off through donations of 10-ounce cans of soup. All donations will go to the UT Outpost food pantry for students. The program runs from April 1, 2024 through April 30, 2024.
Terms and Conditions
- Only one eligible citation per person can be dismissed.
- Eligible citation dismissal is for the citation only. If late fees or collection fees are due, they MUST BE PAID for PTS to accept the donation for citation dismissal.
- Citations that are already paid are not eligible for refund to participate in the program.
Eligible Donations
- Only cans of soup are eligible for donation. No substitutions.
- Cans must be sealed, unopened, and not expired.
- Size: Cans must be at least 10 ounces. Multiple, smaller cans cannot be combined to equal 10 ounces.
- Quantity (cans larger than 10 ounces are acceptable):
- $15-$35 Citations: FIVE cans of soup (10-oz cans or more) are required for citation dismissal
- $36-$75 Citations: SEVEN cans of soup (10-oz cans or more) are required for citation dismissal
- A can that is over 10 ounces is still considered ONE can, and the extra ounces cannot be used to count for more cans.
- Glass containers are not eligible for donation.
Eligible Citations
Only citations issued between November 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 will be eligible for dismissal.
Eligible citations must also be one of the following:
| Base Amount | Violation Code | Citation Text | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | 40 | Unregistered Bicycle-40 | Unregistered bicycle |
| $15 | 13 | Invalid/ No Permit | Invalid/ No Permit |
| $20 | 04 | Overtime at Meter-04 | Parking overtime at a meter (under 2 hours) |
| $20 | 98 | Vehicle in Bldg-98 | Vehicles of any type parked within a university building |
| $25 | 11 | 2W Parking in 4W-11 | Two-wheeled vehicle parked in a space designated for four-wheeled vehicles |
| $25 | 41 | Unauth Bike Parking-41 | Bicycle or EPAMD parking in a non-designated area |
| $35 | 01 | No Valid Permit-01 | Parking without a valid authorized permit |
| $35 | 03 03A 03B 03D 03E |
| Improper method of parking including:
|
| $35 | 05 05A 05B 05C 05D 05E |
| Parking in violation of set time parameters including in a:
|
| $35 | 07 | Unauthorized Parking-07 | Parking or driving on sidewalks, grass, or shrubbery |
| $35 | 09 | LBJ/TCC Unauthorized-09 | Unauthorized parking in Thompson Conference Center/LBJ Lots |
| $35 | 12 | Temp Parking-12 | Violating temporary parking restrictions |
| $35 | 15 | Obstruction-Traffic-15 | Obstruction of vehicle or pedestrian traffic |
| $35 | 17 | Multiple Vehicles Parked | Permit used by more than one vehicle at the same time on campus |
| $35 | 21 | Moved Barricade or Cone-21 | Unauthorized movement of barricade or parking within a barricaded area |
| $35 | 95 | Idling at Air Intake Louvers-95 | Idling at air intake louvers |
| $35 | 97 | Improper Pickup/Dropoff-97 | Improper passenger pick-up or drop-off |
| $75* | 02* | Parking in an At All Times space* | Parking in an At All Times space* |
| $75 | 20 | Unauth Event Parking | Unauthorized parking in area reserved for event parking |
| $75 | 53 | TMV Non-moving Violation-53 | TX Motor Vehicles non-moving violation (Ex: using a power outlet to charge EV) |
| $75 | 54 | Failure to Obey- 54 | Failure to obey guard/officer instructions |
| $75 | 96 | Disabled Vehicle- 96 | Vehicle left on UT property/ abandoned |
* Violation Code 02 citations that are issued for parking in D+ spaces are not eligible for dismissal.
Where to Donate
Donations are processed at any of seven staffed garage offices around campus. Hours range from weekdays 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to 24/7, depending on the garage. See the UT Parking Garages page for details.
Other Donations Welcome
Even if you do not have citations and just want to contribute to the UT Outpost food pantry for students, you can drop off your non-perishable food donations at any of the seven staffed garage offices around campus. Hours range from weekdays 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to 24/7, depending on the garage. See the UT Parking Garages page for details.
