Policies & Procedures

I. PURPOSE

This policy is to ensure the safe operation of personal transportation devices (not to include devices used by persons with disabilities) on the Longwood campus and University-managed properties. This policy intends to protect Longwood students, faculty, staff, and property by prohibiting activity that is dangerous to users or others.

II. DEFINITIONS 

1. Personal Transportation Devices: Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, scooters, and other similar devices, both battery and electric powered and non-powered. Does not include devices used by persons with disabilities.

2. Transportation Use: Transportation use is defined as a means of conveyance while traveling from point to point on the campus.

III. POLICY

The safe and reasonable use of personal transportation devices is permitted on university sidewalks and parking lots unless otherwise posted for transportation use. Anyone using these devices on Longwood property shall give right of way to any pedestrian and shall travel in a reasonable, safe, and prudent manner for the given circumstances. Operators of such devices assume the inherent risks associated with such devices.

1. Limitations:
   1. The use of personal transportation devices is not permitted inside any building on Longwood’s campus and University-managed properties.
   2. Personal transportation devices are not permitted on ramps, curbs, benches, steps, stairs, or other such structures (no stunts or “trick riding”).
   3. The use of personal transportation devices is not permitted on the Brock Commons corridor from the High Street Entrance to the Parking Garage elevators (across from Brock Hall), or on any covered walkways.
   4. Parking/storage of personal transportation devices is limited to racks and other designated areas. Parking a personal transportation device in any other location (i.e. building lobbies, stairwells, porches, trees, bushes, fences, access ramps, etc.) is prohibited. Devices blocking egress are subject to confiscation by the Longwood University Police Department.
2. Violations:
   1. Students: Violations of this policy may result in restitution to the University for any damage, disciplinary action through referral to Student Conduct and Integrity, and appropriate action taken by the Longwood University Police Department.
   2. Faculty and Staff: Violations of this policy may result in restitution to the University for any damage, action through referral to Human Resources or the contract supervisor, and appropriate action taken by the Longwood University Police Department.
   3. Guests and Visitors: Violations may result in restitution to the University for any damage and appropriate action taken by the Longwood University Police Department.

PTD Prohibited Zones (pdf)

Approved by the Board of Visitors, September 7, 2002.
Revised and approved by the Board of Visitors, June 17, 2004.
Revised and approved by the Board of Visitors, June 15, 2012.
Revised and approved by the Board of Visitors, March 21, 2024.