FL Student Handbook 2024-25

d. A visitor’s pass must be obtained from the Guest Services Desk during regular office hours. The cost is $30/day, which covers meals and lodging regardless if visitors eat off-campus. e. Accommodations, if available, will be assigned by the Deans for overnight visitors. Generally, special permission will not extend beyond three nights. f. Generally, visitors must be between the ages of 16 and 30. g. Generally, visitors will not be permitted during the week that precedes official school breaks. h. The third-party rule applies to students with visitors and guests. 2. Daytime visitors a. All day visitors must sign in and sign out at the Guest Services Desk while visiting the Word of Life property. b. All day visitors may purchase meal tickets at the Hostess desk in the Dining Hall. L. Vehicle Policies The following policies have been set in place to ensure the safety and welfare of students, employees, and visitors as well as for the protection and maintenance of Bible Institute property. 1. Parking Permits a. All persons who bring motor vehicles (including Motorcycles, ATV’s, and golf carts) to campus must register them with the Ministries Department ($25 per semester). b. A display tag will be issued and should be visible while on campus. A replacement tag may be purchased at the Ministries Bui for $5. 2. Parking Locations a. Vehicles parked in disabled person spaces must display state-issued disabled person ID at all times. b. Overnight parking is only to be in the appropriately assigned parking lots – across the street from the Conference Center, or the TAC parking lot. c. Students may NOT park in the loading area behind the Dining Hall or behind the BPAC. d. All vehicles remaining for more than 20 minutes in any loading zone on campus (in front of the Laundromat, the Conference Center, etc) will be cited. b. Riding on the hood, top, trunk, side, or bumper of a vehicle is not permitted nor is hanging on to a moving vehicle while riding a bike, skateboard, or rollerblades. Riding in the back of a truck is permitted when seated on the bed. It is not permitted to ride in any vehicle with legs out the side or the back. c. Golf carts must not be filled beyond their normal seating capacity and all occupants must be seated when it is moving. d. A vehicle’s music volume should be turned down while on the property. e. The Bible Institute is not responsible and assumes no liability for damage or theft of any vehicle or its contents. f. Vehicles and operators must fulfill all requirements of the State of Florida (e.g., insurance, inspection, registration, etc.) Unregistered or uninsured vehicles are not permitted on property. This includes motorcycles, ATVs (such as 4-wheelers) g. Helmet laws for motorcycles and ATVs must be followed on campus. See the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles website for more info: https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/motorcycle-rider- education-endorsements/ h. All vehicles must stay on approved roads. 4. Offenses There are at least four types of driving offenses a student may be cited for on campus: a. Unregistered vehicle (or registration not properly displayed) b. Unauthorized parking c. Speeding d. General violation (reckless driving, disobeying traffic signs, loud sound system, etc.) 5. Fine and Payment Process Students are required to present the original ticket and fine payment to the Guest Services Desk within 14 days of issuance. Violation records will be maintained and, upon identification of repeated offenses in relation to a particular vehicle, the increased penalty will be imposed as set out below: a. First offense: $10.00 e. Students are not to park their cars in the circle in front of the Conference Center. f. Students are not to park in front of the cabins or in the South America parking lot. 3. Driving Regulations a. All traffic signs on campus must be followed by all vehicles.

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Revised August 2024

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