Parking Permit Information?

Absolute Zero

Ive only got around to applying for the parking permit last week. Applied for it on their website and havent got a reply yet.

Just wondering did I leave it too late? has any body else got their permits or are in the same boat?

ceez

I recently thought about this and looked up about it. Apparently the APCOA site is being updated: Quote from the NUIM Website:

"Due to the delays in the completion of the systems development on the APCOA website, NUI Maynooth permit application will not now be operational until later on in August.
A communication will be issued when the development works on the APCOA web site is completed".

Full details are here: http://campusservices.nuim.ie/traffic/ :cool:

Absolute Zero

ceez wrote: »

I recently thought about this and looked up about it. Apparently the APCOA site is being updated: Quote from the NUIM Website:

"Due to the delays in the completion of the systems development on the APCOA website, NUI Maynooth permit application will not now be operational until later on in August.
A communication will be issued when the development works on the APCOA web site is completed".

Full details are here: http://campusservices.nuim.ie/traffic/ :cool:

Ah that would explain it, cheers Ceez. Its rush hour now trying to organise everything for the upcoming academic year

ceez

Your welcome! We're not back till next month though - although I see your from Kilkenny - suppose you lot wouldn't be on the game leaving things too late Actually if your a postgrad, have you any idea when we're back? Are we back earlier or later?

Seren_

ceez wrote: »

Your welcome! We're not back till next month though - although I see your from Kilkenny - suppose you lot wouldn't be on the game leaving things too late Actually if your a postgrad, have you any idea when we're back? Are we back earlier or later?

I think most postgrad courses start back the same day as undergrads - 19th of September

ceez

Your Text Here wrote: »

I think most postgrad courses start back the same day as undergrads - 19th of September

Thank you! jeez I better start getting ready for this "rush hour" so. Can't wait to be back:D

sargito

Damn, I better tax and insure it as well. Curse you august, so expensive.

Absolute Zero

sargito wrote: »

Damn, I better tax and insure it as well. Curse you august, so expensive.

hehe, The curse of the tax and insurance, im also afflicted

Adrianno28

Hey, I was on a year out... parking permit! NOOOOOOOO! whats the low down! how much? etc.... more hassle and expense... jeezzzzzz!

ceez

Adrianno28 wrote: »

Hey, I was on a year out... parking permit! NOOOOOOOO! whats the low down! how much? etc.... more hassle and expense... jeezzzzzz!

I knooooow! Think its *insert euro sign"40 for the year? I'm probably wrong though! Such hassle and expense, and its not as if I use my car that much, because its usually pertroless Would love to know what the staff have to pay, if anything

ghostdancer

staff pay the same as students, 20 a semester, from what i can remember...

which works out at €1.66 a week, hardly expensive.

LeixlipRed

Not expensive but it's the principle. Also, just like the household charge, it won't stay at the "introductory" level for long.

ceez

ghostdancer wrote: »

staff pay the same as students, 20 a semester, from what i can remember...

which works out at €1.66 a week, hardly expensive.

That's not what I have been told and I apologise I didn't whip out the calculator :rolleyes:

Absolute Zero

ceez wrote: »

That's not what I have been told and I apologise I didn't whip out the calculator :rolleyes:

Has anyone got any word back about the parking permits or is it still to early?

LeixlipRed

I can give you word that all the signs are in place. Anyone wanna help me rip them up in the dead of the night? Gets you out of the house like

ceez

Absolute Zero wrote: »

Has anyone got any word back about the parking permits or is it still to early?

No change on the website anyway.

LeixlipRed wrote: »

I can give you word that all the signs are in place. Anyone wanna help me rip them up in the dead of the night? Gets you out of the house like

Excellent idea!

Absolute Zero

Any one have any updates about the permits or is it still to early?

banquo

Apparently it's fully operational now.

Eric Cartman

Just remember kids -
1) the permits are just paper disks , photocopy a friends
2) its a private clamping company , if you can detach the clamp without damage or cut it off with nobody looking then they cant do anything to you

So go ahead , apcoa are cúnts, feel free to piss them off

Absolute Zero

banquo wrote: »

Apparently it's fully operational now.

So should we have recieved word from them by now? or should I take it that I wont be getting a permit :S

LeixlipRed

Hopefully get a good campaign going to have these lowlifes ****ed off campus asap. Anyone who hears any nasty clamping related stories should make sure to share it with us.

Absolute Zero

LeixlipRed wrote: »

Hopefully get a good campaign going to have these lowlifes ****ed off campus asap. Anyone who hears any nasty clamping related stories should make sure to share it with us.

I intend to cut any clamps that are put on my car any way, it wont be the first time ive done it and if it happens to me it wont be the last, they are scumbags.

mickstupp

Could probably buy a key online for their particular brand of clamp... become NUIM's Robin Hood, anti-clamping hero, go round taking them off people's cars. I mean if you just unlock the thing and leave it sitting there, undamaged, then they can't very well take you to court or anything, can they?

LeixlipRed

Agree. And I've no doubt security will take their side in issues like this. It even makes me sad to see all the signs around the campus now erected by that company that specifically state, "this is private property". Universities should be open to any member of the public, they should be the most public of places.

TouchingVirus

For the record, staff permits are €60 :P

cian1500ww

Interesting post I seen in the motors forum on the same subject

Judge ruled clamping illegal at WIT 18/1/2007
Judge William Harnett ruled at Waterford district court last week that WIT has no authority to clamp the Vehicles of people who park illegally at its cork road campus.

The case originated when a clamp was removed from a car by its owner on January 5th last year. The judge ruled that the owner was entitled to remove something that was stuck to his car by whatever means and if it damages his car, he was entitled to claim damages.

While there where notices up in the car park informing motorists that clamping was in operation, Judge Harnett ruled that there were no laws to support that notice before dismissing the case.

WITSU expects that WIT will seek legal clarification on this matter and that clamping will continue for now. WITSU welcomes the ruling that clamping is illegal, however does not encourage motorists to park in dangerous or unhelpful positions.

LeixlipRed

I think clamping on private property is on very dodgy legal grounds. I'm sure the USI have Ireland's top legal minds on it. Once they get back from some junket or another.

Eric Cartman

mickstupp wrote: »

Could probably buy a key online for their particular brand of clamp... become NUIM's Robin Hood, anti-clamping hero, go round taking them off people's cars. I mean if you just unlock the thing and leave it sitting there, undamaged, then they can't very well take you to court or anything, can they?

the lock used is a Cisa 285

if you know about key bumping theyre easy to take off
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF1iy9xXaO0

http://walkerlocksmiths.co.uk/toolsextrasdrillbits.htm

carbide drillbits also do the trick

1c1a

Anyone know if its too late to get a permit hadnt even thought about it until I saw this thread!!

LeixlipRed

College hasn't started back yet so I'd imagine they're not even on sale yet?

TheBody

1c1a wrote: »

Anyone know if its too late to get a permit hadnt even thought about it until I saw this thread!!

No it's not too late. You will see a link on the college homepage to "Traffic Management and Parking". You will find the relevent links in there.

1c1a

cheers guys!! Grr parking permits!

Michellenman

They are on sale yeah, I bought mine there about 2 weeks ago.

louliewan

Ok, so wtf is a multi-permit? On the map delegating spaces to people, there are large areas marked as multi-permit and really, have you seen the amount of space allocated to students? Were a certain amount of permits sold which would only cover the space provided or if you have paid for a permit might you still find yourself left without a parking space?

TheBody

louliewan wrote: »

Ok, so wtf is a multi-permit? On the map delegating spaces to people, there are large areas marked as multi-permit and really, have you seen the amount of space allocated to students? Were a certain amount of permits sold which would only cover the space provided or if you have paid for a permit might you still find yourself left without a parking space?

A multi-permit is a carpark where either staff or students can park. If you have a permit it does not guarantee you a parking space.

LeixlipRed

Yes, the beauty of this scheme is there are more permits than spaces. It makes sense right?

louliewan

Well they better be ready for one almighty tantrum from this gal right here if I can't find a space!:mad:
(Oh thanks for clearing up the multi-permit confusion)

LeixlipRed

But you buy the permit on condition that you know there are more permits than spaces. It's in the terms and conditions. The whole thing is a farce.

louliewan

Gotta start reading terms and conditions on stuff!

LeixlipRed

I'm not saying you shouldn't complain as such, just think you're better off complaining about why anyone has to pay in the first place.

Norrdeth

I assume the rationale behind this(more permits than spaces) is that the person won't be using their space all the time,
thus leaving it open if someone else with a permit to use it.

LeixlipRed

I have a sneaking suspicion that they're not just selling a few dozen more to allow for people not turning up the odd time. But I don't know the exact figures.

Michellenman

I bought a permit a few weeks ago, does it come in the post? If not when and where can I collect it?

LeixlipRed

Details are here: http://campusservices.nuim.ie/traffic/apply.shtml

Michellenman

Doesn't say when or where I can collect it though..
I can't exactly drive in the first day and park and not have the permit.

Also

Please ensure you supply your correct NUI Maynooth e-mail address in the field provided to allow the Traffic Management Team contact you. We will contact you by e mail within 3-5 working days of receipt of this application.

I just gave them my regular email address and haven't heard a peep since. The money was taken from my account immediately though..

LeixlipRed

Contact the Traffic Management Team (anyone else think this is probably just some bloke from Security?)?

Evita

Yes APCOA are tardy with everything except snatching your money and clamping your car. I find phoning or talking to someone face-to-face is better than email, Michellenman. I kept phoning their Dublin branch back in March when we got the permit last year as they didn’t have a Maynooth branch then (do they now? If so ring it. If not, ring the Dublin branch and keep harrassing! That’s what I do. You’ve paid for it, they’ve accepted your money, they should be on the ball). My advice keep sending emails and keep ringing till someone addresses your query. I got my permit today and I only applied last week but mine was just a reissue as I had one last year.
They included this competition to convince people to carshare. Carshare and you can enter a competition to win a cup of coffee and a muffin...

LeixlipRed

A whole cup of coffee? Wow.

Michellenman

Hey Evita, I rang and left a message with the traffic management people in Maynooth. He rang me back within ten minutes to explain what had happened. He's currently moving office and isn't sure which office he's going to so can't give people a place to pick them up just yet but will be sending out an email to all those who have applied as soon as he knows. He was really really nice about it, said that he had received my application but that there has been a big back log because people have been applying for the permits before they've registers and it's causing some confusion.

The use of permits won't be enforced until Monday 26th of September either and he assured me that everyone would have their permits well in advance of this date

Evita

Yes, *and* a muffin. I don't know if you share it with the person you car share with or not... I threw it in the bin straight away but it was summink to that effect.

Of course car sharing is all well and good but not if you live in the arsehole of nowhere where no-one else is going anywhere near NUI Maynooth and also if you work sporadic hours in NUIM.

Edit: Ah, that's great you have it sorted because these things can just be a lot of hassle when most people are busy enough. It's horrible being in limbo but at least you're sorted now. All the best

LeixlipRed

Evita wrote: »

Yes, *and* a muffin. I don't know if you share it with the person you car share with or not... I threw it in the bin straight away but it was summink to that effect.

Of course car sharing is all well and good but not if you live in the arsehole of nowhere where no-one else is going anywhere near NUI Maynooth and also if you work sporadic hours in NUIM.

Maybe you're meant to spill the boiling coffee in your crotch while driving around the one way system too? :pac: Why would you throw a muffin in the bin though, u is mad :P