University parking restrictions

[Matchboxx]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? West Virginia

I attend school at Wheeling Jesuit University. Even though we already pay $150 for parking on campus, if they ticket us for something and we don't pay it immediately, they boot the car (sometimes known as a "wheel clamp") - is this legal? It's private property and a private school, but I'd think preventing me from leaving grounds with my car is car theft.

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? West Virginia

I attend school at Wheeling Jesuit University. Even though we already pay $150 for parking on campus, if they ticket us for something and we don't pay it immediately, they boot the car (sometimes known as a "wheel clamp") - is this legal? It's private property and a private school, but I'd think preventing me from leaving grounds with my car is car theft.

Yes, it's legal. Why? Because you agreed to it by attending the school.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? West Virginia

I attend school at Wheeling Jesuit University. Even though we already pay $150 for parking on campus, if they ticket us for something and we don't pay it immediately, they boot the car (sometimes known as a "wheel clamp") - is this legal? It's private property and a private school, but I'd think preventing me from leaving grounds with my car is car theft.

**A: what does it state in the school policy manual re: parking and fines etc.?

 

[davidmcbeth3]

I-M-M-E-D-I-A-T-E-L-Y

You should do so then, very quickly.

If you think this is not legal then go to your library and research this .. a good extra credit project for you! Think its theft, huh...interesting.

 

[cbg]

is this legal? It's private property and a private school, but I'd think preventing me from leaving grounds with my car is car theft.

Let me guess.

You are not a law student - correct?