Safety
Safety tips, services, and regulations to help you navigate campus.
Safety Services
Campus Security Escorts
Campus security escorts are available 24/7/365 for campus community members with safety concerns. You can request a personal escort (either on foot or in a vehicle) from a campus security officer. Call the Department of Public Safety’s non-emergency number at 801-585-COPS to request an escort.
URide
URide is a great resource for those that need an extra lift during evening hours! University community members may request a free ride to most locations at the U. URide functions similarly to other rideshare programs like Uber or Lyft, but only operates within university boundaries. URide operates from 6pm-12:30am Mon-Thurs and 6pm-1:30am Fri-Sun.
Download the TransLoc app from the App Store or Google Play to request a ride.
SAFETY TIPS
Pedestrians always have the right of way
Call 801-585-COPS if you feel unsafe
Be aware of your surroundings
Call 911 if you witness or are involved in a crash on a sidewalk
Remove headphones and avoid cellphone distractions
Report unsafe behavior on sidewalks here
SAFETY REGULATIONS
Pedestrians
University Policy 3-232 outlines regulations to make sidewalks safer for pedestrians across campus.
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Pedestrians always have the right of way.
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The speed limit for wheeled devices on the sidewalk is 10 mph.
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Wheeled devices may be operated on campus bicycle paths and lanes.
Scooters, Skateboards, etc.
All non-motorized devices must obey Policy 3-232.
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Always yield to pedestrians.
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Skateboards, scooters and other personal mobility devices (including electric powered devices) are allowed on sidewalks but are prohibited from parking lots and roadways.
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The speed limit on the sidewalk is 10 mph.
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You are responsible for safely operating your non-motorized vehicle on campus bicycle paths and lanes.
Motorized Vehicles
Motorized vehicle on sidewalks must obey Policy 3-233.
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Motorized vehicles must always yield to pedestrians and others riding non-motorized wheeled devices.
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Motorized vehicles on sidewalks are required to limit speed to 5 mph or less and turn on flashers.
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Motorized vehicles need access to the sidewalks for operations or emergency purposes.