Park It Forward
Turn an eligible parking citation into an opportunity to give three hours back to the Gainesville community. This program is limited to the first 500 students each term, and service must be completed and submitted by the deadline.
3 Hours
Complete community service with an approved nonprofit.
1 Ticket
One eligible citation per student per academic year.
500 Spots
The program closes after 500 opt-ins in an academic term
How to Participate
Check your ticket
- Park It Forward is for current UF students with a University of Florida Parking and Transportation citation for No Permit/Invalid Permit or Parking in an Improper Zone.
Choose Park it Forward when you appeal
- Select the Park It Forward option during the appeal process.
Complete 3 hours of service
- Volunteer with a participating nonprofit in the Gainesville community. Service must take place after the citation was issued.
Get official verification
- Your nonprofit supervisor must verify the three hours on the nonprofit’s letterhead and sign it. Verification cannot be provided by another UF student.
Submit your documentation
- Submit proof of your completed service within the program deadline. Approved submissions result in the citation being dropped.
Is Your Ticket Eligible?
Eligible Citation Types
- No Permit / Invalid Permit
- Parking in an Improper Zone
- Citation issued by UF Parking and Transportation
Not Eligible
- Handicap-space parking citations
- Faculty/Staff-space parking citations
- Late charges or fees — these must be paid in full
- More than one Park It Forward citation in an academic year
Don’t Wait to Volunteer
Three community-service hours and proof of completion to be completed/submitted within 21 days. The operational model describes 21 days after selecting Park It Forward, while the Terms and Conditions state 21 days following the ticket date.
FAQ
What happens if I don’t complete the service?
Students who fail to complete or submit proof within the required period must pay the full citation plus late fees.
Does participating mean I admit guilt?
Yes. Participating in Park It Forward is an admission of guilt to the citation.
Can I use service I completed before getting the ticket?
No. The community-service hours must be completed following the date the ticket was issued.
Who verifies my hours?
A supervisor at the nonprofit must sign verification on the nonprofit’s letterhead. Another UF student cannot provide the verification.
What happens after I submit?
A committee of trained Student Traffic Court Justices reviews submissions weekly. Approved students have their citation dropped; unapproved students must pay the citation in full plus late fees.