Motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds parked on the Cornell campus must have an M sticker displayed on the right front fork, facing forward.
There is a one-time fee for the permit; there is no expiration date. Permits are not transferable; however, a permit may be reissued, at no charge, if it or its remnants are returned within one year from the date of purchase.
M permits are valid only in posted M areas. A motorcycle may also park in a metered area if time has been purchased for the space it occupies.
In certain locations, mopeds (with valid M permits) may be parked in bicycle racks, which are located outside but not immediately adjacent to a building. Because of the potential life safety hazard, mopeds or other vehicles that are gas propelled may not be stored in or immediately adjacent to campus buildings.
M Parking Areas
M areas are posted with signs and pavement markings (where practical) in the following areas or adjacent to the buildings listed. Please observe signs carefully. Areas are subject to change. Some M areas are not available December 1-April 1.
| 116 Maple Avenue |
Hughes Hall |
| 120 Maple Avenue |
Humphreys Service Building |
| Alumni Field N Lot | Malott Hall |
| Anna Comstock Hall | Maplewood Park Apt., south lot |
| Appel Commons Lot |
Mary Donlon Hall |
| B Lot |
Morrison Hall |
| Bailey Hall, west side |
Peterson Meter Lot |
| Barton Hall, southwest | Plant Science, Tower Road |
| BTI | Riley-Robb Hall |
| Clark Hall, northeast |
Robert Purcell Community Center |
| Corson/Mudd, Tower Road |
Schuyler House |
| Day Hall Plaza |
Sisson Place Extension |
| Fernow Hall | T Lot, Rt. 366 |
| Floriculture Greenhouses | Vet College Poultry Virus |
| Gannett, lower lot |
Ward Lab, south of entrance |
| Garden Avenue | West Avenue |
| Gothic Way, West Campus | Willard Straight Hall |
| Hasbrouck Apartments | Wilson Lab |
| Hoy North | 395 EHOB |
New York State Regulations
Motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds may not be operated or parked on sidewalks, lawns, plazas or other pedestrian areas. Motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds are motor vehicles and are subject to all vehicle and traffic laws, and New York State regulations for motor vehicle operation. Mopeds and motor scooters may not exceed a driving speed of 20 mph.
All mopeds are limited-use motorcycles and must be registered and licensed with New York State. Class A mopeds must also be inspected. The driver must have a motorcycle license, carry insurance and wear helmet and goggles. Owners of Class B mopeds must carry insurance and wear helmet and goggles. Class C mopeds must be registered with Cornell University as well as New York State. Insurance, helmet and goggles are not required for Class C mopeds.
