For those Bakersfield College students who use the southwest parking lot more often than other parking lots, there are some facts that need to be brought to attention.

Recently, the curb that borders University Avenue and Haley Street was repainted red.

The curb goes from the paid lot and around the free parking.

Although this is technically part of the parking lot, the lane with the red border is a “no parking zone.”

Sgt. Chris Counts from BC’s Department of Public Safety explained, “There must be a 10- to 12-foot median of no parking for emergency equipment.”

On a day when the parking lot is filled to the maximum capacity, that area must remain open in case fire trucks or ambulances need to be called.

Although this lane has been designated as a “no parking” area, some students have continued parking their cars in the red zone.

If anyone has received a parking ticket from using the red area, it still must be taken care of. There are instructions on the ticket.

Anyone who has questions about the parking lots, rules or needs to pay a parking fee, contact Public Safety at 395-4554.