Rancho Cotate High School

Student Parking & Driving 

Car-Permits and Driving
Driving to school is considered a privilege. Failure to abide by the following rules may result in the loss of this privilege and/or disciplinary measures imposed by the school. These regulations are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Administration. 

• The student must possess a valid California driver’s license.

• The student and vehicle must be covered by insurance, which meets California law for financial responsibility.

• The student and his/her parents or guardians must assume liability for damage to school property. The school cannot be responsible for damage or loss to any vehicle brought to school. 

• The student must obtain a parking permit

• The student must park in the prescribed parking areas in the spaces designated for students. 

• Vehicles are to be parked and not used during the school day except when prior approval has been granted by the parent or guardian, and by the school.

• Vehicles may not be used to transport other students off campus for school activities.

• A student driver must abide by the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Rancho Cotate High School parking regulations

Parking
Student parking is allowed in the student parking lot by the stadium and on other streets as allowed by city ordinance. Parking outside of lines or in unauthorized areas (such as the staff parking lots) will result in disciplinary action or referral to Rohnert Park Public Safety if appropriate. There are no reserved parking spots, and students are not allowed to mark any parking spots, except for paid senior parking spots..

During the school day on or around the school grounds, and at all school-related functions, students who drive recklessly or speed will be penalized. Students endangering themselves or others will be subject to suspension under Ed Code 48900(A)(1), and loss of driving privileges on campus may also be applied. This Ed Code will also be applied for all cases of “hood riding.” All student vehicles must be registered with the front office. Penalties for not having the vehicle registered, parking illegally, or not displaying the permit include detentions, and the possible revoking of the student permit.

Student Parking Lot
The Student Parking Lot is off limits to students during instructional time, however during lunch students may go to their cars to retrieve items (lunches, books, etc.), but may not loiter in the parking lot.  Vehicles are to be parked and not used during the school day except when prior approval has been granted by the parent or guardian, and by the school.