Vehicle-restricted zone – Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Florida has reinstated a vehicle-restricted zone designed to improve pedestrian safety on campus. The vehicle-restricted zone is marked with signs and flashing red lights that will activate from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays when pedestrian traffic is heaviest.  

The campus community is encouraged to view the frequently asked questions below to learn more.

The vehicle-restricted zone has been reinstated to improve pedestrian safety in the academic core of campus. Before being temporarily suspended in 2021 due to major construction projects, the restriction had previously existed at UF since the 1980s.

The restricted zone includes:

  • Stadium Road; beginning at the intersection of Fletcher Drive eastbound
  • Newell Drive; beginning at the intersection of Inner Road northbound
  • Union Road; beginning at Criser Hall westbound
  • Buckman Drive; beginning at Buckman Hall southbound

Please refer to the vehicle-restricted zone map which illustrates the vehicle-restricted zone entry points, along with alternative routes of travel.

The vehicle-restricted zone is active Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The restriction will only be active on weekdays when classes are in session.

  • All privately owned motor vehicles, including personal cars, scooters, motorcycles and those with official business passes
  • Vehicles with temporary signage, such as pizza delivery vehicles
  • Rideshare vehicles, such as Uber, Lyft, etc.

Please refer to this graphic to view what vehicles are prohibited and authorized in the vehicle-restricted zone.

  • Transit vehicles
  • Government vehicles
  • Emergency vehicles
  • Permanently and conspicuously marked commercial vehicles, such as UPS, FedEx, etc.
  • Bicycles and micromobility devices, such as e-scooters (unless otherwise indicated in specific areas)
  • Official university vehicles, including golf carts and other utility vehicles
  • Vehicles displaying a state issued disabled placard

Please refer to this graphic to view what vehicles are prohibited and authorized in the vehicle-restricted zone.

Please review the vehicle-restricted map illustrating alternative traffic routes. The UF campus construction map can serve as an additional resource for navigating campus during active vehicle-restricted zone times. The site provides information and time frames for all current campus construction impacts.

Delivery vehicles with temporary signage, such as pizza delivery vehicles or Uber Eats vehicles, are prohibited in the vehicle-restricted zone.

Alternatively, permanently and conspicuously marked commercial vehicles such as FedEx, UPS, or Pepsi and Canteen deliveries are authorized to enter the vehicle-restricted zone.

Yes, all micromobility devices are allowed in the vehicle-restricted zone. E-scooters do not display a license plate, therefore are considered micromobility devices. The vehicle-restricted zone is being reinstated to improve pedestrian safety in the academic core of campus. Before being temporarily suspended in 2021 due to major construction projects, the restriction had previously existed at UF since the 1980s.

No. Official business and guest passes do not permit authorized access during the vehicle-restricted timeframes.

If the delivery vehicle meets the requirements of an authorized vehicle, it can access the vehicle-restricted zone. Vehicles that do not meet the requirements are prohibited and must use alternate routes when the vehicle-restricted zone is in effect.

Please email businessaffairs@ufl.edu.