Parking Confusion
I’m new to parking in NYC and after getting a $115 ticket for “standing”, I’m bewildered by some of the sign combos I see on the streets of Brooklyn. So what does it mean when a muni-meter sign says “2 HOUR PARKING 9AM-7PM EXCEPT SUNDAY” Does this mean I cannot park at all from 7pm…
I’m new to parking in NYC and after getting a $115 ticket for “standing”, I’m bewildered by some of the sign combos I see on the streets of Brooklyn.
So what does it mean when a muni-meter sign says “2 HOUR PARKING 9AM-7PM EXCEPT SUNDAY”
Does this mean I cannot park at all from 7pm to 9am? Or does it mean I can park for free from 7pm all the way until 9am? I assume which ever it is, it also applies to Sunday.
Does the same apply for old school meters with similar signs?
btw, the sign I’m referring to is NOT supplemented with a “no standing” sign.
I think that they should give NYC Parking sign comprehension questions on the LSAT to test extreme skill in reading comprehension/semantics/logic. I have failed many times in the form of tickets because I have not stopped to fully think through what something means. Maybe this could get me a handicapped placard — I’ve also gotten tickets for parking in handicapped zones (180 dollars!) and it seems I am not handicapped enough to park in one.
I’ll never understand why anyone keeps a car in NYC.
“FYI – you can’t stand in a bus stop. Even if you’re in your car they can and will ticket you, even if you offer to move. Happened to me. And no matter how much you curse them out, they will continue to write the ticket :-)”
Of course, ET, you cannot stand in a no standing zone, which bus stops are. You can stand in a no PARKING zone
when I bought my car after 10+ years of not having one in Brooklyn, and having moved to a new neighborhood with new alt side street rules I made this error: I got a parking ticket because I misread the sign stating ‘no parking 11:00am – 12:30pm Monday/Thursday for street cleaning’. the 12:30pm is printed in a much larger font than the 11:00am and I had quickly glanced at the sign while driving past. As a graphic designer/advertising person I laughed at my mistake, because it seems to be an almost subliminal messaging ploy by the city to generate more fine $.
Thanks for the info guys. I look forward to paying many more tickets!
aaaaah Driving (parking) in NYC is the bane of my existence.
You can park there for 2-hours but have to pay for it via the muni meter.
between 7pm and 9am, you can park there AND not have to pay.
Sundays, you can park there and not have to pay.
FYI – In NYC Muni meter charges are NOT in effect on Sundays.
Also, there’s two different types of meters in NYC. I think what you’re referring to as ‘Old School’ meters are the ones at each individual spot where quarters are inserted into a slot.
And then there is the muni meters. Several located on a block. You can use coins, bills, Credit/debit cards and get a receipt that you place in your windshield.
Also, look for other parking restriction signs nearby.
Street Cleaning: Certain days and times
No Standing: Certain days and times
No Standing from here to Corner——>
No Standing except authorized vehicles
The list goes on and on.
FYI – you can’t stand in a bus stop. Even if you’re in your car they can and will ticket you, even if you offer to move. Happened to me. And no matter how much you curse them out, they will continue to write the ticket 🙂
Welcome to the roads of NYC
If there’s a muni-meter, you have to pay to park (or stand) during the hours stated. It’s common to have more than one sign posted that generally confuses, contradicts or undermines another sign. Below are links for an automatic fine reduction program, as well as some other useful info:
Larry’s Blog, Parking Sign definitions: http://bit.ly/5zWAal
NYC Violation Codes, Fines, Rules & Regulations: http://bit.ly/7rxFcN
NYT Article, Automatic Fine Reduction Program: http://bit.ly/6ggDAI
NYC/311 Parking Violation Ticket Assistance: http://bit.ly/6L7cs8
NYC/311 Traffic Violation Ticket Assistance: http://bit.ly/4sEyql
Yes, between 7 PM and 9 AM it’s free.
I’ve got the same restrictions close to my house.
There it means that you can park for up to two hours between 9am-7pm afer paying at the Muni for it. Between the hours of 7pm-9am, its fair game at no charge to park there.
You might have additional restictions that I don’t have on Bedford Ave.