Sadly, too many NYC drivers are clueless when it comes to NYC parking rules. Probably, that's how Bloomie Hall and Boss Mikey were able to rake in $578 million in 2005 and $557 million in 2004. From parking tickets, 9.5 million in 2005 and 10 million in 2004.
Source: NY1 "NYPD Issued Fewer Parking Tickets In 2005 Than Previous Year"
Too many NYC drivers learn how to park legally in NYC through trial-and-error. Or rather trial-and-ticket. So, how do you rate? Here's a pop quiz. Ready?
1. "No Standing" zone. What can you do in a "No Standing" zone? What can you not do?
2. "No Stopping" zone. What can you do in a "No Stopping" zone? What can you not do?
3. "No Parking" zone. What can you do in a "No Parking" zone? What can you not do?
4. Fire hydrants. How far away does your car have to be from a fire hydrant? What if it's a busted hydrant?
5. Parking or standing is not allowed in front of a ____________ .
6. Parking or standing is not allowed within ______ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
7. Parking or standing is not allowed within ______ feet of traffic light or "STOP" sign or "YIELD" sign.
8. Parking or standing is not allowed within ______ feet of a fire station driveway or within ______ feet on the opposite side of the road.
9. Parking or standing is not allowed along a curb that has a _____________________ .
10. A bus stop is a "No Standing" zone. Where does this specific "No Standing" zone start and end? Can you in your private vehicle pick up and drop off passengers at a bus stop?
Sources: The NYC DOT and the NYS DMV Driver's Manual and "Got Tickets? Your Guide to Parking Ticket Hearings"
Look for the answers in the next posting.
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I see that our website is mentioned on this great blog in the links area - thanks.
Our website is WhereToFindParking.com and not only has some good info about fighting NYC parking tickets and finding NYC parking garages but most importantly, comprehensive info on Manhattan street parking. Our Parking Search Engine that lets you search for legal street parking by cross-street, day & time.
This pop-quiz is really terrific - I bet alot of people out there don't know the answers - but everyone who drives in NYC really should.
I hope it’s ok that I included our URL above - if not, I apologize, no harm intended.
Great blog, by the way, keep up the fantastic job.
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