Proposed NYC Parking Laws that will Amaze you

Last Updated on June 23, 2021 by Lawrence Berezin

NYC parking laws pending before the NYC Council

I enjoy walking through the cyberspace corridors of the NYC Council and reading the proposed laws pertaining to parking and parking regulations. They are thoughtful, commonsensical, NYC parking laws that will enhance the quality of life for the driving public. These laws are proposed by members of the NYC Council that understand the pain drivers experience trying to comply with the myriad parking laws, rules and regulations currently pending in the warrior’s hand held computers.

Will many, if any, of these proposed laws, ever see the light of day?

Here are some of the NYC parking laws awaiting action by the NYC council

 Section 1.  Chapter one of title 14 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 14-118.3 to read as follows:

Section 1.  Chapter one of title 14 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 14-118.3 to read as follows:

Section 1. Section 19-162 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new paragraph 3 to read as follows:
3. Notwithstanding any local law or regulation to the contrary, it shall be permissible for persons who are changing residences to obtain a temporary parking permit for a loading space as close as is practicable to such residences within the city of New York, provided such parking does not violate any provision of the vehicle and traffic law. An application for a permit issued pursuant to this paragraph, and such supporting documentation as may be required by the commissioner, shall be submitted by such person or on behalf of such person if accompanied by a notarized statement of such person requesting such permit.
§ 2. This local law shall take effect thirty days after its enactment into law.

[2] b. Notwithstanding the department of transportation regulation prohibiting parking in front of private driveways, it shall be permissible for the owner or lessor of the lot accessed by such driveway to park a passenger vehicle registered to him or her at that address in front of such driveway, provided that such lot does not contain more than two dwelling units and, further provided that such parking does not violate any other provision of the vehicle and traffic law or local law, rule or regulation, concerning the parking, stopping, or standing of motor vehicles,

except that such owner or lessor shall not be required to abide by laws or rules related to meters or muni-meters while parked at such address in front of such driveway. The hearing officer shall dismiss any notice of violation issued to the owner of such passenger vehicle upon receipt from the owner, in person or by mail, of a copy of the vehicle registration containing the same address as that at which the ticket was given or other suitable evidence showing compliance with the law.”

The director of the bureau shall set forth the proof required in the case of lots where confusion may arise including, but not limited to, corner lots or lots with dual addresses. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “muni-meter” shall mean an electronic parking meter that dispenses timed receipts.
§ 2. This local law shall take effect ninety days after its enactment into law.

Section 1. Section 19-175.2 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to add a new subdivision f to read as follows:
f. All postings of temporary parking restrictions required by this section or otherwise posted by the police department or any other agency shall be removed by the entity that placed such posting not more than twenty-four hours following the conclusion of the temporary parking restrictions.
§2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon enactment.

Commentary

C’mon, admit it, these proposed NYC parking laws amazed you. They certainly amazed me. I loved the one where the parking ticket warrior’s handheld computers must be synced with the NYC DOT parking regulations map. The parking sign must be displayed on the map to support a parking ticket. The map is supposed to be accurate within 24 hours of the installation of a new parking sign.

But, can you imagine how the parking ticket judges will deal with a real live parking sign that didn’t appear on the map? The imaginary sign wins? The Internet trumps real life?

How about the proposed law that requires muni-meters to be located closer to all parking spaces? Next, there will be valet service to drive a member of the driving public to pay the muni-meter.

The proposed law de tutti laws. If you’re planning on moving your residence, be sure to register with the Evil Empire’s trip adviser for your complimentary parking space at or near your new residence to unload your stuff.

Kudos to the council people who are thinking about improving the quality of life for the driving public in New York City. All of these proposed laws strive for that goal. Good luck fighting the good fight to enact them!