Last Updated on October 9, 2023 by Lawrence Berezin
Parking ticket Q/A’s that will save you money
I highly value parking ticket Q/A’s, tips, and facts that help drivers learn the rules that will save them money. For example, if you know you can stop temporarily to drop off your Aunt Tilly in a no-standing area, as long as you drive away immediately, you have a winning defense against an unjust NYC parking ticket.
Likewise, if you know the difference between a legal and a major legal parking holiday,
Do we agree?
Parking ticket Q/A #1
Did you know that parking meter rates are going up this month? (October 2023)
Beginning October 16, 2023, hourly parking meter rates will increase citywide.
Increases will take effect on a rolling basis. Costs vary by location, demand, and duration of parking. Rates increase the most in high-demand Manhattan neighborhoods and after the first hour of parking.
Always check posted signage and meters to confirm regulations and prices.
| Borough | Rate Increase Begins on or About |
|---|---|
| Manhattan | October 16 |
| Queens | October 27 |
| Brooklyn | November 9 |
| The Bronx | November 22 |
| Staten Island | November 28 |
Question and Answer #2
Do you know the names of the next three legal parking holidays?
The only benefit to drivers on legal parking holidays is that ASP Rules are suspended. But that’s all, folks!
Today! Columbus Day Oct 9, Mon
All Saints Day Nov 1, Wed
Election Day Nov 7, Tue
Veterans Day (Observed) Nov 10, Fri
Veterans Day Nov 11, Sat
Larry’s Driveway Guide
Here is one of Larry’s all-time favorite cheat sheets. You’ll learn:
- The NYC Traffic Rule, 4-08(f)(2)
- The definition of a “driveway”
- The NY State Law stating how to remove a driveway blocker
- Five Driveway Mistakes That Spell Disaster
- A fascinating list of the ten most blocked driveways in NYC
- And much more…
Question and Answer #3
Did you know that if two signs are posted affecting the same area but with conflicting restrictions, you can follow the ?
Less restrictive sign.
Question and Answer #4
Did you know the Evil Empire offers there were three different payment plans?
-Standard Parking Ticket Payment Plan
-Moderate Income Payment Plan
-Hardship Parking Ticket Payment Plans
Question and Answer #5
Did you know New Jersey sued to stop NYC’s congestion pricing plan?
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is joining the federal Department of Transportation to fight a lawsuit by New Jersey.
The MTA’s congestion pricing plan is set to go into effect in May 2024. Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street would be charged as much as $23. Commuter buses and specific government vehicles will be exempt from congestion pricing. Low-income drivers will receive a 50% discount after their initial 10 trips.
The MTA’s congestion pricing plan was signed into law in 2019 by former Governor Cuomo. The MTA is on track to begin tolling drivers in May 2024.
Commentary
Hope these tidbits help!
Regards,
Larry
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