Last Updated on October 2, 2023 by Lawrence Berezin
Are you ready for the latest NYC Parking Ticket Quiz?
A parking ticket quiz is the second-best way to test your knowledge of the rules, regulations, and curbside customs.
However, the first-best way is by never getting a parking ticket. Or, if you have a high threshold for pain, you can keep track of the amount of money you spend on parking fines (ouch!).
Above all, zero tolerance for parking tickets is a monster goal to strive for. Agreed?
The parking ticket quiz begins now!
True or False? A driver must make the first right turn after entering a bus lane at all times. (Click for answer).
False. A driver must make the first right turn ONLY during the effective hours of the bus lane. Likewise, in the photo below effective hours are 7AM – 7 PM except Sunday.
Bus Lane Rules
Bus lanes are travel lanes that are restricted to buses during certain hours of the day. All bus lanes have signs posted along the route with specific regulations; lanes are marked “Bus Only” and/or painted red. Bus lanes keep buses from getting stuck in traffic, making travel for bus riders fast and reliable and improving the overall traffic flow of a corridor.
Click here to download the Bus Lanes in NYC brochure (pdf)
There are two types of bus lanes.
- A curbside bus lane is a travel lane for buses at the curb. Parking and standing at the curb are not permitted during the hours the bus lane is in effect.
- An offset bus lane is a travel lane for buses one lane away from the curb. This makes parking or standing at the curb still possible. Double parking or stopping of any kind is not permitted in an offset bus lane.
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Unauthorized vehicles may enter a bus lane only to make a right turn at the next city street, to access a curb cut or driveway within 200’, or to quickly drop off or pick up passengers.
Making right turn
Unless otherwise restricted, vehicles are permitted to enter the bus lane to make right turns onto the next city street or to any curb cut within 200′ of the point of entry. To make a right turn from a bus lane, enter the bus lane safely toward the end of the block you are turning from.
With an offset bus lane, there are some locations where there is a curbside right turn lane before an intersection. Drivers should merge through the bus lane and use the curbside lane to make their turn so that they do not block the bus.
True or False? A warrior must enter the meter number on an expired parking meter ticket (VC37). (Click for parking ticket quiz answer).
True. If a warrior mistakenly enters the zone number, you win. Likewise, a judge will dismiss the expired meter ticket if the warrior entered the zone number (6-digit number) instead of the machine number.
Most importantly, the machine number is always seven digits (see below, 221-3004).
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True or False? Where there are two signs posted affecting the same area but with conflicting restrictions, follow the less restrictive sign. (Click for answer).
True. For example, the taxi stand sign is the less restrictive sign. Moreover, you can park to the right of this sign on Monday – Friday, 1 am – 10 am.
True or False? A warrior can issue a parking ticket when your car is “relocated” due to roadway resurfacing. (Click for answer).
False. A warrior cannot issue a parking ticket. Moreover, your chariot must be relocated to a legal parking space.
What should I do if I get an illegal parking ticket
Firstly, the DOT must post a notice of upcoming road repair/resurfacing.
Next, the relocator is supposed to leave a “Vehicle Relocation Slip” on your car. Likewise, they are required to relocate your car to a legal parking space.
However, if the relocator parks your car in an illegal space and you get a parking ticket in Brooklyn, call the Brooklyn Street Maintenance Unit (646-892-1370). Moreover, they will make arrangements for you to be reimbursed for expenses incurred because of the illegal relocation. Otherwise, call the street maintenance unit for the borough where the parking ticket was issued.
§ 19-175.2 Notification of changes in parking restrictions.
True or False? You can never get a parking ticket if you pay with the ParkNYC App. (click for answer).
False. Here’s why:
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…
Commentary
I trust you know the correct, money-saving answers to this 5 question quickie quiz. Remember, learning takes relentless repetition, but knowledge will save you a bunch of money in Parking Ticket Land.
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