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Regulations / Street Conditions
Street Conditions violations
5 codified rules in the SidewalkSnitch NYC registry for this category.
- Street — Pothole in Travel Lane or Bike Lane
Potholes and pavement defects in roadways and bike lanes are DOT Street Maintenance violations. Size and depth matter for repair priority — …
- Street — Cave-In or Sinkhole Around Utility Cover
Depressions, cave-ins, or unstable pavement around manholes, vault covers, and catch basins are priority DOT repairs. Active sinkholes may i…
- Street — Missing or Damaged Street Sign
Missing street name signs, damaged stop signs, or dangling regulatory signs are DOT Street Furniture violations. Traffic safety signs receiv…
- Traffic — Malfunctioning Traffic Signal
Traffic signals stuck on red, flashing inconsistently, or with burned-out signal heads are DOT Traffic Operations priority repairs.
- Bike — Abandoned Bicycle Locked to Public Fixture Over 7 Days
Bicycles clearly abandoned — missing wheels, rusted chains, cobwebs — locked to racks, trees, or signs for extended periods may be tagged an…
How-to guides for street conditions: Broken sidewalks · Bike lane blockers