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Report illegal parking in NYC

Illegal Parking · NYPD responds · 311 takes the report · 311 service type

In 311, pick Illegal Parking. Give the car's color, make, model and license plate. Officers from your local police precinct respond when they are not handling emergencies. (311 KA-01986)

How to file

  1. In 311, open Illegal Parking (311 KA-01986).
  2. Give the car's color, make, model and license plate, and the exact location.
  3. You can report: double parking; a car parked over 7 days in the same spot; a car blocking a fire hydrant, crosswalk, bike lane, sidewalk, bus stop or disability parking space; a commercial vehicle parked overnight on a residential street; any other posted parking rule.
  4. If your problem is not on the form, pick "Posted Parking Sign Violation" and describe it. (311 KA-01986)
  5. Not illegal parking? Use the right report: Blocked Driveway, Abandoned Vehicle, Blocked Sidewalk or Street, Paper License Plate or Obscured License Plate. (311 KA-01986)

Ticket fines (DOF parking codes)

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant (code 40), double parking (code 46), in a bike lane (code 48), in a crosswalk (code 50) or on a sidewalk (code 51): $115. In front of a driveway (code 98): $95. Source: NYC Department of Finance violation codes.

Source: NYC Department of Finance: parking violation codes and fines

What happens after you file

Officers from your local NYPD precinct respond when they are not handling emergency situations. (311 KA-01986)

Evidence tips

  • A photo that shows the license plate and a street sign or the hydrant, crosswalk or bike lane.
  • The exact address or intersection, and the date and time.

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FAQ

Who responds to an illegal parking report?

Your local NYPD precinct, when it is not handling emergencies. (311 KA-01986)

What must I include?

The car's color, make, model and license plate. (311 KA-01986)

The problem is not on the form. What do I pick?

"Posted Parking Sign Violation", then describe it. (311 KA-01986)

How much is a hydrant ticket?

$115 (DOF code 40).

Can a car stand next to a hydrant?

Between sunrise and sunset, a passenger car can stand at a hydrant if the driver stays at the wheel and is ready to move. (DOF code 40)

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