Parking — Blocking a Fire Hydrant (15ft)

No vehicle shall be parked within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant, except to expeditiously pick up or discharge passengers when the operator remains behind the wheel. This restriction applies twenty-four hours a day.

• vehicle parked directly in front of or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
• car or truck blocking access to a visible red fire hydrant
• no driver visible in vehicle parked adjacent to hydrant

1. Photograph the vehicle, plate, and violation context (signs, hydrant, crosswalk).
2. Note the address and time; parking complaints are location- and time-sensitive.
3. File at portal.311.nyc.gov under Parking, or call 311.
4. Attach your photo; include plate, color, and make if the plate is obscured.
5. Save your Service Request Number to track NYPD Traffic or DOT response.

Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DOT / NYPD.

Parking summons fines typically range from $35–$515 depending on violation type (2026 NYC Traffic Rules schedule). Towing may apply for blocking hydrants, driveways, or bus stops.

311 routes parking complaints to NYPD Traffic Enforcement or DOT. If the vehicle is still present, an agent may issue a summons. If gone, the complaint is logged to the location history.

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