Parking — Blocking Handicap / ADA Accessible Parking

No vehicle shall park in a space reserved for persons with disabilities unless the vehicle displays a valid permit issued by the NYC DOT Office of Permits or a state-issued disability plate or hanging placard assigned to an occupant of the vehicle.

• vehicle in a posted accessible parking space with no visible disability placard
• car with no disability plate or tag parked under an ADA parking sign
• parking space with the blue wheelchair symbol occupied by a non-permitted vehicle

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.

• NYC parking violations
• What 311 does after you file