While driving a car gives you the feeling of freedom, especially when your favorite song is on the radio, the situation is a bit different when it comes to parking. Parking in NYC is not the easiest thing to do. It is why many people decide to not own a car in the first place. They use public transport or a taxi instead. However, it is important to become familiar with NYC parking rules to know on moving day. It can save you from an unnecessary parking ticket.
Parking in school zones
Generally, parking in school zones is not allowed. The only exception is when schools are at recess. However, you need to be careful here as some schools work even during recess. In case there are meetings, classes, or any other activity in a particular school, parking will not be allowed, even though there is an ongoing holiday. To prevent any confusion, if you are moving during a school holiday, and you need to park next to some school, the best thing is to call the school and ask them whether they will be in recess on the specific date that you need. Only then will you be sure that parking is allowed.
Parking at T intersections
Parking at T intersections in New York is allowed when the conditions are met. For example, if there are no crosswalk markings near the T intersection you will be able to park there. Also, there should be no traffic signals, or all-way stop signs at the intersection so that parking is safe. When these conditions are met you can park at the T-intersection even if there is a curb cut at that specific location.
Three important signs
In NYC you will frequently encounter three signs you need to follow strictly. No parking, no standing, and no stopping sign. With the no parking sign, you will not be able to park your vehicle at all. But you will be able to stand to grab a cup of coffee or pick up a friend. With the no-standing sign, you can stop for a brief moment, but not park.
And when you encounter a no-stopping sign, you cannot stand, park, or even stop for a second. If you see that there are two signs in the same street, for example, then the most restrictive one should be followed. Also, if there are no signs in sight, then the remaining posted regulations are the ones that are in effect.
Alternate side parking
Have you heard about the alternate side parking regulations? They are in effect in NYC as this is a city where millions of people and vehicles go by each day, making it hard to clean the streets. So, the cars can park on one side on specific days so that the other side of the street is completely cleaned. On the other days, the vehicles will park on the other side, so that the first side will be cleaned. This system is not hard to process, you should just follow where the rest of the vehicles are parked.
Places that are prohibited to park your vehicle
In NYC it is prohibited to park your vehicle near the fire hydrant. You have to park at least 15 feet away from all sides of the fire hydrant.
Furthermore, you should not park in the bus or bike lanes. These areas in town are strictly prohibited from parking.
New York City is in the tow-away zone
The entire city of New York is in the tow-away zone. This implies that your car can be towed from any location in the city if not properly parked. The tickets are expensive, but they get more expensive if you have to add the expense of towing to it. Plus, if you are not able to pick up your car immediately, you will have to pay a delay fine for the extra days your car is in the tow zone. This expense is not something that you would want on your moving day. Hence, you should be very careful when parking your moving truck or your car.
Also, there may be exceptions for no stopping, standing, or parking signs when there are public holidays. However, where no stopping, standing, or parking are in effect seven days a week, these exceptions do not apply.
Double parking is prohibited
If you were planning to double park your car, know that it is strictly prohibited in all locations, and for all durations. This is because the occupied vehicle that is parked in this way represents an equal safety hazard as the non-occupied vehicle.
Parking rules may differ from block to block
While in general, the NYC parking rules apply to the who city, there may be some differences depending on the block you are moving to. We highly recommend that you take a good look at signs, and drive extremely carefully, and within the speed limit. In this way, you will never be in danger of parking inappropriately. Also, if you are not certain about whether you parked correctly, always have someone at the moving truck or your car be there in case someone decides to give you a ticket. You will be able to react immediately, and avoid towing your car.
Hire professionals to avoid any stress
We have seen that there are plenty of NYC parking rules to know on moving day. And while the rules are clear and simple, the traffic is not. A hectic lifestyle and jammed traffic are one of the root causes of a stressful moving day. Luckily, there is no need to worry about these parking rules once you hire reliable moving services Brooklyn who are aware of how the parking on the streets of NYC functions. It’s one of the reasons why hiring movers is better than a DIY move.
Here, at Dorothy And Martha Moving, we will pack your belongings perfectly into the moving truck. Then, we will park the moving truck in the best parking spot, taking care that we are not breaking any laws, thus avoiding potential parking tickets. On the other hand, you can hail a cab a come to your new house, without ever stressing about the NYC parking rules on your moving day.
