Parking

You cannot park, stop or stand:

Within 15 feet (5 m) of a fire hydrant, unless a licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move it in an emergency. On the road side of a parked vehicle ("double parking"). On a sidewalk or in a crosswalk. In an intersection, unless permitted by signs or parking meters.

Parking or standing is not allowed:

Within 20 feet (6 m) of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet (23 m) on the opposite side of the road. Along a curb that has been cut, lowered or made for access to the sidewalk. You can not park your vehicle within 50 feet (15 m) of a railroad crossing

NO STANDING

means you can make a temporary stop to load or discharge passengers. The driver cannot exit the vehicle.

NO STOPPING

means you can stop only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles.

Parking or standing is not allowed:

In front of a driveway. Within 20 feet (6 m) of a crosswalk at an intersection. Within 30 feet (10 m) of a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD sign.

Other rules for reserved parking for people with disabilities

It is illegal for any vehicle to park, stop or stand in a space reserved for people with disabilities unless it has vehicle plates for people with disabilities issued by the DMV, a New York State Parking Permit for People with Disabilities issued by a city

Diagonal stripes for reserved parking

Do not park in the spaces with diagonal stripes next to reserved parking areas. These spaces are needed to give access to those with wheelchairs and vehicles with special equipment.

You cannot park, stop or stand:

On railroad tracks. Next to or opposite road work, construction or other obstructions if your vehicle blocks traffic. Within 30 feet (10 m) of a pedestrian safety area, unless another distance is marked. On a bridge or in a tunnel

RESERVED PARKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Parking reserved for persons with disabilities is a legal requirement. These special parking spaces for motorists with disabilities ensure safe and equal access to goods and services, access which is taken for granted by many persons. You can park in reserved spaces only if you have a permit or vehicle plates for persons with disa

What parking is

What people understand as "parking" is legally divided into three categories: parking, standing and stopping. Parking is when a vehicle is stopped, occupied or not, other than temporarily for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise or passengers. Standing is similar to Parking, except that it only relates to receiving or discharging passengers. Stopping is literally that, bringing the vehicle to a stop (even temporarily).

NO PARKING

do not park here. You can temporarily stop if you are making a temporary stop to load or discharge merchandise or passengers.