Parking Rules in Albany County, NY (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Albany County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Abandoned Vehicles
Albany County Code Chapter 288, Article I, adopted in 1970, defines when an unattended vehicle counts as abandoned on county highways or private property and lets the county post notice, remove the vehicle after five days, hold it three more days for redemption, and then sell it as scrap if unclaimed.
Albany County Abandoned Vehicle Removal
Some RestrictionsCode of the County of Albany §§ 288-2, 288-3, 288-5
A motor vehicle shall be deemed to be an abandoned vehicle if left unattended: ... For more than 24 hours on any highway or other public place except a portion of a highway or public place on which parking is legally permitted; ... For more than seven days on property of another if left initially without permission of the owner ... No person shall cause any vehicle to be an abandoned vehicle. ....
Loading Zones
Commercial vehicles picking up or dropping off passengers at Albany County Airport must buy an access card or lease curbside space under Code § 357-2. Taxis, limousines, hotel shuttles, and off-Airport rental-car and parking-lot shuttles each pay a different published fee to use the loading/unloading zone, and medallions are required for identification.
Albany County Airport Loading Zone Fees
Significant RestrictionsCode of the County of Albany § 357-2
The County Legislature hereby authorizes the imposition of access fees for commercial operators and vehicles and vehicles for hire to access the new loading and unloading zone to be established for their use as follows: ... B. Luxury limousine and charter party carriers... Luxury limousine and charter party carriers will be required to purchase an access card which permits 100 entrances to the ...
Parking Rules by City in Albany County
2 cities in Albany County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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