NYC Department of Transportation paints curbs to mark parking restrictions: yellow for commercial loading zones, red for no-stopping zones, white for passenger pickup, and green for short-term metered parking, all enforced under Title 19 of the NYC Administrative Code.
NYC DOT applies curb paint colors that complement posted signage: yellow indicates commercial loading or no-standing zones, red indicates no-stopping anywhere anytime, white denotes passenger drop-off and pickup zones, and green marks short-term metered parking, typically 15 to 60 minutes. Title 19 chapter 1 of the Admin Code and 34 RCNY section 4-08 set definitions and penalties. Unlike Los Angeles or San Francisco, NYC requires posted signs in addition to paint, and signs control if there is any conflict. Private parties cannot paint curbs without DOT permission. The NYPD and DOT Traffic Enforcement Agents both ticket violations.
Parking against painted-curb rules violates 34 RCNY section 4-08 with civil fines from $115 in Manhattan business districts down to $65 in outer boroughs; tow and impound under Admin Code section 19-169.2 add $185 plus daily storage fees.
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