Utica, NY Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Who marks curbs
- City Public Safety/Traffic authority
- Private curb painting
- Not authorized
- No-parking effect
- When signs erected (§ 2-16-360)
- Alternate-side signs
- Erected by Commissioner (§ 2-16-211)
- Penalty
- Citation and possible tow
Summary
In Utica, parking restrictions are established by official signs and curb markings erected by the Commissioner of Public Safety, not by residents. Where such signs and markings give notice, no person may park at any time on designated streets.
When signs are erected giving notice, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the streets described in Section 2-16-360 of any day except a Sunday and public holiday.
Full Breakdown
Utica's Motor Vehicles and Traffic Code relies on official traffic-control signs, signals, devices and markings to designate no-parking and restricted zones. On streets in the 'no parking at all times' schedule (§ 2-16-360), when signs are erected giving notice no person may park at any time except Sunday and public holidays. Curb and roadway markings are installed by the city's Public Safety/Traffic authority; private painting of curbs to create or reserve parking is not authorized. Alternate 24-hour parking (§ 2-16-211) and other restrictions likewise take effect only when the city posts the required permanent signs.
Violations & Fines
Parking against a posted no-parking sign or official curb marking is a citation under the standard schedule ($50, rising to $125 for nonpayment) and the vehicle may be towed at the owner's expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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