City of Albany enforces alternate-side parking and overnight winter parking rules. Nov 15-Apr 1 snow emergency routes restrict overnight parking. Town rules in Colonie, Bethlehem, Guilderland vary. Tickets $35-$90; towing common in snow events.
The City of Albany (Code Chapter 359) operates an alternate-side parking system with overnight rules tied to street cleaning and snow operations. Residential permit parking (RPP) zones require permits. During winter months (November 15 to April 1), the city designates snow emergency routes where overnight parking is banned to allow plowing. Declared snow emergencies trigger immediate restrictions broadcast via sign notifications, reverse 911, and the city's Snow Emergency alert system. Violations result in $35 to $90 tickets and potential towing. Towns vary: Colonie allows most overnight street parking except during declared snow emergencies; Bethlehem and Guilderland similar. Villages like Menands, Altamont, and Voorheesville have more restrictive rules. NYS V&T Law §1201 provides the baseline prohibition on parking on highways. Permit violations, handicap zone parking, and fire lane parking draw higher fines up to $250.
Alternate-side violation: $45 in Albany. Snow emergency violation: $90 plus towing (tow $150-$300, storage $35+/day). Blocking hydrant: $250. Expired permit: $45-$90.
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