Greece, NY Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Ban hours
- Midnight to 8:00 a.m.
- Ban season
- November 1 to April 15
- Fine escalation
- Doubles at 15 days, triples at 30
- Scofflaw threshold
- 3 unpaid summonses in 18 months
- Vehicle disposition
- May be impounded at owner's cost
Summary
Greece bans parking on all Town and county streets between midnight and 8:00 a.m. every night from November 1 through April 15, to keep streets clear for snow removal. Violators face impoundment and escalating fines under Chapter 146.
The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited on all Town and county streets within the Town of Greece between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. and between the dates of November 1 and April 15.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4702072; v22 updated 2025-08-21; through 08-21-2025).
Full Breakdown
, between November 1 and April 15 each year. The Town Board adopted this under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Article 41 authority, and § 146-1 explains the purpose is to stop vehicles left on Town streets during snowfall from hindering the Commissioner of Public Works' snow removal operations and creating hazards for people using the streets. Chapter 146 also lists year-round parking restrictions that apply on top of the seasonal overnight ban, including no parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, no parking on the sidewalk, no parking more than 12 inches from the curb, and no parking with the vehicle's left side to the curb.
Vehicles found in violation of the overnight ban, or otherwise in violation of Chapter 146, may be impounded under § 146-4 by the Commissioner of Public Works or an authorized person, then stored at the owner's expense under § 146-5, with the owner notified by the Police Department under § 146-6.
Violations & Fines
Winter parking violations under § 146-8 carry fines set by the Town Board from time to time per § 146-10; an unpaid fine doubles after 15 days, triples after 30 days, and quadruples after 60 days. A person issued three summonses under Chapter 146 within 18 months without satisfying them is certified a scofflaw and reported to the NYS DMV, and a vehicle in violation may be impounded and stored at the owner's expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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