Suffolk County, NY Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- Suffolk County Code § 639-23
- First offense
- $50 fine
- Repeat offense
- up to $200
- Scope
- countywide, all designated handicap spaces
Summary
Suffolk County law makes it illegal to shovel or dump snow into a handicapped parking space, with fines up to $200 per offense for repeat violators county-wide.
Any person who knowingly dumps or shovels snow onto a parking place for handicapped persons rendering such place unusable for parking purposes shall be subject to a fine of $50 for the first offense and a fine not to exceed $200 for every offense thereafter.
Full Breakdown
Suffolk County Code § 639-23 makes it a violation to knowingly dump or shovel snow onto a parking space reserved for the handicapped, rendering it unusable. The rule is part of Chapter 639's Handicapped Parking in Public Areas article, which reaches designated spaces at shopping centers and other public parking areas countywide, not just County-owned lots. A first offense draws a $50 fine; every offense after that can run up to $200. Enforcement follows the same officials who handle New York Vehicle and Traffic Law parking violations.
Violations & Fines
First offense: $50 fine. Every offense after that: up to $200. Enforced by whichever officials handle New York Vehicle and Traffic Law violations in the county.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to shovel snow into a handicapped parking spot in Suffolk County?
Does Suffolk County also handle plowing county roads and lots?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Suffolk County
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