Kings County Street Parking Limits Rules (2026) — What You Need to Know

Alternate Side Parking (ASP) has been a fixture of New York City street life since 1950 and is a significant part of daily life for Brooklyn drivers. The NYC Department of Sanitation cleans approximately 6,000 miles of city streets under the ASP program, requiring drivers to temporarily relocate their vehicles to allow sweepers access to the curb.

ASP schedules are posted on street signs, which display the days of the week and times during which parking is prohibited on that side of the street. Enforcement windows are typically 1.5 or 3 hours depending on the street. Tickets are issued once the enforcement window begins — you cannot avoid a ticket by sitting in your car, nor does the street sweeper's passage end the enforcement period early. The full posted time period applies regardless.

Violations carry a $65 fine throughout Brooklyn. Unpaid fines accrue late fees, and accumulation of multiple unpaid tickets can lead to vehicle booting or towing. The city suspends ASP rules on major legal holidays and a comprehensive list of religious holidays published annually by the NYC DOT. Suspensions also occur during snow emergencies and other weather events. Drivers can check daily ASP status through the NYC 311 app, the DOT website, or the @ABOREALISMO Twitter/X account, which posts updates at 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM daily.