New York, NY Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

On-street parking, stopping, and standing in New York City is governed by Section 4-08 of Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York (the DOT Traffic Rules), adopted under the Commissioner's authority in Section 2903(a) of the City Charter and the supersession power of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1642. Section 4-08(m)(1) requires that every vehicle stopped, standing, or parked partly upon a roadway be parallel and close to the curb, facing the direction of authorized traffic movement (except where angle parking is authorized).

Section 4-08(m)(6) makes it a violation to stand or park longer than the time shown on a posted time-limit sign, which is how the City's widely used alternate-side-parking (street-cleaning) and metered-zone rules are enforced. Section 4-08(m)(9) prohibits 'street storage,' barring any vehicle from being parked in any area, including a residential area, more than seven consecutive days where parking is not otherwise restricted. Posted 'No Stopping,' 'No Standing,' and 'No Parking' signs and curb regulations under subdivisions (b) through (g) override the general permissions.