Street parking in Ulster County villages like Kingston, New Paltz, Saugerties, and Woodstock is governed by local traffic codes. Kingston uses parking meters and permit zones Uptown and in the Rondout. New Paltz Village enforces 2-hour limits on Main Street. Alternate-side parking applies during snow emergencies. State vehicle and traffic law prohibits parking within 15 feet of hydrants and 30 feet of stop signs.
NY Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) Β§1202 sets statewide parking prohibitions: 15 ft from fire hydrants, 20 ft from crosswalks, 30 ft from stop signs, 50 ft from railroad crossings, and on sidewalks or in front of driveways. City of Kingston Chapter 405 operates metered zones Uptown (Stockade District), in Midtown Broadway, and the Rondout, with enforcement 9 AM-6 PM Monday-Saturday; rates range $0.50-$1.50/hour. Kingston residential permit parking zones (Chapter 405 Article VI) require annual stickers ($25) in high-density neighborhoods. Village of New Paltz Code Chapter 212 imposes 2-hour limits on Main Street, Plattekill Avenue, and N. Chestnut; SUNY New Paltz student vehicles restricted. Saugerties Village Partition Street and Main Street limited to 2 hours. Woodstock enforces 2-hour Tinker Street limits Memorial Day through Labor Day. Alternate-side parking applies in Kingston during declared snow emergencies (typically 6 PM-8 AM) with cars towed at owner expense ($125-$200 plus storage). Parking fines: Kingston meter expired $30, no parking zone $50, fire hydrant $100, handicap-only $100-$250 (VTL Β§1203-c). Handicap placards must be displayed per VTL Β§1203-a; NY disability plates or permits honored statewide.
Kingston meter expired: $30 first hour, escalating to $60 if unpaid 30 days. Fire hydrant blocking: $100 plus tow. Handicap space: $100-$250 (VTL Β§1203-c). Snow emergency: $75 plus tow ($125-$200). Repeat offenders may face booting or registration suspension after 3+ unpaid tickets (VTL Β§236).
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