Yonkers has paid on-street parking in downtown, Getty Square, and South Broadway, plus alternate-side street-cleaning rules citywide. Meter rates and hours vary by zone; enforcement is active.
The Yonkers Parking Authority operates metered parking in commercial areas (Getty Square, South Broadway, Riverfront) Monday–Saturday, typical hours 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Alternate-side parking for street sweeping is enforced on many residential streets — signs post days and hours. Pay-by-plate and Passport app accepted. Chapter 100 of the Yonkers Code governs vehicles and traffic, including parking time limits and restrictions.
Expired meter: typically $40-$65. Alternate-side violation: $65+. Fire hydrant: $115. Unpaid tickets accrue late fees and may lead to booting or tow.
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