What's happening
This bill prohibits overnight street parking in New York City for out-of-state vehicles, with exemptions via special stickers for certain individuals.
Why it matters
Targets “phantom vehicles” and potential tax evasion. By prohibiting overnight street parking for out-of-state vehicles, the bill aims to discourage residents from registering cars in other states to avoid New York taxes and fees, potentially increasing local revenue and compliance.
Impacts visitors, commuters, and part-time residents. The restrictions could affect tourists, temporary workers, and those with second homes, but the exemption sticker system provides a regulated way for these groups to park legally overnight, balancing enforcement with flexibility.
Administrative burden and enforcement challenges. The bill tasks the city’s Department of Transportation with creating and managing multiple exemption processes, setting fees, and maintaining clear signage—raising questions about administrative costs, efficiency, and possible confusion for drivers.
Implications for accessibility and equity. While individuals with on-street disability placards are exempt, others who rely on overnight parking (such as low-income commuters from New Jersey or Connecticut) may face new obstacles, potentially impacting their ability to work or visit family in New York City.
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Ban Out-of-State Overnight Parking
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STATE OF NEW YORK
407
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 9, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. M. G. MILLER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to overnight parking
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 19-165.1 to read as follows:
§ 19-165.1 Out-of-state parking restrictions. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any vehicle not registered in this state to park on any public street between the hours of two o'clock antemeridian to five o'clock antemeridian, except as otherwise set forth in this section.
b. Any person who owns or leases a vehicle which is registered in another state but who also owns a home in such other state may apply to the commissioner for an exemption from the provisions of this section. Upon proof sufficient to the commissioner that such person owns a home in another state, the commissioner shall issue an exemption sticker to be affixed to such vehicle.
c. Any resident of the city may apply for a temporary exemption sticker under this section which may be utilized by a guest of such resident. The commissioner shall provide for an application process and determine the number of exemption stickers which may be requested annually by residents.
d. An out-of-state visitor may request a temporary exemption sticker which shall permit parking otherwise restricted by this section for a period of time to be determined by the commissioner.
e. The provisions of this section shall not apply to individuals who have an on-street disability placard.
f. An individual who resides in another state and is employed in the city may apply to the commissioner for an exemption which would permit
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such person to park on a public street overnight for the purpose of such employment.
g. The commissioner shall provide an application process for the exemptions enumerated in this section and shall make such applications available on the department's website. The commissioner may determine all costs or fees to be charged with respect to the issuance of exemption stickers. Appropriate signage shall be displayed to notify motorists of the restrictions imposed under this section.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
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