Can commercial vehicles park on residential streets NYC?


Can commercial vehicles park on residential streets NYC? Commercial vehicles cannot park on residential streets overnight between 9 PM and 5 AM. Vehicles in violation may be issued a $65 parking violation. The fine for tractor-trailers is $265 and may increase to $515 if the same vehicle is cited again within a six-month period.


What roads are trucks not allowed on in NYC?

Commercial vehicles are not permitted in the following roadways:
  • Belt Parkway (Brooklyn and Queens)
  • F.D.R Drive (Manhattan)
  • Henry Hudson Parkway (North of 59th Street to the Bronx-Westchester county line)
  • Cross Island Parkway (Queens)
  • Jackie Robinson Parkway (Brooklyn/Queens)
  • Bronx River Parkway (Bronx)


How long can a car be parked on a residential street in NYC?

Unless a posted sign says otherwise, you may not leave a vehicle parked in the same spot for more than seven days in a row. This rule includes spots in all types of neighborhoods, including residential areas. Unless posted signs say otherwise, commercial vehicles may not be parked on any street for more than 3 hours.