parking at bus stop in New York city

[sgban]

What is the name of your state? NY

Got a parking ticket for "no standing in bus stop" near Central Park in New York city. I thought I had taken sufficient care. I had parked approx. 3 bus lengths away from the bus stop. I checked all the posted signs, and there was no "no parking" sign that seemed relevant (only one was for street cleaning). Waited for a police officer also, but there was none nearby (asked a few passers-by, and they all said it "seemed ok"). The question is, what is the length of the "bus stop"? How far away does one have to be? Also, does the bus stop "no parking" zone have to be clearly marked by signs?

The ticket also doesn't have my "exp date". Is that grounds for dismissal? The body type is listed as "SUBN". Mine is a mini-van. Are they the same?

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by sgban

What is the name of your state? NY

Got a parking ticket for "no standing in bus stop" near Central Park in New York city. I thought I had taken sufficient care. I had parked approx. 3 bus lengths away from the bus stop. I checked all the posted signs, and there was no "no parking" sign that seemed relevant (only one was for street cleaning). Waited for a police officer also, but there was none nearby (asked a few passers-by, and they all said it "seemed ok"). The question is, what is the length of the "bus stop"?

It extends to where the next sign (affecting parking) is standing.

How far away does one have to be?

.01" outside the bus stop.

Also, does the bus stop "no parking" zone have to be clearly marked by signs?

Nope, the presence of the bus "shelter" has been held sufficient notice that it was a bus stop. But have no fear, see below.

The ticket also doesn't have my "exp date". Is that grounds for dismissal?

Damn straight it is - assuming your registration was present and visible. Read this and follow the instructions for contesting the ticket: [url]http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/pdf/99pdf/pvo_itslaw_00.pdf[/url]

The body type is listed as "SUBN". Mine is a mini-van. Are they the same?

That is the code they use for minivans, but it's irrelevant thanks to the missing expiration date.

Thanks.

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