Is There A Law In New York State Against Parking Too Close To A Stop Sign And/or One At An Intersection?

[Wakefield]

a person who lives across the street from me always parks really close to, if not right next to, the stop sign at the intersection at the end of my street and it can seriously disrupt traffic at times. i want to know if there is a law preventing some one from parking too close to a stop sign or an intersection or both.

[lazzaro72]

If there's a crosswalk, then yes there is a minimum distance Below are the official regulations that I was able to find. It looks like if there's a crosswalk there, then he needs to keep his distance from it. Otherwise, it doesn't seem to be expressly forbidden to park right up to the corner unless there's a sign that says so. In general, though, all states will also have vague regulations that say you can't park somewhere where you create a hazard or disrupt traffic. There's a whole list of parking violations here:http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/parking/park_tickets_violations.shtml#linksYou might be able to find something specific to your situation in there, but here are some easier to read rules:What people generally understand as "parking" is legally divided into three categories: parking, standing and stopping.A NO PARKING sign means you may stop only temporarily to load or unload merchandise or passengers.A NO STANDING sign means you may stop only temporarily to load or unload passengers.A NO STOPPING sign means you may stop only in order to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer, or to avoid conflicts with other vehicles.Besides posted parking, standing and stopping rules, there are statewide rules not always indicated by signs:Parking, standing or stopping is not allowed: * Within 15 feet(5 m) of a fire hydrant, unless a licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move it in an emergency. * On the road side of a parked vehicle("double parking"). * On a sidewalk or in a crosswalk. * In an intersection, unless permitted by signs or parking meters. * On railroad tracks. * Alongside or opposite road excavations, construction or other obstructions if your vehicle would block traffic. * Within 30 feet(10 m) of a pedestrian safety zone, unless another distance is marked. * On a bridge or in a tunnel.Parking or standing is not allowed: * In front of a driveway. * Within 20 feet(6 m) of a crosswalk at an intersection. * Within 30 feet(10 m) of a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD sign. * Within 20 feet(6 m) of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet(23 m) on the opposite side of the road. * Along a curb that has been cut down, lowered or constructed for access to the sidewalk.In addition, you may not park your vehicle within 50 feet(15 m) of a railroad crossing. Sources: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/dmanual/chapter07-manual.htm EddieNygma 83 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Oswell]

Below are the official regulations that I was able to find. It looks like if there's a crosswalk there, then he needs to keep his distance from it. Otherwise, it doesn't seem to be expressly forbidden to park right up to the corner unless there's a sign that says so. In general, though, all states will also have vague regulations that say you can't park somewhere where you create a hazard or disrupt traffic. There's a whole list of parking violations here:http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/parking/park_tickets_violations.shtml#linksYou might be able to find something specific to your situation in there, but here are some easier to read rules:What people generally understand as "parking" is legally divided into three categories: parking, standing and stopping.A NO PARKING sign means you may stop only temporarily to load or unload merchandise or passengers.A NO STANDING sign means you may stop only temporarily to load or unload passengers.A NO STOPPING sign means you may stop only in order to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer, or to avoid conflicts with other vehicles.Besides posted parking, standing and stopping rules, there are statewide rules not always indicated by signs:Parking, standing or stopping is not allowed: * Within 15 feet(5 m) of a fire hydrant, unless a licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move it in an emergency. * On the road side of a parked vehicle("double parking"). * On a sidewalk or in a crosswalk. * In an intersection, unless permitted by signs or parking meters. * On railroad tracks. * Alongside or opposite road excavations, construction or other obstructions if your vehicle would block traffic. * Within 30 feet(10 m) of a pedestrian safety zone, unless another distance is marked. * On a bridge or in a tunnel.Parking or standing is not allowed: * In front of a driveway. * Within 20 feet(6 m) of a crosswalk at an intersection. * Within 30 feet(10 m) of a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD sign. * Within 20 feet(6 m) of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet(23 m) on the opposite side of the road. * Along a curb that has been cut down, lowered or constructed for access to the sidewalk.In addition, you may not park your vehicle within 50 feet(15 m) of a railroad crossing.

[Tostig]

I know that in philly the law says that you must park at least 10 feet(?) from the corner.  Unfortunately I can't find the information you requested without knowing your city, town or village.  Each locality has seperate laws for parking according to the NY DMV website.  It did say that you could get this book:   The Vehicle and Traffic Law is available as a book from the DMV for $1.50 per copy.  Complete form MV-15(Request for Driver and/or Vehicle Record Information), and check the box for Vehicle and Traffic Law books in Step 2, Part A. Pay the fee with a check or money order payable to "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles". Send the form and fee to the address on the form.   but I am not sure how helpful it will be.  I do know that it should be in the learner's permit handbook. I found it!  Here it is   Parking or standing is not allowed: In front of a driveway. Within 20 feet(6 m) of a crosswalk at an intersection. Within 30 feet(10 m) of a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD sign. Within 20 feet(6 m) of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet(23 m) on the opposite side of the road. Along a curb that has been cut down, lowered or constructed for access to the sidewalk. In addition, you may not park your vehicle within 50 feet(15 m) of a railroad crossing.

[Boote]

Yes there is a law, from the manual:Parking or standing is not allowed: In front of a driveway. Within 20 feet(6 m) of a crosswalk at an intersection. Within 30 feet(10 m) of a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD sign. Within 20 feet(6 m) of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet(23 m) on the opposite side of the road. Along a curb that has been cut down, lowered or constructed for access to the sidewalk. -Stefan

[Winslowe]

See highlighted section below. Your lousy neighbor deserves a ticket!(But unfortunately, the reality in New York is that way too many people who deserve it don't get ticketed, and often people who don't deserve a ticket gets one!) Consider calling your local police department's non-emergency number the next time you see this guy parked illegally. Good luck!   Statewide Rules  Besides posted parking, standing and stopping rules, there are statewide rules not always indicated by signs: Parking, standing or stopping is not allowed: ·    Within 15 feet(5m) of a fire hydrant, unless a licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move it in an emergency. ·    On the road side of a parked vehicle("double parking"). ·    On a sidewalk or in a crosswalk. ·    In an intersection, unless permitted by signs or parking meters. ·    On railroad tracks. ·    Alongside or opposite road excavations, construction or other obstructions if your vehicle would block traffic. ·    Within 30 feet(10m) of a pedestrian safety zone, unless another distance is marked. ·    On a bridge or in a tunnel. Parking or standing is not allowed: ·    In front of a driveway. ·    Within 20 feet(6m) of a crosswalk at an intersection. ·    Within 30 feet(10m) of a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD sign. ·    Within 20 feet(6m) of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet(2 m) on the opposite side of the road. ·    Along a curb that has been cut down, lowered or constructed for access to the sidewalk. ·    Within 50 feet(15m) of a railroad crossing.