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Is it illegal to drive in bus lane in NYC?

If you drive, park, or stand in a bus lane during hours of operation you face fines starting at $50. NYC enforces bus lanes in two ways: Bus Lane Cameras: The City or MTA may operate bus lane cameras on any bus lanes to catch violators.



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Unless otherwise restricted, vehicles are permitted to enter the bus lane to make right turns onto the next city street, or to any curb cut within 200' of the point of entry.

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It is a travel lane restricted to buses only during certain hours of the day. During this time, other vehicles may enter a bus lane only to make the next available right turn, or to quickly drop off or pick up passengers. Violating bus lane rules results in a $50 – $250 fine.

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It is a travel lane restricted to buses only during certain hours of the day. During this time, other vehicles may enter a bus lane only to make the next available right turn, or to quickly drop off or pick up passengers. Violating bus lane rules results in a $50 – $250 fine.

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The Bus Lane Camera Program installs cameras at fixed locations and on buses in New York City to film vehicles that drive, park, or stand in bus lanes.

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No person shall stand or park a vehicle other than an authorized bus in its assigned bus stop when any such stop has been officially designated and appropriately posted except that the operator of a vehicle may temporarily stand therein for the purpose of expeditiously receiving and discharging passengers provided such ...

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You are allowed to reverse as far as necessary but no further. This is because what is necessary will vary on different roads. For example, on single-track lanes, you may need to reverse a long way to find a suitable passing point. You are also permitted to reverse in order to turn your vehicle around.

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