Is it illegal to park facing the wrong way in NY?

On a one-way roadway such vehicle shall be facing in the direction of authorized traffic movement; on a two-way roadway such vehicle shall be facing in the direction of authorized traffic movement on that portion of the roadway on which the vehicle rests.



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39:4-135. The operator of a vehicle shall not stop, stand, or park the vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of traffic, on the right-hand side of the road and with the curb side of the vehicle within six inches of the edge of the roadway, except as follows: a.

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So is it illegal to block someone's driveway? Absolutely. Law enforcement officers can issue a parking ticket and/or have the car towed and impounded at the owner's expense. Even parking too close to a driveway is enough to get a ticket (but not a tow).

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Parking on your lawn is illegal in New York. According to New York State law, it is illegal to park on an unpaved area in your front yard, including your lawn which means that if you are parking on your lawn, sidewalk, or any other area that is not designated for parking on your property, you face being handed a fine.

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You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space.

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