What does except Sunday parking mean in NYC?

For example, NO STANDING, “except” commercial vehicles, 10 AM to 4 PM M- Fri “except” Sunday means all motor vehicles may park without fear of receiving a costly NYC parking ticket on the day after the second “except,” which in this example, is Sunday.



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In addition to free parking on Sundays, NYC also has designated areas where you can park for free during specific hours of the day. Look for signs near your destination specifying the regulations, and make sure you follow them to avoid a ticket.

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No standing except for trucks loading & unloading from 7 am to 7 pm except Sunday. To clarify, this sign has two “Excepts.” Simply read the parking sign as No standing 7 am to P.M. Monday-Saturday (because no specific days are mentioned and the second “Except” means you can park on Sunday).

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You can park at meters without depositing money on Sundays and the following major legal holidays:
  • New Year's Day.
  • Memorial Day.
  • Independence Day.
  • Labor Day.
  • Thanksgiving Day.
  • Christmas Day.


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Ways to Avoid a Parking Ticket in NYC
  1. Parking longer than the allowed time.
  2. Parking less than fifteen feet from a fire hydrant.
  3. Not displaying a paid receipt in your windshield when in metered parking.
  4. Parking during street cleaning days.
  5. Blocking an intersection or crosswalk.


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Yes. Your car is parked whether you are sitting in it or not. If you haven't fed the meter, you are illegally parked.

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Daily Parking in New York
  • Battery Park City.
  • Broadway Theater District.
  • Chelsea.
  • City Hall.
  • Columbus Circle.
  • DUMBO.
  • East Harlem.
  • Financial District.


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Downtown NYC Parking Rates and Meters Most meters end after 7pm and then become free parking unless restricted, but be sure to read all signs, because this can vary by street and location.

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Where can I park for free in NYC?
  • There is free parking on Sundays on metered spots. ...
  • On major holidays, standing and alternate side parking rules are suspended.
  • You can park for free during off hours in areas with regulations like “No parking between 2 am and 6 am” if there aren't meters.


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Daily Parking in New York
  • Battery Park City.
  • Broadway Theater District.
  • Chelsea.
  • City Hall.
  • Columbus Circle.
  • DUMBO.
  • East Harlem.
  • Financial District.


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If you plan to visit Manhattan for the day, arriving before 10:00am will almost always result in a lower fee and a flexible departure time. Evening or Night Specials Most garages in midtown and downtown have Evening or Night specials for vehicles arriving after 6:00pm and leaving before 6:00am the next day.

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Times Square Parking
  • 1601 Broadway - Valet. (1,026) 1 min(391 ft) $ 59 .75.
  • 155 W 47th St - Garage. (158) 2 min(450 ft) $ 45.
  • 164 W 46th St. ( 1540 Broadway) - Valet Garage. (2,711) ...
  • 259 W 47th St. - Valet Garage. (69) ...
  • 235 West 48th St. - Valet Garage. (754) ...
  • 267-271 W 47th St. - Valet Garage (Biltmore Theatre) (899)


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Many of the side streets in between major avenues that border Central Park allow for free street parking. Be sure to check all signage around, before leaving your vehicle.

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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.

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You can find overnight parking both on the street and in garages and lots throughout most of New York City. However, if you do plan on parking overnight, you might want to book your parking in advance.

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Is parking that's usually metered free on weekends? If you're parking on a Sunday in NYC, the meters are always free. On Saturdays, typical meter rules are in effect and are never suspended on major holidays. Alternate side parking rules, on the other hand, are suspended during city-approved major holidays.

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From 6 PM to midnight on weekdays and from 8 AM to midnight on weekends. For $3 per hour, which can be paid at parking meters with quarters or dollar coins, the NYC Parking Card, or debit and credit cards.

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