What happens when you get a parking ticket in NY?

You must either pay the fine or challenge the ticket to avoid penalties, interest, and the possible booting or towing of your vehicle. If you challenge the ticket and disagree with the outcome, you have the right to appeal the decision.



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Parking tickets don't go on your permanent driving record, and tickets alone can't impact your driving privileges. As long as you pay the bill promptly, there should be no other consequences.

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Parking Tickets can usually be resolved by pleading guilty and paying fines online. If a fine amount does not appear it means the ticket requires a personal appearance.

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Parking violations don't impact your insurance rates unless you don't pay the ticket.

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How much will a parking ticket cost? Parking tickets in NYC range from $45-125, depending on the nature of the violation. For a list of all NYC parking rules, violations, and corresponding fines, visit the official website here.

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Overview. If you received a parking ticket in New York City, you can pay it online, by mail, or in person. To avoid penalties, the City must receive your ticket payment within 30 days of the ticket date.

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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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Where multiple tickets were issued for status violations (registration or inspection), the repeat summons must have been issued on the same date as the first ticket. You can only receive one similar ticket per day—but note that you may receive more than one in a twenty-four hour period.

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