How to Avoid Parking Tickets in NYC
Check street signs every time you park your 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6. Move the car during alternate side parking (ASP) hours. This step dodges street cleaning fines of $45 in most NYC areas or $65 south of 96th Street in Manhattan.
ASP rules keep curbs clean with sweepers. Signs show days and times, such as 8 AM to 11 AM Tuesdays and Fridays. Rules vary by block. Spot the broom symbol on signs. Park on the side without cleaning hours. Keep 15 feet from fire hydrants. Avoid double-parking. Officers ticket and tow these violations fast.
Track Rules with Apps
SpotAngels maps ASP schedules for zip code 10281. Tap your spot for exact hours. Call 311 for changes. Sidekick tracks rules for your IONIQ 6 and sends move alerts.
ASP Suspension Days
ASP stops on holidays and snow days. Key 2026 dates include:
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1 |
| MLK Day | Jan 21 |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 16 |
| Independence Day | Jul 4 |
| Christmas | Dec 25 |
Snow pauses ASP through February 1, 2026. Pay meters on suspension days. Many Sundays skip ASP. Always check signs.
Meters and Other Rules
Feed meters every day, even on ASP suspension days. Obey time limits. Stay out of bus lanes and crosswalks.
Action Steps to Stay Ticket-Free
- Read the sign right after you park.
- Note days and times in your phone.
- Set alarms 30 minutes before end times.
- Move your IONIQ 6 early. Sweepers sometimes run twice.
- Check 311 or apps daily for updates.
- On holidays, use no-standing spots unless signs say otherwise.
Fines and Fixes
Street cleaning tickets cost $45 outside south Manhattan or $65 inside. Pay online at nyc.gov/citypay. Dispute errors through the app. Keep your inspection current to cut tow risks.
Battery Park City in 10281 enforces rules strictly. Watch signs near the Hudson River.
Sidekick flags parking rules for your EV to help you avoid fines. Follow these steps to drop ticket risk near zero and save hundreds each year. (478 words)