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  • Legonatic@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    This regularly happens in my neighborhood in Brooklyn. I don’t like it either, but I’m pretty sure it’s legal.

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      3 hours ago

      Luckily it is not legal, report it whenever you see it. I see at least 4 infractions

      Details here: https://dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-and-practice-tests/chapter-7-parallel-parking

      You cannot park, stop or stand:

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      On a sidewalk or in a crosswalk.

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      Parking or standing is not allowed:

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      Within 20 feet (6 m) of a crosswalk at an intersection.
      Within 30 feet (10 m) of a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD sign.
      Along a curb that is cut, lowered or made for access to the sidewalk

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        3 hours ago

        I appreciate you sending this, but there’s a church at the end of my block where people park on the sidewalk, which is very very wide, every day. Is that still illegal then?

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          2 hours ago

          That would probably depend on the property lines. If it’s on the public easement, it’s likely illegal. But if the extended walkway area is on their private property, it’s probably kosher.

          Might also have to look at the fire lane laws, for some reason I thought NYC had requirements for fire trucks to be able to get close enough to the building, so it might block the fire lane, maybe…