5-Min Parking Grace Period Goes into Effect in NYC
New York City drivers are now getting a little bit of grace. A new law is now in effect that gives drivers a five-minute grace period in some parking zones. The new law started today.
The City Council passed the law last year over the veto of Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
It gives a five-minute grace period in timed zones and meters before a ticket can be written.
Bloomberg said the change would lead to chaos, and wondered whose watch would be used to determine the five minutes.
Supporters of the law say there were too many “gotcha” tickets.
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6 Responses to “5-Min Parking Grace Period Goes into Effect in NYC”
2. Comment from buy a watch
Time March 21, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Time for people to wear watches and check the time. I always put in an extra quarter even if it is not needed, better 25 cents than $35.
3. Comment from Ben Azai
Time March 21, 2010 at 1:34 PM
@ #1
Don’t be so silly.
Be grateful for the five minutes of grace to pay for parking. IMO, that is more than adequate.
Or is Klal Yisrael above and exempt from paying for parking, like all “lesser” mortals?
4. Comment from Shia
Time March 21, 2010 at 1:41 PM
I’m surprised David Greenfield didn’t pose a photo op claiming credit. I’m sure its coming.
5. Comment from joe Miz
Time March 21, 2010 at 2:05 PM
The picture you have is misleading. As only those in a Muni Meter Or alternate side parking have the 5 minute grace period. The standard meters DO NOT have any grace period.
6. Comment from Term limits
Time March 21, 2010 at 5:27 PM
To Shia:
Simcha Felder gets the credit for this one.
1. Comment from Anonymous
Time March 21, 2010 at 12:48 PM
so now the cop will stand there and give you a gotcha ticket the second the 5 minutes are up!!!! ITS TIME TO REFORM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT!!!