Street cleaning was suspendedstrong
NYC code 21: alternate-side parking rules were suspended that day (holiday/weather). Check the official ASP suspension calendar for the violation date.
Evidence: Screenshot of ASP suspension notice for the date.
No parking — street cleaning ticket in New York City — code 21
In New York City, 17% of contested no parking — street cleaning tickets were dismissed between 2025-01-01 and 2026-07-27, per the TossMyTicket Outcomes Index (n=192,003 hearings, source: official open data).
The basics
| Fine | $65 |
|---|---|
| Deadline to contest | 30 days from issuance |
| Legal citation | 34 RCNY 4-08 |
| Decided by | NYC Dept. of Finance — Parking Violations Bureau (ALJs) |
Defenses that actually work
Defective summons — required elementsstrong
NYC: omission OR misdescription of any of the five mandatory identification elements (plate number, plate type, make/model, body type, registration state) is a jurisdictional defect mandating dismissal. VTL 238(2); Matter of Ryder Truck Rental (1984); Crichlow v. NYC DOF.
Evidence: Photo of the summons itself; Registration showing correct vehicle details.
Missing or obscured signage
Regulation not properly posted: sign absent, obstructed, faded, or facing the wrong way. Photograph from the parking spot and a wide shot of the full block face.
Evidence: Photo of sign (or absence) from your spot; Wide-angle photo of block face; Timestamp metadata.
Is it worth fighting?
At a 17% baseline dismissal rate, a no parking — street cleaning ticket in New York City is worth fighting mainly when a specific defense applies — street cleaning was suspended, or defective summons — required elements are the strongest grounds here. Without one, most contests lose. Scan your ticket and we'll tell you which side you're on.
Common questions
How long do I have to fight a no parking — street cleaning ticket in New York City?
You have 30 days from the date the ticket is issued to contest a no parking — street cleaning ticket in New York City. Missing the window triggers late penalties.
Can I dispute a New York City ticket online?
Yes. New York City accepts disputes online, through the NYC Pay or Dispute app, by mail, in person, by written statement. The decision is made by NYC Dept. of Finance — Parking Violations Bureau (ALJs).
What happens if I ignore a no parking — street cleaning ticket in New York City?
$10 late + 9% interest (non-camera); camera +$25 day 31; judgment ~day 100; boot/tow at $350 judgment debt; no hearings on judgments >1yr
Is it worth fighting a no parking — street cleaning ticket in New York City?
17% of contested no parking — street cleaning tickets in New York City were dismissed (2025-01-01 to 2026-07-27, n=192,003). The odds improve substantially when a specific defense applies, such as street cleaning was suspended or defective summons — required elements. Outcomes are never guaranteed.
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Facts on this page come from official sources, verified 2026-07-26: