Blocked Crosswalk

A blocked crosswalk violation is issued when a vehicle is parked in, on, or too close to a pedestrian crosswalk, preventing safe passage for pedestrians. NYC requires vehicles to park at least 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection. This rule protects pedestrians by ensuring visibility and clear walking paths, especially at uncontrolled crossings.

The base fine for blocking a crosswalk is $115, and vehicles may be towed immediately if they're obstructing a major crosswalk. This violation is taken seriously by traffic enforcement because blocked crosswalks force pedestrians into traffic lanes — a significant safety hazard in a city with millions of daily pedestrian trips.

For delivery fleets, crosswalk violations often occur when drivers pull up too close to an intersection while looking for a delivery stop. The 20-foot rule can be difficult to judge, especially on blocks where crosswalks aren't clearly painted. Fleet operators should train drivers to park well back from intersections. Clear Plates identifies blocked crosswalk violations across your fleet so you can address this high-risk behavior before it leads to a pedestrian safety incident.