Double Parking

Double parking is the act of stopping or parking a vehicle alongside another vehicle that is already parked at the curb, effectively blocking a travel lane or bike lane. In NYC, double parking is one of the most commonly issued parking violations, especially in dense commercial areas where legal parking is scarce.

The base fine for double parking is $115 for most vehicles and $150 for commercial vehicles. Fines increase in midtown Manhattan and other congestion zones. Double parking is also a common trigger for towing — traffic agents can call a tow truck immediately if the vehicle is blocking traffic.

For delivery fleets, double parking is often seen as an unavoidable cost of doing business. Drivers double-park to make quick deliveries because circling for legal spots wastes time. But the fines add up fast — a driver who double-parks twice a day racks up $1,500+ per week in violations. Clear Plates tracks double-parking patterns by vehicle and driver so you can identify the highest-cost behaviors and adjust procedures.