No Standing

A no-standing violation is issued when a vehicle stops in a designated no-standing zone for any reason other than quickly picking up or dropping off passengers. In NYC's sign hierarchy, "No Standing" is more restrictive than "No Parking" but less restrictive than "No Stopping." You may briefly pause to let someone out, but you cannot wait, load, or unload goods.

Base fines for no-standing violations range from $115 to $165 depending on the specific violation code and location. No-standing zones are common near hospitals, transit hubs, and government buildings. Some no-standing zones are enforced only during specific hours (e.g., rush hour), while others are 24/7.

For delivery fleets, no-standing zones are a persistent problem because drivers cannot legally stop to unload packages — even for 30 seconds. This forces drivers to find legal spots further from the delivery address, adding time to every stop. Clear Plates helps you track no-standing violations and identify high-risk delivery zones where alternative procedures (like coordinated loading dock access) might reduce exposure.