Reference Guide
The Complete NYC Commercial Fleet Violation Code Guide
Every NYC violation code that affects commercial fleets, organized by category. Includes fine amounts, fleet impact ratings, and the agencies that issue them. Bookmark this page.
Which NYC Agencies Issue Violations Against Commercial Fleets?
More than 15 city, state, and federal agencies can issue violations against commercial vehicles operating in New York City. Here are the ones fleet operators encounter most frequently.
| Agency | Violation Types | System |
|---|---|---|
| DOF | Parking | NYC Open Data (SODA API) |
| OATH/ECB | Camera, environmental, building | OATH Summons Finder |
| TLC | FHV/taxi-specific | TLC Summons System |
| DOT | Camera programs, truck routes | Via DOF or OATH |
| NYPD | Moving violations, parking | TVB / DOF |
| DMV | Registration, CDL | DMV records |
| MTA B&T | Tolls, congestion pricing | MTA toll system |
| DEP | Idling, noise, air quality | OATH/ECB |
| DSNY | Commercial waste, dirty vehicle | OATH/ECB |
Sources: NYC Open Data, respective agency websites
What Are the Highest-Impact NYC Parking Violation Codes for Fleets?
The codes that hit commercial fleets hardest. Street cleaning (Code 21), fire hydrants (Code 40), and double parking (Code 46) are the most frequent offenders across NYC fleet portfolios.
| Code | Description | Manhattan | Other Boros | Fleet Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Bus lane | $50-$250 (escalating) | Same | HIGH |
| 06 | Tractor-trailer residential 9PM-5AM | $250/$500 | Same | HIGH |
| 07 | Red light camera | $50 | $50 | HIGH |
| 09 | Blocking intersection | $115 | $115 | HIGH |
| 10 | No stopping | $115 | $115 | HIGH |
| 14 | No standing | $115 | $115 | HIGH |
| 19 | Bus stop | $115 | $115 | HIGH |
| 20 | No parking (sign posted) | $65 | $60 | HIGH |
| 21 | Street cleaning | $65 | $65 | VERY HIGH |
| 36 | Speed camera school zone | $50 | $50 | HIGH |
| 40 | Fire hydrant | $115 | $115 | VERY HIGH |
| 46 | Double parking | $115 | $115 | VERY HIGH |
| 48 | Bicycle lane | $115 | $115 | HIGH |
| 51 | Sidewalk | $115 | $115 | HIGH |
| 57 | Overweight (BQE) | N/A | $650 | CRITICAL |
| 78 | Commercial vehicle residential 9PM-5AM | $65 | $65 | HIGH |
| 85 | Commercial vehicle over 3 hours | $65 | $65 | HIGH |
| 86 | Midtown pickup/delivery over 3 hours | $115 | N/A | HIGH |
Note: All fines include a $15 NYS Criminal Justice surcharge. Code 27 carries a $30 surcharge.
Sources: NYC DOF Parking Violation Codes (Dataset ncbg-6agr), NYC Administrative Code
What Are NYC's Automated Camera Violation Programs?
Seven active or proposed automated enforcement programs. Camera violations cannot be contested in the same way as officer-issued tickets; liability attaches to the registered owner.
Speed Cameras (School Zone)
$50 flat
Approximately 2,200 cameras operating 24/7 near schools.
VTL 1180-b
Red Light Cameras
$50 flat
Expanding from 150 to 600 intersections across all five boroughs.
VTL 1111-b
Bus Lane Cameras (Street)
$50-$250 escalating
Fines escalate within a 12-month rolling period. First offense is $50; fifth and subsequent offenses reach $250.
VTL 1111-c
MTA Bus-Mounted Cameras
$50-$250 escalating
Same escalation schedule as street cameras. Deployed on 54 routes across 623 buses.
VTL 1111-c-1
BQE Weigh-in-Motion
$650
Automated sensors detect overweight vehicles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
NYS DOT
Work Zone Speed Cameras
$50/$75/$100 escalating
Escalation occurs within an 18-month rolling window. Covers active construction zones.
NYS DOT
Proposed: Bill S8665
TBD
Would enable camera enforcement for ALL parking violations. Not yet enacted; under legislative review.
NY State Senate
What Are NYC OATH/ECB Violation Codes for Commercial Fleets?
Environmental and operational violations adjudicated through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. Idling violations have become the fastest-growing category, driven by citizen complaint bounties.
| Violation | Fine Range | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Idling (general, 3+ minutes) | $350-$2,000 | Escalates: 1st = $350, 2nd = $440, 3rd+ = $875 |
| Idling (near school/park, 1+ minute) | $350-$2,000 | Stricter threshold near schools and parks |
| Citizen idling complaint bounty | 25% of fine to reporter | 124,000 citizen submissions in 2024 alone |
| Commercial noise | $220-$875 | Truck backup alarms, engine braking violations |
| Overweight vehicle | $650 | BQE WIM cameras; automated enforcement |
Sources: NYC Administrative Code 24-163 (idling), NYC DEP
How Does NYC Congestion Pricing Affect Commercial Fleets?
The Manhattan Central Business District tolling program charges vehicles entering below 60th Street. There is no daily cap for commercial vehicles.
| Vehicle Type | Peak | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger / small commercial | $9.00 | $2.25 |
| Small trucks | $14.40 | $3.60 |
| Large trucks / tour buses | $21.60 | $5.40 |
Peak hours: Weekdays 5 AM to 9 PM; weekends 9 AM to 9 PM.
No daily cap for commercial vehicles. E-ZPass crossing credits are available.
No commercial fleet exemptions currently exist.
Source: MTA Congestion Pricing Program
How Do NYC Violation Penalties Escalate Over Time?
Unpaid violations do not stay at their original fine amount. Late penalties, interest, and judgment proceedings increase the total owed. The boot threshold is $350 or more in judgment debt.
| Violation Type | Late Penalty | Judgment Timeline | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | +$10 / $30 / $60 cumulative | ~100 days | 9%/year |
| Camera | +$25 flat | ~75 days | 9%/year |
| OATH Idling | Default = max penalty (5x) | Varies | Varies |
| Tolls | +$5 at 30 days, +$50 at 60 days | Registration hold at 3+ violations | N/A |
Boot threshold: $350+ in judgment debt. Vehicles can be booted or towed without prior warning once this threshold is reached.
Sources: NYC DOF, NYC Administrative Code
How Many Violations Does NYC Issue Per Year?
The scale of NYC violation enforcement. These numbers represent FY2024 data from official city sources.
16.1M
Violations issued in FY2024
$1.088B
Total NYC violation fine revenue
$500M+
Collected by DOF
85.4M
DOF records in Open Data
12.5M
Unique plates in DOF system
93,237
Idling citations in 2024
Sources: NYC Open Data, NYC DOF Annual Report
Sources
- NYC DOF Parking Violation Codes (Dataset ncbg-6agr)
- NYC Administrative Code, Chapter 2
- VTL 1111-b (Red Light Camera)
- VTL 1111-c (Bus Lane Camera)
- VTL 1180-b (Speed Camera)
- NYC Administrative Code 24-163 (Idling)
- NYC DEP Citizens Air Complaint Program
- MTA Congestion Pricing
- NYC Open Data
- NYC DOF Annual Report
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