NYC Violation Code 01: No Standing Except Authorized Vehicles
Parking violation · $115 base fine · 5-stage penalty escalation
Fine Breakdown
Base Fine
$115
Maximum (before judgment)
$215
Penalty Escalation Timeline
Base Fine
$115
At issue
+$10 Late Penalty
$125
After 30 days
+$30 Late Penalty
$155
After 60 days
+$60 Late Penalty
$215
After 75 days
Judgment Entered
$215
After 90 days
Quick Tip
Verify the sign specifies which vehicles are authorized. If the sign was missing, obscured, or your vehicle had a valid authorization permit, document with photos and permit records.
When this ticket gets issued
Code 01 is issued when a vehicle is standing in a zone reserved for authorized vehicles only, such as government, police, or permit-restricted curb space. Enforcement officers check the posted sign language against the vehicle's plates and any displayed permit. Fleet drivers commonly receive this ticket when pulling into a loading zone that turns out to be a restricted authorized-vehicle block, especially near courthouses, hospitals, and municipal buildings. The base fine is $115. The violation requires an authorized-vehicle sign to be present and legible, and the vehicle must not hold a qualifying permit or plate class. Time-of-day restrictions may also apply depending on the posted sign.
How to fight code 01
Vehicle had a valid permit displayed
If the vehicle carried a city, agency, or fleet permit authorizing standing in that zone, photograph the permit as displayed on the dashboard and attach a copy of the permit issuance record. Confirm the permit was visible from outside and covered the ticket's date and time window.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_permit, written_account
Signs were missing, damaged, or obscured
Return to the ticket location within 48 hours and photograph the authorized-vehicle sign from multiple angles. Document missing poles, scaffolding coverage, graffiti, or branches blocking the sign. Note the exact address and direction of travel so the hearing officer can match the photo to the ticket's coordinates.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_location, photo_of_sign
Vehicle was not at this location at the time
Pull GPS telematics, toll transponder records, or fuel-stop receipts for the ticket's date and time. Write a statement describing where the truck was actually operating. Commercial fleet GPS logs with street-level timestamps are often decisive here.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Wrong plate number on the ticket
Compare the plate string and state code on the summons to your registration. A single transposed character is sufficient to challenge. Include a photo of the actual plate and the DMV registration document showing the correct plate bound to the fleet VIN.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_plate, photo_of_registration
Ticket contains errors (wrong date, time, location, or vehicle description)
Read each field on the summons against the actual vehicle: body type, color, make, and the street address. Omitted or mismatched entries on authorized-vehicle summonses are a documented dismissal ground. Attach a photo of the truck showing its correct body type and color.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my commercial plate alone qualify me to stand in a code 01 authorized-vehicle zone?
No. Commercial plates do not qualify on their own. The posted sign defines which class of vehicle is authorized, and most code 01 zones require a specific agency permit or municipal pass. A standard commercial truck parked there still receives the $115 summons.
What if my driver stopped only briefly to check a delivery address on the tablet?
A brief stop still counts as standing under code 01. NYC's standing definition covers any halt with or without the driver present, other than momentary stops to load or unload passengers. Active freight loading has its own code (09) with different rules.
How do I prove the authorized-vehicle sign was obstructed when my driver was already gone?
Return to the same block within 48 hours and photograph the sign with a timestamped phone camera. Capture the sign from both the driver's approach angle and directly underneath. If scaffolding or foliage was present at the ticket time, street-view archives can corroborate the photo.
What this means for commercial fleets
Code 01 tickets typically cluster around hospitals, government buildings, and secured loading docks where DSPs and box-truck fleets make drop-offs. At $115 per hit with no camera automation, the exposure is moderate per ticket but repeatable across a week if a driver learns the wrong curb. Fleet managers should map these zones for each recurring stop and require drivers to photograph the curb sign before standing. Successful dismissals usually turn on obscured signage or an active permit, both of which require pre-positioned evidence the fleet has to capture.
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Disclaimer: Clear Plates is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information on this page is general educational content about NYC violation code 01 and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney. Defenses, evidence strategies, and hearing outcomes depend on facts specific to each ticket. For legal advice about a specific violation, consult a qualified attorney licensed in New York.