NYC Violation Code 06: No Standing Except Authorized Vehicles (Nighttime)
Parking violation · $65 base fine · 5-stage penalty escalation
Fine Breakdown
Base Fine
$65
Maximum (before judgment)
$165
Penalty Escalation Timeline
Base Fine
$65
At issue
+$10 Late Penalty
$75
After 30 days
+$30 Late Penalty
$105
After 60 days
+$60 Late Penalty
$165
After 75 days
Judgment Entered
$165
After 90 days
Quick Tip
Check the posted hours on the sign. If the ticket was issued outside the restricted nighttime hours, or the sign was not visible at night due to poor lighting, document and present at hearing.
When this ticket gets issued
Code 06 covers nighttime standing in a zone restricted to authorized vehicles after hours. The violation typically applies on blocks with overnight permit-only parking near hospitals, police stations, and government buildings. The base fine is $65. Enforcement checks the posted sign's restricted hours (commonly 7 PM to 7 AM) and whether the vehicle carries a qualifying permit. Fleet trucks that park overnight on these blocks without authorization receive the summons. The posted hours vary by zone, so drivers must confirm the exact window on the sign before leaving a vehicle on the street.
How to fight code 06
Vehicle had a valid permit displayed
Attach a photo of the overnight authorization permit as displayed on the dashboard and the permit's issuance record showing the ticket date falls within its validity window. Agency-issued permits must match the specific zone listed on the sign.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_permit, written_account
Vehicle was moved before the nighttime restriction began
Produce telematics or a dashcam timestamp showing the truck was parked before the restricted hours began and moved before they started. Note the exact posted hours on the sign and align them with the GPS log. Any overlap with the restricted window defeats the defense.
Evidence to bring: written_account, photo_of_sign
Signs were missing, damaged, or obscured
Photograph the nighttime-restriction sign as a driver would see it when pulling up, especially under streetlight conditions. If the sign was missing, the restricted-hours language was covered, or the sign faced the wrong way, document each defect from multiple angles.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_location, photo_of_sign
Vehicle was not at this location at the time
Pull overnight telematics and attach a stop-level log showing the truck was parked at a depot or different location. Code 06 tickets are often written in the early AM hours, which makes depot GPS logs especially useful.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Wrong plate number on the ticket
Verify the plate and state exactly. Include a plate photo and registration. In overnight enforcement with reduced lighting, officers sometimes mistranscribe a character — a documented mismatch supports dismissal.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_plate, photo_of_registration
Ticket contains errors (wrong date, time, location, or vehicle description)
Confirm the summons time falls inside the posted restricted hours. Also confirm the street, body type, color, and make. A code 06 issued outside the sign's nighttime window is facially defective and should be challenged directly.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Frequently Asked Questions
When do code 06 restricted hours typically begin and end?
Most code 06 signs restrict parking overnight between 7 PM and 7 AM, but the exact hours vary by zone and agency. Drivers must read the sign on every block. Signs near hospitals and police stations sometimes run 24-hour windows that functionally exclude all non-authorized fleet vehicles.
What if my driver parked before 7 PM but the ticket was issued at 9 PM?
Parking before the restriction begins does not extend into the restricted window. Once the posted hour arrives, the vehicle must be moved. If the driver moved the truck before 7 PM and returned after the window closed, telematics supporting both timestamps is needed.
How do I get an overnight authorization permit for a fleet depot block?
Agency permits (DOT, DCAS, specific hospital or government building authorizations) are issued case-by-case. Fleet managers should contact the relevant agency's parking office. For a typical commercial fleet, these permits are rarely available, so depot siting should avoid code 06 blocks entirely.
What this means for commercial fleets
Code 06 hits fleets that park trucks overnight on streets near secure buildings or hospitals. At $65 per ticket, a depot that backs up to a code 06 block can accumulate tickets nightly — $450 per week per truck if left uncorrected. Mitigation is operational: depot overnight parking should use off-street lots or industrial blocks without overnight restrictions. If drivers must stage on-street, require sign photos at the start of every shift and enforce a hard move-by-7-PM rule backed by telematics alerts.
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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 06 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.