NYC Violation Code 13: No Standing - Taxi Stand
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
This zone is exclusively for authorized taxis picking up or dropping off passengers. If the taxi stand sign was missing or you have a valid TLC license, present your documentation at the hearing.
When this ticket gets issued
Code 13 is issued for standing in a posted taxi stand by a vehicle that does not hold a valid TLC taxi license. The base fine is $115. Taxi stands are reserved 24 hours a day for licensed yellow and green taxis picking up or dropping off passengers. These stands are common in front of hotels, train stations, airports, and major event venues. Officers check for TLC medallions and active passenger service. Non-TLC commercial vehicles, black-car services without medallion authorization, and passenger cars all receive the summons. Deadhead taxis (no passenger) standing in a stand can also be cited, though less commonly.
How to fight code 13
Vehicle had a valid TLC taxi license
Attach the TLC taxi license, medallion number, and proof of active passenger service at the ticket time (trip sheet, dispatch log, or fare receipt). A photo of the medallion and the roof light confirming on-duty status further supports the defense.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_permit, written_account
Signs were missing, damaged, or obscured
Photograph the taxi-stand sign from the driver's approach angle. Document missing poles, covered or graffiti'd signs, and any ambiguity in curb paint. Some taxi stands lose signage during event setup or construction, which supports the defense.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_location, photo_of_sign
Vehicle was not at this location at the time
Pull telematics for the ticket timestamp and attach a route trace. Taxi stands cluster around recognizable landmarks, so a GPS trace a block away is usually enough to place the vehicle off the stand.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Wrong plate number on the ticket
Verify plate and state character-by-character. TLC T-plates have a distinctive format, so a summons describing a T-plate on a COM-plated truck is a clear mismatch.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_plate, photo_of_registration
Ticket contains errors (wrong date, time, location, or vehicle description)
Verify body type, color, make, and cross streets. Taxi stand boundaries are short — often just two or three vehicle lengths. A ticket written outside that span fails the notice requirement.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between code 04 and code 13 since both cover taxi stands?
Code 04 covers no-standing zones that include taxi stands as one of several authorized-vehicle types. Code 13 specifically covers taxi-stand-only zones. In practice, the defense structure is identical: valid TLC license with active passenger service, or defects in the summons or signage.
Can a for-hire black car use a taxi stand with a TLC license?
Licensed for-hire vehicles (FHVs) do not have the same right-of-way as yellow and green taxis in a posted taxi stand. Stand zones reserved specifically for taxis do not permit FHVs. Check the sign language carefully — some zones allow both, but most reserve for yellow and green taxis only.
How short can a taxi stand be?
Taxi stands range from one vehicle length to several. The exact boundary is defined by the signage at each end of the stand. Drivers should measure from sign to sign when considering whether the vehicle is inside the stand. A truck parked just past the second sign is outside the restriction.
What this means for commercial fleets
Code 13 affects corporate shuttle fleets, black-car operators, and occasional commercial vehicles that use taxi stands as convenient curb space. At $115 per ticket with 24/7 enforcement, the per-ticket cost is manageable but the repeat exposure at airport and train station curbs can escalate quickly. Non-TLC fleets should treat taxi stands as no-go zones. TLC-licensed operators must keep trip-sheet logs synchronized with dispatch so the active-service defense is immediately documentable when a ticket is issued.
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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 13 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.