NYC Violation Code 24: No Parking - Authorized Vehicles Only
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
If you had a valid permit or authorization for this zone, bring the permit documentation. If the sign was unclear about which vehicles qualify, photograph the signage.
When this ticket gets issued
Code 24 is issued when a vehicle is parked in a zone marked for authorized vehicles only and the officer does not see a valid permit for that zone. These signs appear around schools, government buildings, hospitals, loading areas, and residential permit zones. The base fine is $65. Unlike Code 16 standing restrictions, Code 24 covers full parking prohibitions. Commercial fleet drivers often receive this ticket when parking briefly in a block that turns out to be restricted to a specific permit class they do not carry. Sign hours and permit categories vary block by block.
How to fight code 24
Vehicle had a valid permit displayed
If your vehicle displayed an authorization permit for the Code 24 zone (press, government, medical, or clergy placard), photograph the placard on the dashboard and attach the issuing agency documentation. The permit must match the vehicle plate and the zone category called out on the posted sign at the ticket location.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_permit, written_account
Signs were missing, damaged, or obscured
For Code 24, walk the full block on both approaches and photograph every sign. If the authorized-vehicle sign was down, faced the wrong direction, or was blocked by scaffolding or a tree, document the gap. Also note whether the sign clearly stated which vehicle category was authorized, since ambiguity supports dismissal.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_location, photo_of_sign
Vehicle was not at this location at the time
If telematics, GPS, or fuel receipts show the truck was elsewhere when the Code 24 ticket was written, export the time-stamped trip log for that window. Note the actual location and route so the hearing officer can compare against the address printed on the summons.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Wrong plate number on the ticket
Check the Code 24 summons plate against your registration. Transposed digits, wrong state code, or a mismatch in plate type (commercial vs passenger) are common. Attach your DMV registration and a photo of the actual plate on the vehicle to show the summons cannot belong to your truck.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_plate, photo_of_registration
Ticket contains errors (wrong date, time, location, or vehicle description)
Review the Code 24 summons line by line: vehicle make, color, body type, street address, side of street, and time. A wrong make or missing body description on a parking summons is a frequent basis for dismissal. List every discrepancy in your written statement.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Code 24 apply even if I only stopped for a minute to check directions?
Yes. Code 24 covers parking, which in New York City begins the moment the vehicle is stationary and the driver is not actively loading or attending the wheel. A one-minute stop in an authorized-vehicle-only zone still qualifies unless your vehicle is permitted for that zone.
What if the Code 24 sign only listed hours but not which vehicles were authorized?
Ambiguous signage is a recognized defense. Photograph the sign from multiple angles and the surrounding block. If the sign did not identify the permit category required, argue that a reasonable driver could not comply, and submit the photos as supporting evidence.
How does Code 24 differ from Code 17 for commercial fleets?
Both restrict parking to authorized vehicles, but Code 24 is used across general authorized zones while Code 17 is more common near municipal facilities. Fines are $65 for both. The defenses overlap, but the specific permit category the sign requires determines whether your commercial plates qualify.
What this means for commercial fleets
Delivery fleets hit Code 24 most often when drivers park briefly near schools, hospitals, or government buildings during morning routes. At $65 per ticket, a single DSP running 30 vehicles can accumulate several hundred dollars a month if routing tools do not flag permit-only blocks. Train drivers to photograph signage before stepping away, require placards to be on the dashboard for any authorized stops, and pair violations with telematics timestamps so wrongly-addressed summonses can be disputed with route data.
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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 24 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.