NYC Violation Code 25: No Standing - Commuter Van Stop
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 reserved for licensed commuter vans. If you operate a licensed commuter van with valid DOT authorization, bring your license and permit documentation to the hearing.
When this ticket gets issued
Code 25 is issued to vehicles standing in a designated commuter van stop without authorization. These stops are reserved for licensed commuter vans operating under NYC DOT authority, primarily serving southeast Queens, central Brooklyn, and parts of the Bronx. The base fine is $115. Commuter van stops are marked with signs but can be mistaken for ordinary curb space, especially off-peak. Fleet drivers who pull over to drop off packages or take a break sometimes land in these zones without realizing the curb is reserved. The zone covers both passenger vans and any vehicle standing in the posted area.
How to fight code 25
Vehicle was a licensed commuter van with DOT authorization
If the ticketed vehicle is a licensed commuter van, attach the NYC DOT commuter van authorization, the vehicle license plate registration, and the route approval document. The vehicle must be authorized for that specific stop. Include the stop name or intersection to match the summons address.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_permit, written_account
Signs were missing, damaged, or obscured
Code 25 enforcement depends on a visible commuter van stop sign. Photograph the curb area and both approaches. If the sign was removed for construction, knocked down, or obscured by a parked box truck, the posted restriction cannot be enforced against a driver who could not see it.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_location, photo_of_sign
Vehicle was not at this location at the time
Use GPS or dashcam data to show the truck was elsewhere at the Code 25 ticket time. Export a trip log covering the ticket window and the location listed on the summons. For commuter van zones in Queens and Brooklyn, EZPass toll records can also place the vehicle on a different corridor.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Wrong plate number on the ticket
Compare the plate on the Code 25 summons to your registration. If any character is wrong, photograph your actual plate and attach the registration. Commuter-van-zone tickets sometimes cite commercial plates that share digits with legitimate licensed vans operating the route.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_plate, photo_of_registration
Ticket contains errors (wrong date, time, location, or vehicle description)
Check the Code 25 summons for the correct borough, street, and side of street. Commuter van stops cluster on specific corridors, so a misaddressed summons may not map to a real commuter van stop at all. Note every field-level error in your statement.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most Code 25 commuter van stop tickets get written?
The majority cluster along commuter van routes in Queens (Jamaica, Flushing), Brooklyn (Flatbush, Crown Heights), and the Bronx. Delivery fleets operating in these neighborhoods should mark known commuter van stops in routing software to prevent drivers from pulling up to the curb during drop-offs.
Can a Code 25 ticket be dismissed if I only stopped briefly to drop a package?
No. Code 25 covers standing, which begins the moment the vehicle stops in the reserved zone regardless of duration. The only built-in exception is actively loading or discharging passengers in an authorized commuter van. Package delivery does not qualify, so the defense must rely on signage or plate errors.
What if a commuter van was already parked at the stop when I pulled up?
Another vehicle using the stop does not authorize you to join it. The signage reserves the curb for licensed commuter vans regardless of occupancy. Photograph the scene if you want to show the stop was full, but the defense is stronger if you can document missing or obscured signage.
What this means for commercial fleets
Commercial fleets running pickups in southeast Queens or central Brooklyn should flag commuter van corridors in route planning. At $115 per ticket, repeat exposure on a single driver route adds up quickly. Pair telematics geofencing with driver training that calls out commuter van stops by name. For DSPs operating under rental windows, pushing these tickets to the correct renter requires clean date-of-issue and plate data, since commuter van stop tickets are frequently clustered on the same driver across multiple shifts.
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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 25 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.