NYC Violation Code 99: Other - All Other Parking Violations
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
Code 99 is a catch-all for violations not covered by other codes. Check the ticket description carefully for the specific allegation and request the officer's notes for details to build your defense.
When this ticket gets issued
Code 99 is a catch-all used when a parking violation does not fit any of the other numbered codes. Officers write it with a narrative describing the specific behavior. Examples include unusual parking configurations, rare local restrictions, or violations of section-specific rules that do not have their own short code. Because code 99 covers anything the officer wants to cite, reviewing the narrative is essential — it tells you exactly what allegation you are contesting. Fleets encountering code 99 should always read the officer's notes carefully before deciding the defense path.
How to fight code 99
Catch-all code - request the officer's notes to identify the specific allegation
Request the officer's full notes and the narrative field. A code 99 summons that does not articulate a specific rule violated is procedurally defective. Challenge the summons for vagueness — hearing officers require a clear allegation, and a blank or generic narrative is grounds for dismissal.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Signs were missing, damaged, or obscured
Once you know the alleged violation, photograph the scene and any relevant signage. If the officer cited a posted restriction you had no notice of (missing sign, obscured, wrong orientation), submit the photographs. Notice is a core defense on code 99 when a signage-based restriction is involved.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_location, photo_of_sign
Vehicle was not at this location at the time
Submit GPS, dispatch, or toll records showing the vehicle was in a different location. Without direct observation the officer cannot make a code 99 case. If your records place the truck elsewhere, the ticket is invalid regardless of the alleged conduct.
Evidence to bring: written_account
Wrong plate number on the ticket
Verify the transcribed plate. Code 99 tickets are written for unusual situations and sometimes involve fast transcription. A plate mismatch is a clean dismissal without reaching the narrative allegation.
Evidence to bring: photo_of_plate, photo_of_registration
Frequently Asked Questions
My code 99 ticket has almost no narrative — can I get it dismissed for vagueness?
Yes, often. Code 99 requires the officer to articulate the specific rule violated. A summons with no narrative or only generic phrases like 'parking violation' does not give the respondent notice of what to defend against. Request the officer's notes and argue procedural defect. Hearing officers dismiss sparse code 99 tickets routinely.
Where do I find the officer's full notes for a code 99 dispute?
Request them through the NYC DOF hearing process when you plead not guilty — the officer's memo book excerpt or the summons back is made available. Alternatively, contact DOF directly to request the narrative. Without the notes you cannot prepare a merits defense, so insist on seeing them.
Does code 99 have a standard fine amount?
Yes, $65 by default, but fines can vary depending on the underlying rule the officer is citing. Check the ticket for the specific dollar amount. If the fine is higher than expected, that indicates the officer was citing a more serious underlying violation that might have its own code — worth verifying in your dispute.
What this means for commercial fleets
Code 99 tickets should always be disputed because the catch-all nature means the officer must do the work to prove the specific violation. At $65 per ticket, a mass-dispute strategy often produces dismissals when narratives are thin. Track every code 99 in your fleet ticketing system with the narrative captured — patterns reveal whether one officer is writing sloppy tickets or whether drivers are repeatedly violating a specific local rule.
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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 99 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.