Int 0824-2012

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Subdivision 2 of section 19-162 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows: 2. Notwithstanding the department of transportation regulation prohibiting parking in front of private driveways, it shall be permissible for the owner or lessor of the lot accessed by such driveway to park a passenger vehicle registered to him or her at that address in front of such driveway, provided that such lot does not contain more than two dwelling units and, further provided that such parking does not violate any other provision of the vehicle and traffic law or [local law, rule or regulation] restriction involving emergency vehicles, concerning the [parking,] stopping[,] or standing of motor vehicles, alternate side parking, or where parking would impede a bike lane. The hearing officer shall dismiss any notice of violation issued to the owner of such passenger vehicle upon receipt from the owner, in person or by mail, of a copy of the vehicle registration containing the same address as that at which the ticket was given or other suitable evidence showing compliance with the law. The director of the bureau shall set forth the proof required in the case of lots where confusion may arise including, but not limited to, corner lots or lots with dual addresses. § 2. This local law shall take effect ninety days after its enactment into law. TM LS # 3234 3/2/12