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No parking
NOH PAR-king
Local meaning
A curb restriction that prohibits leaving a vehicle parked but still allows brief stops to pick up or drop off passengers and to load or unload property, unless another rule applies.
New York parking language uses parking, standing, and stopping as separate legal categories. A no-parking sign is the least restrictive of the three, but drivers must still follow hours, arrows, meters, hydrants, bus stops, and any more restrictive sign.
Example in context
- “The sign said no parking, so the driver only stopped long enough to unload the boxes.”
How it is used
Official New York City traffic-rule language.
neutral, legal, practical
driving, deliveries, curb signs, parking questions
Official New York City traffic-rule language.
Rules depend on the posted sign and location. This entry explains the general distinction and is not a substitute for checking the full block.
Spelling and scope
Official New York City traffic-rule language.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you wait at a no-parking sign?
No. Waiting is not allowed, but brief passenger pickup or property loading may be allowed when no stricter rule applies.
Which is stricter: no parking or no standing?
No standing is stricter because it does not allow loading or unloading property.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Parking RegulationsNew York City Department of Transportation
Official table distinguishing no stopping, no standing, and no parking restrictions in New York City.