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No standing
NOH STAN-ding
Local meaning
A curb restriction that prohibits waiting and loading or unloading property but allows a brief stop to pick up or drop off passengers, unless another rule applies.
In New York traffic rules, standing is not ordinary physical standing. It refers to a vehicle remaining stopped for purposes beyond immediate passenger pickup or drop-off. No-standing zones are therefore stricter than no-parking zones.
Example in context
- “He pulled into the no-standing zone only long enough for the passenger to get out.”
How it is used
Official New York City traffic-rule language.
neutral, legal, practical
driving, passenger pickup, curb signs, parking questions
Official New York City traffic-rule language.
Passenger activity must be immediate, and other restrictions such as bus stops, hydrants, or no-stopping signs can prohibit even that brief stop.
Spelling and scope
Official New York City traffic-rule language.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you drop off a passenger in a no-standing zone?
Generally yes, if the stop is immediate and no more restrictive rule applies.
Can you unload packages at a no-standing sign?
No. Property loading and unloading are not allowed under the general no-standing rule.
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.