Relates to monetary penalties that a parking violations bureau may impose for illegally idling the engine of a motor vehicle
This bill (A 1874) increases the maximum monetary penalty for illegally idling a vehicle's engine while parked, stopped, or standing in designated areas. It raises the cap from $50 to $150 per violation for idling offenses in cities with populations over one million (like New York City), while keeping other parking violation penalties at $50 or $100. The bill amends both state vehicle and traffic law and New York City's administrative code to reflect this higher penalty for idling violations specifically. It directly affects drivers who violate idling restrictions in large urban areas, without changing the underlying idling ban or other parking rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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