"MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks outside a transit complex in Astoria, with some leaving MTA-branded high-visibility vests on their dashboards, seemingly to avoid tickets."
"One Honda with a vest on its dashboard parked on the sidewalk on 31st Street had more than $8,300 in fines, including for two bus lane violations, nine speeding violations and 128 parking violations."
"In theory, placard holders may only use their permits in authorized areas and for specific reasons related to their employment. But, in practice, placarded drivers park wherever and whenever they desire."
"The NYPD is often loath to enforce the law when it comes to illegal parking, allowing municipal employees to take advantage of the system."
MTA workers have been illegally parking on sidewalks in Astoria, with some using high-visibility vests to evade tickets. Streetsblog reported 26 illegally parked cars on April 17, with violations dating back to November 2020. One vehicle accumulated over $8,300 in fines. The use of vests exploits the NYPD's leniency towards municipal employees. A group has documented placard abuse for over a decade, noting that placard holders often park indiscriminately. In 2024, over 100,000 parking placards were found in circulation, yet enforcement remains lax.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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