Bill > A04902

This bill proposes to amend the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law by reducing the prohibited parking distance around fire hydrants from fifteen feet to ten feet. Currently, drivers are not allowed to stop, stand, or park within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant, except when the vehicle is attended by a licensed driver who is seated in the front seat and can immediately move the vehicle in case of emergency. The proposed change would shrink this restricted zone to ten feet, which could help alleviate parking congestion in densely populated urban areas. The bill aims to provide more flexible parking options for drivers while still maintaining a safety buffer around fire hydrants to ensure emergency vehicle access. The amendment would take effect thirty days after becoming law, giving municipalities and drivers time to adjust to the new parking regulation. This change could be particularly beneficial in crowded city neighborhoods where parking spaces are limited and every foot of curb space is valuable.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4902