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City of Albany, NY
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2024-05-06
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The Code
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 359 Vehicles and Traffic
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
The Code
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 5
Ambulance Services
Ch 8
Police Information Reward Program
Ch 11
Appearance Tickets
Ch 15
Arms and Seal of City
Ch 18
Bonds of City Officials; Facsimile Signature and Seal; Notes
Ch 20
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Claims Against City
Ch 30
Courts and Legal Procedures
Ch 34
Meetings
Ch 35
Appointees to Public Bodies; Removal From Office
Ch 36
Automated External Defibrillators in Municipal Buildings
Ch 38
Defense and Indemnification of Employees
Ch 42
Departments and Commissions
Ch 48
Equal Opportunity Protections
Ch 54
Financial Disclosure
Ch 57
Fiscal Year and Annual Estimate
Ch 62
Labor
Ch 68
Merit Award Board
Ch 74
Printing; Publication; Publicity
Ch 75
Policy Documents Repository
Ch 82
Real Property Within City
Ch 90
Traffic Violations Bureau
Ch 98
Youth Bureau
Ch 99
Website Financial Data
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 105
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 111
Amusements
Ch 115
Animals
Ch 121
Auctions and Auctioneers
Ch 127
Bingo
Ch 133
Building Construction
Ch 133A
Building Construction and Housing: Special Provisions
Ch 135
Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 137
Bulletin Boards
Ch 141
Businesses
Ch 142
Business Improvement Districts
Ch 147
Collateral Loan Brokers
Ch 151
Commercial Standards
Ch 152
Conversion Therapy
Ch 153
Community Choice Aggregation
Ch 161
Economic Development Zone
Ch 167
Elections
Ch 171
Electricity
Ch 175
Elevators
Ch 181
Environmental Quality Review
Ch 183
Equity Agenda
Ch 187
Fair Housing
Ch 188
Fair Hotel Consumer Practices
Ch 193
Firearms and Ammunition
Ch 197
Fire Prevention
Ch 203
Freshwater Wetlands
Ch 211
Grading and Mining
Ch 217
Handbills
Ch 223
Health
Ch 231
Housing
Ch 239
Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processing
Ch 245
Licenses
Ch 246
Newsracks
Ch 247
Parking Violations Amnesty Program - 2015
Ch 251
Parks and Recreation
Ch 255
Peace and Good Order
Ch 258
Penalties
Ch 259
Pesticides
Ch 261
Plumbing
Ch 267
Pollution
Ch 270
Public Pay Telephones
Ch 272
Public Transportation
Ch 293
Secondhand Dealers
Ch 299
Sewers
Ch 303
Sidewalk and Outdoor Cafes
Ch 307
(Reserved)
Ch 309
Special Events
Ch 313
Solid Waste
Ch 319
Store Sales
Ch 323
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 329
Tattoo Parlors
Ch 333
Taxation
Ch 341
Transient Retail Businesses
Ch 345
Trees and Vegetation
Ch 353
Vehicles for Hire
Ch 357
Vehicles, Off-Road
Ch 359
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 359 Art I
Bicycles and All Motor Vehicles
§ 359-1
Alarm bells for bicycles.
§ 359-2
Speed limit for bicycles.
§ 359-3
Number abreast limited.
§ 359-4
Riding on sidewalks prohibited; exceptions.
§ 359-5
Operation of vehicles generally.
§ 359-6
Driver restrictions.
§ 359-7
Motorized scooters.
§ 359-8
(Reserved)
§ 359-9
(Reserved)
§ 359-10
(Reserved)
§ 359-11
(Reserved)
§ 359-12
(Reserved)
Ch 359 Art II
Traffic Regulations
§ 359-13
Administrative authority.
§ 359-14
Vehicle and Traffic Law of New York State.
§ 359-15
Repealer.
§ 359-16
Definitions.
§ 359-17
Authority to regulate traffic.
§ 359-18
Speed regulations.
§ 359-19
Parking, standing and stopping.
§ 359-20
Methods of parking.
§ 359-21
Parking limits and alternate side of the street parking.
§ 359-22
Parking, standing and stopping restrictions.
§ 359-23
Driving off roadway.
§ 359-24
Vehicle use on areas designated for bicycles.
§ 359-25
Exceptions.
§ 359-26
Removal of vehicles parked in violation.
§ 359-27
Unclaimed vehicles; public auction.
§ 359-28
Publication requirements.
§ 359-29
Redeeming of vehicles.
Ch 359 Art III
Regulation and Control of Traffic During Snow and Other Natural Emergencies
§ 359-30
Findings and declaration of legislative determination.
§ 359-31
Authorization to declare emergency.
§ 359-32
Notice to public.
§ 359-33
Commencement of snow emergency; duration; continuation.
§ 359-34
Restricted vehicular parking during snow emergency.
§ 359-35
Snow emergency information.
§ 359-36
Rules and regulations.
§ 359-37
Removal of vehicles by City; responsibility.
§ 359-38
Penalties for offenses.
Ch 359 Art IV
Rules of the Road
§ 359-39
Definitions.
§ 359-40
Vehicles to drive on right side of roadway; exceptions.
§ 359-41
Vehicles overtaking others.
§ 359-42
Starting parked vehicles.
§ 359-43
Overtaking vehicle on left.
§ 359-44
Required position and method of turning at intersections.
§ 359-45
Turning movements and required signals.
§ 359-46
Backing up to curb.
§ 359-47
Stopping close to curbline.
§ 359-48
Obstructing crossings.
§ 359-49
Stopping near corners.
§ 359-50
(Reserved)
§ 359-51
(Reserved)
§ 359-52
Right-of-way of certain vehicles.
§ 359-53
(Reserved)
§ 359-54
Slowly moving vehicles.
§ 359-55
(Reserved)
§ 359-56
(Reserved)
§ 359-57
Driving on sidewalks.
§ 359-58
Emerging from alley, driveway, private road or building.
§ 359-59
Construal.
§ 359-60
Obstruction of traffic.
§ 359-61
Posting of article.
§ 359-62
(Reserved)
§ 359-63
(Reserved)
Ch 359 Art V
Main Arteries of Travel
§ 359-64
Declaration of main arteries of travel.
Ch 359 Art VI
Discarding of Junk Vehicles on Private Property
§ 359-65
Declaration of public nuisance; definition.
§ 359-66
Unlawful to abandon vehicle.
§ 359-67
Notice may be served to owner of property to remove or shelter junk vehicle.
§ 359-68
Removed to police garage.
§ 359-69
Claiming junk vehicles; towing owner's expense.
§ 359-70
May be sold as scrap.
Ch 359 Art VII
Land Authorized for Off-Street Parking
§ 359-71
Sheridan Park discontinued; authorized as off-street parking lot.
Ch 359 Art VIII
Residential Parking Permit System
§ 359-72
Findings and intent; statutory authority.
§ 359-73
Definitions.
§ 359-74
Establishment of residential parking permit system.
§ 359-75
Permit required; hours.
§ 359-76
Issuance of residential and business/property owner parking permits.
§ 359-77
Issuance of visitor parking permits.
§ 359-78
Temporary permits.
§ 359-79
Fees.
§ 359-80
Exemptions.
§ 359-81
Penalties for offenses.
§ 359-82
Rules and regulations.
§ 359-83
Review and evaluation.
§ 359-84
Commuter parking permits.
§ 359-85
Severability.
§ 359-86
(Reserved)
Ch 359 Art IX
Penalties for Parking Violations
§ 359-87
Schedule of fines.
§ 359-88
Time limitation on entering plea or paying fine; additional charges and collection costs.
§ 359-89
Authorization to establish parking regulations.
§ 359-90
Repealer.
§ 359-91
When effective.
Ch 359 Art X
Towing, Storage and Immobilization of Vehicles
§ 359-92
Authorization; methods; responsibility for expenses.
§ 359-93
Notice and warning to owner.
§ 359-94
Tampering or attempted removal of immobilized vehicles.
§ 359-95
Release of vehicle to owner; suspension of restrictions.
§ 359-96
Severability.
§ 359-97
Repealer.
§ 359-98
Effective date.
Ch 359 Art XI
Payment of Parking Fines and Related Charges by Credit Card
§ 359-99
Payment of fines.
§ 359-100
When effective.
Ch 359 Art XII
Vehicle and Traffic Controls
§ 359-101
Traffic control signal indications.
§ 359-102
Required traffic control devices; obedience required.
§ 359-103
Flashing signal indications.
§ 359-104
One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
§ 359-105
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
§ 359-106
Following too closely.
§ 359-107
Vehicles approaching or entering intersection.
§ 359-108
Vehicles turning left.
§ 359-109
Vehicles entering stop or yield intersections.
§ 359-110
Vehicles entering roadways.
§ 359-111
Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
§ 359-112
Drivers to exercise due care.
§ 359-113
Stop signs and yield signs.
§ 359-114
Overtaking and passing school bus.
§ 359-115
Unattended motor vehicle.
§ 359-116
Limitations on backing up vehicles.
§ 359-117
Opening and closing vehicle doors.
§ 359-118
Avoiding intersections or traffic control device.
§ 359-119
Consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain motor vehicles.
§ 359-120
Operation of vehicles with safety seats and safety belts.
§ 359-121
Penalties for traffic infractions.
§ 359-122
Surcharge for violation of local law, resolution, City Charter, code of ordinances provisions.
Ch 359 Art XIII
Parking Meters
§ 359-123
Authorization.
§ 359-124
Types of meters.
§ 359-125
Installation.
§ 359-126
Operation of meters.
§ 359-127
Hours of operation.
§ 359-128
Times and rates.
§ 359-129
Maintenance.
§ 359-130
Levy and collection of fees.
§ 359-131
Enforcement.
§ 359-132
Maximum time for parking.
§ 359-133
Parking within space.
§ 359-134
Unlawful parking.
§ 359-135
Lawful parking.
§ 359-136
Temporary stops.
§ 359-137
Penalty provisions.
Ch 359 Art XIV
Traffic Control Signal Photo Violation-Monitoring System
§ 359-138
Owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications.
Ch 359 Art XV
School Bus Stop Arm Cameras
§ 359-139
Definitions.
§ 359-140
Program established.
§ 359-141
Cost of program and reports relating thereto.
§ 359-142
Penalties for offenses.
§ 359-143
Notice of liability.
§ 359-144
Owner liability.
§ 359-145
Adjudication of liability.
§ 359-146
Action for indemnification.
§ 359-147
Reporting requirements.
Ch 363
Vendors
Ch 371
Water and Waterways
Ch 373
Youth Protection Against Tobacco Promotion
Ch 375
Unified Sustainable Development
Appendix
Ch A377
Certain Territory Located in Town of Colonie
Ch A381
Certain Territory Located in Town of Bethlehem
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 359
Vehicles and Traffic
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Albany 7-18-1983 by L.L. No. 2-1983 as Ch. XXV, Art. I, of the 1983 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Vehicles for hire — See Ch.
353
.
Off-road vehicles — See Ch.
357
.
Article I
Bicycles and All Motor Vehicles
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§ 359-1
Alarm bells for bicycles.
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§ 359-2
Speed limit for bicycles.
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§ 359-3
Number abreast limited.
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§ 359-4
Riding on sidewalks prohibited; exceptions.
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§ 359-5
Operation of vehicles generally.
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§ 359-6
Driver restrictions.
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§ 359-7
Motorized scooters.
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§ 359-8
(Reserved)
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§ 359-9
(Reserved)
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§ 359-10
(Reserved)
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§ 359-11
(Reserved)
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§ 359-12
(Reserved)
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Article II
Traffic Regulations
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§ 359-13
Administrative authority.
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§ 359-14
Vehicle and Traffic Law of New York State.
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§ 359-15
Repealer.
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§ 359-16
Definitions.
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§ 359-17
Authority to regulate traffic.
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§ 359-18
Speed regulations.
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§ 359-19
Parking, standing and stopping.
chevron_right
§ 359-20
Methods of parking.
chevron_right
§ 359-21
Parking limits and alternate side of the street parking.
chevron_right
§ 359-22
Parking, standing and stopping restrictions.
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§ 359-23
Driving off roadway.
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§ 359-24
Vehicle use on areas designated for bicycles.
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§ 359-25
Exceptions.
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§ 359-26
Removal of vehicles parked in violation.
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§ 359-27
Unclaimed vehicles; public auction.
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§ 359-28
Publication requirements.
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§ 359-29
Redeeming of vehicles.
chevron_right
Article III
Regulation and Control of Traffic During Snow and Other Natural Emergencies
chevron_right
§ 359-30
Findings and declaration of legislative determination.
chevron_right
§ 359-31
Authorization to declare emergency.
chevron_right
§ 359-32
Notice to public.
chevron_right
§ 359-33
Commencement of snow emergency; duration; continuation.
chevron_right
§ 359-34
Restricted vehicular parking during snow emergency.
chevron_right
§ 359-35
Snow emergency information.
chevron_right
§ 359-36
Rules and regulations.
chevron_right
§ 359-37
Removal of vehicles by City; responsibility.
chevron_right
§ 359-38
Penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
Article IV
Rules of the Road
chevron_right
§ 359-39
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 359-40
Vehicles to drive on right side of roadway; exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 359-41
Vehicles overtaking others.
chevron_right
§ 359-42
Starting parked vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 359-43
Overtaking vehicle on left.
chevron_right
§ 359-44
Required position and method of turning at intersections.
chevron_right
§ 359-45
Turning movements and required signals.
chevron_right
§ 359-46
Backing up to curb.
chevron_right
§ 359-47
Stopping close to curbline.
chevron_right
§ 359-48
Obstructing crossings.
chevron_right
§ 359-49
Stopping near corners.
chevron_right
§ 359-50
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 359-51
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 359-52
Right-of-way of certain vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 359-53
(Reserved)
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§ 359-54
Slowly moving vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 359-55
(Reserved)
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§ 359-56
(Reserved)
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§ 359-57
Driving on sidewalks.
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§ 359-58
Emerging from alley, driveway, private road or building.
chevron_right
§ 359-59
Construal.
chevron_right
§ 359-60
Obstruction of traffic.
chevron_right
§ 359-61
Posting of article.
chevron_right
§ 359-62
(Reserved)
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§ 359-63
(Reserved)
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Article V
Main Arteries of Travel
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§ 359-64
Declaration of main arteries of travel.
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Article VI
Discarding of Junk Vehicles on Private Property
chevron_right
§ 359-65
Declaration of public nuisance; definition.
chevron_right
§ 359-66
Unlawful to abandon vehicle.
chevron_right
§ 359-67
Notice may be served to owner of property to remove or shelter junk vehicle.
chevron_right
§ 359-68
Removed to police garage.
chevron_right
§ 359-69
Claiming junk vehicles; towing owner's expense.
chevron_right
§ 359-70
May be sold as scrap.
chevron_right
Article VII
Land Authorized for Off-Street Parking
chevron_right
§ 359-71
Sheridan Park discontinued; authorized as off-street parking lot.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Residential Parking Permit System
chevron_right
§ 359-72
Findings and intent; statutory authority.
chevron_right
§ 359-73
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 359-74
Establishment of residential parking permit system.
chevron_right
§ 359-75
Permit required; hours.
chevron_right
§ 359-76
Issuance of residential and business/property owner parking permits.
chevron_right
§ 359-77
Issuance of visitor parking permits.
chevron_right
§ 359-78
Temporary permits.
chevron_right
§ 359-79
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 359-80
Exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 359-81
Penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 359-82
Rules and regulations.
chevron_right
§ 359-83
Review and evaluation.
chevron_right
§ 359-84
Commuter parking permits.
chevron_right
§ 359-85
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 359-86
(Reserved)
chevron_right
Article IX
Penalties for Parking Violations
chevron_right
§ 359-87
Schedule of fines.
chevron_right
§ 359-88
Time limitation on entering plea or paying fine; additional charges and collection costs.
chevron_right
§ 359-89
Authorization to establish parking regulations.
chevron_right
§ 359-90
Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 359-91
When effective.
chevron_right
Article X
Towing, Storage and Immobilization of Vehicles
chevron_right
§ 359-92
Authorization; methods; responsibility for expenses.
chevron_right
§ 359-93
Notice and warning to owner.
chevron_right
§ 359-94
Tampering or attempted removal of immobilized vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 359-95
Release of vehicle to owner; suspension of restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 359-96
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 359-97
Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 359-98
Effective date.
chevron_right
Article XI
Payment of Parking Fines and Related Charges by Credit Card
chevron_right
§ 359-99
Payment of fines.
chevron_right
§ 359-100
When effective.
chevron_right
Article XII
Vehicle and Traffic Controls
chevron_right
§ 359-101
Traffic control signal indications.
chevron_right
§ 359-102
Required traffic control devices; obedience required.
chevron_right
§ 359-103
Flashing signal indications.
chevron_right
§ 359-104
One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
chevron_right
§ 359-105
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
chevron_right
§ 359-106
Following too closely.
chevron_right
§ 359-107
Vehicles approaching or entering intersection.
chevron_right
§ 359-108
Vehicles turning left.
chevron_right
§ 359-109
Vehicles entering stop or yield intersections.
chevron_right
§ 359-110
Vehicles entering roadways.
chevron_right
§ 359-111
Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 359-112
Drivers to exercise due care.
chevron_right
§ 359-113
Stop signs and yield signs.
chevron_right
§ 359-114
Overtaking and passing school bus.
chevron_right
§ 359-115
Unattended motor vehicle.
chevron_right
§ 359-116
Limitations on backing up vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 359-117
Opening and closing vehicle doors.
chevron_right
§ 359-118
Avoiding intersections or traffic control device.
chevron_right
§ 359-119
Consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain motor vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 359-120
Operation of vehicles with safety seats and safety belts.
chevron_right
§ 359-121
Penalties for traffic infractions.
chevron_right
§ 359-122
Surcharge for violation of local law, resolution, City Charter, code of ordinances provisions.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Parking Meters
chevron_right
§ 359-123
Authorization.
chevron_right
§ 359-124
Types of meters.
chevron_right
§ 359-125
Installation.
chevron_right
§ 359-126
Operation of meters.
chevron_right
§ 359-127
Hours of operation.
chevron_right
§ 359-128
Times and rates.
chevron_right
§ 359-129
Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 359-130
Levy and collection of fees.
chevron_right
§ 359-131
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 359-132
Maximum time for parking.
chevron_right
§ 359-133
Parking within space.
chevron_right
§ 359-134
Unlawful parking.
chevron_right
§ 359-135
Lawful parking.
chevron_right
§ 359-136
Temporary stops.
chevron_right
§ 359-137
Penalty provisions.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Traffic Control Signal Photo Violation-Monitoring System
chevron_right
§ 359-138
Owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications.
chevron_right
Article XV
School Bus Stop Arm Cameras
chevron_right
§ 359-139
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 359-140
Program established.
chevron_right
§ 359-141
Cost of program and reports relating thereto.
chevron_right
§ 359-142
Penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 359-143
Notice of liability.
chevron_right
§ 359-144
Owner liability.
chevron_right
§ 359-145
Adjudication of liability.
chevron_right
§ 359-146
Action for indemnification.
chevron_right
§ 359-147
Reporting requirements.
chevron_right