Traffic Enforcement, Parking Tickets, Parking Meters and Towed Vehicle Information
Information about traffic agents, parking tickets, towing of cars, broken parking meters, and parking permits at municipal parking facilities.
Safety Rules
Learn about speed limits, safety seats and safety belts, and the rules about bicycle helmets.
Sidewalk Issues
Information for property owners on their responsibilities for sidewalk repairs, how to respond to a sidewalk violation, what to do about problems with trees. Information on how to identify and contact property owners.
Tinted Sidewalks
City rules set standards for tinted concrete in sidewalks in certain commercial districts. Learn more about the regulation.
Traffic Signal Information
Learn how traffic signals work, how to report a broken signal, the criteria for installing a new signal, and about the Red Light Camera Program.
Bridge Information
Find out which agency has jurisdiction over which bridges, which bridges accept E-Z Pass, how the movable bridges are opened, and more.
Street and Roadway
Information on how road construction is scheduled, how to identify different kinds of street defects such as potholes and cave-ins, why property owners are responsible for repairing sidewalks, and other topics.
Ferries
Information on the Staten Island Ferry and other ferries in New York City.
Commercial Refuse Container Permits
Information for carting companies about new permits required for commercial refuse containers placed on city streets. This requirement does not apply to containers related to construction activity (for which a separate DOT or Department of Buildings permit is required). The new commercial refuse container permit will allow DOT to track placement of containers, helping to prevent conflicts with scheduled construction work or special events.
Slowing Down Traffic
Learn about traffic calming, including speed bumps and speed humps, and how to request a mid-block crosswalk.
Subway and Bus Information
Learn about subways and buses operated by the MTA and about MetroCards.
Bikes in Buildings
Information on the Bicycle Access to Office Buildings Law, which went into effect on December 11, 2009. The Law only applies to commercial office buildings with at least one freight elevator. It does not apply to residential buildings.
Taxi Information
Information on taxis, taxi stands, and taxi relief stands.
Parking Permits for People with Disabilities
Information on City and State permits for parking in spots designated for the disabled.
