New York City Rules and Regulations
The laws and rules of the City of New York are published in the New York City Charter, the New York City Administrative Code and the Rules of the City of New York. The most updated versions of these publications are available on the American Legal Publishing (ALP) website. Visitors may use the "Search" button at the top of the ALP website to find topics across all three publications.
The NYC DOT Rulemaking Process flowchart presents the process by which NYC DOT promulgates a rule pursuant to the City Administrative Procedure Act (CAPA). To learn more about NYC’s rulemaking process or to comment on proposed rules, visit the NYC Rules website.
New York City Charter
The New York City Charter defines the organization, functions, and essential procedures and policies of NYC government. NYC DOT's authority can be found in Chapter 71 of the New York City Charter.
New York City Administrative Code
The New York City Administrative Code contains the codified local laws of New York City enacted by the New York City Council and Mayor.
The majority of local laws pertaining to NYC DOT can be found in Title 19 of the New York City Administrative Code, however, other titles—including, but not limited to—Title 7 and Title 10 of the New York City Administrative Code contain local laws relevant to NYC DOT.
Rules of the City of New York
The Rules of the City of New York contain the rules and regulations for New York City Agencies. NYC DOT's rules can be found in Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York.
Staten Island Ferry Rules
Staten Island Ferry rules can be found in Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the
Rules of the City of New York.
Review Ferry Terminals and Vessels rules on ALP
Highway Rules
Highway Rules can be found in Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Chapter 2 includes rules regarding street construction permits, permit fees, requirements for sidewalk, curb and roadway work, flood mitigation systems, and other related information. Review Highway Rules on ALP
Penalty Schedule
NYC DOT's Penalty Schedule can be found in Chapter 3 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Chapter 3 lists penalties associated with NYC DOT violations that are adjudicated at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) through the Environmental Control Board (ECB). Review NYC DOT’s Penalty Schedule on ALP
Traffic Rules
Traffic Rules can be found in Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Chapter 4 includes rules regarding traffic signals, parking, bicycles, moped share and carshare, pedestrian plazas, buses, taxi/for-hire vehicles, trucks, and other related information. Review Traffic Rules and Regulations on ALP
Revocable Consents Rules
Rules about Revocable Consents can be found in Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Chapter 7 includes rules about applications, requirements, and fees related to obtaining a revocable consent. Review all Revocable Consents on ALP
Notices
To learn more about NYC's rulemaking process or to comment on proposed rules, visit the NYC Rules website.
Notices of Public Hearing (2025)
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Exclusive Seating in DOT Pedestrian Plazas and Open Streets
This proposed rule would authorize DOT’s pedestrian plaza and open streets partners, through their concession agreements with DOT, to permit their subconcessionaires to designate areas of DOT pedestrian plazas and open streets for exclusive use by their patrons subject to certain restrictions and the review and approval of DOT. NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Exclusive Seating in DOT Pedestrian Plazas and Open Streets
Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment - Jaywalking
This proposed rule would amend the Rules of the City of New York to decriminalize jaywalking, aligning New York City's traffic rules with section 19-195 of the New York City Administrative Code, as amended by Local Law 98 of 2024. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment - Jaywalking
Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment - Operation of Mopeds on Bridges
This proposed rule would amend Section 4-07 of the Traffic Rules to remove the prohibition on the operation of mopeds (limited use motorcycles) on the Brooklyn Bridge and the lower roadway of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment - Operation of Mopeds on Bridges
Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – License Plate Display (Obstructed Plates)
This proposed rule would amend section 4-08 of Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York (“34 RCNY”) to update provisions relating to license plate display requirements to align with the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment was published in the City Record on January 7, 2025. The public hearing will take place on February 6, 2025 at 10am. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – License Plate Display (Obstructed Plates)
Notices of Adoption (2025)
Notice of Adoption - Obstructed Plates
This adopted rule updates provisions of the Rules of the City of New York relating to license plate display requirements to align with the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Notice of Adoption - Obstructed Plates
Notice of Adoption- Microhubs
This rule establishes and implement a permit for the use of microhubs
as part of a pilot program mandated by Local Law 166 of 2021 to aid in
congestion reduction and increase freight sustainability. This rule
goes into effect on February 13, 2025 and expires on October 30, 2027.
Notice of Adoption- Microhubs
Notice of Adoption – Revocable Consent for Electric Micromobility
Device Battery Swapping and Charging Cabinets
The adopted rule authorizes property owners and tenants to
apply for and be granted a revocable consent for the installation of
an electric micromobility device battery swapping and charging cabinet
on sidewalks within the public right of way in front of their
properties. The Notice of Adoption was published in the City Record on
January 2, 2025. The rule will go into effect on February 1, 2025.
Notice of Adoption – Revocable Consent for Electric Micromobility
Device Battery Swapping and Charging Cabinets
Notices Archive (2023-2024)
Notice of Adoption - Trade-In Program for Electric Powered Mobility
Devices and Lithium-Ion Batteries
The adopted rule establishes a trade-in program for powered
mobility devices or lithium- ion batteries used in powered mobility
devices. The Notice of Adoption was published in the City Record on
October 22, 2024. The rule went into effect on November 21, 2024.
Notice of Adoption - Trade-In Program for Electric Powered
Mobility Devices and Lithium-Ion Batteries
Notice of Adoption - Pedal-Assist Commercial Bicycles
The adopted rule allows for the use of pedal-assist commercial
bicycles (previously “Cargo Bikes”) on city streets. The Notice of
Adoption was published in the City Record on March 27, 2024. The rule
will go into effect on April 26, 2024.
Notice of Adoption - Pedal-Assist Commercial Bicycles
Notice of Adoption - Open Streets Program
NYC
DOT adopted a rule that establishes requirements relating to NYC DOT’s
Open Streets program. The rule will become effective on March 29,
2024.
Notice of Adoption - Open Streets Program
Notice of Adoption - Dining Out NYC
NYC DOT
adopted a rule that establishes requirements relating to NYC DOT’s
Dining Out NYC program, including the granting of licenses and
revocable consents for sidewalk and roadway cafes, operational
requirements and siting and design criteria for sidewalk and roadway
seating areas, and enforcement procedures. The rule will become
effective on March 3, 2024.
Notice of Adoption - Dining Out NYC
Notice of Adoption - Vending on Bridges
NYC DOT
adopted a rule that clarifies that an elevated pedestrian walkway or a
bicycle lane on a bridge or a bridge approach may not be used for the
vending of merchandise or services. The rule will take effect
immediately - January 3, 2024
Notice of Adoption - Vending on Bridges
Notice of Adoption - Rulemaking Petition
NYC DOT adopted a rule describing the procedures by which the public
may submit petitions for rulemaking pursuant to Section 1043(g) of the
City Charter. The rule will become effective on November 15, 2023.
Notice of Adoption - Rulemaking Petition
Notice of Adoption - Outdoor Dining (Emergency Rule)
NYC DOT adopted the following emergency rule relating the enforcement
of the temporary Open Restaurant program. This rule will take effect
immediately—September 12, 2023.
Notice of Adoption - Outdoor Dining (Emergency Rule)
Notice of Adoption – Insurance Rule
NYC DOT adopted rule amending the Highway Rules. The rule will become
effective on July 26, 2023.
Notice of Adoption – Insurance Rule
Notice of Adoption – No Loading Zone
NYC DOT adopted a rule amending the Traffic Rules relating to parking
in loading only zones. The rule will become effective on April 20,
2023.
Notice of Adoption – No Loading Zone
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Microhubs
This proposed rule would establish and implement a permit for
the use of microhubs as part of a pilot program mandated by Local Law
166 of 2021 to aid in congestion reduction and increase freight
sustainability. The Notice was published in the City Record on
September 17, 2024. The public hearing will be held virtually on
Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Microhubs
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Revocable Consent for Electric Micromobility Device Battery Swapping
and Charging Cabinets
This proposed rule would authorize the granting of a revocable
consent to construct or maintain electric micromobility device battery
swapping and charging cabinets on, over or under City streets. The
Notice was published in the City Record on July 25, 2024. The public
hearing will be held virtually on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Revocable Consent for Electric Micromobility Device Battery
Swapping and Charging Cabinets
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Trade-In Program for Powered Mobility Devices
This proposed rule would establish a trade-in program for
powered mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries used in powered
mobility devices. The Notice was published in the City Record on July
25, 2024. The public hearing will be held virtually on Tuesday, August
at 27, 2024 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Trade-In Program for Powered Mobility Devices
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Open
Streets Rules (SAPO Authorization)
This proposed rule is to authorize the Mayor’s Office of
Citywide Event Coordination and Management through its Street Activity
Permit Office to establish requirements and issue permits for events
and activities held on open streets. The Notice was published in the
City Record on March 22, 2024. The public hearing will be held
virtually on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Open Streets Rules (SAPO Authorization)
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Dining Out NYC
This proposed rule establishes requirements relating to NYC
DOT’s Dining Out NYC program, including the granting of licenses and
revocable consents for sidewalk and roadway cafes, operational
requirements and siting and design criteria for sidewalk and roadway
seating areas, and enforcement procedures. The Notice was published in
the City Record on October 20, 2023. The public hearing will be held
virtually on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Dining Out NYC
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Vending on Bridges
This proposed rule clarifies that an elevated pedestrian
walkway or a bicycle lane on a bridge or a bridge approach may not be
used for the vending of merchandise or services. The Notice was
published in the City Record on October 6, 2023. The public hearing
will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Vending on Bridges
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Pedal-Assist Commercial Bicycles
This proposed rule seeks to authorize the use of pedal-assist
commercial bicycles in New York City. The Notice was published in the
City Record on August 14, 2023. The public hearing will be held
virtually on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Pedal-Assist Commercial Bicycles
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Rulemaking Petitions
This is a proposed rule about how the public can petition NYC
DOT to promulgate a rule. The Notice was published in the City Record
on August 4, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Rulemaking Petitions
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
T-Intersections and Commercial Vehicle Markings
This is a proposed rule about T-Intersections and Commercial
Vehicle Markings. The Notice was published in the City Record on July
27, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Tuesday,
September 5, 2023 at 10am.
Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
T-Intersections and Commercial Vehicle Markings
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Open
Streets (Permanent Program)
This is a proposed rule about the permanent Open Streets
program. The Notice was published in the City Record on March 27,
2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Wednesday, April
26, 2023 at 10 am.
Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Open
Streets (Permanent Program)
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Insurance Requirements for Street Opening Permits
The Notice was published in the City Record on January 4, 2023.
The public hearing will be held virtually on Thursday, February 9 at
10am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Insurance Requirements for Street Opening Permits
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Loading Zone Signage
The Notice was published in the City Record on January 5, 2023. The
public hearing was held virtually on Tuesday, February 7 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment –
Loading Zone Signage
NYC DOT Regulatory Agenda FY 2024
Pursuant to Sections 1042 and 1043 of the New York City Charter, see NYC DOT’s CAPA Regulatory Agenda for Fiscal Year 2024. NYC DOT’s regulatory agenda was published in the City Record on May 17, 2023. NYC DOT’s CAPA Regulatory Agenda for Fiscal Year 2024