RCNY tit. 34, ch. 3 — Penalty Schedule | Rules of the City of New York (current through rules effective October 16, 2026) — City of New York

34 RCNY § 3-01 Department of Transportation Penalty Schedule.

§ 3-01 Department of Transportation Penalty Schedule. All citations are to the Administrative Code of the City of New York or to this Title. Except as otherwise noted or provided in the relevant rule or law, a second or subsequent violation is a violation by the same respondent of the same provision of law, with a date of occurrence within 6 months of the date of occurrence of the previous violation. When a respondent is found to be in violation of any of the following provisions of the Administrative Code or this Title, any civil penalty recommended by the Hearing Officer under 48 RCNY § 6-17(c)(3), any default penalty imposed pursuant to 48 RCNY § 6-20(b) and subject to Section 1049-a(d)(1)(d) of the Charter, and any civil penalty imposed for admissions of violation(s) pursuant to 48 RCNY § 6-09(a) or late admissions pursuant to 48 RCNY § 3-17 will be imposed in accordance with the following penalty schedule: Section Description Penalty ($) Default ($) Admin. Code § 10-157(b), (c), (e) Failure to provide appropriate equipment to bicycle operator delivering on behalf of a business using a bicycle for commercial purposes (FIRST OFFENSE) 100 100 Admin. Code § 10-157(b), (c), (e) Failure to provide appropriate equipment to bicycle operator delivering on behalf of a business using a bicycle for commercial purposes (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 250 250 Admin. Code § 10-157(d) Failure to produce or maintain a roster by a business using a bicycle for commercial purposes (FIRST OFFENSE) 100 100 Admin. Code § 10-157(d) Failure to produce or maintain a roster by a business using a bicycle for commercial purposes (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 250 250 Admin. Code § 10-157(f) Failure to properly equip bicycle used on behalf of a business using a bicycle for commercial purposes (FIRST OFFENSE) 100 100 Admin. Code § 10-157(f) Failure to properly equip bicycle used on behalf of a business using a bicycle for commercial purposes (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 250 250 Admin. Code § 10-157.1 Failure to post Commercial Bicyclist Safety Poster containing required information (FIRST OFFENSE) 100 100 Admin. Code § 10-157.1 Failure to post Commercial Bicyclist Safety Poster containing required information (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 250 250 Admin. Code § 19-102(i) Use/opening of street without DOT permit 1,500 5,000 Admin. Code § 19-102(i) Use/opening of protected street without DOT permit 1,800 5,000 Admin. Code § 19-102(i) Working without DOT permit on controlled access highway 4,000 5,000 Admin. Code § 19-102(ii) Failure to comply with terms and conditions of DOT permit 1,200 3,600 Admin. Code § 19-102(ii) Failure to comply with terms and conditions of DOT permit on controlled access highway 4,000 5,000 Admin. Code § 19-107 Street closing without DOT permit 1,800 5,000 Admin. Code § 19-108 Failure to have DOT permit on site or in field office 50 75 Admin. Code § 19-109(a) Failure to provide adequate protection to persons and/or property at worksite 1,200 3,600 Admin. Code § 19-109(b) Identifying signs improperly displayed or missing 100 300 Admin. Code § 19-117(a) Constructing vault without license or revocable consent 500 1,500 Admin. Code § 19-119 Vault opening without proper protection 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-121(a) Obstruction of any portion of street with construction materials/equipment without DOT permit 750 2,250 Admin. Code § 19-121(b)(2) Debris/construction materials obstructing sidewalks, gutters, crosswalks, and driveways without DOT permit 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-121(b)(3) Construction material/equipment without proper markings capable of producing a warning glow 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-121(b)(4) Material/equipment without name, address, and telephone number of owner 100 300 Admin. Code § 19-121(b)(5) Construction material/equipment within 5 feet of surface of railroad tracks 500 1,500 Admin. Code § 19-121(b)(6) No street protection under construction material/equipment 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-121(b)(7) Obstruction of fire hydrant or bus stop or other area with construction material or equipment, which would impair safety or convenience of public 500 1,500 Admin. Code § 19-122 Failure to remove sand, dirt, rubbish, or debris from site within 7 days 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-123 Placement of commercial refuse container on the street without DOT permit 750 2,250 Admin. Code § 19-123 No street protection under commercial refuse container 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-124(a) Erect or maintain canopy over the sidewalk without DOT permit 100 300 Admin. Code § 19-124(b) Failure to abide by permit conditions 50 75 Admin. Code § 19-124(e) Unlawful advertising on canopy 50 75 Admin. Code § 19-124.1(a) Displaying or installing banners without DOT permit 150 450 Admin. Code § 19-124.1(c) Unlawful advertising on banner 50 75 Admin. Code § 19-125 Post/pole/flagpole socket/lamppost without DOT permit/consent 100 300 Admin. Code § 19-125(a) Failure to obtain permit or revocable consent for flagpole socket / lamppost 150 300 Admin. Code § 19-125(c) Improper placement of barber poles 50 150 Admin. Code § 19-126 Use/movement/removal of crane/building/structure without DOT permit 1,000 3,000 Admin. Code § 19-127 Failure to properly label hand truck 50 75 Admin. Code § 19-133 Unauthorized projections and encroachments on City property 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-133.1 Maintaining an unlawful sidewalk ATM booth (Automated Teller Machine Booth) (FIRST DAY OF VIOLATION) 2,500 5,000 Admin. Code § 19-133.1 Failure to remove an unlawful sidewalk ATM booth (CONTINUING VIOLATION- for every 5-day period the violation remains) 5,000 5,000 Admin. Code § 19-136 Goods/wares/merchandise obstructing sidewalk 150 500 Admin. Code § 19-136(b) Vehicle(s) on sidewalk 50 300 Admin. Code § 19-136(j) Improper placement or maintenance of coin-operated rides 150 300 Admin. Code § 19-138(b) Defacement of roadway or sidewalk 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-147(d) Failure to replace loose, slippery or broken utility maintenance hole (manhole) covers, castings, and other street hardware 250 750 Admin. Code § 19-151 Failure to comply with commissioner's order 250 400 Admin. Code § 19-159.4 Failure to equip concrete mixer truck driven in or through the city of New York with chute closure device during the transport of liquid concrete 1,000 3,000 Admin. Code § 19-170(c)(3) Parking a tractor-trailer combination, tractor, truck trailer or semi-trailer on a residential street from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (FIRST OFFENSE) 400 400 Admin. Code § 19-170(c)(3) Parking a tractor-trailer combination, tractor, truck trailer or semi-trailer on a residential street from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE WITHIN SIX MONTHS) 800 800 Admin. Code § 19-176(b) Unlawful bicycle riding 50 100 Admin. Code § 19-176(c) Riding bicycle on sidewalk in manner which endangers any person or property (FIRST OFFENSE) 100 300 Admin. Code § 19-176(c) Riding bicycle on sidewalk in manner which endangers any person or property (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 200 600 Admin. Code § 19-176(c) Riding bicycle on sidewalk in manner which endangers any person or property and causes physical contact with a person (FIRST OFFENSE) 200 500 Admin. Code § 19-176(c) Riding bicycle on sidewalk in manner which endangers any person or property and causes physical contact with a person (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 400 1,000 Admin. Code § 19-176.2(b) Operation of motorized scooter within the city of New York 500 500 Admin. Code § 19-176.3 Operation of a moped share system without authorization from the department 25,000 25,000 Admin. Code § 19-176.3; 34 RCNY § 4-19 Any other violation of Administrative Code § 19-176.3 or 34 RCNY § 4-19 500 1,000 Admin. Code § 19-190(a) Right-of-way - failure to yield 100 100 Admin. Code § 19-190(b) Right-of-way - failure to yield, physical injury 250 250 Admin. Code § 19-191(a) Leaving the scene - property damage (FIRST OFFENSE) 500 1,000 Admin. Code § 19-191(a) Leaving the scene – property damage (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 1,000 2,000 Admin. Code § 19-191(b) Leaving the scene - physical injury (FIRST OFFENSE) 2,000 2,000 Admin. Code § 19-191(b) Leaving the scene – physical injury (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 5,000 5,000 Admin. Code § 19-191(b) Leaving the scene - serious physical injury (FIRST OFFENSE) 10,000 10,000 Admin. Code § 19-191(b) Leaving the scene – serious physical injury (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 15,000 15,000 Admin. Code § 19-191(b) Leaving the scene - death (FIRST OFFENSE) 15,000 15,000 Admin. Code § 19-191(b) Leaving the scene – death (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 20,000 20,000 Admin. Code § 19-196 Operating an all-terrain vehicle in the city of New York (FIRST OFFENSE) 500 500 Admin. Code § 19-196 Operating an all-terrain vehicle in the city of New York (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE REGARDLESS OF INTERVAL BETWEEN OFFENSES) 1,000 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-02(a) Failure to apply for a permit under a public utility's or franchisee's corporate name 1,500 4,500 34 RCNY § 2-02(a)(1)(ii) Failure to provide name and telephone number of emergency contact 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-02(c)(2) Failure to display required signs at work site 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-02(c)(4) Failure to have the necessary ID markings on DOT required signs 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-02(d)(2) Failure to obtain proper permits to repair the conditions reported on a CAR 500 1,500 34 RCNY § 2-02(d)(3) Failure to timely protest a CAR 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-02(d)(8) Failure to take corrective action within three (3) hours of issuance of a priority CAR 750 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-02(g)(4) Failure to repair defects caused by respondent's underground structure 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-02(m) Illegally working on a street during an embargo 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-02(o) Failure to comply with all applicable sections of the Highway Rules, the Standard Specifications, Standard Detail Drawings, and all other applicable laws or rules 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-02(p) Tampered with, and/or falsely altered DOT permit 5,000 15,000 34 RCNY § 2-04(f)(1) Canopy erected/maintained on a restricted street 150 450 34 RCNY § 2-05(d)(8)(vi) Divisible construction materials or equipment stored on the roadway at a height greater than 5 feet 500 1,500 34 RCNY § 2-05(d)(8)(vi) Divisible construction materials or equipment stored on the sidewalk at a height greater than 5 feet 500 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-05(d)(10) Failure to provide space within the storage area for loading and unloading of construction materials 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-05(d)(12) Mixing mortar on roadway without protection 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-05(d)(16) Failure to carry overhead equipment hoses, cables, or wires across the sidewalk with 14 feet minimum clearance 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-05(h)(1) Construction shanty/trailer without DOT permit 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-05(h)(4) Failure to remove shanties/trailers from roadway/sidewalk 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-05(i)(1) Crossing sidewalk for the delivery or removal of any construction material or equipment on the street by vehicle or motorized equipment where there is no approved drop curb (driveway) without DOT permit 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-07(a)(2) Failure to obtain an emergency number if opening an underground street access cover to perform emergency work during an embargo 1,500 5,000 34 RCNY § 2-07(a)(4) Restricting more than 11 feet of roadway by opening covers/gratings 500 1,600 34 RCNY § 2-07(a)(5) Opening more than two consecutive covers/gratings 500 1,600 34 RCNY § 2-07(a)(6) Toolcart stored on sidewalk failed to provide a 5 foot minimum walkway 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-07(a)(6) Toolcart stored on roadway without a DOT permit 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-07(a)(6) Toolcart stored on sidewalk obstructing hydrant, bus stop, or driveway 500 500 34 RCNY § 2-07(b)(2) Failure to repair defective street condition found within an area extending 12 inches outward from the perimeter of the cover/grating 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-07(b)(2) Failure to obtain DOT permit for street plate covering defective condition 1,500 5,000 34 RCNY § 2-07(b)(3) Utility cover/street hardware not flush with surrounding area 1,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-07(c)(1) Doing non-emergency work on a critical roadway during restricted hours 2,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-07(c)(4)(i) Opening a utility access cover without an authorization number 2,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-07(c)(4)(iv) Failure to perform emergency work around the clock (covers / gratings) 1,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-07(c)(4)(v) Failure to notify DOT of completion of emergency work (covers/gratings) 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-09(f)(4)(v) Except as in NYC Administrative Code § 19-152, failure to install or seal expansion joints as per subsection 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-09(f)(4)(viii) Except as in NYC Administrative Code § 19-152, failure to fully replace defective sidewalk flag 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-09(f)(4)(xiv) Except as in NYC Administrative Code § 19-152, failure to install pedestrian ramp as per DOT drawings 1,500 4,500 34 RCNY § 2-09(f)(4)(xvi) Except as in NYC Administrative Code § 19-152, failure to obtain DOT approval for distinctive sidewalk 500 1,500 34 RCNY § 2-09(f)(4)(xvi)(C) Failure to replace distinctive sidewalk in kind 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-09(f)(4)(xx) Failure to remove wood forms and/or tree guards upon expiration of the permit 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-09(f)(4)(xxi) Failure to remove wood forms upon expiration of the permit 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-09(g)(1)(i) Failure to install curb before commencing any roadway paving operation or sidewalk construction 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-11(c)(1)(iii) Failure to mark out proposed excavation area; failure to limit geographical area to be marked out and/or use of excessive or oversized markings. 1,500 5,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(1) Failure to notify City 24 hours before street work 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(2) Failure to use only hand held tools, rockwheels or other DOT approved tools to precut pavement 250 400 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(3)(i) Excavation down 5 feet or greater without shoring/sheeting/bracing 1,500 4,500 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(3)(ii) Tunneling/jacking without a DOT permit 400 1,200 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(4)(ii) Failure to plate excavation in driving lane or intersection 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(4)(v) Failure to post flagperson at worksite to give directions 800 2,400 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(5) Failure to maintain a 5-foot pedestrian walkway on sidewalk 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(8)(i) Unsuitable backfill material used 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(8)(vi) Restoration sunken more than 2 inches 500 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(9)(i) Temporary pavement not flush with surrounding area 500 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(10)(i) Failure to use composite plates that comply with AASHTO H25 or HS25 specifications 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(10)(ii) Failure to properly place and ramp plating and decking a minimum of 12 inches beyond the edge of the trench 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(10)(iii) Failure to properly fasten plating and decking 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(10)(v) Failure to post "Steel Plates Ahead" or "Raise Plow" sign 500 1,500 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(10)(v) Failure to countersink plates flush with roadway 1,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(10)(vi) Failure to use plating and/or decking that is skid-resistant in its entirety on roadway 1,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(10(vii) Failure to remove plating and decking after final restoration or prior to DOT permit expiration. 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(10)(viii) Failure to add required identifying information to plating and decking 500 1,500 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(11)(iv) Failure to restore concrete-base roadway to same depth and strength as the original base concrete 400 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(11)(v) Failure to restore concrete base at same grade as existing base 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(11)(vi) Installing asphalt other than binder as a base course 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(11)(vi) Failure to install and compact binder in a maximum of four inch lifts 400 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(11)(vii) Failure to install protective plating over shallow conduit 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(11)(viii) Binder base or temporary restoration not flush with surrounding area 750 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(ii) Wearing course not flush with surrounding area 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(iii) Failure to provide minimum thickness of wearing course on full depth asphalt restoration 400 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(v) Failure to restore entire pavement between street opening and curb 400 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(vi) Failure to restore street in kind (non-historic district) 750 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(vii) Failure to restore pavement in kind in designated historic district 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(viii) Failure to properly seal and maintain the wearing course 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(ix) Failure to obtain DOT permit for any changes to, or installation of, temporary roadway pavement markings 750 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(ix) Failure to obtain DOT permit for any changes to, or installation of, temporary construction, parking or regulatory signs and supports 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(ix) Failure to restore in kind all roadway pavement markings 1,500 4,500 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(ix) Failure to restore in kind any parking or regulatory signs or supports 1,500 4,500 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(x) Failure to permanently restore cut within required time 800 2,400 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(12)(xiii) Failure to provide smooth riding surface free of defects in the final completed wearing course 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(13)(ii) Failure to restore concrete pavement at the same depth, strength and finish as original pavement 400 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(13)(v) Installing asphalt on a concrete street or concrete bus stop area 700 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(13)(vi) Failure to conform to the applicable Standard Detail Drawing #H-1042 or DOT approved standard (concrete roadways) 750 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(14)(i) Failure to apply color code identifying DOT permittee 50 150 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(14)(iii) Failure to install a color coding marker at the end of the restoration 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(16)(i)(A) Failure to submit a street opening location form ("cutform") upon DOT's request 50 150 34 RCNY § 2-11(e)(16)(iii) Failure to comply with all applicable sections of the Highway Rules, the Standard Specifications, Standard Detail Drawings, and all other applicable laws or rules 750 1,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(f)(2)(ii) Failure to obtain a confirmation number prior to expiration of DOT street opening permit (protected street) 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-11(f)(4)(i) Failure to obtain a confirmation number two hours prior to the commencement of a backfill on a protected street 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-11(f)(4)(v) Failure to conform to the applicable Standard Detail Drawing #H-1042 or DOT approved standard (protected street) 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-11(f)(4)(vi) Failure to restore street opening or excavation to DOT protected street restoration requirements 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-11(g)(1)(i) Working without a valid emergency number 1,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(g)(1)(ii) Doing non-emergency work with an emergency authorization number 2,000 6,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(g)(2)(i) Failure to begin emergency work within 2 hours after authorization 1,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(g)(2)(ii) Failure to perform emergency work around the clock 1,000 3,000 34 RCNY § 2-11(g)(2)(viii) Failure to apply for DOT permit within two business days of receiving an emergency permit number 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-13(l)(2) Failure to repair sidewalk covering a vault 250 400 34 RCNY § 2-14(b)(1) Displaying or installing banners without DOT permit 150 450 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(v) Failure to maintain and/or replace weatherproof receptacles as necessary for holiday/temporary lighting. 150 300 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(viii) Failure to obtain and maintain the required insurance for holiday/temporary lighting. 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(ix) Failure to obtain a DOT permit prior to commencing work for holiday/temporary lighting. 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(x) Failure to remove temporary lighting and related equipment when required for holiday/temporary lighting. 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(xiii) Use of electrical service exceeding 120 volts and/or fused larger than 15 amperes for holiday/temporary lighting. 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(xiv) Failure to comply with minimum height clearances for holiday/temporary lighting. 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(xv) Supporting or securing holiday/temporary lighting to a fire escape or drainpipe; failure to insulate temporary lighting. 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(xviii) Failure to obtain DOT approval for adjustments to work on holiday/temporary lighting. 200 400 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(xix) Failure to perform changes mandated by DOT on holiday/temporary lighting. 150 300 34 RCNY § 2-14(e)(2)(xxi) Failure to certify work for holiday/temporary lighting. 150 300 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(2)(i) Commercial refuse container stored or placed in an unauthorized area 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(2)(ii) Commercial refuse container stored or placed within 15 feet of a hydrant 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(2)(iv) Commercial refuse container placed in a crosswalk or pedestrian ramp 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(3) Commercial refuse container causing obstruction or interference 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(4) Unlabeled or improperly labeled commercial refuse container 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(5) Commercial refuse container not parallel to the curb or extended more than 9 feet into the roadway 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(6) Failure to have the proper street protection under commercial refuse container at all times 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(7) Commercial refuse container without proper reflective markings on all four sides 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(8) Commercial refuse container/debris obstructing sidewalks, gutters, crosswalks, bike lanes or driveway 250 750 34 RCNY § 2-14(g)(1) Placement of storage box on or attachment to City street or street furniture 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-14(g)(2) Placement of CONEX box on City street without authorization from the Commissioner 1,200 3,600 34 RCNY § 2-14(j) Failure to adequately maintain a temporary outdoor dining setup 500 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(a)(1) Item attached to City electrical equipment without DOT permit 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(a)(2) Unauthorized person working within 3 feet of City electrical equipment 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(a)(6) Failure to notify DOT's Electrical Inspection Unit at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of non-emergency work 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(a)(7) Breaking, defacing, removing, or interfering with equipment as per section 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(b)(2) Installation of an overhead shunt or wrap-around shunt without a DOT permit 500 1,500 34 RCNY § 2-20(b)(2) Installation of street shunt without a DOT permit 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-20(b)(4) Failure to replace shunt with permanent connection within 90 days 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-20(b)(7) Failure to bear a sign pursuant to 34 RCNY § 2-02(c)(2) with contractor's name, telephone numbers, start and end dates of all work 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-20(b)(9) Failure to maintain overhead shunt or supports at minimum clearances 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(e)(7) Failure to protect conductor against accidental contact or possible interference 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(j)(4) Failure to repair non-city electrical and/or non-electrical equipment within the required time frame 750 2,250 34 RCNY § 2-20(n)(2) Anchor guy attached to City property without DOT approval 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(n)(3)(i) Anchor guy attached to City property within 25 feet of intersecting street 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(n)(3)(ii) Anchor guy attached to City property where head guys or pole guys and cribbed poles sufficient 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(n)(3)(iii) Anchor guy attached to City property interfering with the entrance of a building or garage 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(n)(4) Anchor guy attached to City property not protected by approved shield 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-20(q)(7) Failure to install or relocate street poles within 80 to 130 feet apart, unless authorized by DOT 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-10(c)(1) Unauthorized passenger pickup or discharge (FIRST OFFENSE) 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-10(c)(1) Unauthorized passenger pickup or discharge (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 2,500 2,500 34 RCNY § 4-10(d)(7)(ii) Failure of an intercity bus permit holder to prominently display a copy of an intercity bus permit (FIRST OFFENSE) 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-10(d)(7)(ii) Failure of an intercity bus permit holder to prominently display a copy of an intercity bus permit (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 2,500 2,500 34 RCNY § 4-10(d)(7)(iii) Failure of an intercity bus permit holder to properly display the operator's name, address and telephone number (FIRST OFFENSE) 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-10(d)(7)(iii) Failure of an intercity bus permit holder to properly display the operator's name, address and telephone number (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 2,500 2,500 34 RCNY § 4-10(d)(7)(v) Unlawful stopping or standing in an assigned on-street bus stop location except when actively engaged in the pick-up or discharge of passengers by an intercity bus permit holder (FIRST OFFENSE) 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-10(d)(7)(v) Unlawful stopping or standing in an assigned on-street bus stop location except when actively engaged in the pick-up or discharge of passengers by an intercity bus permit holder (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 2,500 2,500 34 RCNY § 4-10(d)(7)(vi) Altering an intercity bus permit (FIRST OFFENSE) 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-10(d)(7)(vi) Altering an intercity bus permit (SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 2,500 2,500 34 RCNY § 4-12(p)(ii) Failure to register a business using a bicycle for commercial purposes with the Department 100 100 34 RCNY § 4-16(b), (c), (d), and (e) Failure to comply with DOT Pedestrian Plaza Rules 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-17 Demonstrating or testing a motor vehicle with autonomous vehicle technology on any public highway in the city of New York without a permit from the Department 5,000 per day 5,000 per day 34 RCNY § 4-19(d)(6) Failure to provide or comply with a safety plan 5,000 15,000 34 RCNY § 4-19(d)(7) Failure to provide or comply with a vehicle maintenance and inspection plan 5,000 15,000 34 RCNY § 4-19(d)(8) Failure to provide or comply with a rider accountability and compliance plan 5,000 15,000 34 RCNY § 4-19(d)(9) Failure to provide or comply with a community outreach plan 5,000 15,000 34 RCNY § 4-19(d)(10) Failure to provide or comply with an equity plan 5,000 15,000 34 RCNY § 4-19(e)(3) Failure to comply with the terms of a moped share system permit 5,000 15,000 34 RCNY § 4-20(b) Use of a Pedestrian Flow Zone in the Theatre District Zone for any purpose other than the safe and continuous movement of pedestrian traffic 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-20(c) Engaging in Designated Activities within the Theatre District Zone outside of Designated Activity Zone(s), except where otherwise authorized 500 500 34 RCNY § 4-21(d) Failure to comply with open streets rules 500 500 34 RCNY § 5-02(a) Operation of a sidewalk cafe or roadway cafe without a license and revocable consent (FIRST OFFENSE) 500 500 34 RCNY § 5-02(a) Operation of a sidewalk cafe or roadway cafe without a license and revocable consent (SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 1,000 1,000 34 RCNY § 5-10 Failure to comply with operation and management requirements (FIRST OFFENSE) 200 200 34 RCNY § 5-10 Failure to comply with operation and management requirements (SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 500 500 34 RCNY § 5-11 Failure to comply with design requirements (FIRST OFFENSE) 200 200 34 RCNY § 5-11 Failure to comply with design requirements (SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE) 500 500 34 RCNY § 5-13* Failure to adequately maintain a temporary outdoor dining setup 500 500 * Editor's note: Pursuant to § 5 of the adopted rule (City Record 2/2/2024, eff. 3/3/2024), this provision expires and is deemed repealed on November 1, 2025. Penalty Schedule Related to Newsracks Section Description Penalty ($) Default ($) Admin. Code § 19-128.1(b)(1) Newsrack exceeds size limits 100 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(b)(2) Newsrack used for impermissible advertising/promotional purposes 100 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(b)(3) Failure to keep coin return mechanism in good working order 100 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(b)(4) Failed to affix correct name/address/telephone number to newsrack as per subsection 100 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(b)(5), (6) Newsrack placed/installed/maintained in improper location 250 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(b)(7) Failure to place/install newsrack in a manner so that it cannot be tipped over 250 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(c)(1) Failure to notify DOT of newsrack information and compliance as per subsection 3,000 4,000 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(c)(2) Failure to notify DOT of required newsrack information for: 1 - 99 racks 250 250 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000 + racks 3,000 4,000 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(d) Failure to maintain / provide required indemnification/insurance information for: 1 - 99 racks 250 250 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000+ racks 3,000 4,000 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(e)(1) Failure to / inaccurately certified graffiti-removal info for: 1 - 99 racks (OATH Code AD90) 250 250 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000 + racks 3,000 4,000 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(e)(1) Failure to maintain accurate logs / records as per subsection for: 1 - 99 racks (OATH Code AD91) 250 250 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000 + racks 3,000 4,000 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(e)(1) Failure to provide maintenance logs/records as per subsection for: 1 - 99 racks (OATH Code AD92) 250 250 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000 + racks 3,000 4,000 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(e)(2) Failure to remove refuse from newsrack as per subsection 100 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(e)(3) Newsrack empty/unsecured door for impermissible time 100 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(e)(4) Failure to correct newsrack damaged/in need of repair as per subsection 100 500 Admin. Code § 19-128.1(e)(5) Failure to repair damage to City property/sidewalk caused by newsrack 100 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(e)(3) Failure to remove refuse from newsrack as per paragraph 100 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(e)(5) Newsrack empty/unsecured door for impermissible time 100 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(e)(4) Failure to correct newsrack damaged/in need of repair as per paragraph 100 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(b)(3) Failure to repair damage to City property/sidewalk caused by newsrack 100 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(d)(2) Failure to affix correct name/address/telephone number to newsrack as per paragraph 100 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(d)(1) Newsrack exceeds size limits 100 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(d)(3) Newsrack used for impermissible advertising/promotional purposes 100 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(c) Newsrack placed/installed/maintained in improper location 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(b)(1) Failure to place/install newsrack in a manner so that it cannot be tipped over 250 500 34 RCNY § 2-08(b)(4)(i) and (ii) Failure to notify DOT of newsrack information and compliance as per paragraph 3,000 4,000 34 RCNY § 2-08(b)(4)(iii), (iv) and (v) Subsequent to the initial notification to DOT, failure to notify DOT in accordance with rule requirements for: 1 - 99 racks 375 500 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000 or more racks 3,000 4,000 34 RCNY § 2-08(e)(2) Failure to maintain accurate logs/records per DOT requirements for: 1 - 99 racks 375 500 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000 or more racks 3,000 4,000 34 RCNY § 2-08(e)(2) Failure to provide maintenance logs/records to DOT on request for: 1 - 99 racks 375 500 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000 or more racks 3,000 4,000 34 RCNY § 2-08(f) Failure to maintain/provide proper indemnification/insurance information for: 1 - 99 racks 375 500 100 - 249 racks 550 750 250 - 499 racks 1,100 1,500 500 - 749 racks 1,700 2,250 750 - 999 racks 2,300 3,000 1,000 or more racks 3,000 4,000 (Added City Record 9/1/2017, eff. 10/1/2017; amended City Record 7/26/2018, eff. 8/25/2018; amended City Record 12/3/2020, eff. 1/2/2021; amended City Record 9/7/2021, eff. 9/7/2021; amended City Record 12/9/2021, eff. 12/9/2021; amended City Record 12/14/2021, eff. 12/14/2021; amended City Record 7/20/2022, eff. 8/19/2022; amended City Record 8/4/2022, eff. 9/3/2022; amended City Record 9/12/2023, eff. 9/12/2023; amended City Record 2/2/2024, eff. 3/3/2024; amended City Record 2/28/2024, eff. 3/29/2024; amended City Record 8/25/2026, eff. 9/24/2026)