The mission of the Office of the Parking Summons Advocate is to independently assist unrepresented and underrepresented members of the public with parking and camera violation issues and complaints that cannot be resolved through normal Department of Finance channels. The office acts as an intermediary between the public, DOF units, and other agencies involved in the parking summons adjudication process; informs the public about parking laws, rules, regulations, and related Department of Finance policies and procedures; and identifies, reports, and recommends solutions to systemic problems and issues in the parking summons adjudication process.
You can request and receive assistance from the Office of the Parking Summons Advocate if you are not represented by an attorney or broker and you satisfy any one of the following criteria;
Note: The Office of the Parking Summons Advocate will not be available in the Queens Business Center on December 6, 2019 |
Bronx Business Center - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Brooklyn Business Center - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Queens Business Center - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Manhattan Business Center - Mondays and Thursdays
Staten Island Business Center - Fridays
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The following chart, issued by the Department of Transportation, is intended to explain the regulations of some of the more common signs found on New York City streets. Download the Parking Regulations Sign Legend. |
On July 11, 2019, the City will start issuing speed camera violations from 6 AM – 10 PM, Monday through Friday, year round and will operate speed cameras in 750 school speed zones. Learn more at nyc.gov/visionzero.
Come to the office to speak with an advocate in person. Click the location names for hours and location information.
Note: The Office of the Parking Summons Advocate will not be available in the Queens Business Center on December 6, 2019 |
Bronx Business Center - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Brooklyn Business Center - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Queens Business Center - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Manhattan Business Center - Mondays and Thursdays
Staten Island Business Center - Fridays