More specifically, how far from the hydrant does a car need to be to avoid a ticket? I've heard anywhere from 5 to 15 feet. Which is it? And if I was issued 2 tickets (for same violation) because the car was parked there for a few days, any advice on how to dispute the tickets? Thanks for your help!!
2006-12-24 01:31:27 · 7 answers · asked by Joseph T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The rule in NY is 15 feet either side. If any part of the vehicle is within 15 feet of the hydrant (even by an inch) the ticket will stand. There's little chance of disputing the ticket. Be thankful it wasn't towed; that's the usual procedure!
2006-12-24 05:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire Hydrants are used by the fire department in an emergency. They reserve 20 feet on both sides of the fire hydrant for the use of a fire truck. This way the fire truck can park close enough to the hydrant to hook up a supply hose. The supply hose is hooked to a powerful pump inside the fire truck which then sprays out water at very high pressured in smaller hoses carried by the fire men.
2016-05-23 03:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jaime 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 feet from either side of the hydrant and there is no excuse out of the two tickets....it also could have been towed
2006-12-24 03:44:40 · answer #3 · answered by baalberith11704 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand that to dispute a ticket in NY you go down to the station house where the thin blue line gives you a beating with the yellow pages.
2006-12-24 02:32:56 · answer #4 · answered by mrtessster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is 15-20 ft, from the hydrant.
2006-12-24 04:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure but believe 20 feet and no you wont be able to dispute the tickets just pay them
2006-12-24 01:39:28 · answer #6 · answered by unreal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must be 16 feet away.
2006-12-24 03:23:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋