"On an average weekday, there are 457 illegally parked vehicles in Downtown Brooklyn. One hundred eighty-six of these vehicles, 41 percent, have official parking placards, but are still parked illegally on sidewalks or in no standing zones. An additional 74, or 16 percent, have fake placards, including city agency gear or vests on the dashboard. 185 (41 percent) of illegally parked cars are without a real or fake placard."
"Drivers who choose to illegally park create dangerous conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. The majority of offenders are government workers and contractors, who should know better than anyone the importance of following the rules. There is negligible enforcement against illegal parking, and it's time that we take action to abolish government placards and improve street designs to make Downtown Brooklyn safer for all."
A month-long survey of 60 Downtown Brooklyn blocks from May 26 to June 20, 2025 recorded an average of 457 illegally parked vehicles per weekday. One hundred eighty-six of those vehicles (41 percent) displayed official parking placards while still violating rules by parking on sidewalks or in no-standing zones. An additional 74 vehicles (16 percent) used fake placards or city agency gear, and 185 vehicles (41 percent) had no placards. Only three percent of observed illegally parked vehicles received tickets. Most offenders were identified as government workers or contractors, with highest concentrations near government buildings.
Read at Brooklyn, NY Patch
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