Archives for August 12, 2024

The Village of Lindenhurst is committed to the safety of our residents, and their quality of life. Therefore, in an effort to keep the continuingly prevalent problem of cars illegally facing the wrong direction of traffic on our Village roadways under control, we are once again issuing this public reminder:

New York Vehicle and Traffic Law – Section 1203 (Additional Parking Regulations) and Lindenhurst Village Code – Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 185-83 (Additional Parking Regulations) state, “every vehicle stopped, standing or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped, standing or parked with the right-hand-wheels of such vehicle parallel to and within twelve inches (12”) of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.”

In short, on a two-way roadway, as well as on one-way roadways, vehicles stopped, standing, or parked must be facing in the direction of authorized traffic movement on the portion of the roadway on which the vehicle rests.

When someone parks their vehicle facing on-coming traffic, or parks against the flow of traffic, it is not only unsightly, but more importantly, they are putting the safety of others and themselves at risk. First, on a two-way roadway, you need to drive into the wrong side of the road to park facing traffic. Secondly, when you are parked facing traffic, pulling out into head-on-traffic is dangerous. You might not be able to see cars coming towards you while pulling out, due to a blind spot from vehicles parked the right way in front of you.

In summary, you must park parallel to, and within twelve inches (12”) of, the right hand curb or edge of the roadway. If you park illegally against the flow of traffic, it is a parking violation, and could result in a parking ticket starting at $75.00. Please be advised that the Lindenhurst Code

Enforcement & Public Safety Officers enforce this traffic law, and will continue issuing summonses to violators.

We ask that everyone be a good neighbor and park your car on the right side of the road.