Violations tagged as hydrant were caught parked in a bike lane in New York 3 times
Showing violations tagged: hydrant (clear)
FedEx could have parked at the curb
246 lafayette st, New york, NY
When it's not UPS, DHL or FreshDirect, it's your friends from FedEx, seen here at 4 pm. Two bikers had to veer out into rush-hour traffic because FedEx was in too much of a hurry to park properly at the curb. There was plenty of space in front and behind his truck—10 feet minimum in both directions due to the hydrant. So did FedEx think it would be a lesser violation to park in the bike lane rather than at the hydrant? It's curious how many trucks double-park or park illegally in the bike lane here, because it's essentially right in front of the Bicycle Habitat shop!
DoT Candy Store Run
Eighth Avenue and West 53rd Street, New york, NY
This DOT placard holder figures that he can double park in the bike lane across from the hydrant without risking a ticket for blocking the hydrant. He doesn't double-park next to one of the legally parked cars, because that might block in and inconvenience a fellow motorist (can't do that!). So he parks in the bike lane, apparently comfortable with inconveniencing and endangering bicyclists. He waddled out of the candy shop as I was photo'ing his placard. When I questioned his parking he argued in defense that he was not abusing his placard, because the placard does not entitle him to park where he was (thanks for the admission!). So why is it on your dash, buddy--don't you see the fine print at the bottom stating it is a "felony" to misuse the permit?
Livery Won't Share "Sharrow"
West 77th Street and Riverside Drive, New york, NY
This livery driver parked on top of the sharrow at the end of the West 77th Street bicycle lane and left his car. Since you have to turn right here to get on the West Side bike path, he's right in the way. Oh, and can you see the red-painted fire hydrant he's parked right next to?
