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The laws and rules of the City of New York are published in the New York City Charter, the New York City Administrative Code and the Rules of the City of New York. The most updated versions of these publications are available on the American Legal Publishing (ALP) website. Visitors may use the "Search" button at the top of the ALP website to find topics across all three publications.

The NYC DOT Rulemaking Process flowchart presents the process by which NYC DOT promulgates a rule pursuant to the City Administrative Procedure Act (CAPA). To learn more about NYC’s rulemaking process or to comment on proposed rules, visit the NYC Rules website.

New York City Charter

The New York City Charter defines the organization, functions, and essential procedures and policies of NYC government. NYC DOT's authority can be found in Chapter 71 of the New York City Charter.

New York City Administrative Code

The New York City Administrative Code contains the codified local laws of New York City enacted by the New York City Council and Mayor.

The majority of local laws pertaining to NYC DOT can be found in Title 19 of the New York City Administrative Code, however, other titles—including, but not limited to—Title 7 and Title 10 of the New York City Administrative Code contain local laws relevant to NYC DOT.

Rules of the City of New York

The Rules of the City of New York contain the rules and regulations for New York City Agencies. NYC DOT's rules can be found in Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York.

Staten Island Ferry Rules

Staten Island Ferry rules can be found in Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York.

Review Ferry Terminals and Vessels rules on ALP

Highway Rules

Highway Rules can be found in Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Chapter 2 includes rules regarding street construction permits, permit fees, requirements for sidewalk, curb and roadway work, flood mitigation systems, and other related information.
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Penalty Schedule

NYC DOT's Penalty Schedule can be found in Chapter 3 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Chapter 3 lists penalties associated with NYC DOT violations that are adjudicated at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) through the Environmental Control Board (ECB).
Review NYC DOT’s Penalty Schedule on ALP

Traffic Rules

Traffic Rules can be found in Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Chapter 4 includes rules regarding traffic signals, parking, bicycles, moped share and carshare, pedestrian plazas, buses, taxi/for-hire vehicles, trucks, and other related information.
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Revocable Consents Rules

Rules about Revocable Consents can be found in Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York. Chapter 7 includes rules about applications, requirements, and fees related to obtaining a revocable consent.
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Notices

To learn more about NYC's rulemaking process or to comment on proposed rules, visit the NYC Rules website.

Notices of Public Hearing (2025)

Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – License Plate Display (Obstructed Plates)

This proposed rule would amend section 4-08 of Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York (“34 RCNY”) to update provisions relating to license plate display requirements to align with the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment was published in the City Record on January 7, 2025. The public hearing will take place on February 6, 2025 at 10am.

Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – License Plate Display (Obstructed Plates)

Notices of Adoption (2025)

Notice of Adoption- Microhubs

This rule establishes and implement a permit for the use of microhubs as part of a pilot program mandated by Local Law 166 of 2021 to aid in congestion reduction and increase freight sustainability. This rule goes into effect on February 13, 2025 and expires on October 30, 2027.
Notice of Adoption- Microhubs

Notice of Adoption – Revocable Consent for Electric Micromobility Device Battery Swapping and Charging Cabinets
The adopted rule authorizes property owners and tenants to apply for and be granted a revocable consent for the installation of an electric micromobility device battery swapping and charging cabinet on sidewalks within the public right of way in front of their properties. The Notice of Adoption was published in the City Record on January 2, 2025. The rule will go into effect on February 1, 2025.
Notice of Adoption – Revocable Consent for Electric Micromobility Device Battery Swapping and Charging Cabinets

Notices Archive (2023-2024)

Notice of Adoption - Trade-In Program for Electric Powered Mobility Devices and Lithium-Ion Batteries
The adopted rule establishes a trade-in program for powered mobility devices or lithium- ion batteries used in powered mobility devices. The Notice of Adoption was published in the City Record on October 22, 2024. The rule went into effect on November 21, 2024.
Notice of Adoption - Trade-In Program for Electric Powered Mobility Devices and Lithium-Ion Batteries

Notice of Adoption - Pedal-Assist Commercial Bicycles
The adopted rule allows for the use of pedal-assist commercial bicycles (previously “Cargo Bikes”) on city streets. The Notice of Adoption was published in the City Record on March 27, 2024. The rule will go into effect on April 26, 2024.
Notice of Adoption - Pedal-Assist Commercial Bicycles

Notice of Adoption - Open Streets Program
NYC DOT adopted a rule that establishes requirements relating to NYC DOT’s Open Streets program. The rule will become effective on March 29, 2024.
Notice of Adoption - Open Streets Program

Notice of Adoption - Dining Out NYC
NYC DOT adopted a rule that establishes requirements relating to NYC DOT’s Dining Out NYC program, including the granting of licenses and revocable consents for sidewalk and roadway cafes, operational requirements and siting and design criteria for sidewalk and roadway seating areas, and enforcement procedures. The rule will become effective on March 3, 2024.
Notice of Adoption - Dining Out NYC

Notice of Adoption - Vending on Bridges
NYC DOT adopted a rule that clarifies that an elevated pedestrian walkway or a bicycle lane on a bridge or a bridge approach may not be used for the vending of merchandise or services. The rule will take effect immediately - January 3, 2024
Notice of Adoption - Vending on Bridges

Notice of Adoption - Rulemaking Petition

NYC DOT adopted a rule describing the procedures by which the public may submit petitions for rulemaking pursuant to Section 1043(g) of the City Charter. The rule will become effective on November 15, 2023.
Notice of Adoption - Rulemaking Petition

Notice of Adoption - Outdoor Dining (Emergency Rule)

NYC DOT adopted the following emergency rule relating the enforcement of the temporary Open Restaurant program. This rule will take effect immediately—September 12, 2023.
Notice of Adoption - Outdoor Dining (Emergency Rule)

Notice of Adoption – Insurance Rule

NYC DOT adopted rule amending the Highway Rules. The rule will become effective on July 26, 2023.
Notice of Adoption – Insurance Rule

Notice of Adoption – No Loading Zone

NYC DOT adopted a rule amending the Traffic Rules relating to parking in loading only zones. The rule will become effective on April 20, 2023.
Notice of Adoption – No Loading Zone

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Microhubs

This proposed rule would establish and implement a permit for the use of microhubs as part of a pilot program mandated by Local Law 166 of 2021 to aid in congestion reduction and increase freight sustainability. The Notice was published in the City Record on September 17, 2024. The public hearing will be held virtually on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Microhubs

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Revocable Consent for Electric Micromobility Device Battery Swapping and Charging Cabinets

This proposed rule would authorize the granting of a revocable consent to construct or maintain electric micromobility device battery swapping and charging cabinets on, over or under City streets. The Notice was published in the City Record on July 25, 2024. The public hearing will be held virtually on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Revocable Consent for Electric Micromobility Device Battery Swapping and Charging Cabinets

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Trade-In Program for Powered Mobility Devices

This proposed rule would establish a trade-in program for powered mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries used in powered mobility devices. The Notice was published in the City Record on July 25, 2024. The public hearing will be held virtually on Tuesday, August at 27, 2024 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Trade-In Program for Powered Mobility Devices

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Open Streets Rules (SAPO Authorization)

This proposed rule is to authorize the Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management through its Street Activity Permit Office to establish requirements and issue permits for events and activities held on open streets. The Notice was published in the City Record on March 22, 2024. The public hearing will be held virtually on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Open Streets Rules (SAPO Authorization)

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Dining Out NYC
This proposed rule establishes requirements relating to NYC DOT’s Dining Out NYC program, including the granting of licenses and revocable consents for sidewalk and roadway cafes, operational requirements and siting and design criteria for sidewalk and roadway seating areas, and enforcement procedures. The Notice was published in the City Record on October 20, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Dining Out NYC

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Vending on Bridges
This proposed rule clarifies that an elevated pedestrian walkway or a bicycle lane on a bridge or a bridge approach may not be used for the vending of merchandise or services. The Notice was published in the City Record on October 6, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Vending on Bridges

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Pedal-Assist Commercial Bicycles
This proposed rule seeks to authorize the use of pedal-assist commercial bicycles in New York City. The Notice was published in the City Record on August 14, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Pedal-Assist Commercial Bicycles

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Rulemaking Petitions
This is a proposed rule about how the public can petition NYC DOT to promulgate a rule. The Notice was published in the City Record on August 4, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Rulemaking Petitions

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – T-Intersections and Commercial Vehicle Markings
This is a proposed rule about T-Intersections and Commercial Vehicle Markings. The Notice was published in the City Record on July 27, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10am.
Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – T-Intersections and Commercial Vehicle Markings

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Open Streets (Permanent Program)
This is a proposed rule about the permanent Open Streets program. The Notice was published in the City Record on March 27, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 10 am.
Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Open Streets (Permanent Program)

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Insurance Requirements for Street Opening Permits
The Notice was published in the City Record on January 4, 2023. The public hearing will be held virtually on Thursday, February 9 at 10am.

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Insurance Requirements for Street Opening Permits

NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Loading Zone Signage

The Notice was published in the City Record on January 5, 2023. The public hearing was held virtually on Tuesday, February 7 at 10 am.
NYC DOT Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment – Loading Zone Signage

NYC DOT Regulatory Agenda FY 2024

Pursuant to Sections 1042 and 1043 of the New York City Charter, see NYC DOT’s CAPA Regulatory Agenda for Fiscal Year 2024. NYC DOT’s regulatory agenda was published in the City Record on May 17, 2023.
NYC DOT’s CAPA Regulatory Agenda for Fiscal Year 2024