Key Takeaways
- Automatic protection in NYC — CurbAlarm runs quietly in the background and alerts you before alternate side parking or tow-away restrictions start.
- 808,000+ parking rules indexed across 94 major cities and 21 countries worldwide.
- NYC tickets start at $65 — one avoided citation pays for more than two years of a CurbAlarm annual subscription.
New York City
Stop paying NYC alternate side parking tickets
New York City issues millions of parking tickets per year — alternate side parking alone costs drivers hundreds of millions. CurbAlarm auto-detects when you park, checks the curbside rules within a 50-meter radius, and alerts you before the next restriction hits.
Get CurbAlarm — Free to TryFrequently asked questions
How to avoid street sweeping tickets in New York City?
CurbAlarm monitors your parked location against New York City's street sweeping and alternate side parking schedule. When it detects you're parked in a restricted zone, it sends you a warning notification before the restriction starts — giving you enough time to move your car.
How does CurbAlarm automatically detect when you park in New York City?
CurbAlarm uses your iPhone's motion and location sensors to detect when you stop driving. It then checks 808,000+ indexed parking rules within a 50-meter radius of your parked location and alerts you to any upcoming restrictions — all in the background, without opening the app.
What parking rules does CurbAlarm cover in New York City?
CurbAlarm indexes alternate side parking, street sweeping, tow-away zones, time-limited parking, metered spots, and no-standing zones across all five boroughs of New York City. The database is updated regularly from official city data sources.
How much does a parking ticket cost in New York City?
An alternate side parking or street sweeping violation in NYC costs $65 or more. One avoided ticket pays for more than two years of a CurbAlarm annual subscription.
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