The Jester wrote:
Does anyone know if it's illegal to park in front of a dropped
(semi-circular) corner curb in NYC? There's a block in this one
neighborhood with a fire hydrant and the only way one can park 15 feet
away from it is to advance past the start of this curb (but not
actually into the intersection).

http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dof/html/parknyc3.html#e3

General No Standing zones (standing and parking prohibited in specified
places). No person shall stand or park a vehicle in any of the following
places, unless otherwise indicated by posted signs, markings or other
traffic control devices, or at the direction of a law enforcement officer:

...

7. Pedestrian ramps. Alongside or in a manner which obstructs a curb area
which has been cut down, lowered or otherwise constructed or altered to
provide access for persons with disabilities.

miguel
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