NY A05623

Prohibits parking, standing, or stopping motor vehicles in pedestrian right-of-ways, defined as designated paths or areas exclusively designed for pedestrian use including raised sidewalks and pedestrian zones

Exempts emergency vehicles engaged in official duties and vehicles authorized by local authorities for maintenance or construction purposes

Excludes motor vehicles weighing 200 pounds or less from the parking prohibition

Classifies violations as an unclassified misdemeanor with escalating fines: up to $500 for first offense, up to $1,000 for second offense within 24 months, and up to $2,000 for third or subsequent offenses within 24 months

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop implementing regulations