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Traffic, Parking, and Enforcement Regulations

2026last touched · 21 source resolutions
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Governs local laws and resolutions establishing, amending, or restricting parking, no-parking zones, speed limits, traffic control measures, seasonal all-night parking prohibitions, and associated towing contracts.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-05-03. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2026-12-31
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
School Speed Zone Support – Route 199 & Linden Avenue
The Board of Trustees supports the creation of a school speed zone on State Route 199 and County Route 79 (Linden Avenue) around Linden Avenue Middle School and Red Hook High School.[19][21]
2025
Seasonal Towing Contract – H&N Towing (2025–2026)
H&N Towing Enterprises (7309 S Broadway, Red Hook) is awarded the 2025–2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract, authorized by the Mayor, at a rate of $205.00 per vehicle including 3 days of storage and $75.00 per day per vehicle thereafter.[18][20]
2024
Temporary Parking Restriction – Park Avenue North Side
Parking is temporarily restricted on the north side of Park Avenue to ensure emergency vehicle access to the Cookingham West public trail system.[17]
Temporary Parking Restriction – Church Street Extension (First 200 ft)
Parking is temporarily restricted on both sides of Church Street Extension for 200 feet from Park Avenue to ensure emergency vehicle access to the Cookingham West trail system.[17]
Temporary Parking Restriction – Church Street Extension (East Side Beyond 200 ft)
Parking is temporarily restricted on the east side of Church Street Extension beyond the first 200 feet from Park Avenue.[17]
Park Avenue Crosswalk Addition
A crosswalk shall be added across Park Avenue from the sidewalk to the beginning of the path in the Richard M. Abrahams Memorial Park.[17]
2023
Village Parking Lot – Four-Hour Parking Limit
Parking in the Village parking lot is limited to four hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, pursuant to Local Law No. 5 of 2023 amending Chapter 190 Vehicle and Traffic Code.[16]
Village Parking Lot – All-Day Parking Prohibition
All-day parking in the Village parking lot is prohibited except with a permit, pursuant to Local Law No. 5 of 2023.[16]
Village Parking Lot – Closure Authority
The Village parking lot may be closed with forty-eight hours' notice, pursuant to Local Law No. 5 of 2023.[16]
2018
Bus Stop No-Parking Zones – Route 9 & Route 199
No-parking zones are established at bus stops on Route 9 at Village Hall and Firehouse Plaza, and on Route 199 at the intersection of St. John's Street and West Market Street, pursuant to Local Law No. 3 of 2018 amending Chapter 190 Vehicle and Traffic Code Schedules XII and XXII.[13]
2014
Seasonal All-Night Parking – Prohibition Period
No vehicle shall be parked on any village-owned street or village right-of-way within the corporate limits of the Village of Red Hook between the hours of 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM during the period November 1 through March 31 of each year, both dates inclusive.[8][12]
Seasonal All-Night Parking – State Highways Route 9 & Route 199
On New York State highways Route 9 and Route 199, there shall be no parking from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM during the period November 1 through March 31 of each year.[12]
Seasonal All-Night Parking – Vehicle Removal Authority
When snow and/or ice clearing operations are underway, any vehicle parked or abandoned on any street in violation of the seasonal parking prohibition may be removed by or under the direction of the Police Department of the Village of Red Hook or any responding police agency.[8][12]
2011
Seasonal All-Night Parking – Owner Recovery Requirements
The registered owner of a removed or impounded vehicle must present evidence of identity and right to possession, sign a receipt for its return, and pay an administrative fee, any penalties and fines owed to the Village, and all towing service and storage charges incurred.[8]
2010
No-Parking Restriction – St. John's Street & West Market
No parking is established at the intersection of St. John's Street and West Market Street: 30 feet east on the north side.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – St. John's Street & North Broadway
No parking is established at the intersection of St. John's Street and North Broadway: 30 feet south on the west side from the intersection.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – Elizabeth Street & East Market Street
No parking is established at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and East Market Street: 30 feet east on the south side.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – Cherry Street & East Market Street
No parking is established at the intersection of Cherry Street and East Market Street (north side): 30 feet east and 30 feet west of the intersection.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – Fraleigh Street & South Broadway
One-side parking only is established at the intersection of Fraleigh Street and South Broadway: no parking on the north side for 570 feet of Fraleigh Street.[6][7]
No-Parking Restriction – Amherst Drive & South Broadway
No parking is established at the intersection of Amherst Drive and South Broadway: north side, 60 feet of Amherst Drive.[6][7]
2009
Safe Routes to School – School Crossing Zone
A school crossing zone is established as part of the Safe Routes to School Program.[3]
Church Street Drop-Off Zone – Operating Hours
A drop-off zone on Church Street (Methodist Church) is authorized with operating hours of 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday; the zone is to be painted on the curb contingent upon Village attorney approval.[4]
Two-Hour Parking – St. John's Street South Side
Two 2-hour parking signs shall be placed on the south side of St. John's Street adjacent to the old Post Office building.[5]
2008
Stop Sign Extension – Elizabeth Street
A stop sign extension to Elizabeth Street 100 yards is established, with stop sign placement satisfying all rules and regulations of the NYS DOT.[2]
2002
School Zone Speed Limit
The speed limit within the school zone shall be reduced to 20 mph.[1]
History · superseded or expired
2023
Seasonal Towing Contract – H&N Towing (2022–2023 Season)
H&N Towing Enterprises was approved as the on-call towing company for the 2022–2023 season at $175 per vehicle including 3 days of storage, plus $50 per day for each additional day. Superseded by subsequent H&N contracts.[14]
Seasonal Towing Contract – H&N Towing (2023–2024 Season)
H&N Towing Enterprises was awarded the 2023–2024 seasonal all-night parking law towing contract at $205 per vehicle (including 3 days of storage) and $75 per vehicle for each additional day. Expired March 31, 2024.[15]
2012
Seasonal Towing Contract – Westside Auto (Nov 2012 – Mar 2013)
Westside Auto was authorized to provide seasonal towing services at $75.00 per tow and $25.00 per day storage from November 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013, between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Expired March 31, 2013.[11]
2011
Seasonal Towing Contract – Westside Auto (Nov 2011 – Mar 2012)
Westside Auto and Towing (Steve Lown) was appointed to tow vehicles during seasonal parking enforcement from November 1 through March 31, 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, contingent on submission of certificate of insurance. Expired March 31, 2012.[9][10]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2002-05-06Resolution to reduce school zone speed limit to 20 mph
  2. [2]2008-05-12Stop Sign Extension to Elizabeth Street
  3. [3]2009-06-11Safe Routes to School Program - School Crossing Zone
  4. [4]2009-07-06Church Street Drop-Off Zone Signage
  5. [5]2009-07-23Two-hour parking signs on St. John's Street
  6. [6]2010-11-01No-Parking Restrictions at Multiple Locations
  7. [7]2010-12-06NO PARKING
  8. [8]2011-07-11Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Amendments – Addition to Section 190-28 Seasonal All-Night Parking
  9. [9]2011-11-17Seasonal Parking Towing Contract
  10. [10]2011-12-15Seasonal Parking Enforcement Contract
  11. [11]2012-12-03Seasonal Towing Services Authorization
  12. [12]2014-02-10Winter Parking – Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendments
  13. [13]2018-07-09Bus Stop - Local Law 3-2018
  14. [14]2023-01-09Approve H&N Towing On-Call Services Contract
  15. [15]2023-11-02H&N Towing Enterprises Seasonal Towing Contract
  16. [16]2023-12-11RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 5 of 2023, ENTITLED VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATION AMENDMENT
  17. [17]2024-09-09RESOLUTION TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICT PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK AVENUE AND FOR 200 FT ON CHURCH STREET EXT.
  18. [18]2024-11-04H&N Towing on-call contract authorization
  19. [19]2025-10-06RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL SPEED ZONES FOR THE RED HOOK LINDEN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL & RED HOOK HIGH SCHOOL
  20. [20]2025-10-272025-2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract to H&N Towing
  21. [21]2026-03-23A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A SCHOOL SPEED ZONE FOR LINDEN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL (LAMS) AND RED HOOK HIGH SCHOOL (RHHS)

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.