Meter rates are zone-based

What the rule says

Midtown/Lower Manhattan (M1) all-vehicle first hour $5.50, second $9.00. Outer zones down to $1.50 first hour. Always check the meter and posted duration. Enforcement: Follow meter + street signs; ASP is separate. Rate: $1.50-$5.50+ first hour by zone. Limit: 1-15 hours depending on block.

When it applies

Schedule

Posted on meter / sign · $1.50-$5.50+ first hour by zone · 1-15 hours depending on block

If you get it wrong

Citation

City-wide meter window

Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Citation & source

Issuing agency

NYC DOT meters + NYC DOF citations

Last verified

Aug 28, 2026 — Source last verified Aug 28, 2026 (46d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

Official source

https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/meterpark.shtml(opens in a new tab)