This Is The “75 Dollar Law” In Buffalo, New York

There is a law on the books in Buffalo, New York that most are not aware of unless they have had an issue with parking.

Here in Buffalo, parking is often a hot topic when it comes to events in downtown. If you have been to a hockey game or concert, you might have tried to find the right spot that is affordable and within an easy walk to the arena. This is also the case when it comes to the Toyota Taste of Country at Sahlen Field every year.

But the price to park may not be as bad as the fines and fees you might have to pay if you park without paying first. There is also the threat of having a boot placed on your car.

Here in Buffalo, New York the weather is changing and more and more people will be coming to the city for attractions like Canalside, food festivals and concerts. There are parking lots around the city that charge 24/7 to park in their lots. However, if you have not paid for parking on a regular basis, there is a chance the you could find a boot has been placed on your vehicle.

The City of Buffalo has some specific laws that deal directly with private lots and the fines they might charge to get a boot off the car or truck that you have.

According to reports, the City of Buffalo has a law that limits the amount of money a private lot can charge to remove a boot from a vehicle.

"The charge for booting a vehicle in a private lot, that is not a pay-for-parking lot, cannot exceed $75".

As we get ready for a very busy summer here in Buffalo and Western New York, it is a good reminder to plan out where you will park and pay attention to the signs in the lots you park in.