Legality of Sleeping at New York Thruway Rest Stops
Drivers of non-commercial vehicles may legally sleep at New York Thruway rest stops with no time limit, but the maximum stay per session is 16 hours. ...
Drivers of non-commercial vehicles may legally sleep at New York Thruway rest stops with no time limit, but the maximum stay per session is 16 hours. Leaving a vehicle unattended for more than four hours is prohibited and may result in towing and a $120 to $150 fee. Commercial drivers are subject to separate rules, with a 10-hour parking limit to comply with federal hours-of-service regulations.