The Brief New York City is now slapping big, neon green stickers on some cars that are illegally parked. Council Member Gale Brewer pushed to bring back the stickers to single-out drivers who break alternate side parking rules. NYC had used the stickers for about 25 years, but they were banned in 2012 amid complaints they were hard to remove. Drivers who ignore New York City's alternate side parking rules may soon find themselves facing sticker shock. The bright green stickers are intentionally hard to miss, and may be accompanied by a parking ticket.