Real Housewife Carole Radziwill Fined Nearly $8,000 for Parking Violations

Carole Radziwill, a cast member of 'The Real Housewives of New York City,' has accumulated nearly $8,000 in traffic violations over the past four years, primarily for parking offenses, according to public records. This comes as Radziwill openly discussed on the show her methods for securing parking, including the use of ConEd cones and an expired FDNY union placard.

Radziwill was observed with an expired FDNY union placard on her car's dashboard, a privilege typically reserved for firefighters. Her vehicle also contained two orange ConEd traffic cones. She described the cones as a "cop family hack" that helps prevent parking tickets or ensures that illegally parked vehicles are less likely to be ticketed.

ConEd stated that its equipment is used to protect its crews and the public during work, and unauthorized use can create unsafe conditions. The company encourages reporting of any equipment misuse. The FDNY placard on Radziwill's vehicle bore the name of a former union president whose term ended in 2023.

Records indicate Radziwill has received 83 traffic violations since October 2020, with many cited for failure to move her car for street sweeping. Despite her on-air commentary about adhering to alternate-side parking rules, she was ticketed 17 times for non-compliance. The Department of Sanitation estimates that about 500,000 cars fail to move for street sweeping weekly, impacting the cleanliness of city streets.

Radziwill has reportedly settled all outstanding fines totaling $7,587.79. The article notes that a monthly garage pass in her area can cost $800.

The reality star, who rejoined the show after an eight-year absence, has multiple income streams, including a Substack newsletter, her RHONY salary, and investments. She has also recently faced scrutiny regarding her mention in the Epstein files and her past association with Ghislaine Maxwell, who photographed Radziwill for her 2005 memoir.