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The New York City Council is granting drivers get a five-minute cushion in certain no-parking zones.

The vote of 47 to 2 means the council has the 34 votes needed to override the veto promised by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The mayor says the legislation will lead to “chaos” and more ticket disputes.

The bill gives drivers an extra five minutes past the expired time on Muni-Meters and parking regulations known as “alternate side” rules.

The bill’s sponsor says too many drivers are slapped with “gotcha tickets” just one or two minutes after the meter or posted time has expired.

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