New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 15 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter I - REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER
Subchapter E - Required Markings Or Signs
Part 69 - Caution Arms On Vehicles Vending Frozen Desserts To Pedestrians
Section 69.5 - Standards for front crossing arm

Universal Citation: 15 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 69.5
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

The front crossing arm shall be made of any durable material covered with a yellow or white reflective material. The front crossing arm shall be attached to the front bumper of the vehicle hinged from the vehicle's right side at a height of 16-20" up from the ground. It must be extended in conjunction with the required caution arm as described in section 69.2 of this Part. When extended outward in front of the vehicle, the front crossing arm shall extend approximately 4 to 6 feet parallel to the ground to prohibit person(s) from being too close to the vehicle as they prepare to cross the road. When the front crossing arm is retracted against the front of the vehicle it shall not extend past the width of the vehicle on the driver's left side.

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