New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter V - New York State Supplement To The National Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices For Streets And Highways-2009 Edition
Part 3 - Markings
Chapter 3B - Pavement And Curb Markings
Section 3B.20 - Pavement Word, Symbol, and Arrow Markings

DELETE Paragraph 25.

DELETE Figure 3B-14.

INSERT Figure NY3B-14 and the following paragraphs:

Guidance:

15A When used, the top of the STOP or YIELD word marking should be approximately 10 feet in advance of the stop or yield line.

Standard:

24A Word and symbol pavement markings shall not be used to inform motorists of mandatory messages, except as a supplement to standard signs. Where a movement that would otherwise be legal is to be prohibited, such as when through traffic lanes approaching an intersection become mandatory turn lanes, lane-use arrow markings (see Figure 3B-21) shall be used and accompanied by standard signs.

24B All references to "Figure 3B-14" in the MUTCD shall be understood to actually refer to Figure NY3B-14.

Support:

24C A mandatory movement is one which is required by order, ordinance, rule or regulation, or which results from the prohibition of other movements by order, ordinance, rule or regulation.