New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter V - New York State Bridge Authority
Part 203 - Regulation Of Traffic
Section 203.11 - Disabled vehicles

Universal Citation: 21 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 203.11

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) When an emergency situation exists, the disabled vehicle shall be immediately moved off the traveled portion of the authority facilities to the right of the traffic lane facing in the direction of travel. Upon moving the disabled vehicle and undertaking the proper safety precautions as prescribed by law, the operator of the disabled vehicle shall immediately inform an agent or employee of the authority at the nearest toll plaza and make arrangements with the authority agent or employee for the removal of the disabled vehicle from the authority facilities, which shall be at the expense of the operator and/or owner of the disabled vehicle.

(b) Disabled vehicles shall not be unattended unless:

(1) the operator is in the process of notifying the authority of the situation (which shall include traveling to and from the vehicle);

(2) a medical or health situation exists where it is not in the best interests of the operator or the passengers to remain with the vehicle; or

(3) so directed by an authority agent or employee.

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