21 CRR-NY 103.4NY-CRR
21 CRR-NY 103.4
21 CRR-NY 103.4
103.4 Use of the median strip.
(a) Driving a vehicle on or across, or parking, standing or stopping a vehicle on the median strip is prohibited; provided, however, that these prohibitions shall not apply to:
(1) police, maintenance or official Thruway Authority vehicles;
(2) emergency service vehicles operated by oil companies under contract with the Thruway Authority;
(3) towing trucks and emergency service vehicles operated by garages authorized by the Thruway Authority;
(4) certified tandem maintenance vehicles provided in the provisions governing tandem trailer operations;
(5) fire vehicles or ambulances when operated in the performance of their official duties;
(6) independent contractors' and consultants' vehicles when issued a U-turn authorization letter from the Thruway Authority; or
(7) any other vehicle duly authorized by the Thruway Authority's executive director or his designee; provided, however, that in all cases, the operator thereof uses caution so as not to interfere with or endanger traffic.
(b) The prohibition against parking in the median strip shall not apply if, in the opinion of a member of the State Police, parking on the shoulder is dangerous or impractical under the conditions then existing and provided it will not interfere with maintenance operations.
21 CRR-NY 103.4
Current through October 15, 2021
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