New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter VI - Transportation Regulations › Subchapter D - Motor Carriers Of Passengers › Article 3 - Safety › Part 720 - Bus And Passenger Carrying Vehicle Safety Regulations › Section 720.3 - Motor vehicle identification and markings

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) General requirements (all vehicles).
(1) Display of certificate. A valid
					 certificate of registration and proof of inspection shall be carried on each
					 motor vehicle subject to the department's inspection requirements of this Part
					 at all times while transporting passengers.
(2) Display of operator name. The exact name
					 of the operator shall be conspicuously lettered on each longitudinal side of
					 the exterior of the vehicle, in letters at least three inches high. Such name
					 and designation shall be as nearly horizontal in form as practicable. If a
					 trade or other name also appears on the vehicle, the exact name of the operator
					 shall be followed by the words OPERATOR or OPERATED BY.
(3) Display of operator number. An
					 identifying number unique to that operator's vehicle shall be conspicuously
					 lettered on the exterior front, the exterior rear, each exterior side and the
					 interior front of every vehicle. The identifying numbers on the exterior shall
					 be at least three inches high and the identifying number on the interior shall
					 be at least two inches high.
(4)
					 Partial use vehicle. In lieu of complying with paragraphs (2) and (3) of this
					 subdivision, the operator of a motor vehicle, which is not operated exclusively
					 in passenger transportation services for which inspection is required, may
					 carry, within such motor vehicle, written evidence of the name or names and
					 identifying number otherwise subject to prominent display. Such written
					 evidence of the name or names and identifying number shall be available for
					 examination at all times while such motor vehicle is being operated in such
					 passenger transportation services; provided, however, that when such vehicle is
					 being operated in passenger transportation services subject to the inspection
					 requirements of this Part, such motor vehicle shall bear, on each exterior
					 side, a magnetic or other removable sign stating the exact name of the operator
					 in at least three inches high If a trade or other name also appears on the
					 vehicle, the exact name of the operator shall be followed by the words OPERATOR
					 or OPERATED BY.
(5) Hydrocarbon gas
					 vehicles. Vehicles using hydrocarbon gas for primary or secondary power must
					 meet the identification requirements of the regulations of the Department of
					 Motor Vehicles (15 NYCRR Part 70).
(6) Repealed
(7) Universal disabled symbol. The universal
					 disabled symbol shall be conspicuously displayed on the exterior of every
					 vehicle equipped with a wheelchair lift which transports children with
					 disabilities. (See section
					 720.8[b][6]of 
					 this Part.) The symbol shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle.
(8) Lettering of capacity. The maximum
					 seating and standing capacities of a bus shall be lettered near the floor line
					 of the vehicle adjacent to the entrance door in easily discernible figures not
					 less than 11/2 inches high depicting adult capacity and child capacity. While
					 adult capacity shall always be listed, child capacity shall be depicted only if
					 the bus is used to transport children in school service.
(9) Destination signs. Each bus with a
					 maximum gross vehicle weight rating of 18,001 lbs. or more, used in city
					 service or intercity service, shall have an illuminated sign on the front of
					 the bus that clearly displays its destination or type of service. Such sign
					 shall be so designed and located as to be visible at all times at lest 100 feet
					 forward from the front of the bus.
(10) Route signs. Each bus operated in city
					 service, where more than two routes are operated, shall display a number,
					 symbol or letter to distinctly indicate the specific route or
					 destination.