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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts › Part 134 - Vegetation Control Permits For Advertising Signs › Section 134.5 - Performance bonds and deposits

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
The department may require a performance bond and/or a
					 deposit on an annual basis, or otherwise, if the failure of the permittee to
					 complete the work specified by the permit would, in the department's
					 discretion, necessitate completion of the work by the department to restore the
					 right of way to a condition, visual or otherwise, compatible with the condition
					 pre-existing the issuance of the permit. Any deposit shall be returned when the
					 work is satisfactorily completed. The performance amount or deposit shall be
					 set by the department, consistent with the scope and magnitude of the work
					 involved. Failure to maintain a required performance bond immediately
					 terminates a permit issued pursuant to this Part.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts › Part 134 - Vegetation Control Permits For Advertising Signs › Section 134.6 - Vegetation control requirements

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The requirements set forth in this section are intended to
					 ensure that vegetation control is performed in a manner that is environmentally
					 sensitive and, when completed, results in a highway right of way that is
					 aesthetically pleasing to highway users. The department reserves the right to
					 impose additional requirements it determines are necessary to achieve these
					 objectives or for public safety.
(a)
				  All vegetation control performed pursuant to this Part shall be as specified on
				  site plans accompanying the approved permit. Such site plans shall accompany
				  the permit application and be approved by the department and shall include such
				  terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the department to preserve the
				  scenic quality and conditions of the site of the vegetation control. The site
				  plans shall conform to the following criteria:
(1) The scale shall be 1:250 (metric) or of
				  greater detail.
(2) Existing
				  vegetation and vegetation to be controlled shall be identified, including size
				  and species and condition.
(3)
				  Fixed structures, including, but not limited to, the roadway, utilities, the
				  advertising sign structure, and drainage structures, shall be
				  identified.
(4) The topography,
				  including drainage patterns, of the site shall be depicted, unless the proposed
				  work is limited to pruning.
(5)
				  Landscaping, of the site, if necessary, shall be identified, including the
				  size, location, number, and species names, as applicable.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts › Part 134 - Vegetation Control Permits For Advertising Signs › Section 134.7 - Federal requirements

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Permittees are advised that Federal regulations, consents,
					 notifications and/or approvals may be applicable for vegetation control in the
					 State highway right of way. The department may preclude or limit vegetation
					 control if the department determines that such control may interfere with the
					 State's participation in Federal programs or receipt of Federal
					 funding.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts › Part 134 - Vegetation Control Permits For Advertising Signs › Section 134.8 - Scenic and environmental preservation

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(a) The department may preclude or limit
				  vegetation removal from the State highway right of way based upon
				  environmental, soil and erosion control, soil stability, safety, scenic or
				  historical concerns in order to promote compliance with Federal or State law or
				  regulations or executive orders, including, but not limited to, the
				  Environmental Conservation Law, the rules and regulations of the New York State
				  Department of Environmental Conservation, the rules and regulations of the
				  Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and regulations and
				  policies protecting wetlands, park lands and scenic or recreational lands or
				  areas.
(b) If the department
				  determines the vegetation displays outstanding features, such as a species in
				  need of protection, exceptional age, landmark or historic status or value,
				  unusual value due to appearance, or location, or special desirability to the
				  State, a municipality, or community, such vegetation may be excluded from
				  control pursuant to this Part.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts › Part 134 - Vegetation Control Permits For Advertising Signs › Section 134.9 - Final approval

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Upon the completion of work authorized pursuant to this
					 Part, the permittee shall submit the photographs required by section
					 134.6(b) 
					 of this Part. If the work has been performed in accordance with the permit and
					 this Part, the permit shall be closed and any excess deposits shall be
					 returned. Permittee shall be advised of deficiencies for immediate correction.
					 Unfinished or unsatisfactory work which permittee refuses to correct may be
					 completed by the Department or by permittee's bonding company. Permittee's
					 obligation to defend and indemnify the department as described in section
					 134.4(c) 
					 of this Part shall survive final approval of the work.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts › Part 134 - Vegetation Control Permits For Advertising Signs › Section 134.10 - Violations

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The control of vegetation on the State highway right of way
					 not in accordance with a permit issued pursuant to this Part, or such
					 vegetation control performed without a permit, shall constitute a violation of
					 section 52  of the Highway Law and shall subject the
					 violator to such fines as provided therein and to liability for any damages,
					 including but not limited to, the obligation to restore the site to an
					 appropriately landscaped condition. Such violation shall be grounds for the
					 denial of the violator's applications for permits under this Part and for
					 permits for the affected advertising sign under Part 150 of this
					 Title.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts › Part 134 - Vegetation Control Permits For Advertising Signs › Section 134.11 - Permit issuance annual limitation

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(a) The department may issue a maximum of 250
				  permits annually for advertising sign structure pursuant to this Part, unless
				  an acute need for additional permits is identified by the Commissioner of
				  Transportation pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section.
(b) The annual limitation may be increased
				  upon a determination by the department that the additional annual permits for
				  vegetation should be issued on an individual basis upon demonstration of acute
				  need.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.1 - Definitions

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The following words and phrases used in this Part are
					 defined as follows:
(a) Acquired for
				  right-of-way means acquired for right-of-way for any public road by the Federal
				  government, New York State, or a county, city or other political subdivision of
				  the State, by donation, dedication, purchase, condemnation, use or otherwise.
				  The date of acquisition shall be the date upon which title (whether fee title
				  or a lesser interest) vested in the public for right-of-way purposes under
				  applicable Federal or New York State law.
(b) Advertised activity means the building,
				  enclosure or area where the advertised product is being sold or used, or
				  advertised service rendered, or advertised business is being conducted, but
				  does not include display areas separated from the building or
				  enclosure.
(c) Advertising area
				  means the portion of an outdoor advertising sign designed to display or present
				  a message.
(d) Back-to-back,
				  side-by-side, double-faced, bottom-on-top, or a V-type sign means signs which
				  are physically contiguous and which share a common structure, in whole or in
				  part, and are located not more than 15 feet apart at its nearest point in the
				  case of a back-to-back or V-type sign.
(e) Blank sign means an outdoor advertising
				  sign void of advertising or informative content. An "available for lease" or
				  similar message that concerns the availability of the sign itself shall not
				  constitute advertising matter. A sign whose message has been partially
				  obliterated by the owner so as not to identify a particular product, service or
				  facility, or a sign which advertises an event which is outdated by more than 30
				  days, shall be treated as a blank sign. An outdoor advertising sign containing
				  a public service message may be recognized as advertising matter provided the
				  following criteria are met:
(1) a bona fide
				  public service is referred to;
(2)
				  the entire sign face is covered with the message; and
(3) the sign is professionally prepared or
				  established.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.2 - Measurements of distance

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Distance from the edge of a right-of-way shall be measured
					 horizontally along a line normal or perpendicular to the centerline of the
					 highway.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.3 - Sign removal procedures-public nuisance

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In accordance with subdivision 8 of section 88  of the Highway Law, any sign which is
					 maintained in violation of the outdoor advertising control statutes, or the
					 regulations of this Part, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. The
					 Commissioner of Transportation shall give 30 days' notice, by registered mail,
					 to the owner of the property upon which such sign is located and to the owner
					 of such sign to remove the same if it is a prohibited sign, or to cause it to
					 conform to the requirements of the outdoor advertising control statutes or the
					 provisions of this Part if such conformance is possible. The owner of such sign
					 shall, within such 30-day period, remove the same if it is a prohibited sign.
					 The owner of the sign shall bring the sign into compliance if it is possible to
					 conform with the requirements of the outdoor advertising control statutes or
					 the provisions of this Part within such 30-day period. If the owner of the
					 property or of the sign fails to act within 30 days as required in the notice,
					 the Commissioner of Transportation, or his duly authorized agent, shall cause
					 the removal of such sign at the expense of the owner of the property or the
					 owner of the sign.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.4 - Signs prohibited

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(a)
				  Erection or maintenance of the following signs is not permitted in the
				  controlled area:
(1) signs advertising
				  activities that are illegal under State or Federal laws or regulations in
				  effect at the location of such signs or at the location of such
				  activities;
(2) obsolete, abandoned
				  or discontinued signs;
(3) signs
				  that are not clean and in good repair;
(4) signs that are not securely affixed to a
				  substantial structure;
(5) signs
				  that attempt or appear to attempt to direct the movement of traffic or which
				  interfere with, imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or
				  device;
(6) signs which prevent the
				  driver of a vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of official signs
				  and approaching or merging traffic;
(7) signs which move or have animated or
				  moving parts, except those giving public service information such as time,
				  date, temperature, weather or similar information;
(8) signs erected or maintained upon trees or
				  painted or drawn upon rocks or other natural features;
(9) signs that are not the subject of a valid
				  current permit, if one is required, under the provisions of this
				  Part;
(10) signs that are not
				  consistent with the rules and regulations of this Part; or
(11) signs beyond 660 feet outside urban
				  areas and erected with the purpose of their message being read from the
				  interstate or primary highways.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.5 - Signs permitted

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(a) The
				  following signs are permitted to be erected and maintained in the controlled
				  area:
(1) official signs;
(2) directional signs, in accordance with
				  section
				  150.14  of this
				  Part; and
(3) on-premises signs, in
				  accordance with section
				  150.13 
				  of this Part.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.6 - Sign size restrictions

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Any signs erected subsequent to June 1, 1968, within the
					 controlled area allowed by paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1) and (2) of
					 section
					 150.5 
					 of this Part, shall conform to the following criteria as to size of such
					 signs:
(a) The maximum area for any
				  one sign shall be 1200 square feet, with a maximum height of 30 feet and a
				  maximum length of 60 feet, inclusive of any border and trim but excluding the
				  base or apron, supports or other structural members.
(b) The area shall be measured by the
				  smallest square, rectangle, triangle, circle or combination thereof which will
				  encompass the entire sign.
(c) A
				  sign structure may contain one or two signs per facing and may be placed
				  double-faced, back-to-back or V-type.
(d) Signs which exceed 325 square feet in
				  area may not be double-faced, abutting and facing the same direction.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.7 - Sign spacing restrictions

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Any signs erected subsequent to June 1, 1968, within the
					 controlled area allowed by paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1) and (2) of
					 section
					 150.5 
					 of this Part, shall conform to the following criteria as to spacing of such
					 signs:
(a) A sign may not be located
				  in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise physically interfere with the
				  effectiveness of an official traffic sign, signal or device, obstruct or
				  physically interfere with the driver's view of approaching, merging or
				  intersecting traffic.
(b) On
				  interstate highways and controlled access highways on the primary highway
				  system, no two sign structures shall be spaced less than 500 feet apart.
				  Outside of villages and cities, no sign structure may be located within 500
				  feet of an interchange, intersection at grade, safety rest area or information
				  center measured along the highway from the beginning or ending of pavement
				  widening at the exit from or entrance to the main-traveled way.
(c) On other primary highways outside of
				  villages and cities no two sign structures shall be spaced less than 300 feet
				  apart, and within the villages and cities no two sign structures shall be
				  spaced less than 100 feet apart.
(d) The spacing requirements of this section
				  shall not apply to sign structures separated by buildings or other obstructions
				  in such a manner that only one sign facing located within the above spacing
				  distance is visible from the highway at any one time.
(e) Official and on-premises signs, and sign
				  structures that are not lawfully maintained, shall not be counted, nor shall
				  measurements be made from them for purposes of determining compliance with the
				  spacing requirements.
(f) The
				  minimum distance between signs shall be measured along the nearest edge of the
				  pavement between points directly opposite the signs along each side of the
				  highway, and shall apply only to structures located on the same side of the
				  highway.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.8 - Sign lighting restrictions

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Any signs erected subsequent to June 1, 1968, within the
					 controlled area allowed by paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) and (c)(1) and (2) of
					 section
					 150.5 
					 of this Part, shall conform to the following criteria as to lighting of such
					 signs:
(a) Signs which contain,
				  include, or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent or moving light or
				  lights are prohibited, except those giving public service information such as
				  time, date, temperature, weather or similar information.
(b) Signs which are not effectively shielded
				  as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of the
				  traveled ways of the interstate highway or primary highway, and which are of
				  such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair the vision of the
				  driver of any motor vehicle, or which otherwise interfere with any driver's
				  operation of a motor vehicle, are prohibited.
(c) No sign shall be so illuminated that it
				  interferes with the effectiveness of, or obscures, an official traffic sign,
				  device or signal.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.9 - Local certification

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The provisions of sections
					 150.6,
					 150.7
					 and
					 150.8 
					 of this Part shall not apply in the event of and for the duration of a valid
					 certification to the Federal Highway Administration by the State in accordance
					 with the terms of the agreement between the Commissioner of Transportation and
					 the Secretary of Transportation of the United States, dated May 13, 1968. The
					 regulations which have been promulgated for such areas with respect to size of
					 signs, spacing of signs and lighting in commercial and industrial zones shall
					 control. For the purposes of this section, requirements as to the number of
					 signs permitted on a single plot or parcel of land will be considered to be a
					 spacing requirement.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.10 - Criteria for determining signs erected for the purpose of their message being read

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The Department of Transportation shall use the following
					 criteria to determine whether a sign has been erected with the purpose of its
					 message being read from the main-traveled way:
(a) traffic counts, sign angle and size,
				  message content, physical obstructions, and similar factors;
(b) distance from the controlled highway in
				  relation to the size of the sign;
(c) exposure time (viewing time from
				  main-traveled way in relation to the normal highway speed of traffic);
				  and
(d) sales value of the sign
				  attributable to advertising circulation on the controlled highway under the
				  criteria of an independent circulation audit agency where such is
				  available.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.11 - Landmark sign selection criteria

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(a) The Department of Transportation will use
				  the following criteria in determining whether a sign should be submitted to the
				  United States Secretary of Transportation as a landmark sign:
(1) signs lawfully in existence as of October
				  22, 1965 are allowed to remain within controlled areas when located on farm
				  structures or other natural surfaces and are of historical or artistic
				  significance the preservation of which is consistent with
				  23 USC
				  131;
(2) reasonable maintenance, repair or
				  restoration of this type sign is permitted in accordance with section
				  150.12 
				  of this Part, but substantial change in size, lighting or message content will
				  terminate its exempt status.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.12 - Maintenance of nonconforming signs

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(a) General. The provisions of this section
				  are intended to establish the criteria and requirements for the classification
				  as a nonconforming sign for the purposes of the outdoor advertising control
				  statutes and regulations promulgated thereunder. Four categories of
				  nonconforming signs are affected by this section:
(1) nonconforming signs within 660 feet of
				  the right-of-way on the interstate or primary system;
(2) nonconforming signs beyond 660 feet of
				  the right-of-way outside of urban areas on the interstate and primary
				  system;
(3) landmark signs, as
				  established in section
				  150.11 
				  of this Part; and
(4) grandfathered
				  signs, as defined in section
				  150.1  of
				  this Part.
When maintenance ceases in any of these categories, there
					 will be a loss of nonconforming rights and removal will be required as a
					 prohibited sign in accordance with subdivision 8 of section 88 of New York
					 State Highway Law.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.14 - Directional signs

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(a) The
				  provisions of this section establish the criteria for directional signs, as
				  allowed under section 88  of the Highway Law and consistent with the
				  National Standards as found in subpart B, part 750, chapter 1, 23 Code of
				  Federal Regulations. Directional signs will be categorized into public
				  directional signs and private directional signs. For the purposes of
				  application of the provisions of section
				  150.15  of
				  this Part, all public directional signs will be defined as official
				  signs.
(b) The following
				  requirements apply to the erection and maintenance of directional signs:
(1) General. The following signs are
				  prohibited:
(i) signs advertising activities
				  that are illegal under Federal or State laws or regulations in effect at the
				  location of those signs or at the location of those activities;
(ii) signs located in such a manner as to
				  obscure or otherwise interfere with the effectiveness of an official traffic
				  sign, signal or device, or obstruct or interfere with the driver's view of
				  approaching, merging or intersecting traffic;
(iii) signs which are erected or maintained
				  upon trees or painted or drawn upon rocks or other natural features;
(iv) obsolete signs;
(v) signs which are structurally unsafe or in
				  disrepair;
(vi) signs which move or
				  have any animated or moving parts;
(vii) signs located in rest areas, parklands
				  or scenic areas.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.16 - Revocation of permits

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Any validly existing permits which were issued under the
					 provisions of former Part 150, or previous number Part 36, are hereby revoked.
					 Any such sign which would qualify for registration under section
					 150.15  of
					 this Part may be so registered. If any such sign is nonconforming and is a
					 compensable sign under the provisions of the outdoor advertising control
					 statutes or this Part should be registered under the provisions of section
					 150.15  in
					 order for such sign to be identified as a nonconforming, compensable
					 sign.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.17 - Part not applicable

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The provisions of this Part are not applicable to Federal
					 Indian reservation lands.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 150 - Advertising Signs Adjacent To The Interstate And Primary Highway Systems › Section 150.18 - Directional signs permitted because of substantial economic hardship

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Subsection (o) of section 131 of title 23, United States
					 Code, was added by section 122 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1976 to
					 provide that a state may request an exemption from removal requirements of the
					 Federal-Aid Highway Beautification Act upon a showing that removal of certain
					 signs would work a substantial economic hardship within a specific area. The
					 Department of Transportation will make the application, which is permitted
					 under this provision, to the United States Department of Transportation and
					 will permit directional signs to exist in conformance with any approved
					 exemption which has been granted in conformance with the Federal
					 statute.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.0 - Applicability

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This Subpart shall apply to vehicles which carry
						nondivisible loads.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.3 - Schedule of fees

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Fees will be charged for special hauling permits as shown
						in section
						154-1.20 
						of this Subpart.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.4 - Vehicle inspection

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Vehicles requiring inspection under section
						154-1.12(b) 
						of this Subpart may, at the discretion of the Commissioner of Transportation,
						be inspected upon request at a location outside of New York State. The cost of
						travel time and expenses must be paid by the permittee. No charge will be made
						for inspections within New York State, but the permittee must provide an
						adequate facility for such inspection.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.5 - Financial responsibility

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In order to protect the State of New York, the various
						political subdivision thereof, and the public, every holder of a non-divisible
						load permit shall meet the insurance requirements described in this
						section.
(a) Liability insurance
					 coverage. Every holder of a non-divisible load permit shall procure and
					 maintain a policy of liability insurance coverage from a company duly
					 authorized to transact business in this State. Such insurance policy shall
					 provide for liability arising from the ownership, operation, maintenance, or
					 use of each vehicle for which a non-divisible load permit is granted and shall
					 provide for at least the following liability coverage:
(1) for bodily injury to or death of one or
					 more persons in any one accident, $750,000 and for injury to or destruction of
					 property in any one accident, $250,000; or
(2) a combined single limit for any one
					 accident, $1,000,000.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.6 - Repealed

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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.7 - Identification of vehicle and load

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Each vehicle and each load must be clearly identified,
						and their weights and dimensions shown on the application.
(a) Towing vehicles shall be identified by
					 make, year of manufacture, and license plate number, except farm tractors used
					 exclusively for agricultural purposes shall not be required to provide license
					 plate identification.
(b)
					 Self-propelled vehicles shall be identified by make, year of manufacturer,
					 model number, gross weight and special purpose commercial plate
					 number.
(c) Trailer shall be
					 identified by width and length. More than one trailer may be listed with a
					 towing vehicle, but only one trailer may be used in combination with the power
					 unit at any one time except as allowed in section
					 154-1.2(b)(10) 
					 of this Subpart.
(d) Loads must be
					 described by type and weight of equipment or material being carried or towed.
					 The term "mobile home" and serial number is sufficient identification of the
					 load for mobile home movements.
(e)
					 Overall gross weights and dimensions shall be shown on all
					 applications.
(f) Gross axle
					 weights, manufacturer's tire weight ratings and spacing between axles (center
					 to center), shall be shown for any special hauling permit vehicle which exceeds
					 the statutory weight limitations. More than one weight combination may be
					 permitted as an attachment to the special hauling permit with the fee charge as
					 stated in section
					 154-1.20 
					 of this Subpart. A separate attachment form must be submitted with the
					 application and when approved becomes part of the permit.
(g) A permit will not be issued for any load
					 which can be reduced to legal weight or dimensions.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.9 - Special requirements for mobile homes

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In addition to the minimum requirements of section
						154-1.8 
						of this Subpart, the following special requirements shall apply to mobile homes
						between 12 feet, and 14 feet in width:
(a) Mobile homes shall not be drawn along the
					 highway at speeds exceeding 55 miles per hour.
(b) The width of the undercarriage measured
					 from outside of tire to outside of tire shall not exceed 102 inches.
(c) In addition to the certified escort
					 vehicle requirements of section 154- 1.8(b) of this Subpart, vehicles towing
					 mobile homes with a width greater than 12 feet shall be followed by a certified
					 escort vehicle on divided highways and on highways with four or more
					 lanes.
(d) Routes over which mobile
					 homes travel must be approved. Travel may be restricted on certain routes or
					 segments of routes and the movement may be routed over other than the most
					 direct route in the interest of increased safety or reduced
					 congestion.
(e) Movement of mobile
					 homes whose widths are greater than 14 feet shall only be permitted as
					 described in section
					 154-1.11 
					 of this Subpart. A mobile home whose width is 14 feet or less shall be allowed
					 an additional three inches over the width stated on the permit for attachments
					 such as door knobs and running lights.
(f) A three inch eave overhang on the roof on
					 each side of the mobile home shall be permitted in addition to the width stated
					 on the permit for mobile homes 14 feet or less in width. A total of six inches
					 of eave overhang will be allowed on one side provided the greater overhang is
					 on the right-hand shoulder side of the highway.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.10 - Special requirements for the movement of modular building units

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The following special requirements shall apply to the
						movement of modular building units of up to 14 feet in width in addition to the
						requirements of sections
						154-1.9
						and
						154-1.8 
						of this Subpart.
(a) Modular units
					 over 12 feet wide shall be drawn on a trailer so designed to meet or exceed
					 industrial standards.
(b) Movement
					 of modular building units whose widths are greater than 14 feet shall only be
					 permitted as described in section
					 154-1.11 
					 of this Subpart. Mobile homes whose width is 14 feet or less shall be allowed
					 an additional three inches over the width stated on the permit for attachments
					 such as door knobs and running lights.
(c) In addition to the certified escort
					 vehicle requirements of section 154- 1.8(b) of this Subpart, vehicles carrying
					 modular building units with a width greater than 12 feet shall be followed by a
					 certified escort vehicle on divided highways and on highways with four or more
					 lanes.
(d) Routes over which the
					 modular building units travel must be approved. Travel may be restricted on
					 certain routes or segments of routes and the movement may be routed over other
					 than the most direct route in the interest of increased safety or reduced
					 congestion.
(e) A three inch eave
					 overhang on the roof on each side of the modular building unit shall be
					 permitted in addition to the width stated on the permit for modular building
					 units 14 feet or less in width. A total of six inches of eave overhang will be
					 allowed on one side provided the greater overhang is on the right-hand shoulder
					 side of the highway.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.11 - Mobile homes and modular building units greater than 14 feet in width

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(a) Mobile homes
					 and modular building units greater than 14 feet but not greater than 16 feet in
					 width, including eve overhangs, may be issued a trip permit subject to the
					 following restrictions.
(b)
					 Restrictions. The restrictions contained in section
					 154-1.8(e),
					 (f), (g) and (h)  of this Subpart apply to all
					 permits issued under this section. In addition, the following restrictions
					 shall apply to all permits issued pursuant to this section.
(1) Travel is limited to the following
					 corridor routes, plus roads designated on the trip permit necessary to make
					 pick up or delivery:
(i) North-South Corridor
					 Routes--Interstate Route No. 81 from Canada to Interstate Route No. 481 in
					 North Syracuse; Interstate Route No. 481 in North Syracuse to Interstate Route
					 No. 81 in Syracuse; Interstate Route No. 81 from Interstate Route No. 481 in
					 Syracuse to the Pennsylvania state line; Interstate Route No. 87 from the City
					 of Albany to Canada; Interstate Route No. 390 from State Route 17 in Steuben
					 County to Interstate Route No. 490 in Monroe County; State Route 390 from
					 Interstate Route No. 490 in Monroe County to State Route 104 in Monroe County;
					 Interstate Route No. 590 from Interstate 390 in Monroe County to State Route
					 104 in Monroe County; US Route 219 from the Pennsylvania state line to State
					 Route 17 in Cattaraugus County.
(ii) East-West Corridor Routes--State Route
					 No. 17 from the Town of Stow to Interstate 84 in Orange County; Interstate
					 Route No. 88 from Binghamton to U.S. Route 20 at Duanesburg (Schenectady
					 County); Interstate Route No. 90 from Exit 24 of New York State Thruway to Exit
					 B1 of the New York State Thruway; State Route No. 20 from Interstate 81 in
					 Onondaga County to State Route 155 in Albany County; State Route No. 155 from
					 Route 20 in Albany County to Washington Avenue Extension in the City of Albany;
					 Washington Avenue Extension from Route No. 155 in the City of Albany to Fuller
					 Road in the City of Albany; Fuller Road from Washington Avenue Extension in the
					 City of Albany to Interstate Route No. 90 in the City of Albany; Washington
					 Avenue Extension from Fuller Road in the City of Albany to Interstate Route No.
					 90; Interstate Route No. 90 from Interstate 87 in the City of Albany to State
					 Route No. 9 (Exit 12).
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.13 - Warning sign requirements

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(a)
					 Warning signs shall be made of durable material such as wood, steel, aluminum
					 or of a flexible material. If the sign is made of flexible material it shall be
					 securely fastened to the certified escort or escort vehicle so that it remains
					 in a flat position and does not curl, wave or became illegible. The legend
					 shall read:
"OVERSIZE LOAD"
Warning signs on oversized vehicles shall be at least two
						feet above the surface of the road and not more than five feet. Signs shall be
						placed as to be readable for a distance of at least 400 feet from the rear.
						Lettering shall be black: background shall be "highway yellow." For night moves
						the warning sign face shall be of high-intensity reflective material.
(b) Sign size and lettering size.
					 Sign size and lettering size will vary as stated below:
(1) Permitted load. Warning signs shall be at
					 least seven feet long and 18 inches high. Letters shall be at least 10 inches
					 high with a 1.41 inch brush stroke. Note: If series E modified is used, the
					 brush stroke is to be two inches.
(2) Escort or certified escort vehicle.
					 Warning signs shall be at least five feet long and 12 inches high. Letters
					 shall be at least eight inches in height.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.14 - Warning lamp requirements

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All vehicle headlights and other steady burning exterior
						lights shall be turned on for both the certified escort and escort vehicle.
						Additional lights are required as follows:
(a) Permitted load. One amber revolving light
					 shall be located on top of the towing vehicle. The revolving warning lamp shall
					 be at least six but no more than nine inches in diameter. The lamp shall
					 consist of a lamp with an amber lens and not an uncolored lens with an amber
					 bulb. No inscription shall appear across the face of the lens. Such lamp shall
					 not be of a spotlight type, nor be equipped with a magnifying lens. Such lamp
					 shall be of such design and construction as will provide a visible signal,
					 under normal conditions, from a point at least 1,000 feet distance. Whenever
					 the rear running lights, stop lights, turn signals, or hazard warning lights
					 are obstructed by the load on a vehicle, lighting equipment shall be displayed
					 on the rear of the load equivalent to the obstructed lights or signals.
(1) Night lighting for over width and over
					 length loads: Warning lights shall be used for authorized night operations as
					 described in section
					 154-1.8(h) 
					 of this Subpart.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.15 - Towing vehicle requirements

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The minimum length of the towing vehicle shall be 10
						feet, measured from the front bumper to the center of the connecting hitch of
						the towing vehicle. All towing vehicles must have breakaway devices as
						prescribed by section 393.43 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. Every
						towing vehicle shall have dual wheels on the drive axle. Vehicles towing
						mobile/modular units shall be towed by the following class of towing
						vehicle:
10' wide - 3/4 ton truck
12' wide - 11/2 ton truck
14' wide - 2 ton truck
16' wide - tractor with a minimum GVWR of 25,000
						pounds
No farm tractor shall be used to tow a mobile home or
						modular home unit upon the highways of this State.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.16 - Safety devices

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Rear view mirrors on the sides of an overwidth vehicle
						may extend beyond the width stated on the permit, but they may not extend more
						than six inches beyond the actual width of vehicle and load on each
						side.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.17 - Additional requirements

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Warning devices and/or certified escort vehicles or any
						other precautions deemed appropriate based upon the nature of the oversized
						vehicle and/or the proposed route to be followed may be
						required.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.18 - Overwidth omnibus movements

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A blanket permit may be issued, pursuant to subdivision
						15 and paragraph (b) of subdivision 1 of section 385  of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, to
						authorize the movement of omnibuses which exceed the limitations of paragraph
						(a) of subdivision 1 of said section. The permit may authorize one or more
						omnibuses owned or leased by the permittee to operate in accordance with the
						conditions and on the routes prescribed in the permit. If more than one omnibus
						is listed on a permit, each omnibus must be specified and clearly identified
						and each omnibus must carry a copy of the permit which shall be produced upon
						demand by proper authority. The total fee will be charged at the rate of $30
						per month per omnibus not to exceed $200 per omnibus per
						year.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.19 - Accident reporting

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Whenever a vehicle or combination of vehicles operating
						under a special hauling permit is involved in an accident reportable under
						section 605  of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, a copy
						of the report filed with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall be submitted
						to the permit agent within agent within 10 days of such
						accident.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter IV - Highways › Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance › Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits › Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits › Section 154-1.20 - Table of fees (Perm 43)

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The following table sets forth information, including
						fees, applicable to permits issued under Subpart 154-1 of this Part.
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