New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 21 - Miscellaneous › Chapter V - New York State Bridge Authority › Part 200 - General Provisions › Section 200.8 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
Unless specifically defined otherwise, the following words or
				  phrases shall have the specific meanings as described below:
(a) New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA)
				shall mean the corporation created by title 2 of article 3 of the Public
				Authorities Law.
(b) The term
				authority shall mean the New York State Bridge Authority.
(c) The term board shall mean the members of
				the authority.
(d) The term
				Mid-Hudson Bridge shall be deemed to mean the bridge constructed across the
				Hudson River between the Town of Lloyd and the City of Poughkeepsie.
(e) The term Rip Van Winkle Bridge shall be
				deemed to mean the bridge constructed across the Hudson River north of the
				Village of Catskill and south of the City of Hudson.
(f) The term Bear Mountain Bridge shall be
				deemed to mean the bridge constructed across the Hudson River at Bear
				Mountain.
(g) The term
				Newburgh-Beacon Bridge shall be deemed to mean both spans of the bridge
				constructed across the Hudson River between the vicinity of the City of
				Newburgh and the vicinity of the City of Beacon.
(h) The term Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge shall
				be deemed to mean the bridge constructed across the Hudson River within five
				miles of the City of Kingston.
(i)
				The term bridges shall be deemed to mean collectively Mid-Hudson Bridge, Rip
				Van Winkle Bridge, Bear Mountain Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, both spans
				of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge and incidental roads, approaches, structures and
				facilities.
(j) The term authority
				facilities shall mean all bridges as defined in subdivision (i) of this section
				and all other areas under jurisdiction of the New York State Bridge
				Authority.
(k) Vehicle. A device
				in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn
				upon a public highway, except a baby carriage.
(l) Motor vehicle. A vehicle propelled by any
				power other than muscular power.
(m) Motorcycle. A motor-powered vehicle of
				bicycle or tricycle type.
(n)
				Bicycle. A vehicle with two wheels supported by a frame, propelled by the feet
				acting upon pedals.
(o) Bus. A
				motor vehicle used for the transportation of 10 or more persons.
(p) Truck. A motor vehicle designed, used or
				maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
(q) Tractor. A motor-driven vehicle designed
				for drawing other vehicles but having no provision for carrying loads
				independently.
(r) Trailer and
				semi-trailer. A vehicle without motor power drawn by a motor-powered
				vehicle.
(s) Snowmobile or snow
				traveler. A vehicle designed for travel over snow or ice, supported by skis or
				runners and propelled by a traction wheel or belt.
(t) Emergency service vehicle. A vehicle
				customarily used for the purpose of towing, pushing, repairing or otherwise
				servicing disabled vehicles.
(u)
				Operator. A person who pushes, draws, propels, operates or is in charge of a
				vehicle.
(v) Agent or
				employee--police. The term agent or employee of the authority shall include,
				but not be limited to, a member of the State Police or a member of any other
				law enforcement agency acting on the authority facilities pursuant to law or
				pursuant to the request, direction or order of an agent or employee of the
				authority.