Opinion ID: 2220610
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Work Area

Text: Finally, there is no merit to claimants' argument that the protections of section 1103 (b) apply solely to vehicles operating in a designated work area as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law § 160. Section 1103 (b) states that a vehicle actually engaged in work on a highway is exempt from the rules of the road. The statute does not require that a vehicle be located in a designated work area in order to receive the protection. Significantly, section 160 was not enacted until 1984long after section 1103 (b) was adopted. Thus, there is no credible argument that the Legislature only had designated work areas in mind when it adopted section 1103 (b). Claimants' remaining arguments are without merit. Accordingly, in each case the order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs. In each case: Order affirmed, with costs.