New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Here’s an enhanced overview of NYCRR Title 17 (Department of Transportation):
📘 Structure of Title 17
NYCRR Title 17 is organized into chapters each containing multiple parts:
Chapter I – Rules Generally (Parts 1–43)
Chapter II – Repealed (Parts 50–74)
Chapter III – Airports (Parts 75–99)
Chapter IV – Highways (Subchapter A–E)
Chapter V – NY State Supplement to the MUTCD (2009 edition) – state-specific traffic control device standards (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Chapter VI – Transportation Regulations (Subchapters A–H) – covering motor carriers, public transit, safety boards, etc. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter VII – Highways designated for trucks, tandem trailers, and special vehicles (Part 8000) (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter VIII – Preferential lanes (e.g., bus lanes, HOV) (Part 9000) (law.cornell.edu)
Appendices – technical drawings, MUTCD sign designs, etc. (regulations.justia.com)
📅 Currency & Official Status
Most recent update: through Register Vol. 47, No. 12 dated March 26, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
Available in unofficial online copies (Justia, Cornell LII, Westlaw).
Official, citable version: Published by NY State Department of State via West Publishing. (govt.westlaw.com, dot.ny.gov)
🔍 Notable Parts
Chapter V – New York State MUTCD Supplement
Implements and modifies the federal MUTCD (2009 edition).
Includes state-specific device designations (e.g., “NYW2-8”) and guidance. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter VI – Transportation Regulations
Part 720–725: Rules for motor carriers of passengers (e.g., buses): safety, inspections, maintenance schedules (law.cornell.edu)
Part 820: Truck/motor carrier safety regulations—inspections, fines, out-of-service orders (dot.ny.gov)
Part 855: Insurance requirements for motor carriers of property (nyrules.elaws.us)
Part 990: Public Transportation Safety Board—oversight of bus/train accidents & audits (casetext.com)
🚦 How to Access & Use
Unofficial full text online: Westlaw (govt.westlaw.com), Justia, Cornell LII (govt.westlaw.com)
Official compile available via New York DOS or West (hardcopy/subscription)
NYSDOT also provides specific parts (e.g., Part 820 or MUTCD Supplement) via DOT website (dot.ny.gov)
✅ Summary
Title 17 governs all NY state DOT rules—highway design, motor carrier safety, airport regs, preferential lanes, etc.
Includes adaptation of federal standards, with state-specific supplements and enforcement rules.
Keep in mind: only Register 47 No 12 (Mar 26 2025) is current; always verify against official DOS or Westlaw if using for legal purposes.
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