NYC Administrative Code

§ 10-127 — Commercial vehicles to display name and address of owner.

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This section mandates that all commercial vehicles operating within the city display the owner's name and address on both sides of the vehicle, in accordance with federal regulations. The commissioner of transportation may establish additional rules regarding these markings. Applies to owners of commercial vehicles operating in New York City.

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§ 10-127 Commercial vehicles to display name and address of owner.

AC § 10-127

a. Definition. When used herein: 1. The word "commercial vehicle," shall mean any vehicle, either horse drawn or motor driven, used, constructed or equipped for the transportation of goods, wares or merchandise in trade or commerce. b. Vehicles, markings of. Every commercial vehicle operating on the streets of the city shall at all times display permanently, plainly marked on both sides in letters and any numerals in accordance with section 390.21 of title 49 of the code of federal regulations, the name of the owner thereof. The commissioner of transportation may promulgate rules imposing requirements or prohibitions relating to such markings, or both, applicable to such commercial vehicles, provided that any such requirements or prohibitions imposed by such commissioner shall not be more restrictive than any requirements or prohibitions applicable to such vehicles set forth in section 390.21 of title 49 of the code of federal regulations. c. Violations. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by not more than thirty days' imprisonment, or by a fine of not more than fifty dollars, or both. (Am. L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/080.

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