NY State — NY Vehicle and Traffic Law

§ 1125 — Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway

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What is NY VTL § 1125?

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1. When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction; 2.

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§ 1125 Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway

VTL § 1125

(a)No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:

1.When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;

2.When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any railroad grade crossing;

3.When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

(b)The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway nor to a vehicle in any lane which is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is marked to give notice of such allocation.

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