NY State — NY Vehicle and Traffic Law

§ 1262 — Riding on roadways, shoulders and horse paths

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What is NY VTL § 1262?

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(b) Persons riding or leading horses upon a roadway shall do so single file. (c) Any person riding or leading a horse who is entering the roadway from a private road, driveway, alley or over a curb shall bring the horse to a full stop before entering the roadway.

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§ 1262 Riding on roadways, shoulders and horse paths

VTL § 1262

(a)Upon all roadways, horses shall be ridden or led either near the right hand curb or edge of the roadway or upon a usable right-hand shoulder, lane or path in such a manner as to prevent undue interference with the flow of traffic.

(b)Persons riding or leading horses upon a roadway shall do so single file.

(c)Any person riding or leading a horse who is entering the roadway from a private road, driveway, alley or over a curb shall bring the horse to a full stop before entering the roadway.

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