NYC Administrative Code

§ 15-203 — Right of way of fire apparatus; obstructing.

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What is NYC AC § 15-203?

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This section establishes that fire apparatus and insurance patrol vehicles have the right of way during emergencies on public streets. It prohibits any person from obstructing these vehicles or refusing them the right of way. Applies to all vehicle operators in New York City.

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§ 15-203 Right of way of fire apparatus; obstructing.

AC § 15-203

The officers and members of the department, and the officers and members of the insurance patrol respectively, with their apparatus of all kinds, when on duty, shall have the right of way at and in proceeding to any fire or other emergency in any highway, street or avenue, over any and all vehicles of any kind, except those carrying the United States mail. It shall be unlawful for any person in or upon any vehicle to refuse the right of way, or in any way obstruct any fire apparatus, or any apparatus of the insurance patrol, or any of such officers while in the performance of duty.

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