NYC Administrative Code

§ 15-204 — Motor vehicles having the appearance of apparatus and vehicles of the department and fire patrol prohibited.

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What is NYC AC § 15-204?

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This section prohibits the use or possession of motor vehicles designed to resemble department or fire patrol vehicles without written authorization from the commissioner. The authorization is non-transferable and remains valid until revoked. Applies to individuals and entities using vehicles in the city.

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§ 15-204 Motor vehicles having the appearance of apparatus and vehicles of the department and fire patrol prohibited.

AC § 15-204

It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess a motor vehicle which is designed, designated, painted, colored or provided with insignia to have the appearance or take on the form of the apparatus and vehicles of the department or fire patrol, excepting emergency vehicles of public service corporations or companies doing construction or excavation work under franchises, without an authorization in writing issued by the commissioner, in his or her discretion, and in accordance with such regulations as he or she may prescribe. Such authorization shall be valid until revoked by the commissioner, and shall not be transferable.

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