§ 19-188.2 Traffic control devices near schools.
AC § 19-188.2
a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Intersection. The term "intersection" has the same meaning as such term is defined in section 120 of the vehicle and traffic law. School. The term "school" has the same meaning as such term is defined in section 19-189. Traffic control device. The term "traffic control device" means a stop sign or traffic control signal, or other appropriate device consistent with the manual on uniform traffic control devices. Traffic control signal. The term "traffic control signal" has the same meaning as such term is defined in section 19-199. b. No later than September 30, 2022, the department shall identify each intersection immediately adjacent to a school where no traffic control device is located. c. No later than September 30, 2024, the department shall install a traffic control device at each intersection identified pursuant to the requirement set forth in subdivision b of this section. The department shall determine which type of traffic control device is appropriate at each such intersection, in accordance with the most recent version of the manual on uniform traffic control devices, and based upon the department's engineering expertise and judgment. (L.L. 2022/001, 1/9/2022, eff. 1/9/2022)
