NYC Administrative Code

§ 20-511 — Removal of vehicles obstructing traffic.

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What is NYC AC § 20-511?

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This section allows for the removal of vehicles that obstruct traffic when they are unattended or the operator has not arranged for their removal. A police officer or a designated individual may direct a licensed tow operator to remove the vehicle to a compliant storage facility. Applies to vehicles obstructing traffic.

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§ 20-511 Removal of vehicles obstructing traffic.

AC § 20-511

When a vehicle is situated so as to constitute an obstruction to traffic, and such vehicle is unattended or the person in charge of such vehicle has not arranged for its removal, a police officer or a person designated by the commissioner of transportation may direct its removal by a person licensed to engage in towing, and such licensee shall remove such vehicle to a storage facility which meets the specifications established by the commissioner by regulation pursuant to section 20-508 of this subchapter. Such licensee shall be entitled to charge the person in charge of the vehicle for towing and storage, and where applicable, for the rendering of services to prepare the vehicle for towing at the rates set forth or authorized by section 20-509 of this subchapter. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1987/028.

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