NYC Administrative Code

§ 20-520 — Removal of disabled vehicles on highways.

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This section prohibits the removal of disabled vehicles from designated highways without the authorization of the commissioner of transportation or the police commissioner. Violating this rule can lead to penalties. Applies to vehicle operators and towing companies involved in the removal process.

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§ 20-520 Removal of disabled vehicles on highways.

AC § 20-520

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, where the authorization of the commissioner of transportation or the police commissioner is required to remove a disabled vehicle from any of the highways, parkways, expressways, drives, interstate routes, thruways and bridges set forth in the traffic regulations of the department of transportation, it shall be a violation of this section to effect such removal without such authorization. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1987/028 and L.L. 1996/058.

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