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1157 – 1157 | New York Law

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1157 – 1157

New York Vehicle & Traffic § 1157

Statute Summary

NY VAT § 1157 - Pedestrians soliciting rides, or business 1157. Pedestrians soliciting rides, or business. (a) No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride, or to solicit from or sell to an occupant of any vehicle. (b) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway. (c) No person shall occupy any pa

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 1157 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.