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1171 – 1171

New York Vehicle & Traffic § 1171

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NY VAT § 1171 - Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings 1171. Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings. (a) The driver of any bus carrying passengers, of any school bus, of any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than ten thousand pounds that transports division 2.3 chlorine or is a cargo tank, whether loaded or empty, used to transport hazardous materials, as defined in section five hundred one-a of this chapt

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 1171 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.