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157 – 157

New York Vehicle & Traffic § 157

Statute Summary

NY VAT § 157 - Trolley bus or trolley coach 157. Trolley bus or trolley coach. Any motor vehicle not operated on rails or tracks which is propelled by electric power received from overhead trolley wires and which is operated by a person or corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the public service commission, pursuant to local consent and a certificate, permission and approval, or authority granted by the commission.

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