Bill > A09222

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to require the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide a comprehensive list of legal bridge clearance heights to owners and operators of specific types of large vehicles, including trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, and various trailer combinations. Currently, the DOT is already required to erect signs indicating legal overhead clearance for bridges and elevated structures, with the legal clearance defined as one foot less than the measured vertical height from the roadway. The bill expands upon this existing requirement by mandating that the DOT not only post physical signs but also furnish a detailed list of these legal clearance heights directly to operators of large vehicles. This change aims to improve safety and provide more accessible information to commercial vehicle operators, helping them avoid potential accidents or damage caused by low bridges. The bill will take effect on the first of June following its enactment, giving the DOT time to prepare and distribute the required lists of bridge clearance heights.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9222